22+ Best Manhwa Like Gwangmahoegwi

If you loved Gwangmahoegwi, chances are you'll really enjoy Return of the Blossoming Blade, The Grand Mudang Saga and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Action, Fantasy, 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. Return of the Blossoming Blade

Synonyms: Return of The Mount Hua Sect, Volcano Return, Return of the Flowery Mountain Sect

When Cheong-Myeong of the Mount Hua Sect awakens a hundred years in the future, his last memories are of a bloody battle against the Leader of the Demonic Cult, the evil Cheon-Ma. The battle almost saw the end of the Ten Great Sects of ancient China, when Cheong-Myeong ended the hard-fought struggle by striking down Cheon-Ma. Soon after, he succumbed to his wounds, filled with regret at their pyrrhic victory. All is not lost, however, as he awakens to his second chance at life. Shocked to find his beloved Mount Hua Sect reduced to a mere shadow of itself in the present day, Cheong-Myeong embarks on a journey to restore Mount Hua to its former glory. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

2. The Grand Mudang Saga

Synonyms: Path of the Shaman, Wandering Warrior of Wudang

On his deathbed, the supreme dark leader is given an ironic second chance at life. He’s reborn as Jin-Mu, a young disciple of his rival clan, the righteous Mudang. Determined to make the best of a bad situation, he resolves to plunge the clan into corruption and debauchery by becoming their master disciple. Oblivious to this nefarious scheme, the Mudang begin to fall for Jin-Mu's audacious approach to life and martial arts. Will Jin-Mu be the Mudang Clan’s downfall or just the kick in the pants it needs? (Source: Tapas, edited)

3. Reincarnated as an Unruly Heir

Synonyms: I Reincarnated as the Crazed Heir, Vice-Lord's Rebirth, เกิดอีกทีเป็นว่าที่ประมุขลัทธิมาร

Once a rising martial arts master, Ja-Gak Yang is known as the Ten Strike Finisher due to his ability to defeat any opponent within ten moves. Ja-Gak is also the son of the leader of the Great Martial Alliance, an organization of virtuous martial arts sects. His future leadership over the martial arts world seems all but assured -- that is, until he is assassinated by jealous rivals! Ja-Gak is reincarnated into the body of Cheon-So Ma, the playboy second-in-command of the evil Shining Light Cult. Can Ja-Gak remain true to his principles despite his new life on the dark side? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

4. A Dance of Swords in the Night

Synonyms: Sword Fanatic Wanders Through the Night, In the Night Consumed by Blades, I Walk, Une Danse des Lames dans les Ténèbres

Kidnapped as a child to be trained in the art of poison, So-Han Jin returns to his hometown in search of the group of New Moon Sword Dancers who raised him. However, upon his return, So-Han discovers the sword dancers have been defeated by a nefarious sect that now rules the area, with some members having been abducted. What would have been a heartwarming reunion transforms into a quest for revenge as So-Han begins his search for the remaining sword dancers, and he’s willing to poison anyone who gets in his way.(Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

5. Descended from Divinity

Synonyms: The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live a Normal Life

“Is this a mission I was sent on by the gods? Or is this just divine punishment?” Jung-Hyeok Baek, divine demon overlord of Murim, finds that he’s been reincarnated into the body of Roman Dimitri, the dim-witted son of a baron who’s obsessed with the luxuries of the aristocratic lifestyle. But with his new status, Jung-Hyeok is ready to shake things up on the continent of Salamander. Will the divine demon accomplish what he’s set out to do? And will he finally get the answers to this mysterious reincarnation? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

6. The Legend of the Northern Blade

Synonyms: 北剑江湖

For decades, the brave warriors of the Northern Heavenly Sect fought to keep the world safe from the evil Silent Night. But when the fourth generation leader is accused of colluding with the enemy, he is forced to disband the sect and commit suicide to protect his son, Moo-Won. With no family and allies left, Moo-Won leads a dreary life under close surveillance... until a surprise attack from the Silent Night gives him a chance to escape to the mountains. There, the young warrior trains to master the fighting techniques of his predecessors, before the mysterious disappearance of a loved one brings him back to the mainland. Follow Moo-Won as he embarks on a journey to avenge his father’s death and take down the villains who threaten to plunge the world into darkness! (Source: Tappytoon)

7. Best Teacher Baek

Synonyms: Master Baek, the One Hit Teacher, Number One Star Instructor Master Baek, One Hit Teacher, Master Baek

