Thanks to the Hallyu Wave, many big production houses are adapting viral manhwas into TV series and anime that has led to a huge spike in people’s interest in them. But more importantly, there has been quite an interest in the compelling stories and artwork of these manhwas. So here is The Bombay Circle Press’ guide to 5 manhwas you need to read in 2025.
- Solo Leveling by Chugong
Known as the Weakest Hunter of All Mankind, E-rank hunter Jinwoo Sung’s contribution to raids amounts to trying not to get killed. Unfortunately, between his mother’s hospital bills, his sister’s tuition, and his own lack of job prospects, he has no choice but to continue to put his life on the line. So when an opportunity arises for a bigger payout, he takes it…only to come face-to-face with a being whose power outranks anything he’s ever seen! With the party leader missing an arm and the only healer a quivering mess, can Jinwoo somehow find them a way out?
- Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint by Sing Shong
Dokja was an average office worker whose sole interest was reading his favorite web novel Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse. But when the novel suddenly becomes reality, he is the only person who knows how the world will end. Armed with this realization, Dokja uses his understanding to change the course of the story and the world, as he knows it.
- Sweet Home by Kim Carnby
After an unexpected family tragedy, a reclusive high school student is forced to leave his home—only to face something much scarier: a reality where monsters are trying to wipe out humanity. Now he must fight alongside a handful of reluctant heroes to try and save the world before it’s too late.
- Lookism by Taejun Pak
Daniel is an unattractive loner who wakes up in a different body. Now tall, handsome, and cooler than ever in his new form, Daniel aims to achieve everything he couldn’t before. How far will he go to keep his body…and his secrets?
- A Business Proposal by Haehwa
Ha-ri made a deal—go on one blind date for her best friend and pretend to be a super-vixen to end all of her unwanted marriage set-ups! Unfortunately, instead of easy money, Ha-ri’s got a headache. Her date is Taemu, her company’s hot new CEO, and he’s got his own plans to get his family to back off by marrying whoever shows up on the date. Should Ha-ri accept his proposal to keep playing pretend? Nothing could go wrong with lying about your real identity while dating the boss…right?
If you made your way through the list in a matter of days or even weeks and are craving for something similar, check out our recommendation of mangas.