19+ Best Manhwa Like Uleongkangdo

If you loved Uleongkangdo, chances are you'll really enjoy Here U Are, Cong Huang Yan Kai Shi and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Comedy, Romance, or just the vibe that keeps you hooked. While you wait for the next chapters to drop, it’s the perfect time to explore something new that still feels familiar. These picks aren't just similar—they're fan favorites for a reason, and they might just become your next obsession.

1. Fools: Original

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Nothing makes Eun-Gi feel anything anymore. Life is a blur between attending college classes, having meaningless drinks with classmates, and maintaining the nearly defunct guitar club. That is, until one day, he comes across a freshman named Jeong-Woo, who is eager to make a good impression on his senior. Though Jeong-Woo's bubbly personality rubs Eun-Gi in all the wrong ways, Eun-Gi can't help but feel a little warm when he thinks of him. And when Jeong-Woo joins the guitar club, that warmth in Eun-Gi's chest only grows. Has Eun-Gi finally found someone to breathe some life into his jaded indifference? (Source: Tappytoon, edited)

2. Merry Marbling

Synonyms: 云石般的我们, 二人のマーブリング

Ian is seemingly the perfect student – kind, trustworthy, and handsome to boot, he became known as “the Angel of Christmas” thanks to an innocent act of kindness from when he was a child. So when Yugun returns to school after an extended sick leave, no one is surprised when Ian is there to help him get through the day. Thanks to Ian’s cherubic persona, Yugun thinks he can trust him - that is, until he overhears a conversation between the boy and his mother that reveals it was all a plan to maintain Ian’s image. Incensed at the betrayal, Yugun confronts Ian and threatens to reveal his true colors to everyone. However, Ian’s unexpected response confuses Yugun even more: “Go ahead. But whatever happens after is not my responsibility.” After all, who could hate the supposed “Angel of Christmas?” Will the two remain like oil and water? Or will they learn to blend together to create something more beautiful than either of them could have ever imagined? (Source: Lezhin)

3. Dream Away

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Jihan is a college student with a special ability: he can see the future through psychic dreams. One day, he wakes up from a vivid dream about a guy who gets into a car accident. Jihan feels like it’s his responsibility to help this person, but he wasn’t able to see his face. Frustrated, he tries to brush it off with a coffee at the cafe near campus, only to realize that the barista is the guy from his dream. Will Jihan be able to save him? (Source: Lezhin US)

4. Who Can Define Popularity?

Synonyms: There's Something Wrong With My Popularity, 我的人气肯定出现了问题, Wo De Renqi Kending Chuxian le Wenti

Si-Won Cha is obsessed with his popularity. Having transformed everything from his weight to his demeanor to remake himself into the perfect popular guy, he loves being the center of attention. What happens when he is challenged by over-eager and equally narcissistic rival Da-Un Hyeong? And why does Da-Un somehow think Si-Won has a crush on him?! (Source: Manta)

5. Dress Him Up

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Yeonwoo's plaid sense of style is a lost cause, but a Stylist for Hire ad just might save his social and romantic life. Designer Jaehee starts the makeover project of a lifetime, but can he transform this walking fashion no-no into a runway model for the graduation show —without falling for his handsome charms?! (Source: TappyToon) Note: The chapter count includes a prologue.

6. The Scent of You

Synonyms: The Best Smell, The Strongest Smell, Le Parfum de tes Sentiments

Your kiss smelled of lemons. When Ga-Min steals a kiss from his sleeping classmate, Kang-Go, he’s positive he’ll never get caught. But what he doesn’t know is that Kang-Go has a unique gift — he can smell emotions. Now, Kang-Go’s on the hunt for the identity of his secret admirer, whether Ga-Min likes it or not. (Source: Manta, edited) Note: The chapter count includes 7 side story chapters.

