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• Originating in Japan, the BL genre has become a revolutionary and popular genre with high quality art in Korean manhwas.
• BL manh now explores deep themes beyond simple romance and offers diverse stories with unique art styles to appeal to a wide audience.
• Recent BL manhwas like
  Pirouette to my heart
  and
  Touch your world
  Showcase meaningful relationships and compelling artwork and elevate the genre.

boyish love Often referred to as “BL” or “Yaoi”, it is a controversial genre for some and a revolutionary genre for many. It places romance and LGBTQ+ characters at the forefront of its storytelling, often highlighting queer communities and culture in the process. Despite their Japanese origin, BL manhwas (Korean manga) are increasingly popular among BL fans.

Although it typically caters to female fans and originated as a shoujo subgenre, BL attracts a wide audience. Furthermore, BL has become a popular genre, taking up most of the space on webcomic sites such as Lezhin and Tapas. Now, BL creators run some of the highest quality art you can find on manhwa.

Updated on December 4, 2024 by Fateme Naeem: The manhwa industry is really upping its game with BL stories that go beyond simple romance. These stories delve into different topics and offer more than just superficial relationships. When these deep stories are paired with a great art style, the whole reading experience is taken to the next level. The latest updates to this list show just how diverse the BL genre is, with unique art styles that fit a variety of themes. BL manhwa Whether it's a sad and emotional story with dark and dark artwork or a funny and light plot with pink and pastel colors, BL manhwa has a huge influence on the industry.

11 Pirouette to my heart

Art style: colorful and cozy

• the creator: Jing Shubian and Tang Luizang
• Publication date: October 2, 2019
• status: Completed

This is a Chinese manhwa or manhua about a male ballet dancer named Shen and his relationship with the boxer neighbor Jinyi. The two meet at the age of 12 and become fast friends as their respective classes are in the same building. As they get older, their relationship becomes more complicated, but they always support each other's dreams above all else.

Pirouette to my heart It's more about chasing your dreams than love, but the storyline between Shen and Jini is heartwarming nonetheless.

10 Touch your world

Art style: Like seeing color for the first time

• the creator: Tong Man Hua
• Publication date: 2020
• status: Completed

When Zi Cheng, who sees the world literally in black and white, meets a man of color, he immediately tries to approach him. Unfortunately for famous designer Bai Luo, the man in question is confronted by Zhi Cheng in the bathroom and the reporters rush in. Now these two have their suspicious photos on the internet.

Although Bai Luo initially mistakes Zi Cheng for a stalker, they quickly become close despite Bai Luo's obvious distrust of people. Zi Cheng just wants to know why he sees someone in color for the first time. This manhua by Tang Menhua, Zhi Wen, and Chen Xiaoke is in the classic style of manhua art and is recommended for young adults.

9 Dinner with a vampire

Art style: Gori and traditional

• the creator: Pangin and PINKO
• Publication date: March 21, 2021
• status: Completed

Dinner with a vampire It is a dark story of love and revenge. When Suein meets a vampire named Chi Huan, who usually despises human blood, he gets a chance to escape his bad relationship. Chi Huan is ready to trade for Sweyn's blood. What will Sven do?

This 18+ manhwa depicts mature themes, and it's worth checking out the content warnings before reading. That being said, PINKO's art is beautiful, and PANGIN's story writing is exceptional. In addition, Dinner with a vampire It generally portrays these acts as hatred and not something to be taken lightly, which is not always the case with BL manhwa.

8 Who can define popularity?

Art style: bright and fantastic

• the creator: Takbun
• Publication date: May 9, 2020
• status: Completed

The enemies of lovers storyline, if done right, can be one of the most entertaining love stories ever. A comprehensive approach to that point would be the conflict between the main characters, their inner hatred of the other and their uncontrollable attraction to the other.

Who can define popularity? is a BL romantic comedy that revolves around the concepts of competition, jealousy, respect and ultimately love. The story is about Siwon, a formerly troubled kid who turns 180 years old by constantly working on himself. Sion's hard work in college pays off and he becomes one of the most popular kids in college. However, her thunder is soon stolen by another man, Dawn, who is everything Siwon, but better.

