If you’ve ever gotten hooked on a Korean webtoon, you know just how addictive they can be. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to heart-melting romances, Korean webtoons in 2025 are more exciting than ever. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just dipping your toes into the world of digital comics, keeping up with the hottest titles is a must. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the top 30 most popular Korean webtoons in 2025, the ones everyone’s talking about and bingeing nonstop. Ready to discover your next favorite series? Let’s dive in!
1. Love Bites
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 64.2 million
- Subscribers: 1.2 million
- Updates: Every Saturday
When Kieran meets his new classmate Mason Kane, he can’t help but feel an instant dislike until he finds out Mason is a werewolf. Vampires and werewolves are supposed to be mortal enemies, yet one heated fight ends with a shocking, unexpected kiss. Suddenly, Kieran’s irritation turns into a magnetic attraction he can’t ignore. As sparks fly and rules are broken, he’s forced to question everything he thought he knew about loyalty, rivalry, and desire. Love Bites is a thrilling, steamy paranormal romance about enemies, passion, and a connection that’s impossible to resist.
2. The Mafia Nanny
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 261.6 million
- Subscribers: 4.1 million
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Being an Elite Nanny sounds simple: protect the kid, follow the rules, and don’t get attached. But Davina’s first client makes that nearly impossible. Gabriel Angelini, a dangerously charming Venetian underboss, pulls her back into the glittering and deadly world of organized crime she thought she’d left behind. She wants answers about her past, but keeping Mikey safe from his father’s schemes while navigating temptation isn’t easy. Packed with danger, secrets, and sizzling tension, The Mafia Nanny is a thrilling, steamy story about protecting the innocent, surviving the underworld, and trying not to fall for the one person you shouldn’t.
3. Fae Trapped
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 1.2 million
- Subscribers: 114,479
- Updates: Every Friday
When a fae is suddenly exiled and an artist is drowning in despair, their worlds collide in the most unexpected way. Together, they’re drawn into a journey full of magic, danger, and a love that crosses realms. Facing mystical challenges, hidden secrets, and powerful forces, their bond grows stronger with every twist and turn. Perfect for anyone who loves fantasy romance, Fae Trapped mixes adventure, emotion, and a touch of the otherworldly, showing that sometimes the most unlikely pairings can lead to the most unforgettable stories.
4. Rules for Dating Trash
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 33.8 million
- Subscribers: 873,961
- Updates: Every Friday
After a messy breakup and a three-year break from college, Ihyeon Seon just wants a quiet, low-key senior year. But then Chanu Nam shows up, the notorious bad boy who somehow can’t stop taking an interest in her. The more Ihyeon pushes him away, the harder he pulls her in, sparking a fun, tension-filled romance she didn’t see coming. Full of witty banter, irresistible chemistry, and plenty of twists, Rules for Dating Trash is all about falling for someone you’re “not supposed” to and wondering who will give in first.
5. Down To Earth
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 582.4 million
- Subscribers: 4.3 million
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Kade’s life is quiet, simple, and completely uneventful… until a cute alien girl crashes into his backyard! Suddenly, his ordinary world is flipped upside down. As he opens his home to this unexpected visitor, hilarious mishaps and quirky adventures follow, and Kade starts to realize that maybe life (and love) has a lot more to offer than he thought. Could this otherworldly girl do more than just invade his backyard? Could she open his heart too? Down To Earth is a sweet, funny, and heartwarming romance about love, laughter, and the unexpected magic of the universe.
6. Tears on a Withered Flower
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 41.3 million
- Subscribers: 1 million
- Updates: Every Thursday
Haesu thought her marriage to Mincheol was all romance, flowers, and perfect dates, but now it’s nothing but heartbreak and mounting debt. Her world shatters completely when she discovers Mincheol has cheated on her with a younger coworker. Just when she’s feeling lost, Taeha enters her life, a young man desperate for her attention, but hiding more than he lets on. As Haesu navigates her pain and unexpected attraction, she must decide whether to protect her heart or take a chance on someone new. Tears on a Withered Flower is a heartfelt romance about betrayal, healing, and finding love again.
7. Love 4 a Walk
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 102.1 million
- Subscribers: 2.3 million
- Updates: Every Friday
Pam’s had her heart broken one too many times, and getting dumped over her unruly dog Bob was the last straw. Now, she’s determined to focus on caring for Bob…until her mysterious neighbor Tyler moves in. He’s kind, compassionate, and shockingly good with dogs, which makes it hard for Pam to resist his charm. As sparks start to fly, she has to decide if she’s ready to take a chance on love again. Love 4 a Walk is a sweet, heartwarming romance full of adorable dogs, second chances, and unexpected sparks.