7. Nae Chwihyang Angyeong Geochidae

Synonyms: My Favorite Glasses Holder

"I like that sunbae who looks good in glasses!!!" Sungbin, who has a glasses fetish, has a one-sided crush on his sunbae, Ahn Gyunghoon, who looks good in glasses. Gyunghoon mistakes Sungbin to be a stalker as he suspiciously lingers around him. The moment Gyunghoon throws Sungbin out, a drunk Sungbin confesses his feelings. To Sungbin who clings onto him saying he likes sunbae who looks good in glasses, Gyunghoon gives a headbutt but...

8. Dasadanan

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Kang Chan and Seyeon have been close friends since they were young after being introduced by their parents. After entering high school, Seyeon suddenly received a confession from Kang Chan and became aware of Kang Chan since then. Meanwhile, Naeun is displeased with their relationship. The trivial and noisy story of their love triangle and those around them...

9. Heesu in Class 2

Synonyms: 2-ban Ihuisu, 2-ban Lee Hee-Su

Hui-Su’s world revolves around Chan-Young, his best friend and secret crush. He doesn’t mind cheering Chan-Yeong from the sidelines or listening to all his girl problems. He doesn’t care if people only know him as “Chan-Yeong’s friend.” Then one day, Hui-Su starts hearing his name everywhere. On the bus, in the halls, during lunch… Turns out, there’s a rumor going around school (Got a love problem? Find Hui-Su in Class 2 and he’ll tell you what to do!) and with that, Hui-Su suddenly finds himself the center of attention. But how could he give anyone advice? He doesn’t even know what to do about his own crush! (Source: Lezhin, edited)

10. Please Draw me, Love!

Synonyms: Desenhe Nosso Amor!, 繪製愛情, 以爱为画

Aiden ends up working with his favorite novelist, but when he meets him, things start to take a different turn... (Source: Toomics)

11. Our Youth

Synonyms: Minority, Minor, Underage

Jinhyuk is a model student. Studious. Hardworking. He can’t wait till the day he has his own place and his own car. He knows that the only way he can achieve his dreams is to go to a top-tier university. He’s fine with his repetitive daily routine of school and studying. That is, until one day, while taking a shortcut through a rougher neighborhood, he sees a kid that looks familiar. That kid… they’re in the same homeroom together, aren’t they? But he’s not the kind of person Jinhyuk would get mixed up with. He’s the kind of person that grows up to be a lowlife. Jinhyuk was raised better than that. But… that kid, what’s his name… Heechan was it? He’s getting beat up by his dad. No, just keep walking. He should have nothing to do with Heechan, but something seems to keep making their paths cross… This feeling of ennui that Jinhyuk has, is Heechan what he needs to shake it? (Source: Lezhin US)Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.

12. Just Something I've Heard

Synonyms: The Story of Someone I Know

Jaehyun has had a huge secret crush on his friend Woojin for the past seven years. But seeing Woojin fall in love with someone else is breaking his heart. Jaehyun tells this all to Seungtae, his online friend who knows all about his secret crush. While on a call with Seungtae, Jaehyun meets a handsome cashier with an oddly familiar voice. Will Jaehyun forever be doomed to talk about his love life like it’s something he’s heard from someone else? Or will he finally find a happier story of his own to tell? (Source: Lezhin US) Note: The chapter count includes 10 side story chapters.

13. Break A Leg

Synonyms: Juyeon's Jinx

Ordinary high schooler Kim Hangyeol Kim can’t shake the feeling that his bad days are always linked to his encounters with Seo Jooyeon, a quiet classmate who hides behind his messy bangs and a trail of eerie rumors. The more their paths cross, the worse Hangyeol’s luck seems to get—almost like a jinx. But after glimpsing a hidden side of Jooyeon, Hangyeol finds himself unexpectedly intrigued. Now, every glance they share sends his heart racing, and he starts to wonder if this so-called jinx might actually be something more. (Source: Lezhin US) Note: Includes four side story chapters.

