Looking for something exciting to read? Well, there’s a bunch of new and awesome Manhwa coming out in 2024. Manhwa is like Korean comics that have cool stories and amazing art loved by lots of people. No matter if you like romance, fantasy, action, horror, or comedy, there’s a Manhwa that’s just right for you!
On this list, we’ve picked 20 of the greatest and newest Manhwa for you to enjoy. Both fresh and ongoing stories with fascinating characters abound in the Manhwa universe.
You will be taken to a lot of fascinating, romantic, and mystical places by these stories. Get ready to discover the world of Manhwa and discover why fans find these stories so captivating. These 20 stories from 2024 are worth reading. Let’s see 20 New Manhwa to Read in 2024.
1. Monochrome Sovereign
The monochrome Sovereign Manhwa is about Yeon Hojeong, the Grandmaster of the Underworld, on his amazing adventure.
Because of the Martial Alliance Leader’s plans, he meets a terrible end even though he got the Three Sects back into order by combining the dark factions and working with the orthodox sects. Yeon Hojeong wakes up in the rich but disastrous Yeon family unexpectedly, a home he will never forget.
Yeon Hojeong, the family’s eldest son, has to reconcile his former and current identities. Using the memories from his previous life, he commits to bring the martial world together and stop the impending disaster.
His quest is a relentless attempt to change history to secure his family’s survival and riches as well as long-lasting peace in the dangerous martial world.
2. I Became the Young Villain’s Sister-In-Law
The manhwa “I Became the Young Villain’s Sister-In-Law” tells the story of Elia, who, following an amnesia-induced reincarnation, unintentionally rescues a kid.
The child, shockingly, ends up being the antagonist of the story. As Elia digs further, he learns that the villain’s corruption comes from his brother’s untimely death from a fairy’s curse. Elia gets mad and wants to confront the guilty fairy.
However, as her name is called, an unexpected event occurs, raising the question, “Is she the fairy?” Elia is stuck as an extra and struggles with her past actions as well as the restrictions of her role.
The plot develops as Elia travels complex connections and considers the functions of protagonists and villains. It’s a journey of self-awareness, conversion, and the effects of choices made in a society where positions aren’t always clear-cut.
3. How To Reject My Obsessive Ex-Husband
“How to Reject My Obsessive Ex-Husband” tells a unique story that goes beyond the pages. Yu Seohyeon, who gave her life to save her first love, Ciel de Leopart, awakens in a world straight out of a story like Irene de Closhe.
She is taken aback at seeing Ciel once more as he has changed and is now a helpful person who would eventually turn against the crown prince.
Seohyeon’s unique guide powers come back as she struggles to understand this strange turn of things. The trouble starts when she looks into Ciel’s now-mad eyes a marked change from the person she knew before.
Caught in an adventure where the distinctions between the past and present become hazy, Seohyeon must choose between her new identity and her old love. As Seohyeon attempts to make sense of her surroundings, the story is told.
She learns that the story is being shaped by every choice she makes. The characters’ futures are no longer obvious, and Seohyeon must deal with the nuances of love that transcend space and time while caught in a web of effects.
4. Living as the Villain’s Stepmother
Living as the Villain’s Stepmother, manhwa tells the extraordinary tale of Moira, a girl whose ordinary life took a wild turn. While baking bread, her oven unexpectedly exploded, and she found herself facing death alongside her abusive father, who had come looking for her.
However, instead of meeting her end, Moira woke up in the world of a novel she was reading, occupying the body of the villainous stepmother, Leila.
Leila had mistreated the male protagonist, Hirua, in the past, and he eventually became the emperor and executed her. Now in Leila’s shoes, Moira felt a responsibility to alter the story. To do so, she sought out Marquis Lacias Huppert, a key character in the original plot, and proposed a contractual marriage to Hirua.
The unexpected twist unfolded when both the Marquis and Hirua started developing unexpected feelings for Moira. As she tried to stick to the plan of leaving only the two of them after a year, complications arose.
