"Return of the Mad Demon" by JP, Ihy, Yu jin sung on Naver Webtoon / "The Remarried Empress" by Alphatart, Sumpul on Naver Webtoon
Do you want to know which are the best Korean webtoons trending right now?
South Korea's Naver Webtoon has a real-time ranking feature that shows the most-read Korean webtoons in Korea right now.
Through this ranking, you can find new Korean webtoons you might like and track trends in the K-Webtoon industry.
Based on February 15, 2024, evening data from Naver Webtoon, these are the best 5 Korean webtoons that readers are loving right now!
5. "Return of the Mad Demon"
"Return of the Mad Demon" by JP, Ihy, Yu jin sung on Naver Webtoon
A fantasy historical webtoon about Lee JaHa - the eponymous Mad Demon who stole the Jade of Heaven and faced an early death. However, he regresses back in time to his 20s and gets a second chance at his dream of becoming the God of Martial Arts.
If you liked the C-Drama "The Untamed", you will like "Return of the Mad Demon".
Read in English here.
4. "The Remarried Empress"
"The Remarried Empress" by Alphatart, Sumpul on Naver Webtoon
Navier Ellie Trovi is the perfect princess of the Eastern Empire, but when her husband brings home a mistress, demanding a divorce, she, in turn, demands that her remarriage be approved. "The Remarried Empress" is a high fantasy webtoon with a strong female lead that will get you hooked in no time.
"The Remarried Empress" is set to get a K-Drama adaptation.
Read in English here.
3. "The Greatest Estate Developer"
"The Greatest Estate Developer" by Lee hyunmin, Kim Hyunsoo, BK_Moon on Naver Webtoon
This is an isegye webtoon in which our protagonist, Kim SuHo, is transported into the world of a fantasy novel and wakes up as a good-for-nothing noble with a mountain of debt. However, SuHo used to be a civil engineering student, and using his knowledge, he can create inventions that will ensure smooth sailing in this new life.
He just needs some help from his magical friends!
Read in English here.
2. "Solo Leveling"
"Solo Leveling" by Chugong, DISCIPLES(REDICE), DUBU(REDICE), h-goon on Naver Webtoon
This is a fantasy webtoon about chosen individuals called "hunters" who battle against monsters to save the world from destruction. Our protagonist is Sung JinWoo, dubbed “the weakest hunter of all mankind", who suddenly gains the special power to indefinitely level up his abilities.
"Solo Leveling" has been adapted into an anime, which is currently airing.
Read in English here.
1. "Lookism"
"Lookism" by Taejun Pak on Naver Webtoon
Daniel, a student considered conventionally unattractive by his peers and hence bullied, suddenly wakes up in a different body. This is no regular body, though - it's the body of an incredibly tall and handsome young man. With this new body, Daniel seeks to start a new life and achieve everything he couldn't in his old body.
"Lookism" is now a Netflix animated series!
Read in English here.
Interestingly, all 5 of the best Korean webtoons trending right now are fantasy webtoons about getting a new life or a new chance. Such webtoons are perfect for some good old escapism when you want to brush the burdens of reality off your shoulders.
Have you read any of these best Korean webtoons?
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