14. Mistaken Lover

Synonyms: ミステイク・ラバーズ, 错位的悸动

A love triangle is never straightforward! As long-time best friends, Jin-Geon has always been there to listen to Hui-Seo ramble about his latest crushes -- and cry about his most recent heartbreaks. So when Hui-Seo asks Jin-Geon to fill in for him at work and make sure no one steals away the adorable coworker he’s been eyeing, Jin-Geon readily agrees. There’s just one problem: that coworker, Dong-Yeon, is totally Jin-Geon's type! And he doesn’t exactly seem to mind Jin-Geon's not-so-platonic advances, either... When it comes to friendship versus love, which one will Jin-Geon choose? (Source: Tappytoon)

15. No Kidding

Synonyms: This Joke is Serious

The new school year brings with it a myriad of new encounters. Han-Seok’s first meeting with Ki-Un involves snow, an obese calico cat, and a lingering sweet scent. As it turns out, the two are now classmates, and Han-Seok finds himself slowly drawn to Ki-Un. Han-Seok wants to grow closer to Ki-Un, but he proves to be a tough nut to crack. He's amiable enough, but Ki-Un soon senses an invisible wall between him and his target. Will Han-Seok manage to charm his way through to Ki-Un's heart? (Source: Lezhin) Note: Chapter count includes 15 side stories.

16. The Ex-tra Hot Neighbor

Synonyms: An Imaginary Relationship, Illusory Relationship, 假象關係

Finding the perfect guy isn’t easy, but looks like Eunseo just hit the jackpot. Seung-hyuk’s a handsome, hot hunk with a pretty face that anyone would fall in love with. How could you resist someone like that, especially if they feel so much like Mr. Right? Well, as with any good thing, there is a small catch. Apparently, Seung-hyuk is a friend’s ex-boyfriend. Not just any friend, but Eunseo’s new roommate, Minjae. What a fix. Eunseo wants to keep on meeting this hottie, but hurting his friend’s feelings isn’t right, right? Even if the hottie lives next door and they literally run into each other all the time? Right? (Source: Lezhin US) Note: Chapter count includes an epilogue.

17. One Small Step

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Even the most casual of comments can leave some people with profound scars. One cruel sentence has left Jae-Ha with a chronic fear of talking to strangers, while another remark has turned Yeong-U into a recluse. A little bit of coincidence and a pinch of nosiness bring the two boys together, marking the beginning of an unlikely friendship. Together, they try to face their demons head on. All they need to do to move on is to take everything one step at a time. One small step, that’s all it’ll take. One small step to start. (Source: Lezhin US)

18. Semantic Error

Synonyms: รักนี้ ไม่มีตรรกะ, 语义错误, 語意錯誤

You're an error in my perfect world. Sang-U Chu is a stickler for rules. So when his classmates free-ride on a group project, he doesn't credit them. But this prevents one senior, Jae-Yeong Jang, from graduating. And like oil and water, Sang-U and Jae-Yeong don't mix. Can Sang-U debug Jae-Yeong — a semantic error in his perfect life? (Source: Manta, edited) Note: Chapter count includes a Christmas Special.

19. Just Kidding

Synonyms: A Strange Joke , A Bizarre Joke, An Unfamiliar Joke

This is the story of two people living out their campus romance, the returning transfer student Min who has a though time with love and the department legend Joon who's scared of romance.

20. Almost Love

Synonyms: I Almost Loved You, Bokaksaeng

Down on his luck voice actor Daewon finally lands a huge role, but the only problems is... it's homoerotica! Plus, he'll have to work with Hyunsoo who came out to him as bisexual. Having to move in with the brash guy makes matters worse, when he brings up a past heartbreak. To-do list: Get through the new job, sleep in the right bed, keep my clothes on, keep HIM away! (Source: TappyToon)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Uleongkangdo, you're left wondering—what now? Luckily, there’s a whole world of stories out there that give off the same energy, whether it’s the intense fights, emotional backstories, or just that feeling of being completely hooked. The titles like Here U Are, Cong Huang Yan Kai Shi... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Uleongkangdo special in the first place. Of course, everyone’s taste is different, but I really think you’ll find something here that pulls you in. And hey—if you’ve got a favorite that didn’t make the list, I’d love to hear about it. I’m always looking for my next obsession.