Moira asked the Marquis, “Can we have a real marriage instead of a contractual one?” The situation became even more complicated when Hirua, the emperor, requested, “Oh, can I sleep with Mother too?”
5. Contract Marrying Because I Am Terminally Ill
“Contract Marrying Because I Am Terminally Ill” manhwa follows Elara, a young woman facing a dire situation with her oppressive family and a year left to live due to the Gwama disease. Desperate to escape, she proposes a marriage contract to Duke Kaiyen, a notorious war hero known for his harsh demeanor.
Elara’s surprising proposal catches the duke off guard, but he agrees to the unconventional marriage. As they navigate this arrangement, Elara discovers a kinder side to the duke, contrary to his tough reputation. Yet, suspicions arise as she wonders if he has a secret lover.
The story unfolds with a mix of love, duty, and impending mortality, as Elara and Duke Kaiyen grapple with their unexpected connection.
“Contract Marrying Because I Am Terminally Ill” challenges social conventions and shows the positive effects of true relationship hardship through the themes of love and compassion.
6. A Flame Reborn
“A Flame Reborn” follows the travels of Logan MacLine, a man with a wealth of life experience. He has lost everything, is avoided, and is on the edge of suicide. However, he finds himself suddenly thrust back in time.
Logan is up for a time-traveling adventure. His goal is to rewrite history and bring back the glorious past of his family’s famous line of MacLines. How?
He has a lot of incredible people working for him, including unsung heroes and magic users, and he has information from the future working for him.
But there’s a catch. Logan returned ten years before to the Imperial War, a major conflict. He must so manage complex political scenarios, contend with opponents who wish for him to fail, and choose how to prevent a financial debacle. It truly feels like a race against time.
7. My Life as a Loser – Part 2
The protagonist of “My Life as a Loser – Part 2” is Jake, a former outsider who had a change in his life after he switched bodies with Alex, his bully. Jake soon discovers the cost of his actions even as he revels in his newfound success.
Jake’s battle with the unanticipated cost of altering his fate is explored throughout the story. As he yearns for his former life and a chance to make peace by changing history a weird series of events takes place.
8. Will Die For You
“Will Die For You” manhwa unfolds in a chaotic era where five noble houses fiercely fight for an empty throne, triggering the wrath of the gods. To pacify the angry deities, the houses organize a hunting competition, pledging to offer freshly caught prey.
Despite their mutual dislike, the heir from the first house, who refuses to serve the Omega, and the sole successor of the second house, marked by a rocky relationship with the first, willingly join the competition.
The town buzzes with excitement as the contest becomes a battleground for the two houses, where their hatred clashes with an unexplained attraction.
9. A Tidal Wave of Glory
The manhwa “A Tidal Wave of Glory” focuses on Halo, a well-known artist who meets with a tragic disaster while traveling to the Grammy ceremony. He loses consciousness and awakens in the body of No Hae-il, a little Korean boy.
Unexpectedly, Hae-il shares the same English name, Halo, which connects their fates. Halo finds that, despite the changes of place and time, he is still a musical talent.
As he makes his way through life as Hae-il, Halo dazzles everyone with his incredible musical talents. The story explores the relationship between the two lives as well as the major effect that music has on chance.
The manhwa presents a story of surprising turns as Halo adjusts to Hae-il’s existence, recognizing the continuing impact of music on the destiny of an unlikely hero.
10. Surviving with an SSS-Rank Inventory
In the manhwa Surviving with an SSS-Rank Inventory, Alex, a die-hard gamer, becomes trapped in a virtual reality game. He is stuck as his lowly level 10 “Storage Character,” even though he has seven high-level characters.
Alex, who is having a hard time surviving in the difficult game environment, uses his powerful weapons to his advantage to outwit other players and fight creatures.
His once-overlooked character becomes an unexpected hero as he forges relationships, overcomes difficult obstacles, and solves the mysteries of the game.
11. Modern Day Hero
“Modern Day Hero” Manhwa centers on Hyunsung, a typical boy who experiences bullying at school. One day, he is suddenly transported to a different world while rescuing a youngster from a car accident. He is wrongfully sentenced to death, and excitement gives way to shock.
