10 Exciting Manhwa from Various Genres for a Weekend Change of Pace

Are you a fan of Japanese manga but feeling bored and in need of something fresh to indulge in? Why not try switching from manga to manhwa (Korean comics) and see how it goes!

Below is a list of 10 captivating manhwa across various genres for you to explore!

1. Solo Leveling

The first on the list is the manhwa titled Solo Leveling by Chugong, illustrated by Jang Sung Rak. This action-fantasy series revolves around the concept of “from weak to hero.”

Solo Leveling follows the life of an ordinary person granted the ability to gain power to fight against monsters. After a mysterious dungeon appears, it connects the human world with a dark realm.

The story centers on the main character, a low-ranking hunter who must battle monsters to earn money for his sick mother and little sister’s education.

2. Lookism

Next up is the manhwa Lookism by Park Tae-joon. This series follows the story of Park Hyung-seok, a high school student who frequently faces bullying due to his unattractive appearance. He even has to transfer to another school to avoid these bullies.

However, a miraculous event occurs, and he wakes up in a new body with a stunning physique. Thus begins Hyung-seok’s new life with two bodies.

3. The God of High School

The God of High School is a manhwa by Yongje Park that focuses on martial arts competitions. The story revolves around Jin Mo-ri, a martial artist who enters a tournament called The God of High School and teams up with other fighters like Han Dae-wi and Yu Mi-ra. Throughout the tournament, they face various extraordinary challenges.

4. True Beauty / The Secret of Angel

Next is the romantic comedy manhwa True Beauty by Yaongyi. The story follows a girl named Ju-kyung, who feels insecure about her looks and is often judged based on her appearance.

To change her fate, Ju-kyung decides to learn makeup artistry and transform her image. This leads her to encounter two boys who will vie for her heart.

5. Noblesse

Noblesse, created by Jeho Son and illustrated by Kwangsu Lee, tells the story of Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, a powerful nobleman who wakes up after 820 years of slumber.

Guided by his loyal servant Frankenstein, Rai enrolls in a school and forms friendships with other students like Shinwoo and Ikhan while facing threats from underground organizations.

6. The Beginning After the End

Next on the list is the isekai manhwa The Beginning After the End by TurtleMe and FuyuKi23. It follows King Grey, a ruler who possesses wealth and power but feels unsatisfied with his life.

Ultimately, King Grey gets reincarnated into a magical world where he seeks to improve his existence and face the challenges of this new reality.

7. All of Us are Dead

All of Us are Dead is a manhwa created and illustrated by Joo Dong-geun. The storyline follows a group of high school students trapped in Hyosan High School, which has been overrun by zombies.

The outbreak begins when a student becomes infected due to an experiment gone wrong, and the remaining students must find a way to survive and escape.

8. Girl’s World

Girl’s World is a manhwa by Morangg aimed at those who enjoy stories about friendship and teenage struggles. The plot centers around Oh Na-ri, a girl who navigates various challenges in her life while forming bonds with her three friends Lim Yoo-na, Seo Mi-rae, and Lim Sun-ji.

Through her experiences, Na-ri grows into a more confident individual with the support of her friends.

9. Sweet Home

Sweet Home, created by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan, combines elements of horror and survival. The story focuses on Cha Hyun-soo, a boy who moves into a Green Home apartment complex after losing his family in an accident.

However, a mysterious event causes people to transform into monsters, leading Hyun-soo to team up with other survivors to fight against these creatures.

10. Nano List

Finally, we have Nano List by Min Song. This sci-fi manhwa centers on a character named Nano, a gifted individual with robotic enhancements.

Nano is a precious gift from her older brother, and she must navigate dangerous situations that threaten her existence as her brother sends her into perilous encounters.