We present you 41 Manhwa Like Lookism. If you’re going to read a story where the main character turns into a new person (appearance-wise), you’re in the proper place! Most of the Manhwa are on Some Particular websites like Crunchyroll, WEBTOON, Tapas, and Tappytoon!
Lookism focuses on Park Hyung Seok, an unpopular and bullied high school student due to his obesity, who decides to escape his troubles by transferring to a new school in Seoul. He receives a unique ability to switch between two bodies: one tall, muscular, and handsome during the day, and his original body at night.
Daniel Park faces discrimination for his original appearance but enjoys success as a social media influencer, entertainment trainee, and fashion model. However, the harsh reality sets in when he reverts to his original body at night.
1. The Devil’s Boy
Jungho, subjected to severe bullying and driven to self-harm, encounters Mephistopheles, the archdevil. Mephisto proposes granting Jungho magical powers for revenge on his tormentors in exchange for his soul.
Jungho, desperate for an escape from his miserable life, accepts the offer, unaware of being entangled in a larger cosmic struggle involving angels, demons, and exorcists.
2. Reawakened Man
Hwan Seok, intolerant of injustice, loses his life intervening in an incident involving his neighbor, Yerin. Miraculously resurrected three days later, he vows to save Yerin. However, he discovers that his involvement has entwined him in a larger and more ominous conspiracy.
3. Dr. Frost
Baek Nam-bong, a 34-year-old psychology professor and nighttime bartender, known as “Dr. Frost” for his white hair, possesses genius-level reasoning due to a childhood frontal lobe injury. Unable to feel emotions, he volunteers at the university counseling center and assists Detective Nam Tae-bong in solving crimes.
His relationships include a love-hate dynamic with colleague Song Sun and mentoring from department head Chun Sang-won. Yoon Sung-ah, a cheerful graduate on the fast track, becomes his teaching assistant.
4. Viral Hit
Yoo Hobin faces daily humiliation and abuse from his classmate and popular Newtube streamer, Pakgo. Juggling school with a part-time job to cover his mother’s hospital bills, Hobin reaches a breaking point when he accidentally disrupts Pakgo’s gaming stream.
In a desperate fight against the streamer’s cameraman, Jiksae, their embarrassing brawl is recorded and goes viral on Newtube, earning Hobin a significant sum. Seeing an opportunity in Newtube streaming, Hobin teams up with Jiksae to create more fight videos, challenging bullies and formidable opponents to rise in the streaming world.
5. DICE
Dongtae, struggling with appearance, grades, and social life, gets a chance to transform his destiny from popular transfer student Taebin in the world of DICE. Here, a single roll can alter one’s fate.
6. The Breaker
Chunwoo Han, titled Nine Arts Dragon by the Murim, harbors hatred for the Martial Arts Alliance due to the death of his teacher. Tasked by the anti-government Black Forest Defense Group, he transfers to a fictional Seoul school, meeting protagonist Shiwoon Yi.
Chunwoo trains Shiwoon to resolve bullying issues and initiates a mission to free Sosul from the Martial Arts Alliance. When the Alliance takes Shiwoon hostage, Chunwoo intervenes, publicly disowning him and crippling his martial arts potential. Shiwoon, now protected by law, is named the successor by the Sunwoo Clan.
7. Weak Hero
In the midst of widespread bullying at Eunjang High School, Gray Yeon, a scrawny freshman, surprises everyone by standing up to a larger bully and effortlessly overpowering him. Dubbed Eunjang’s White Mamba, Gray, despite his size, fearlessly confronts bigger bullies from other schools to prevent a recurrence of the bullying issue.
8. Reweakened Man
Hwan Seok, unable to tolerate injustice, loses his life intervening in an incident targeting his neighbor, Yerin. Resurrected three days later, he is determined to save Yerin but discovers he’s involved in a larger and more sinister plot than he initially thought.
9. UnOrdinary
John, an ordinary teenager in a high school where the elite has extraordinary powers, harbors a secret past that could disrupt the school’s social order and more. Fulfilling his destiny proves challenging as he navigates battles, frenemies, and deadly conspiracies.
10. Face Genius
The protagonist gains the ability to transform into his handsome in-game character in real life after being struck by lightning during a game beta. The story follows his adventures living as both himself and the game’s alter ego.
Starting a new life as a whole new person awaits our MC, and that’s a concept similar to Lookism.
11. My Life As A Loser
After being bullied in high school, the MC’s life was ruined. Now, he will make you experience what he went through. If you want to return to your own body, be ready to pay the price for your happiness and success.
