Top 5 Must-Read BL Manhwa (Webtoons) We Wish Were Made Into K-Dramas: Vote For Your Pick!

The popularity of manhwa or Korean webtoons is at an all-time high and one of the most beloved genres in this regard is BL manhwa. BL, short for Boys' Love, is a genre depicting gay romance and has found a loyal audience globally. They're almost always trending, and with the rise of webtoon-based K-Dramas, fans are constantly hoping for their favorite BL manhwa to be picked up for an adaptation. So, here are 5 BL manhwa that definitely deserve a K-Drama adaptation. Don't forget to vote for your favorite BL webtoon in the poll at the end of the article!

 

BL Manhwa That Should Be K-Dramas

1. "Nerd Project"

What do you do when your girlfriend has eyes for a nerdy hunk? You seduce him! "Nerd Project", by g jyeo, follows college boys Luke and Andrew. Luke's girlfriend will do anything to turn him into Andrew, but when the two are forced to be roommates, Luke is determined to befriend him, no matter what. What he did not expect was to fall into his charms with no way (or desire) of getting out. Read "Nerd Project" in English here.

 

2. "Roommates"

The forced proximity trope is in full effect with this one. When JinWoo lets his friend KiSub crash on his couch, he quickly realizes that his feelings for him threaten to reveal themselves at any given moment. How long can he hold back the butterflies in his stomach after all? This light-hearted friends-to-lovers BL by Seok Young is as fluffy as it gets and will have you kicking your feet in the air from how endearing it is. Read "Roommates" in English here.

 

3. "Puss in Suit, Pup in Tie"

The BL manhwa community loves a good office romance, and there have been some fantastic adaptations of office romance BL webtoons so far. It's time to add "Puss in Suit, Pup in Tie" by Yujuin to that list. Filled with love and laughter, this webtoon is the perfect grumpy x sunshine romance to brighten up your days. Golden Retriever HyunJin is shocked at Black cat SunWoo's indifference to his glorious handsomeness, and SunWoo will do anything to avoid HyunJin. As the BL gods would have it, the two keep running into each other until a chaotic romance starts to bloom. Read "Puss in Suit, Pup in Tie" in English here.

 

4. "Dearest"

Hot lawyer Theo and sexy star Dylan come together to make us swoon over their dreamy romance in "Dearest" by Cheongwoon. Theo has just been dumped by his girlfriend and is looking for a place to live. At an open house event, he meets Dylan and the sparks fly, albeit cut short by paparazzi. Conveniently enough, the actor he had too short of a tryst with needs to be protected and his manager seeks out Theo to start living with him and do the job. Little did Theo know that an impulse of passion would lead to relentless regret. You can read this webtoon in Korean for now, but an English translation is in the works.

 

5. "Third Ending"

A much lighter BL manhwa than the former, "Third Ending" by chovom follows Suh YoonSeul, who has life going for him..except for his recurring dreams about that one guy he rejected 10 years ago - Kang Jun. These dreams almost always mean that he's going to have a bad day. YoonSeul is determined to get rid of this jinx for good, but when he runs into Jun again at a bakery, it just gets worse. His solution? To make Kang Jun think he's actually a good person. Read "Third Ending" in English here.

 

Which Of These BL Manhwa Do You Wish Got A K-Drama Adaptation?