Once the finest instructor in the Blood Cult, Suryong Baek is killed, only to wake up in the body of someone who teaches martial arts at a small rural academy. His new body may be weak, but he knows how to fix it, and it’s not the first time that he’s found himself in a body that can’t access its inner power. Curing his body requires money, however, and Suryong decides that becoming the greatest instructor at a top academy is the best way to do it. Since he’ll be up against tough competition, Suryong will have to use everything he’s got to become a teaching superstar.(Source: WEBTOONS)

8. The Reaper

Synonyms: Reaper of the Drifting Moon, Death God of the Drifting Moon, Grim Reaper's Floating Moon

Pyo-Wol was an orphan who wandered around the continent until he bumped into a mysterious man and lost consciousness. When he wakes up, he finds himself in a dark, confined space with only one iron door for an exit. Wol survives the next several grueling months, trying to keep a cool head and stay in shape. When the iron door finally opens, he discovers he's not the only one in this miserable situation. A group of masked people has kidnapped 300 children to train them into human weapons. Wol must fight and kill the others, for only a handful of the strongest will be selected. Will Wol be able to become one of the chosen and find a way to free himself from his captors?(Source: Tappytoon, edited)

9. The Greatest Estate Developer

Synonyms: The World's Best Engineer, The Greatest Estate Designer , 史诗级领地设计师

When civil engineering student Su-Ho Kim falls asleep reading a fantasy novel, he wakes up as a character in the book! Su-Ho is now in the body of Lloyd Frontera, a lazy noble who loves to drink, and whose family is in a mountain of debt. Using his engineering knowledge, Su-Ho designs inventions to avert the terrible future that lies in wait for him. With the help of a giant hamster, a knight, and the world’s magic, can Su-Ho dig his new family out of debt and build a better future? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

10. Return of the War God

Synonyms: Chronicles Of The Martial God’s Return, Chronicles of a Returner

After being sealed away for 1,000 years, the War God Duan Yuxian has come back to a world that has forgotten him and his malevolent past. As he wanders aimlessly through the central plains ruled by the martial world, he comes across a dying little girl named Xiaomei and revives her out of pity. Although they try to live in peace as a family, the factions of the martial world refuse to let them be. Now, Duan Yuxian has no other choice but to remind them that the War God has truly returned. (Source: Tapas)

11. Log-in Murim

Synonyms: Login Murim, Murim Login, ログイン武林

When an interdimensional portal appeared and released countless monsters across the world, humanity didn’t take the threat lying down. Mankind fought back, defeating the monsters' Demon King and creating a new way of life as "hunters." But when Taekyung Jin, a struggling, low-ranked hunter, accidentally logs into a game on a beat-up VR console, he finds himself trapped in an all-new world, unable to log out. (Source: Tapas)

12. Changcheonmusin

Synonyms: Heavenly Martial God

“Who’s this male prostitute-looking kid?” I am the matchless Ha Hu-Yeong, the greatest martial artist reigning over all the lands! There is no one that is my equal! I was drowning in futility and emptiness because there was no more that I could accomplish in the human realm. To reach the peak of martial arts, I must become a saint! However, the other saints refused my ascension due to my karma after much slaughter, and I fell, just like that. When I woke up, I was 60 years in the future. I was reborn as the second lord of the Namgung family: Namgung Hyuk. Where has all the internal energy that I’ve accumulated gone?! Moreover, I have the Nine yin energy blockage? (Source: Kakao, translated and edited)

13. Absolute Regression

Synonyms: 絕對回歸, 绝对回归, ย้อนชะตาล่าข้ามภพ

The past has changed, but like a fiery comet, he still comes. Mugi Hwa, the one without equal, slashed through Murim's skies with his sword, toppling every lord who dared to face him–even Cheonma, Mugeuk Geom’s father. But Mugeuk didn’t accept defeat. Instead, he turned to the forbidden: a time-bending ritual that hurled him into his own past. Now, retracing his steps, he races against the clock until Mugi emerges once again. But this time, it's not just about power, but mending old wounds and forging new bonds to unite his people and prepare for the bloodtide to come.(Source: WEBTOONS)

14. Cheongeomgihyeop

Synonyms: Heavenly Sword's Grand Saga, Thousand Sword Techniques

There are people in the world that thinks they are the ‘chosen’ of the heavens. It’s been decades since chaos and strife among heroes ensued because of those people. A certain disciple who has six masters has been entrusted with the fate of the central plains. “If you guys are the heavens, then I’m the sword that’ll pierce the heavens.” That was what he’d resolved to do… No one mentioned he was a fatty, though! In any case, now that he’s here, he’ll need to save the… world… Damn it, lose some weight first.

