23+ Best Manhwa Like Sanae Matseon

If you loved Sanae Matseon, chances are you'll really enjoy Positively Yours, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Comedy, Drama, 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. Positively Yours

Synonyms: 我有孩子了, 子供ができました, 理事長和我的祕密關係

To Hui-Won’s dismay, the BFF she crushed on and her other BFF are now dating! Seriously bummed, Hui-Won decides to go wild just one time, and find solace with a handsome stranger. A very satisfying one night affair has now turned into more — she’s pregnant! Fate brings them together again, and now the regimented Du-Jun is determined to do the right thing and marry her. But they’re basically strangers! Except... their bodies have been very intimately acquainted. What’s this mother-to-be to do? (Source: Tapas, edited) Note: Includes 10 extra chapters.

2. What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?

Synonyms: もう秘書はやめます, ¿Qué le pasa a la secretaria Kim?, Why Secretary Kim?

Vice Chairman Youngjun Lee and Secretary Miso Kim have been the star duo of their company for nine years... until Miso suddenly decides to quit! But Youngjun is smart, rich, and used to getting what he wants — and he wants Miso to stay. So when he discovers she’s leaving in order to find a husband, the only logical way to keep her at his side is... offering to marry her?! Too bad she’s just not that into him! (Source: Yen Press)

3. The Lady with a Mask

Synonyms: Masked Woman, Bas les Masques !, Женщина в маске

By day Bo-Ram Eom is a secretary, but by night she’s secretly a children’s storybook author under the pen name Bo-Ram. Too talented to be just an office worker, she created The Child with A Mask to escape her terrible boss, Se-Hu Kwon. Sure, he’s attractive, intelligent, but he’s also super rude! And now, he wants to find the creator of the book. How long can she keep her identity secret? And why does her boss want to meet her… (Source: Tapas, edited)

4. Daytime Star

Synonyms: Horario estelar, 昼間に輝く星, 白晝之星

A struggling, no-name actress of seven years, Yu-Ra Hwang. She barely lands a minor role in a movie that’s bound to be a success. A celebrity’s celebrity, Seung-Hyeon Kang, keeps running into Yu-Ra, who always seems to be shedding tears every time he comes across her. As these two reunite in the new movie, “Time,” will Yu-Ra finally seize the moment to make her name known? And will Seung-Hyeon figure out why he can’t get Yu-Ra out of his mind? Only time will tell. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited) Note: Chapter count includes 5 side stories.

5. There Must Be Happy Endings

Synonyms: Surely a Happy Ending, Happy Ending In Need, Must Have a Happy Ending

The day Yeon-U’s contract marriage came to an end was also the day that she witnessed her soon-to-be ex-husband, Seon-Jae, die right in front of her eyes. But when a twist of fate has her travel 100 days back in time before the tragic accident, she decides to do everything she can to stop the accident from happening. With a second chance to make things right, Yeon-U is determined to make sure that, this time around, they get their happy ending. (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

6. Maybe Meant to Be

Synonyms: Match Made in Heaven by Chance, 偶然成了天生一對, Quizás fue el Destino

Jia Han, a 32-year-old freelancer with no work, is tired of her parents nagging her to get married and finally move out. When she runs into her childhood friend, Mincheol Jin, who is also feeling the same pressure from his parents, she blurts out that they should just get married to solve both of their problems. Little did she know he’d accept her suggestion, and she suddenly finds herself thrust into marriage. A story of an unexpected romance that’ll have you scrolling for more! (Source: WEBTOONS)

7. An Hour of Romance

Synonyms: 1/24 Romance, 1/24 สลับร่างรัก

Joo-Ahn and Do-Jin couldn’t be any more different at work. She's a perpetually single career woman who takes everything too seriously and rules with an iron fist. He's a modelesque klutz with a heart of gold who lucked into an entry-level marketing job. But when a company trip to a mysterious temple starts an inexplicable soul swap, they end up switching bodies for an hour each day. To avoid utter embarrassment and keep up their reputations, the unlikely pair will have to cooperate and bide their time. Will Joo-Ahn learn to sympathize with the pretty boy who can’t do anything right? And will Do-Jin see the softer side of his boss’s spiky persona? From the artist of hit rom-com 'What's Wrong with Secretary Kim" comes an all-new company couple about to spark some serious fireworks. (Source: Tappytoon)

