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Here is a list of the top 20+ best and most widely read Korean romance manga at present, inviting you to explore.
1. The Bride of the Water Deity
Manga: The Bride of the Water Deity / Habaek-eui Shinbu / The Bride of the Water God. Author: Yoon Mi-kyung. Main Characters: Habaek (Water Deity), Soah.
Introducing: The humble village of Soah decides to sacrifice her to the Water God Habaek in hopes of ending the drought, believing that a beautiful girl can soothe the Water God's anger and bring rain. But to her surprise, the Water God wants to keep her instead of killing her, and she never imagined she would be welcomed into the Water God's palace, where a new life awaits her. But there's an even more surprising twist, the Water God... is this Water God different from the monster Soah imagined?
2. The Emperor's Only Daughter
Comic: The Emperor's Only Daughter / 황제의 외동딸 / Daughter of the Emperor.
Author: Yunsul.
Main character: Ariadna Lereg Ilestri Pre Agrigent.
This comic has beautifully detailed artwork, captivating storyline, and is also one of the best Korean romance comics.
Introduction: This series tells the story of the life of a daughter of an emperor with the long, complex name Ariadna Rerge Ilestri Frei Agrigent. Despite being born into royalty, she is hated and envied because her father is a madman. With a tyrant rising to power with bloodshed at his feet, can the girl survive having such a man as her father?
3. Time Tapestry
Author: Lee Eun Sae
Illustrator: Do Do
Main characters: Woo Jae Ah, Ban Hana.
Introduction: Ban Hana is a famous 90s idol, one day on her way home she receives an old, worn-out walkman from a mysterious fan. Little does she know, that walkman will later send her back to the past in 1987, where she meets her own idol, dubbed the musical genius of a generation, Woo Jae Ah.
Woo Jae Ah is a genius, with just one song album, this guy has changed the entire music scene of South Korea. Unfortunately, geniuses often have short lives. Reincarnating back to the past right at the moment his life ends, what is the mission of Ban Hana after all?
4. When the Customer is an Ex
Author: Kang Hera.
Main character: Jihyo.
Comic When the Customer is an Ex is one of the Korean comics in a humorous, emotionally appealing style that attracts the attention of many readers. The main content revolves around Jihyo, a former and outstanding employee of a famous advertising company.
5. Phoenix in the Sea of Love
Author: Yeon Seo.
Illustrator: Kim Peacock.
Main character: Choi Ji Hwan.
Introduction: The story revolves around the Choi family in South Korea, who are blessed with riches and prosperity for generations. In order to receive this blessing, all baby girls with the last name Choi are killed at birth. Choi Ji Hwan is the only baby girl who survives, but she constantly faces coldness and bullying from the people in the household. Until her grandfather passes away, her life takes a turn.
6. Adorable Little Miss
Comic: Adorable Little Miss Lady Baby.
Author: Pingmin.
Main character: Calliope.
The comic revolves around Calliope, her family massacred in a brutal war yet she manages to time travel back to the moment she was born. Will her journey to adulthood uncover the murderer, thwarting terrifying actions to protect her family?
7. I'm The Prince's Hardcore Fan
Comic Name: I'm Stanning The Prince.
Author: Zoosun.
The story revolves around the dethroned prince Raburn Spelindo, whose image has hit rock bottom, when suddenly Angela's fanfic 'PRINCE IN THE ROSE GARDEN' becomes wildly popular. Immediately, Raburn's identical twin sister invites Angela to the palace in hopes of salvaging her brother's reputation.
8. Goddess Descent
Comic: Goddess Descent True Beauty.
Author: Yaongyi.
Main character: Jugyeong.
Goddess Descent - True Beauty is a comic belonging to the genres of school life, comedy, slice of life, romance in South Korea. Created by Yaongyi, it tells the story of an ordinary, unattractive high school girl who is often teased by friends and undergoes a stunning transformation.
The story follows the shy high school student Jugyeong, who always feels insecure about her less attractive appearance. But when she turns to makeup, she becomes beautiful and captivating, catching the attention and admiration of many male students in the school. However, these good things only last for a while, as all the secrets she has hidden are discovered by her friends. Will people accept the truth about who she is?
9. One Day I Became a Princess
Comic: One Day I Became a Princess Who Made Me a Princess 어느날공주가되어버렸다.
Introduction: One day, when I opened my eyes, I found myself becoming a princess. I was truly lucky to have been born with a 'golden spoon' in my mouth. But then, I died at the hands of my father. Emperor Claude - a cold-blooded man with no tears.
10. A Life for a Flower
Author: Homil.
Illustrator: Homil.
Main character: Park Haewon.
Introduction: The main character is Park Haewon, who is pursuing a career in botany. Currently, she works at a historical museum in Mongolia. Her life is going smoothly until one day she receives news of a terminal illness, with only 6 months to live.
Park Haewon decides to resign, sell everything she owns, and embark on a journey to fulfill her final dream of finding a flower species unknown to anyone. In this final journey, she arrives at Gurvansaikhan and accidentally meets a handsome but slightly strange young man...
11. The Royal Palace
Comic Name: The Royal Palace Goong Palace Story Princess Hours.
Author: Park So Hee.
