The best romance manhwa are some of the medium's most intriguing and captivating stories, and rightfully so. Interpersonal relationships are always complicated, as intentions may be unclear and miscommunications arise, not to mention dissonant values and opinions. Adding romance into the mix only makes everything that much more difficult, yet likewise rewarding when couples do manage to find happiness together.

In a medium as varied and creative as manhwa, even a genre such as romance is bound to include a variety of different titles, ranging from grounded and relatable ones to supernatural and exciting ones. However, what the best ones have in common is that they all beautifully depict the different dimensions of romance, with all of its inherent highs and lows.

15 See You in My 19th Life

By Lee Hye

See You in My 19th Life follows Ban Jieum, who after a tragic accident is yet again reincarnated with all her memories intact for the nineteenth time. This time, Jieum vows to reconnect with people from her eighteenth life, specifically a boy named Mun Seoha. However, this proves to be much more challenging than she could ever anticipate, especially when the ghost of her very first life comes back to haunt her. Overall, See You in My 19th Life is a charming romance with plenty of intriguing mysteries, a touch of the supernatural, and a novel premise to boot.

14 Marry My Husband

By sungsojak and LICO

Marry My Husband is a thrilling tale of revenge, second chances, and fate that follows Kang Jiwon, a cancer patient who gets a second chance at life after she is killed by her husband who had been cheating on Jiwon with her best friend. Surprisingly, Jiwon finds herself ten years in the past when she opens her eyes again and vows to take revenge and avoid the same unfortunate fate that befell her.

Marry My Husband has also been adapted into a 16-episode K-drama available on Prime Video.

This time, Jiwon is ready to let her backstabbing best friend have her husband, ing on the bad fate and the suffering she went through from her in-laws to her instead. That said, Jiwon also unexpectedly finds love along the way and discovers she had people who cared about her all along, making the series a heartfelt one.

13 Devilish Romance

By Lee Kong-joo and White Eagle

As the title implies, Devilish Romance quite literally follows a demon named Sitri who is sent to Earth to live as a human after being wrongfully framed for a crime. Eager to take back his rightful place, Sitri dons the human name Damon and begins searching for his idol, the devil king, hoping to plead his case to him. In doing so, his path crosses with Narcissa Gye, a prosecutor on the hunt for a serial killer.

Though they start out hating each other with Damon even planning on cursing Narcissa, the two unwittingly fall for each other as the hunt for the serial killer continues. This, coupled with the suspense surrounding the serial killer makes for a story that is impossible to put down from start to finish.

12 Orange Marmalade

By Seokwoo

Set in a world where vampires coexist with humans, Orange Marmalade revolves around a forbidden love wherein two people manage to overcome their differences and find happiness together. Although the existence of vampires is neither a myth nor a secret, humans fear and despise them greatly, which is why they are forced to hide their identities. Baek Ma Ri, a young vampire disillusioned with the idea of interpersonal relationships due to past events and discrimination, ends up coming across Jung Jae Min, a likewise troubled boy who slowly but surely falls for her.

Though the genre of vampire and human romance has been thoroughly explored, Orange Marmalade is a strong addition that will likely appeal to any fan of supernatural romance. The series is a beautiful tale depicting the power and resilience of love, making one of the best romance manhwa available.

11 Operation: True Love

By kkokkalee & Dledumb

Operation: True Love takes the classic complicated situation of high-school love and utilizes a supernatural twist to create one of the best romance stories. The story revolves around Su-Ae Sim, a girl stuck in a relationship with an indifferent boyfriend, Min-U Kang, who never puts in equal effort, failing to respond to her feelings appropriately. However, her life starts to change when a sentient phone named Jellypop suddenly shows up in her locker, commenting on her love life and choices. Drifting away from her boyfriend, Su-Ae starts to learn what true love is about and what it's supposed to feel like.

High school is one of the most popular settings for romance stories, and Operation: True Love is a classic example of why high school is such fertile ground for romance stories. The heightened emotions and conflicting feelings of being a teenager make Su-Ae's story incredibly compelling.

10 See, Hear, Love

By Yeong-Hun GO

See, Hear, Love follows the unique romance between Min Geun Soo, who can't see, and Jeon So Ri, who can't hear. Geun Soo used to be a manhwa artist, but the need to take care of himself and his mother pushed him to his limits, to the point where the strain caused him to lose his eyesight. This was a devastating development for him, but it's also what allowed him to meet So Ri, a deaf girl. Their relationship is not one without obstacles and difficult choices, but true love always prevails.

Though it might not be the most popular genre, romance stories involving disabilities are actually quite common in manga, manhwa, and anime as shown by big series like A Sign of Affection, which also features a deaf protagonist. See, Hear, Love offers a unique spin on this by having protagonists with different disabilities. This unique angle isn't just good representation, it also makes See, Hear, Love one of the most compelling romance manhwa.

9 Revenge Wedding

By ByulSatangYang and SaRyong

Revenge Wedding follows social butterfly Mercadia Sasha who finds her life turned upside down when she is one day kidnapped and forced to marry the Empire's infamous war hero Demetriu Cyprosa whose unsavory reputation as a massive jerk precedes him. To make matters worse, the newlywed couple is then abandoned on an island by themselves where they must survive all while planning an escape and getting to the bottom of the conspiracy behind their forced marriage.

But of course, despite being polar opposites, romance begins to blossom between Mercadia and Demetriu along the way. What follows is a charming, heart-racing yet simultaneously hilarious tale that every fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope will love.

8 Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion

By Milcha & Whale

The trope of an ordinary person waking up in the world of a fictional world is common in isekai stories, but these characters typically end up being either the heroes or villains of their respective titles. This is where Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, as the titular Raeliana is an unimportant side character, fated to die at the end of her story. Aware of what awaits her, and unwilling to accept this fate, Raeliana looks to Duke Noah Volstaire Wynknight with the intention of changing the story and ensuring her survival, without realizing she is about to genuinely fall in love with him.

Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion offers a new spin on the popular isekai and romance tropes that have risen to prominence lately. What makes the series work beyond its fun premise is its lovable cast of characters and the undeniable chemistry between its two central leads. All of this adds up to making Raeliana one of the best romance manhwa.

7 A Good Day to Be a Dog

By Lee Hey

One thing that is clearly identifiable from its title is that A Good Day to Be a Dog is a romance story, unlike any other. The story follows Han Hana, a teacher afflicted with a family curse that turns her into a dog the first time she kisses someone. The only way to break this curse is to get a second kiss from the same person, while still in the form of a dog. Ironically enough, the one person she ends up kissing is Jin Seon, a coworker who is simply terrified of dogs.

In spite of its unserious-sounding title, A Good Day to Be a Dog proves to be one of the most entertaining romance manhwa ever. The series' more comedic tone lends it an air of irreverence that makes A Good Day to Be a Dog endlessly readable.

6 Girls of the Wild's

By HUN & Zhena

The events of Girls of the Wild's take place in the titular Wild's Private High School, an elite all-girls school focused on producing the strongest warriors in the martial arts world. When this school changes its policy and allows male applicants, only one is brave enough to apply. Having obtained the scholarship that he so desperately needed, Song Jae Gu may consider himself lucky, but he soon learns that this environment is unlike any other, and that he can't survive without learning to fight.

Despite being tense and action-packed, Girls of the Wild's martial arts story still allows Jae Gu time to fall in love and develop relationships with various interesting strong girls. The martial arts edge and the interested characters all contribute to making Girls of the Wild's a wholly original and enthralling romance manhwa.