15. Hwasanjeonsaeng

Synonyms: Mount Hua Reincarnation, 废柴重生之我要当大佬, Volcanic Age

Ju Seo-Cheon, a man who survives the age of war through sheer luck and becomes the elder of the Hwasan faction, only to live a life full of regrets and doubts. As he lies on his death bed, waiting for the inevitable, he is returned to the past... Note: Chapter count contains 3 extra chapters

16. Gwanjon Lee Gang-Jin

Synonyms: Administrator Kang Jin Lee

Is he crazy? Or just the typical attention seeker? Lee Gang-Jin, who doesn't understand the differences between people, and his Master Kwak-No who's the one helping him to understand the differences between people. A warm human story of a student and his Master. (Source: KakaoPage, translated)

17. Heavenly Demon Reborn!

Synonyms: Chronicles of Heavenly Demon

In an ancient world where martial artists reign supreme, Un-Seong can only watch as his master is brutally beaten to death after a false accusation of practicing forbidden demonic arts. Even after a valiant fight, he fails to kill those responsible and faces his own end. But fate has other plans… Instead of taking his last breath, he awakens as a child, training to be an elite soldier of a demonic sect. Now Un-Seong must embrace the demonic arts and harness power in his ultimate quest for revenge. (Source: Tapas) Includes 6 side story chapters

18. Return of the Scholar

Synonyms: Return of the Bachelor

Against all odds, Ma-Hyun escapes the demonic realm he was trapped in and returns to his family. They’re shocked and overjoyed to find the son they thought dead is alive. They’re even more shocked to discover that his ordeals have transformed him into a martial arts master of incredible skill and power! But Ma-Hyun soon learns that surviving demons and monsters may not be as challenging as adjusting back to a normal life after a decade away, especially as a shadowy organization targets his family... (Source: Tapas, edited)

19. I Am Not a Regressor

Synonyms: I'm Not a Regressor

The Mara destroyed everything in its path, including the Awakened. It selected humans with the stigmata of each sign in the night sky, except for one—Shin Hyuk Lee. This lone Awakened dealt the final blow against the Mara. Upon achieving such a feat, Vega, the goddess of Lyra, appeared to grant his wish. Shin Hyuk wished to go back with the Lyra stigmata to prevent this tragedy from happening again. Upon returning, Shin Hyuk’s body rejected the Lyra stigmata and died... with the Mara beside him. (Source: Tapas)

20. Jack Be Invincible

Synonyms: Legendary Youngest Son of the Marquis House, The Margravial Household's Phenomenal Youngest Son, The Marquess's Youngest Son

After getting revenge on the Thulcaan Empire, Jack Valantier took his last breath. But just when he thinks it's all over, he finds himself transported back to when he was 14! From his negligent and wicked family to his loyal servant and caring sister, it's all just as he had remembered. But this time, Jack is armed to the teeth with decades of experience from his previous life! He's ready to give them hell, and those that have wronged him will pay dearly. Because this time, he's invincible. (Source: Tapas)

21. Hwiyeonggeomjeon

Synonyms: Hwiyeong Sword Battle, Tales of A Shining Sword, Moonlight Sword

Eunho, the strongest in the yokai realm! He gained the chance to become a human being after losing the woman he loved and killing countless yokai. After passing the gate of reincarnation by accumulating merit for a thousand years to abandon his immortal body… He became a human being, held a sword, and learned martial arts for the first time. But this is very… easy? (Source: Kakao Entertainment Corp., translated)

22. The Heavenly Demon Wants a Quiet Life

Synonyms: 天魔只想苟着, 天魔想低調過日子, ชาตินี้เทพมารขอชิล

After a lifetime of bloodshed, the Heavenly Demon longs for peace. In his final moments, he uncovers the truth about his power and yearns for a different life. He wakes up in the body of Tae-San Byeok, the frail second son of a powerful merchant family, barely clinging to life. Using his knowledge from his life as the Heavenly Demon, Tae-San must navigate a world of temptation and corruption to survive. As his martial arts reputation grows, new enemies emerge to disrupt his quiet life. Yet, Tae-San is determined to live on his own terms, despite the chaos around him.(Source: WEBTOONS)

23. Myst, Might, Mayhem

Synonyms: The Chaotic God of Extraordinary Strength, 怪力 亂神, ลับลางลวง

All Jeong wants is a second chance – for revenge! His grandfather’s gruesome death has transformed him into the bloodthirsty and ruthless Scythe Demon. He will stop at nothing until he has killed the man responsible. Yet rage and determination alone are not enough. He must train in martial arts if he ever wants to stand a chance against such a formidable foe. Will he succeed in his revenge on the murderer of his grandfather? (Source: WEBTOONS)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Gwangmahoegwi, 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 Return of the Blossoming Blade, The Grand Mudang Saga... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Gwangmahoegwi 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.