The Royal Palace is a manhwa, a fantasy story revolving around the palace. There is a rule in the royal family. When the prince turns 17, it's time to establish a household for the crown princess to learn how to adapt to palace life, master the laws and regulations of the palace. Usually, the crown princess is predestined by the royal family, she must be pure in body and soul.
Lee Shin, the current prince in the story, proposed to his schoolmate Hyorin but failed. Therefore, he must marry the person predetermined by the royal family, which is the granddaughter of an old friend of the previous emperor, Shin Chae Gyeong.
12. The Villainous Heiress
Comic Name: The Villainous Heiress, Heroine of the Villainess.
Author: Lee Haron.
Introduction: Yuniper Magnolia, the best friend of the female lead in a novel. She has always harbored a love for the male lead Ishid. Out of jealousy for Ishid's love for her friend, she schemed to harm the female lead. In a fit of rage, Ishid ruthlessly killed Yuniper to avenge his lover.
13. They Say I'm the King's Daughter
Author: Bi Chu.
Illustrator: Legna Kim.
They Say I'm the King's Daughter is a comic that has topped many rankings on the best Korean romance comic platforms.
Enjoying a blissful life with her lover, the female lead suddenly transmigrates into a princess. She thought it would be fortunate to live in a luxurious palace, but unfortunately, she transmigrates into a world with a bizarre preference for males over females. The appearance of this little princess changes the heavy prejudices and destiny of herself.
14. How to Protect You
Comic Name: Loving Ways to Protect You.
Author: Hound.
I married a man who hated me deeply because my mother killed his entire family. I knew it was coerced, so before getting married, I said to him:
'I want you to promise me before we get married. 6 months, I want us to divorce.' '...What?'
'It's marriage, no one wants it.'
15. Leave Me Alone
The girl Adele was adopted by a duke to replace his deceased daughter due to a rare disease. She spent her whole life working to earn love, but when her sister was born, she was abandoned by the family and forced to marry someone she didn't love. On the journey to marriage, she was killed by mysterious people.
But surprisingly, when she woke up, Adele had returned three years ago, because she knew she would be abandoned when her sister was born, she decided to live a life she always wanted, but everything didn't go as planned. There's a mysterious black knight who keeps chasing her....
16. Queen of Shadows
Comic Name: Shadow Queen, Queen of Shadows, Shadow Queen.
Female Lead: Elena.
Shadow Queen is among the best Korean romance comics. The story follows the female lead named Elena, who comes from a small countryside and lives a peaceful life. One day, Elena receives an invitation to become the adopted daughter of a wealthy duke. From a small duckling, she suddenly turns into a phoenix stepping into the upper class.
Later, she marries the Crown Prince and becomes a noble Crown Princess. Not long after, Elena becomes pregnant and successfully gives birth. However, her child is abducted and she herself is also murdered...
17. Empress's Remarriage
Title: Remarried Empress
The story revolves around a perfect empress, Navier, who cannot bear any children for Sovieshu. When Sovieshu's lover, Rashta, becomes pregnant, he devises a perfect plan: he will divorce Navier and make Rashta the Empress to legitimate her child. About 1, 2 years later, he will depose Rashta for incompetence and remarry Navier.
With this plan, he will have both an heir, a lover, and a compliant wife. However, Sovieshu's plan fails in a way he never expected...
18. Beatrice's Tale
Title: Beatrice, Princess Beatrice
Introduction: Beatrice Chloe lived as a slave in her childhood, only to discover later that she was the illegitimate child of King Elpasa. Raised as a princess, she was renamed Beatrice, all to secure a political marriage. After two years of a hellish marriage, the kingdom of Elpasa falls to the sword of the Grand Duke, the greatest hero of the Empire. To continue her life as a new slave, Princess Beatrice returns to her role as 'Chloe' - a slave of the Empire. But then she catches the eye of the very hero who destroyed her kingdom... The Grand Duke wonders who this woman is, with a surprising amount of knowledge for a slave, and who always looks at him with dread. He has no idea that he slaughtered the entire Elpasa royal family in front of her and captured her as a slave. What will happen to them as she begins to prove herself as his only weakness?
19. The Enigmatic Beauty of My Husband
Title: The Hidden Beauty of My Spouse My Husband Conceals His Beauty.
Introduction: There's a lineage rumored to be cursed with monstrous appearances, and the lord of Halstead Castle, Erden, wears a mask to hide his terrifying face. Leticia, sent to wed the lord of Halstead in place of her sister, bears the stigma of marrying a monster and facing the scorn of others. But there's a secret they're unaware of...
20. Amina: Goddess of the Lamp
Title: Amina: Goddess of the Lamp
Introduction: The daily routine of a genie is to grant wishes and dwell inside the lamp. Amina finds herself as an unwilling genie, thus unable to escape those mundane rules.
Then one day, Amina encounters Jakal, a man willing to forsake everything to wish to be by her side for life. However, lurking outside are dangers and threats always ready to trip him on that desired path...
Here, Mytour has shared with you the top 20+ best Korean romance comics. Each Korean romance comic has its own compelling storyline and unique charm. If you love Korean comics, don't miss out on the ones introduced in this article. Thank you for following along.