7 By the way, it is painted by the love of spring

Art style: classic yet unique

• the creator: Park Ji-yeon
• Publication date: 2021
• status: Completed

Park Ji Eun's latest manhwa, By the way, it is painted by the love of spring It tells the story of the hard-working Shim Cheong-soon as he dates the rich piano prodigy Gong-hyun. This story is best entered without any spoilers, as plot twists are integral to the story.

By the way, it is painted by the love of spring It is a work completed by the same artist Manhu wolf in the house and momentum. It has a teen version and an adult version, so readers can just choose the iteration they want to consume. Both are very good for what they want to be, and benefit from consistently great art that brings Shim Cheong-sun and Gong-hyung's relationship to life.

6 Hate the wife

Art style: strange and memorable

• the creator: Count
• Publication date: December 18, 2016
• status: Completed

Hate the wife A depressing story about Sobin, a gay man who confesses to his heterosexual friend during a drunken night out. These two separate with their friendship and Sabine's unfulfilled feelings go nowhere. The story has a love triangle, or two, that will make fans' hearts ache. Despite all this, the art is so beautiful that it's hard to put it down.

Created by RECK, known for Body complex, hatred of spouse Available at Tapas for all ages.

Although it is available for all ages, it still contains sexual content without graphic images.

5 Documents between us

Art style: elegant, soft and minimalist

• the creator: Yeoro and Suoro
• Publication date: November 21, 2020
• status: Completed

Documents between us A great series for readers who are looking for a completely healthy, soft and natural love story. It follows a love story between two polar opposites who initially have no plans to fall in love. The unexpectedness and freshness of their romance, in addition to their beautiful “first time” moments, will make every heart melt.

Yeonwoo is a very popular high school student who has a reputation on campus for being bright, charming, and completely magnetic. It doesn't help that he's also the representative of his class, and he's also very smart. However, the truth is that Yeonwoo is very tired of life and is actively looking for some kind of excitement. Enter Dujin, the dark and intelligent kid from Yunu's class who promises to make life fun from now on.

4 Shuttle line

Art style: Masculine and thoughtful

• the creatorQ
• Publication date: April 16, 2021
• status: In progress

So this is another quirky plot with action packed scenes that tug at the heartstrings for more than one reason. It's an action-packed manhwa with really good writing and flawless art. It follows a “rogue street mechanic” who meets a wealthy mobster and soon their stories and bodies become intertwined.

Although it may follow the general plot of a typical gangster x poor orphan, Shuttle line It is well thought out and unique to the subgenre and is definitely intended for a mature audience. That said, the manhwa's relationship is relatively positive compared to other BL manhwas, preferring to portray a relationship based on tension but not exploitation. Art is naturally great.

3 Digitalis

Art style: dark and expensive

• the creator: Seoul and Rok
• Publication date: July 19, 2018
• status: Completed

One of the saddest love stories is a combination of fated lovers and unrequited love, where the main characters long for each other but because Their circumstances cannot act on their feelings. Digitalis Fateful Lovers Reincarnation is a manhwa that is as heartbreaking as it is beautifully drawn.

The story is about a man who has lived countless lives in search of his true love. In his current incarnation, he is known as Jinwoo, a white-collar office worker who lives a dull and uneventful life. Worst of all, his destined love in this life is unattainable as in all his past lives. This time, her fateful husband is her biological sister's best friend, which makes Jinwoo pursue the relationship that much harder.

2 On or off

Art Style: Classic Comic Book Heaven

• the creator: A1
• Publication date: February 1, 2019
• status: Completed

On or off Another 18+ title, but this time it's a workplace romance about a business manager named Kang Daehyung and a young startup developer named Ahn Yiyoung. Kang Dahyung looks reminiscent of Clark Kent and acts as such. Yi Yong is a charming and lovable character with a group of friends. The two create a relationship that is enviable to say the least.

Made by A1, this manhwa is perfect for fans of non-toxic relationships and has very few questionable scenes. This art is memorable and different from the usual art.

1 crazy dog

Art style: Kamal Yaoi

• the creator: Haribo
• Publication date: June 17, 2021
• status: In progress

This heir to a gangster family rejects his family ties and tries to live a normal life. Unfortunately, there is a conflict between his family and rival gangs so that he is kidnapped and they try to use him for information about his father.

That's when a seemingly distraught Kwon Se-hok steps in and brutally saves Hae-min. Now these two are tied together by Hamin's father's order. crazy dog It is a violent story for teenagers and mature adults. It is created by Haribo and contains original artwork.