12. Miunohri to Swan
Mioh, originally a short, overweight, and ugly girl, faces constant bullying and mistreatment. After a suicide attempt, her grandfather saves her and transforms her into a real beauty.
However, this transformation comes with conditions: rain turns her back to her original form, and kissing someone prevents her from returning to her beautiful self.
Now, with a changed appearance, Mioh navigates reactions from classmates and family while grappling with the limitations of her miraculous transformation and questioning the meaning of beauty.
13. For the Sake of Sita
During his volunteer work in Nepal, a medical student falls deeply in love with a fallen goddess. He passionately fights against destiny in a desperate attempt to save his beloved.
14. Facelift Game
In a world valuing beauty over talent, Yi Rong faces judgment for her appearance. She stumbles upon the “Facelift Game” app, realizing that modifications to her photo also alter her real-life appearance. To sustain her newfound beauty, Yi Rong must complete increasingly perilous tasks assigned by the app.
15. Longtime Lovers
This one-shot manhwa explores a girl’s dilemma about continuing her relationship with a longtime lover with a flirtatious past. Unsure whether to trust him again and questioning the possibility of changing his ways, the story delves into the complexities of their connection.
16. Save Me
Hyeongoh, the top student in school, faces ridicule from bullies due to his disability. In a seemingly hopeless situation, someone appears to stand by his side.
17. Greatest Outcast Part 2
Kang Haneul, once an outcast, decides to seek revenge after witnessing his friend’s traumatic incident, utilizing an unknown ability that comes to his aid.
18. True Beauty Chapter 2
Ju-kyung Lim, perceived as ugly and mistreated by family and bullies, transforms her life by mastering makeup through online tutorials. Her stunning makeover gains fame, leading to unexpected relationships with popular boys Lee Su-ho and Han Seo-jun.
In a society that judges based on appearance, Ju-kyung navigates high school and college, grappling with challenges related to self-esteem, love, and career while keeping her makeup-less face a secret.
19. Supernova
Yushin discovers the essence of fighting for his beliefs in a world where the rich are strong and the poor are weak.
20. Super Secret
Emma’s close friend, Ryan, acts like a mother figure, but he harbors a super-secret – he’s a werewolf from a supernatural family. The question arises: Can he maintain the act and conceal his true identity from Emma?
21. Sweet Home
Cha Hyun-soo, following an unforeseen family tragedy, moves into an apartment. Monsters suddenly appear, trapping residents inside. The group shields themselves in the building, striving to survive amidst the lurking monsters.
22. A Decent Day To Be A Dog
Hana (Hae Na) tries to evade a family curse that turns her into a dog after her first kiss. To break the curse, she needs a second kiss. However, there’s a challenge – her first kiss was with a guy terrified of dogs.
23. Odd Girl Out
After a successful winter break makeover, Nari makes her high school debut and unexpectedly befriends the three prettiest girls in school. The story follows Nari as she navigates her new high school life surrounded by beauties.
24. Ghost Wife
Liz, a normal teenage girl who can see monsters, is in danger as they want to eat her. Her only savior is a demon with a creepy smile and a penchant for live cats. To be saved, Liz must first become his fiancée.
25. Annarasumanara
Yun Ai, aspiring to be a magician since childhood, is a high school student struggling with financial constraints. After encountering a mysterious magician at a carnival, she decides to pursue her dream.
26. 4 Cut Hero
The Hero, after defeating the Demon King, discovers the Princess he saved is actually a Prince. Embracing a NEET lifestyle surrounded by anime, he soon becomes entangled in ancient legends, curses, and a complex plot involving multiple Kingdoms and dragons. Throughout, he follows a whimsical path, even forming unexpected alliances with “villains.”
27. Regarding Death
At the threshold of life and death, an individual awaits, pondering: “Why consider death when life’s complexities remain unresolved?” “About Death” comprises poignant dialogues exploring the inevitable cadence of life and loss.
28. Vagrant Soldier Ares
Ares and Mikael join Chronos Temple Mercenaries after defeating B-rank soldiers. Assigned to the same unit as Baroona and Gohue, they showcase their combat skills in saving Jagsen village.
Mikael and Baroona’s excellence earns them a promotion to B rank. Ares forms a connection with Mickey, a boy affected by bandit attacks. The mercenaries, led by General Icarus, are hired for a pre-emptive strike against Minos with Silonica. Ares, Mikael, Baroona, and Gohue meet Ariadne and her bodyguard Helena.
