Manga is some of the most popular forms of reading currently. Ever since covid 19 happened, and anime shot up in popularity, manga has enjoyed the same level of popularity. Another form of reading that has recently become quite popular is manhwa.
Manhwa is a Korean comic and is quite similar to manga with a few differences. Many K Dramas are based on some popular manhwas as well. Due to the rising popularity of K-drama, manhwa has become quite popular. Read to find out the top 10 most popular manhwa to read currently.
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10) True Beauty
‘True Beauty’ is one of the most popular manhwas currently. A K-drama adapted from this particular manhwa was released under the same name and has garnered a lot of viewership. This manhwa follows the journey of a girl who was bullied her entire life for not being pretty. She goes to high school and learns to do her makeup. As a result of her makeup, she becomes beautiful and has people fawning over her.
9) Something About Us
This manhwa does not have any anime or K-drama, but it is still one of the most popular. This manhwa is of the shojo or romance genre and focuses more on human relationships than unnecessary plot twists. The manhwa does not have any unnecessary plot twists, but it has angst and heartbreak that comes with relationships.
8) Annarasumanara
This manhwa is perfect for anyone who wishes to read something so unpredictable that it will keep them guessing till the very end. This manhwa is of the creepy or thriller genre. It centers around an abandoned amusement park. There are rumors that a magician lives in the park and he shows himself only to people looking to see real magic. The storyline is very good and the execution is amazing.
7) Noblesse
This manhwa follows the story of a vampire who wakes up after 820 years of sleep. As a result of this, he is completely unaware of anything going on in the world and seeks help from his friend. His friend enrolls him in his school as a student to let him get used to this life. The vampire however does not find peace in the school as his secrets are on the verge of being exposed.
6) Cheese In The Trap
This manhwa has both a live-action film and a Kdrama. This manhwa follows the story of a girl who is very kind and nice. She comes to college after receiving a scholarship to advance her studies. There she crosses paths with a senior. The senior who would have been the recipient of the scholarship if she didn’t get it. The manhwa is very popular and has one of the most popular Korean dramas.
5) Sweet Home
‘Sweet Home’ is one of the most popular Korean series currently and it is based on this manhwa. It follows the story of a world where monsters have taken root. The main character, Hyun Soo is immune to the monster’s bite which seems to turn everyone else into a monster. This makes it one of the most popular manhwa of all time.
4) The God Of High School
The manhwa was met with mixed reactions, but it is undoubtedly one of the most popular manhwas of all time. In this manhwa, there is a tournament of God in which participants borrow the powers of gods to fight in a tournament. The tournament starts at the regional level and ends with three representatives being chosen to represent the country. This is why it is one of the most popular manhwas of all time.
3) Who Made Me A Princess?
This manhwa seems to be quite wholesome but it has some very serious aspects to it. A girl wakes up as the princess of a Japanese fairy tale. Since she is aware of the story and its end, she tries to avoid all the tragedies that befell the princess in the story. She tried to avoid all the enemies mentioned in the story. But turns out, the most formidable enemy is her sister.
2) Tower Of God
‘Tower Of God’ was adapted into an anime consisting of 12 episodes. This anime with its limited number of episodes managed to take the anime world by storm and fans became more curious about the manhwa. The manhwa follows Bam who is trying to find his friend Rachel who climbed the tower. He takes part in a competition that allows people to climb the tower. On the journey to the top, Bam gets to know many secrets and faces some harsh truths.
1) Solo Levelling
‘Solo Levelling’ is quite possibly the most popular manhwa currently. In the manhwa, magic is very common and the people born without it are considered superior. Common people use guns and weapons to hunt demons. Jin Woo is a hunter but he is very weak. One day someone asks him to complete an impossible quest. He reluctantly agrees and the manhwa follows his journey.
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