8. Osora
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 138.1 million
- Subscribers: 1.5 million
- Updates: Every Thursday
Prince Osora was born to rule the Calaveras Kingdom, his life planned out by his family, but the magic-wielding Sergos have other ideas, using him as collateral in a war with humans. Caught in a complicated love triangle between a promised fiancée and his childhood best friend, Osora must find a way to take control of his own story. Osora tackles themes of sexuality, gender identity, and prejudice, following a prince who’s determined to embrace who he truly is, challenge expectations, and navigate love, magic, and intrigue in a kingdom full of impossible choices.
9. Operation: True Love
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 288 million
- Subscribers: 3.1 million
- Updates: Every Friday
Dating her indifferent boyfriend Minu Kang has always been a struggle for Su-ae Shim, especially when she can’t help comparing herself to her effortlessly charming stepsister, Ra-im. But things get way more interesting when she finds Jellypop, a sentient flip phone in her locker, ready to give unsolicited advice about her love life. As Su-ae drifts from Minu and spends more time with his friend Eunhyeok, she starts suspecting there’s more going on between Minu and Ra-im than meets the eye. Operation: True Love is a funny, quirky high school romance full of teen drama, unexpected twists, and magical mischief.
10. The Remarried Empress
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 546.6 million
- Subscribers: 4.5 million
- Updates: Every Sunday
Navier Ellie Trovi seemed to have it all: intelligent, courageous, and perfectly devoted as the empress of the Eastern Empire. Life was going exactly as she’d planned… until her husband brought home a mistress and demanded a divorce. Calm and determined, Navier accepts the divorce but then shocks everyone by requesting approval to remarry. She ends up marrying another emperor while keeping her title and her childhood dream alive. The Remarried Empress is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and power, following Navier as she navigates politics, heartache, and a bold path to reclaim her destiny.
11. Omniscient Reader
- Genre: Action
- Reads: 529.5 million
- Subscribers: 4.3 million
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Dokja is just an ordinary office worker with one obsession: reading his favorite web novel, Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse. But his quiet life is turned upside down when the story suddenly becomes reality, and he’s the only one who knows how it all ends. With this knowledge, Dokja must navigate a dangerous new world, outsmart deadly threats, and try to change the course of the apocalypse. Omniscient Reader is a thrilling, fast-paced story about survival, strategy, and what happens when knowing the future might be the only way to save it.
12. Castle Swimmer
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 366.7 million
- Subscribers: 3.1 million
- Updates: Every Sunday
What happens when your whole life is dictated by a prophecy? That’s the story for two young sea creatures. One is the Beacon, destined to lead his people to a bright future. The other is a teenage prince, fated to kill the Beacon to save his own people. But when both reject the paths laid out for them, chaos and adventure ensue across the ocean. Castle Swimmer is a thrilling, unpredictable story full of daring escapades, surprising twists, and an unexpected romance that proves sometimes the heart charts its own course.
13. Childhood Friend Complex
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 86.7 million
- Subscribers: 1.7 million
- Updates: Every Thursday
Ha-neul and Mincheol have been best friends forever, but everything starts to shift when a series of unexpected events shakes up their lives. They promised each other they’d never fall for one another, but now, sparks are flying, and neither can ignore the growing tension. As feelings get more complicated, it’s anyone’s guess where their relationship will end up. Childhood Friend Complex is a sweet, slow-burn romance about friendship, trust, and discovering that the person who’s been by your side your whole life might just be the one you’re meant to love.
14. The Knight Only Lives Today
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 21.6 million
- Subscribers: 374,342
- Updates: Every Friday
Enkrid has dreamed of becoming a knight his whole life, but it always seemed impossible until the day he dies… and wakes up at the start of the same day. Suddenly, he has endless chances to train, fight, and test his limits. Each death is a new opportunity to get stronger and closer to his dream. The Knight Only Lives Today is a thrilling, action-packed story about perseverance, growth, and seeing just how far someone can go when they get unlimited chances to chase their destiny.
15. For My Derelict Favorite
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 88.5 million
- Subscribers: 1.1 million
- Updates: Every Saturday
What really happens after a story’s “happily ever after”? Hestia finds out when she enters her favorite novel as a side character, happily fangirling from the sidelines until she discovers her favorite character is doomed to die. Miraculously sent back to the story’s ending, Hestia decides she’s done watching from the sidelines. This time, she’s taking charge to save her derelict favorite! For My Derelict Favorite is a fun, thrilling, and heartwarming tale about courage, love, and rewriting fate when you finally get the chance to change the story you love.