8. 'Til Debt Do Us Part

Synonyms: A Sweet and Bitter Couple, A Sweet and Bloody Couple, Bitter Sweet Marriage

Su-Bin's mom routinely pays for matchmakers to set her up on dates. Su-Bin turns them all down, one after another. One day she runs into an old friend from school, and things start to get complicated when he suddenly asks her to marry him. Is he the answer to her prayers or a devil in disguise? Will she take this chance to clear her debt? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

9. Perfect Marriage Revenge

Synonyms: The Essence Of A Perfect Marriage, The Perfect Way To Get Married, La venganza matrimonial perfecta

Iju Han isn’t sure where her life went wrong. Once the heiress to a wealthy business magnate, she’s now an ordinary housewife whose main concerns are her nagging in-laws and household chores. Things take a much more tragic turn, however, when she finds her husband confessing his love to her stepsister. Devastated, she runs away, only to be hit by a car and killed. But when she opens her eyes, she finds that she’s awakened a year ago in the past, before her life went awry. Given a second chance at life, Iju vows revenge, determined to take back all that she’s lost.(Source: WEBTOONS)

10. Painful, but Desirable

Synonyms: I Want to Do It, Even If It Hurts, 縱然心痛

Do-Yun Cha decides he isn’t looking for 'true love.' In fact, he wants a fake marriage. One fateful night, Ha-Yeon, who's known him since their college club days, confesses to Do-Yun that she wants in on his passionless arrangement. The problem is... she has a long-time crush on him! Can she convince him to fall head over heels for her? Or will he catch wind of her hidden intentions? (Source: Tapas, edited) Note: Chapter count includes an epilogue and 4 extra chapters.

11. The RUNWAY

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My one-night stand from Paris is my new boss?! Ji-An, an editor of the fashion magazine The Runway, impulsively leaves to Paris after finding out about her ex-fiance’s affair. She meets a mysterious, handsome, and somewhat cynical guy who helped her from pickpockets in Paris, and ends up having a one-night stand with him. 3 months later, she meets him again-at her office, as an elite new chief editor from France! (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

12. Back to Work!

Synonyms: Let's Go to Work Tomorrow!, พรุ่งนี้ต้องทำงานอีกแล้วเรอะ!, 明天也是上班日!

Jiyoon Cha is just trying to live her best life in spite of feeling unfulfilled by her corporate job and disillusioned with love. But what’s a woman in her 30s to do when the pressure to marry is high, her prospects are either her aloof supervisor or her juvenile, artist ex-boyfriend, and not even her perfect work friend can hold it together? Can a girl just have her chicken and beer in peace, or is that just a pipe dream? (Source: Tapas)

13. Iseop’s Romance

Synonyms: Lee Seob's love, Iseops Liebe, El romance de Iseop

With her outstanding business acumen, Min-Gyeong Kang climbed the corporate ranks of TK Group, Korea’s top conglomerate, to become a senior manager in record time. But after 10 years at the company, she’s been assigned to be the secretary of I-Seop Tae, the successor to TK Group. The two entered the company at the same time, but ever since he came second place to her at new employee training, I-Seop’s never taken kindly to Min-Gyeong. She’s better than him in every way and trampled all over his ego… so why can’t he stop thinking about her? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

14. Wife After Love

Synonyms: My Wife is Back, Mantan Istriku Kembali!, รีเทิร์นรัก กับคุณภรรยา

Yurae and Muwon used to be all business because they were in an arranged marriage until Yurae asked for a divorce. She moved out of the country and returned three years later for a brief work trip. She’s different now and more confident in how she lives her life. But fate—and Muwon—won’t let her get away that easily. Now that she has to oversee her company’s deal with Muwon, will it be easy for them to separate their business and private lives and leave the past behind? (Source: Tapas)