Now that Hyunsung has been called to defend both his planet and the one he was summoned to, he finds out he is the chosen one and must kill a Demon King.
He unwillingly joins forces with the improbable hero trapped in the bully’s body and confronts challenges that put his inner fortitude, in addition to his physical prowess, to the test.
Hyunsung finds his bravery and toughness along the way, forging surprising cooperation and facing his concerns. Taking down the Demon King and bringing both realms back into peace is the obvious objective.
12. Savage Forest
“Savage Forest” follows Enya’s life among the Aguilea tribe, who place a high value on perfect health. Unfortunately, Enya’s crippled leg causes her to be mistreated.
Because Tarhan is seen as the tribe’s admired figure, she seeks comfort in him. Tarhan has fallen in love with Enya, and he never stops saying that they are each other’s own.
However, Enya experiences unknown fears as a result of the tribe’s cold treatment and Tarhan’s strong obsession. The manhwa explores whether these two people can save each other in their difficult world.
The story reveals the potential of unforeseen connections in a culture that places a premium on physical beauty, where Enya is rejected because of her flaws, and Tarhan battles with his strange obsession. It explores themes of acceptance, love, and the power of human connection to change lives.
13. If You Save an Immoral Beast
“If You Save an Immoral Beast,” Manhwa tells the story of Asha, an Arte Empire maid. Her ordinary existence takes an extraordinary turn when she is assigned to run chores at the mysterious “Night Butterfly” street. She meets Li Yi, a stunning but disturbed slave, there.
Asha utilizes her healing magic to fix Li Yi’s wounds as she dreams of assisting her sick mother and starting an animal hospital.
But as he gets better, Li Yi chooses to remain with Asha, referring to her as his master and savior. Asha, who is reserved and careful, feels stuck since Li Yi’s attractive smile already hinted that she won’t be able to get away.
The story’s protagonists are Li Yi, a wild soul with a demon charm, and Asha, a loving healer. Despite Asha’s intentions to assist Li Yi and finally let him leave, Li Yi’s will to stay changes everything. Asha realizes that an unforeseen and complicated connection completely disrupted her routine.
In the manhwa, the relationships between Asha and Li Yi as they overcome challenges are looked at. Following her rescue of Li Yi, the dubbed “immoral beast,” Asha must deal with the fallout from her deeds and decide whether or not to change her seeming fate.
The Arte Empire’s mystical “Night Butterfly” street provides a setting for scenes that highlight themes of forgiveness, healing, and the complexities of human connections.
14. Unbeatable Lv. 1
“Unbeatable Lv. 1” follows Lee Geonwoo, a skilled player who must survive a terrifying raid. He is left alone with the boss, who is ready to lose it after a teammate dumps him.
Geonwoo is lucky enough to discover a secret blade that allows him to escape, but his well-earned level has suddenly dropped to just 1. Even though ‘Mosquito’s’ level appears to be increasing, he is trapped in an unusual setting, and nothing is as it seems.
Geonwoo sets out to understand what is odd in his growing rate and his unexpected talents. He overcomes difficult obstacles, unearths long-forgotten secrets, and deals with the fallout from his teammate’s betrayal throughout the journey.
The mission goes beyond simply getting back lost levels into learning about the dagger’s magic and the unseen forces affecting his virtual environment.
15. Oh! Dangun
“Oh! Dangun Manhwa tells the story of animals that Dangun left to live in secret around the world. When Narae, a typical high school student, encounters them, she discovers that they have a wish to turn human.
It’s like a funny, high-action Beauty and the Beast. Narae realizes the animals have incredible abilities, but something mysterious is stopping them when she goes on their adventure with them.
Together, they deal with absurd and dangerous situations in our world. Enthralling battles and moving scenes are part of the goal to turn the animals into humans. ‘Can they become human?’ is the key query.
The story of friendship, bravery, and a hint of magic demonstrates that, even in our everyday existence, great things are possible when people come together to support one another.”
