The popular webcomic app Webtoon is all the rage right now, and for good reason: it features thousands of wonderful, full-color manhwas, mangas, manuas, and comics. All webcomics originate from the Korean manhwa style and share some similarities, but vary in terms of origin, art style, and references.
In the multitude of comics available, here is a list of some of the best romance webtoons, be it for their long and well-thought-out plots, the beautiful world they are set in, the chemistry of the couple, or the unique and memorable storyline (or all of these together, in truly excellent cases), these classics are sure to win the hearts of romance fans.
10 Archie Comics: Big Ethel Energy
Ethel’s brilliance, drama and (maybe) happy ending
- Genre: Drama, love triangle, complicated characters
- Author: Keryl Brown Ahmed
- Artist: Siobhan
- Completed: Yes (120 episodes)
Who remembers Ethel, the strange and lanky character in Archie’s comics who is forever rejected by Jughead? For anyone who grew up with that series, this is a must-see (quite different from the Riverdale series). Ethel has returned to Riverdale as a famous journalist and is tasked with writing the town’s history – but in doing so, she must once again face her old world.
This time, it’s not so bad: she’s determined to create a new image of herself, now that she’s grown up and very different from before. But can she stick to her mission to write the book? Ethel will soon find that this time, the pull of the town is hard to resist and she finds more than just inspiration to write and her old “circle of friends.”
9 Night owls & summer skies
A sweet summer love for a tomboy and the gorgeous consultant
- Genre: First love, girl love, growing up
- Author: Rebecca Sullivan, WmW
- Artist: TIKKLIL
- Completed: Yes (50 episodes)
This cute webtoon deals with the theme of first true love and acceptance as Emma goes through a difficult relationship with her mother and is abandoned at summer camp. Of course, she hates it at first, but soon she never wants to leave when she meets Vivian Black, the pretty and kind assistant counselor at the camp in Mapplewood.
Of course, it will take a while for a romance to develop: Emma has her problems (including dealing with an old so-called “friend”), and Vivian takes her time observing Emma, aware that a romance with a camper might not put them in the best position, even though they are roughly the same age. Choose this book for a relaxing and beautiful read about themes of growing up and dealing with the consequences of family, friends, and one’s own true feelings.
8 Upwards
Paris, fashion and the dream of a big breakthrough
- Genre: fashion
- Author & Artist: Melissaboo
- Completed: Yes (50 episodes)
Cece makes her living walking dogs and dreams of becoming a renowned fashion designer in the French industry. Little does she know that just one lost dog (and her kindness) is enough to find fame, success and love. This is a wonderful comic about hard work and believing in your dreams, as Cece is a talented young woman who does everything she can to continue following her passion.
Readers will also enjoy the unique art style with lots of glitter, pink, and elegant French architecture, while rooting for Cece in love and career and giving him a well-deserved happy ending.
7 Upper class homosexuals
A marriage of convenience and many true loves
- Genre: Royal Family, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Marriage of convenience, Drama
- Author & Artist: Subscribe
- Completed: NO
While there are many cliches about marriages of convenience in romance novels, this one has a twist: their marriage is a sham because neither of them is attracted to the opposite sex. Since Sapphia and Prince August are best friends, it won’t be hard to convince others of their marriage – but finding true love will be difficult!
In a tale full of unexpected twists, true love, first love, secrets, witches, and old enemies, this royal love fantasy takes inspiration from a classic genre and transforms into an entirely new story with plenty of sweet banter, crushes, and a range of distinct character traits, from the righteous August to the hotheaded Sapphia.
6 The Liar
An “elderly widow” lies through her teeth
- Genre: Aristocracy, historical fiction, misunderstandings
- Author & Artist: Maripaz Villar
- Completed: NO
Adara is a true romantic when it comes to… money! She may not have her eye on anyone, but she is certainly out to achieve high status and has her eye on the goal. Adara manages to get hired as a companion to a wealthy family and she subtly pushes Florina into a romance (as per her mother’s wishes), while Florina believes she has been sent to study painting.
Nothing can stop her from achieving her goal, not even the funny, reliable, handsome, romantic and intelligent Bertràn… or can it? Everything starts to go downhill as Adara slowly realizes that her house of cards is in danger, both from her heart and from a person who could ruin everything. Laugh and pray for Adara’s redemption in this historical fiction webtoon.
5 Love me to death
A necromancer, a (dead) researcher and an aristocrat
- Genre: Fantasy, Magic, Polyamorous, Adventure
- Author & Artist: Toonimates
- Completed: NO
Does love really know no boundaries? It’s up to the necromancer Victor to find out. He is given the task of reviving the lover of a rich aristocrat. But in the end he gets into much more complications than he originally intended – among other things he has to give up his old life in which he was always on the run.
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In a world where necromancers are hated and everything is paid for with a blood signature (a necromancer’s blood glows), Victor is an outsider. So this chance not only becomes one for a new life – but perhaps also how he will finally fulfill his destiny as a necromancer and find a place in the world.
4 When Jasy whistles
South American mythology woven into a tearful, tender romance
- Genre: Mythology, Drama, Fate
- Author & Artist: Cybele
- Completed: NO
For any reader who is in the mood for an incredibly beautiful, but at times sad, difficult and tragic love story, this is the perfect next read. This story weaves South American mythology (unlike the typical Greek or Roman) into a love story between man and god, with a touch of fated lovers cliché and rich, deep lore.
Set in Paraguay, the story follows Hela, a girl raised outside of modernity, and Jasy, a god who kidnaps her because of a memory she doesn’t remember. In this world full of deities, readers will be filled with wonder as they discover what awaits the couple.
3 The Blind Prince
Half girl, half crow and completely trapped in a mysterious forest
- Genre: Fantasy, Magical Powers, Adventure
- Author & Artist: Subscribe
- Completed: NO
Elaine is about to marry her true love – but she is keeping a terrible secret – at least in the eyes of her lover, because when he discovers it, he pushes her through a mysterious forest that, according to rumors, lets everyone in but no one out. As Elaine finds out, the rumors are true.
Trapped in this eerie world of crows, she can at least talk to birds (well, if they can talk too). Elaine will soon have no choice but to rely on the help of a mysterious blind prince. Both remain on guard, as neither can understand the other’s intentions and the secrets they keep.
2 Of swamp and sea
A monster hunting duo … consisting of two monsters
A monster hunt, two strangers and a terrible accident intertwine Mercy and Jonah forever, first professionally and then slowly into something bigger. In a fascinating story about fate, families, friends, traitors, hunters, murderers and creatures, readers are drawn into the world of Of swamp and sea.
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There’s a lot to appreciate in the story: from the distinctive character design to perfectly set moods between different settings. Plus, the characters’ unique natures and backstories combined with a slow burn make for one of the sweetest and best couple chemistry you’ll find on Webtoon. Readers may know the artist/writer duo from their previous story. Miss Abbot and the Doctor.
1 Marionette
Welcome to the circus where everyone is dead
How bad can it be to follow a friend? Julia will discover that it can be very, very bad – terrible, one should say, because in the end they are both dead and working for a circus, where they are trapped for life. Kamille, Julia’s friend, seems to love her new life, as she had tried so desperately to escape her old one. But for the hard-working, narrow-minded and strict Julia, this is a disaster.
Readers will be kept guessing in this story full of mystery, friendship and romance, and will see Julia go through a wild character development, including a possible and dangerous love triangle. The creator is also the author of the famous series Skipping.