It's that time of the year again when love is all around. The quintessential month of romance: February. But this month isn’t just for those with significant others. You could spend this month with any one of your loved ones, or even practice some self-love! February is the perfect time to curl up on your couch, eat chocolate, and read love stories to put yourself in a romantic mood — in a literary sense. We would like to recommend these 5 romance manhwas that will give you another reason to smile this month.
But before we dive in, what exactly is a manhwa? Manhwa is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons. Outside Korea, the term usually refers to South Korean comics. Now that that’s settled let’s dive into the recommendations!
Mystical by VAN.J (12+)
Mystical is a fantasy romance manhwa with a beautiful art style. Garam has always loved to draw, but his dreams of being an artist have been on hold ever since his mother passed away. Wanting to become more independent and focus on his art, he moves into his grandmother's empty house by the ocean. There, he meets his greatest muse: a mystical water creature with no memories of her past. Now it’s up to Garam to help her uncover what she has forgotten.
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp by Yuin (12+)
Are you into medical K-dramas? Then this manhwa is the perfect read for you! Song Ji Hyeon is a surgeon, as well as a genius doctor appointed as the youngest lecturer at Seoul University. She carries memories of a previous life as Elise De Clorence who lived as a wicked woman. Suddenly an unexpected accident occurs and when she wakes up, she’s back in her previous life. Will Elise be able to correct her past mistakes?
I Got A Date With The President/The Office Blind Date/A Business Proposal by HaeHwa and Perilla (15+)
Ahh, a classic office romance. If you are looking for a male lead that will make your heart flutter, then this manhwa will fit your taste. Ha-ri made a deal to go on one blind date for her BFF and pretend to be a supervixen 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?
The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass by Antstudio and SANSOBEE (12+)
A romance manhwa that revolves around revenge and a strong female lead. Aria Roscente, was supposed to live a life of luxury following her mother’s marriage into the family of Count Roscente. However, she was consistently side-eyed, receiving a terrible reputation in noble society as a result of her step sister Mielle’s efforts. Having been surrounded by hatred and envy for years, Aria eventually became a twisted and despised person, being executed in her twenties – only to suddenly be sent back in time around a decade. This begins her quest for revenge against Mielle and everyone else who wronged her.
Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess/Villains Are Destined To Die by SUOL and Gwon Gyeoeul (12+)
Are you looking for a manhwa that has a unique plot and a great art style? Then this manhwa should be on your list! Penelope Eckart reincarnated as the adopted daughter of Duke Eckart and the villainess of a reverse harem dating sim. The problem is, she entered the game at its hardest difficulty, and no matter what she does, death awaits her at every ending! Before the “real daughter” of Duke Eckart appears, she must choose one of the male leads and reach a happy ending in order to survive.
That concludes our recommendations! We hope you enjoyed the list and wish you well!
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