16. unOrdinary
- Genre: Superhero
- Reads: 1.3 billion
- Subscribers: 6.2 million
- Updates: Every Thursday
John seems like just another ordinary teen at a high school where the social elite have incredible powers. Nobody pays him much attention until it turns out he’s hiding a secret past that could shake the whole school to its core. With battles, rivalries, and deadly conspiracies around every corner, John has to figure out how to face his destiny and change the rules of the game. unOrdinary is a thrilling, action-packed story about power, friendship, and the surprising ways an “ordinary” teen can turn everything upside down.
17. Eleceed
- Genre: Action
- Reads: 443.8 million
- Subscribers: 2.2 million
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Jiwoo is a kind-hearted guy with lightning-fast reflexes, secretly using his powers to save kids, pets, and anyone in need. Then there’s Kayden, a secret agent stuck in the body of a chubby, fluffy cat. Together, Jiwoo’s super-speed and Kayden’s brains make for an unlikely but unstoppable team. Their mission? Take down the forces of evil…if they can stand each other long enough to get the job done. Eleceed is a fun, action-packed webtoon full of humor, heart, and thrilling adventures, following two very different heroes as they fight villains and try to make the world a better place.
18. Swolemates
- Genre: Comedy
- Reads: 51.1 million
- Subscribers: 612,750
- Updates: Every Saturday
When cocky social media star Braydin meets nerdy gamer Alex at the gym, it’s safe to say sparks fly…just not the romantic kind. Their personalities clash, and their workouts get off to a rocky start. But as they’re forced to train together, they start to see they might have more in common than they thought. Plus, both get seriously buff along the way. Swolemates is a funny, flirty romance about opposites attracting, friendship turning into love, and two very different guys discovering chemistry both in the gym and in their hearts.
19. Nevermore
- Genre: Supernatural
- Reads: 68.5 million
- Subscribers: 907,563
- Updates: Every Friday
Life after death isn’t exactly easy, especially at Nevermore Academy. Lenore and Annabel Lee find themselves mysteriously enrolled, tasked with recovering the memories of their tragic demises. With a macabre Dean, dangerous Final Exams, and their new ghostly forms called Spectres, they have to learn to rely on each other just to survive. Along the way, they uncover secrets, face challenges, and fight for a chance at a second life. Nevermore is a thrilling, supernatural story about friendship, mystery, and redemption, following two girls navigating a haunted journey to reclaim both their past and their future.
20. Teenage Mercenary
- Genre: Action
- Reads: 268 million
- Subscribers: 2 million
- Updates: Every Wednesday
Ijin Yu lost his parents in a plane crash when he was just eight, forcing him to survive as a child mercenary in a foreign land. Ten years later, he’s back in Korea with his family and all the comforts he’s missed, but high school quickly proves to be a whole new kind of battlefield. With only one year left, Ijin has to navigate tricky classmates, social drama, and unexpected challenges. Teenage Mercenary is a thrilling, action-packed story about survival, strategy, and one extraordinary teen taking on the ultimate challenge: surviving high school.
21. The Beloved Incompetent Stepmom
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 17.3 million
- Subscribers: 483,117
- Updates: Every Monday
Elsha’s always been dismissed as incompetent and overlooked by her family, so when she’s suddenly ordered to marry the infamous Archduke Iceberg, a feared war hero, she sees it as a fresh start. But things don’t go as planned: the Archduke is nowhere to be found, and instead she meets his cautious adopted sons, Wilbert and Hugh, who had no idea their father was remarrying. With an absent husband, suspicious stepchildren, and a manor full of secrets, Elsha must find her place and carve out her own happiness. The Beloved Incompetent Stepmom is a heartwarming story of resilience, love, and family.
22. Surviving the Game as a Barbarian
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 40.7 million
- Subscribers: 500,465
- Updates: Every Saturday
After nine years of playing Dungeon and Stone, a game no one has ever beaten, Hansu Lee finally reaches the final boss only to get a surprise message: his tutorial is complete. Suddenly, he wakes up in the game as Bjorn Yandel, a real barbarian. Now living the world he once only played, Hansu has to learn its rules, fight its battles, and survive its dangers firsthand. Surviving the Game as a Barbarian is a thrilling, action-packed adventure about adapting to a new life, testing your skills, and navigating a world where fantasy becomes reality.
23. My Bias Gets on the Last Train
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 13.7 million
- Subscribers: 323,895
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Every night, Yeo-un rides the last train home, same time, same routine, until he keeps noticing a girl with a guitar who sticks in his mind. A shared love for the indie band Long Afternoon sparks a conversation, and their late-night encounters start to feel like something more. But there’s a catch: Hae-in isn’t just another fan; she’s actually the voice behind the band, a secret she can’t reveal. As music brings them closer, the truth threatens to pull them apart. My Bias Gets on the Last Train is a sweet, heartfelt romance about love, music, and unexpected connections.