16. Romance Not Romantic
“Romance Not Romantic” Manhwa centers on Jinha, a nervous Back-End Developer who transforms into a recessive Omega without warning.
He finds out he is susceptible to pheromones while seeking care for a hangover and places the blame on Hyunjoon, the leader of the Strategic Planning Team. Angry, Jinha sets out to exact retribution by putting money aside for a hitman.
Facing three strokes of bad luck, Jinha is advised by Modern Medicine to stabilize through intimate acts with a same-gender partner.
Desperate, he reluctantly turns to Hyunjoon for help, despite their rocky history. A mysterious stalker adds danger by showering Jinha with pheromones.
Feeling trapped, Jinha proposes an alliance with Hyunjoon. As they navigate their complicated relationship, emotions blur between hate and desire.
“Romance Not Romantic” unfolds a story of unexpected alliances and love’s unpredictable nature, exploring how Jinha and Hyunjoon tackle challenges and self-discovery.
17. Husband Replacement
“Husband Replacement” manhwa follows Asili, who thought her husband Joseph loved her until she died giving birth, revealing his abuse. To her surprise, she wakes up in the past, about to marry Joseph again.
Terrified of reliving the pain, Asili decides to replace her husband and chooses Duke Esperad Kamedeschi, cursed after his fiancée’s mysterious death.
Asili meets Duke Esperad and asks to get married to avoid her awful destiny. The skeptical duke wonders if she wants to die and doubts about her reasons.
By sharing her past with him, Asili inspires him with her burning desire for a better life. Duke Esperad accepts the unexpected proposal after becoming impressed and touched by her honesty.
Asili needs to go above the challenges of living in the court to replace her violent ex-husband and win Duke Esperad’s heart.
However, Joseph’s persistence from the prior time limit makes things harder. Asili has to deal with political intrigue to save her place with Duke Esperad while she plans to take revenge against Joseph.
18. The Man Who Can’t Sing
“The Man Who Can’t Sing” centers on Choi Woo-rim, a formerly well-known lyricist who is having money problems. Woo-rim’s life takes an unexpected turn at night when he meets Ki Yoo-Seong, his idol. Woo-rim is obsessed with creating lyrics and works a day job during the day.
Unexpectedly, Yoo-seong, who is renowned for having a limited vocal range, enjoys writing memorable lyrics. When they work together, Woo-rim turns into Yoo-seong’s go-to weapon against success in the music business.
19. Reasoning With a Beast
“Reasoning With a Beast” follows Seo Yu-jin, a dedicated member of the HN Planning Secretariat. Her life takes an unexpected turn when the CEO asks her to take care of Jin Tae-oh, his third son and a member of an unknown organization. Yu-jin, though uneasy about the money, takes on this unexpected task.
She gets confused when the CEO suggests that she keep Jin Tae-oh away from society. ignoring her gut feeling, she moves forward with her plan.
She is taken aback by Jin Tae-oh’s attractiveness in contrast to his wild, uncontrolled nature when she first sees him at the airport.
Yu-jin discovers that the world can be cruel and, just at the same time, full of unexpected turns, as she explores her new role. The CEO’s counsel turns becomes a vital piece of the story’s puzzle. Yu-jin keeps going forward with her curiosity, even in the spooky atmosphere.
20. Taxidermy Time
“Taxidermy Time” manhwa follows Doyeon, a taxidermist who steals his dead lover’s body. Witnessing this, writer Lee Myung demands Doyeon’s life story in exchange for silence.
Doyeon agrees to a week of reporting in an isolated forest studio. Strangely, Lee Myung looks exactly like Doyeon’s deceased lover, leaving everyone puzzled.
The week kicks off with Doyeon questioning if Lee Myung has a deeper motive. Is he just a writer, or does he have a hidden agenda? As the reporting progresses, the line between reality and obsession blurs.
Doyeon grapples with the eerie presence of a man who mirrors his dead lover, wondering about the true purpose of this bizarre arrangement.
Honorable Mention
Drama Queens
This college’s drama club puts on huge productions and draws in large audiences. You can read at Toonily or Webtoon xyz.