Ares protects Ariadne during the invasion, gaining Helena’s respect. Mikael’s victory over General Kentaro catches Icarus’s attention.
29. Saver
Lena Ha, captain of the kumdo team, meets Hyun-Min Kang, son of a Korean company president. Despite mutual attraction, they discover they’re half-siblings. Misunderstood by Hyun-Min’s mother, Lena faces violence. Her mother is killed, and Lena, attacked, falls into mysterious water.
Awakening in a foreign kingdom with her mother’s sword, Lena seeks revenge. A prophet guides her to return home, disguised as a man, to find the rightful king. Along the way, she embraces responsibility, earning recognition as the “Child of Destiny” in the new land.
30. Kubera
On Kubera’s 16th birthday, her village is lost, but salvation arrives in the magician Asha. They embark on a journey through a world of Gods, Suras, magicians, and pure-bloods. Kubera, driven to unravel her past, may also possess the key to altering the world’s fate.
31. Trigger
Nam Ji-il enters a high school known as the Royal Kingdom of Delinquents. Despite his weak body and chronic heart disease, he becomes a well-known bread shuttle boy, enduring various forms of bullying. An unexpected event, however, becomes the turning point in his life.
32. True Beauty
A shy comic book fan immerses herself in beauty videos, mastering makeup and transforming into her school’s prettiest girl overnight.
As her social standing soars, she grapples with maintaining her elite status while concealing her true self. The challenge arises when a cute boy discovers her secret, raising questions about the longevity of her newfound popularity.
33. He Queen
Stew Shin, the lone male at his school, initially faces bullying from girls but gradually rises to the top, emphasizing the lesson of not judging based on appearances.
34. Solo Leveling
In a world where hunters with supernatural abilities combat deadly monsters, Sung Jinwoo, initially weak, survives a powerful dungeon.
The System selects him, granting him the rare ability to level up and turn defeated foes into loyal shadows. Jinwoo embarks on a journey, battling enemies to unveil dungeon secrets and understand his newfound powers.
35. Mercenary Enrollment
At eight, Ijin Yu loses his parents in a plane crash, becoming a child mercenary in a foreign land. Returning to Korea ten years later, he faces the challenges of being a teenager. With one year left in high school, Ijin must navigate the school battleground. Can he survive high school, or will the school survive him?
36. Return of the Disaster Class Hero
“Calamities,” unknown destructive creatures, prompt the awakening of 12 human saints by the zodiac gods. Geon Lee, the unchosen but greatest hero, is betrayed by his allies. After 20 years, he returns more powerful, ready to teach his fellow saints a memorable lesson.
37. The challenger
Noah is unnoticed by classmates in real life, but inside the Interverse, he’s a celebrated top player. After defeating the school bully in a tournament, a mysterious professor recruits him into an elite academy. As reality and the game world intertwine, Noah must assert himself and challenge all expectations.
38. Heavenly Demon Instructor
The [Portal Impact] disaster claims Park Hyunsoo’s parents, leaving him with an unconscious younger sibling. Struggling as a powerless support, he faces contempt. Enter Chungyeong, a murim martial master from another time, appearing to teach Hyunsoo martial arts.
39. The beginning after the End
King Grey, unparalleled in strength, wealth, and prestige, experiences solitude in a world governed by martial ability. Despite his glamorous exterior, he harbors emptiness and lack of purpose. Reincarnated into a magical world, he has a second chance to rectify past mistakes.
Yet, beneath the surface of peace and prosperity, an undercurrent poses a threat, challenging his role and purpose in this new existence.
40. Reality Quest
Dowan Ha, a bullied gamer, is forced to grind for in-game items by his tormentors. When tasked with obtaining an impossibly rare item, he games relentlessly until exhaustion claims his life.
Upon death, he respawns one week before the fatal incident. Now armed with skills from his gaming experiences, Dowan aims to use his abilities to confront and defeat his bullies.
Honorable Mention
Stalking Girl
Locked Up
The people at Cheongyeon female prison, no matter who, are evil and greedy. While working as a correctional officer here, the naive male Woojin finds a flower-like girl in this sewer-like place. You can read this manhwa on Webtoon xyz.
S*xercise
Bae Woong was once a strong and fit athlete—at least in his mind. Eager to get back to his old physique, he goes looking for a gym in the neighborhood.
He stumbles upon one that seems oddly expensive and discreet. He isn’t even allowed to hear about the specific workouts they provide until after he signs a nondisclosure agreement.
He finds it strange, but the women working there are very attractive, and Woong has nothing to lose. After signing the agreement, he learns the secret to their bodies: sex.