24. The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan
- Genre: Action
- Reads: 17.4 million
- Subscribers: 432,390
- Updates: Every Wednesday
Cecil Perdium, the famed Mercenary King, was killed before he could avenge his family. On the brink of death, he discovers that Duke Delphine, the man behind his family’s downfall, wasn’t acting alone. Then, he wakes up as his teenage self, forced to rebuild his reputation and strength to protect his loved ones. With soldiers defecting and harsh conditions making every day a challenge, Cecil has his work cut out for him. The Regressed Mercenary Has a Plan is a thrilling, action-packed story about strategy, vengeance, and growth, following a warrior determined to reclaim his power and change his fate.
25. Duchess in Ruins
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 16.2 million
- Subscribers: 601,206
- Updates: Every Monday
Edele Lancaster had everything planned as the perfect noblewoman until her reluctant husband commits treason, and she’s branded a traitor too. Reduced to slavery and desperate, she even tries to take her own life, but her new master, Count Laslo Krissus, steps in to save her. Now serving as his maid, Edele must navigate a harsh new world while searching for freedom, dignity, and maybe even a chance at happiness. Duchess in Ruins is a gripping historical romance about resilience, redemption, and the unexpected connections that can form even in the darkest circumstances.
26. A Savage Proposal
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 24.7 million
- Subscribers: 812,380
- Updates: Every Monday
When the ruthless Lord Tiwakan takes over Nauk, Princess Liene Arsac faces a terrifying choice: marry her captor or watch her kingdom crumble. But Tiwakan isn’t just after power; he’s drawn to Liene, stirring a mix of fear and undeniable attraction. With her former betrothed, Lafitte, still missing, she has to decide whether to trust Tiwakan or hold out hope for rescue. As dangerous secrets surface, every decision could change the fate of Nauk and her heart. A Savage Proposal is a gripping romance full of intrigue, forbidden attraction, and high-stakes drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat.
27. Ordeal
- Genre: Action
- Reads: 55 million
- Subscribers: 653,112
- Updates: Every Friday
Che is just a regular human in a world full of superpowered Kimyos, but he’s determined to become the greatest fighter alive. When his beloved mentor is murdered, Che sets out on a mission for vengeance, only to discover that the world of Kimyos is much bigger than he ever imagined. Even more shocking? He might be one of them and the most powerful on Earth, with the power of the sun itself. Ordeal is a thrilling, action-packed story about revenge, self-discovery, and learning to control incredible power before it consumes you.
28. The Reborn Young Lord is an Assassin
- Genre: Fantasy
- Reads: 48.5 million
- Subscribers: 1.1 million
- Updates: Every Monday
Cyan Vert, the illegitimate son of a Duke and the empire’s top assassin, is betrayed by the very brother whose shadow he’s always lived in. Just as death strikes, he wakes up as a young boy. Reborn with a second chance, Cyan is determined not to live in anyone’s shadow this time. The Reborn Young Lord is an Assassin is a thrilling, action-packed story of revenge, strategy, and self-discovery, following Cyan as he navigates betrayal, power, and the deadly world of assassins to finally carve out his own destiny.
29. Boyfriends.
- Genre: Slice of life
- Reads: 522.5 million
- Subscribers: 2.5 million
- Updates: Every Tuesday
Boyfriends is a fun, flirty comic about love and the messy, exciting world of dating. Four college students decide to try a polyamorous relationship, and suddenly, their love lives get a whole lot more interesting. As they navigate romance, trust, and all the ups and downs of dating multiple people, they learn more about themselves and each other than they ever expected. Full of humor, heart, and unexpected twists, Boyfriends is a charming, modern take on relationships, college life, and the adventure of figuring out love on your own terms.
30. Accidental Assassin
- Genre: Romance
- Reads: 7.1 million
- Subscribers: 320,828
- Updates: Every Sunday
Everyone thinks Bonnie is just a ditsy redhead barely surviving corporate life until a late-night office attack reveals she’s actually sharp, skilled, and deadly. Her surprising talents catch the eye of the Fianna, a secret organization, who recruit her as an apprentice assassin. Bonnie quickly adapts and thrives in this dangerous new world, but there’s one problem: Ronan Clarke, the Fianna’s top operative, thinks she’s a joke and now has to work with her. Accidental Assassin is a thrilling, action-packed story about proving yourself, discovering your strengths, and navigating a deadly world you never expected to be part of.
Conclusion
Korean webtoons in 2025 have something for everyone, whether you’re into intense mysteries, laugh-out-loud comedies, or heartwarming stories that tug at your emotions. The 30 webtoons we’ve highlighted are the ones grabbing readers’ attention and dominating the conversation right now. So why wait? Pick a series, start reading, and see why Korean webtoons are taking the world by storm. Who knows, you might just find your new obsession!