15. The Man's Game

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Getting dumped is harder than it looks! I-Na has the world's grumpiest neighbor, Geon-Ho. The love letter meant for his brother Ju-Hyeong somehow finds its way to Geon-Ho instead! Before she can fix her mistake, he accepts her confession! I-Na tries everything possible to get dumped by Geon-Ho, but it seems he has a different game plan altogether! (Source: Manta, edited)

16. Jimseunggateun Scandal

Synonyms: A Beastly Scandal

The representative of "purity," and the nation's most popular actress, Yeo Goeun, and the twisted scandal maker, Seo Beomi. In truth, the two of them share a secret. They are "acting as best friends" due to their company's ruse. The two of them look extremely close and affectionate in the reality program, "The BFF Special," but all of this is an act! "I don't plan on becoming friends with you! E.v.e.r." "I don't plan on being friends with you either." In the beginning, they were busy being hostile to each other whenever they met. But as they filmed the show, the two of them became closer, and Goeun, who previously disliked Beomi, has a small change of heart… Beomi continues to approach Goeun, and it can't be told whether he realizes Goeun's feelings or not. The image of Beomi that appears in front of Goeun every time she desperately needs someone, and the image of him she saw in the pub before filming the show overlaps, bringing chaos to her mind. She had thought he was a person who wasn't serious about anything, but she becomes more and more shaken up as he shows his sincere sides to her… Can the two of them resolve their misunderstandings and move on from being "fake BFFs" into "real lovers?" Note: Includes 4 extra chapters.

17. Kiss Haejuseyo

Synonyms: Kiss Me Please, Kiss Me Plz, Please Kiss Me

A story about a man with a disease where he dies if he doesn't kiss, and the secret kissing contract made in order to keep him alive; an office contract romance. (Source: Hour of Lunacy)

18. Lee Yool Gatji Aneun Lee Yoo

Synonyms: I Became a Millionaire's daughter , Jadi Anak Konglomerat, Lee Yool Gatji Anh'eun Lee Yoo

Lee Yoori, an employee of the EG Department Store HR team, and Lee Yool, the youngest daughter of the EG Group President, fell from the 10th floor building. Lee Yoori, surprised, woke up in Lee Yool body. But Lee Yoori believes that one day their bodies will return to normal. Lee Yoori will live her life as a daughter of a conglomerate. But the thing is, Lee Yool has a fiance and they're going to be married soon! Will Lee Yoori successfully overcome all obstacles as a daughter of a millionaire?! Note: Chapter count includes a prologue.

19. Can't Get Enough of You

Synonyms: Can't Get Enough of You, 只想让你坠落, I Can't Wait To Eat You

After losing his parents in a tragic car accident at a young age, Tae-Jun Kim vows never to forgive those responsible. Now, as an adult, fate reunites him with So-Eun Han, the daughter of the driver who took his parents' lives. Young, powerful, rich, and handsome Tae-Jun is hungry for revenge and will bully So-Eun until he feels satisfied. However, complications arise when love enters the equation, blurring the line between resentment and affection. A story in the making, in which "I will never forgive them!" turns into "I think I like you...". (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

20. Lifesaving Romance

Synonyms: Dead End Romance, A Close Call Romance, 九死一生罗曼史

Eunhong is an actress -- just not famous yet. After being dumped by her boyfriend of 9 years, she gets involved in an incident with the CEO of LJ Pharmaceutical, Kang-il. And out of the blue, he wants to “hire” her as his fiancée. In order to save face from her ex-boyfriend and avoid being charged, Eunhong accepts his offer, but can she pull off the role of a beautiful yet mysterious French heiress without being busted? (Source: WEBTOONS)

21. My Boss's Special Request

Synonyms: The President’s Special Instructions, 社長の特別命令, คำสั่งเฉพาะกิจของท่านประธาน

Soohyeon’s dreams of prosperity fall short of reality when he finds himself working as a secretary with an average salary. On top of that, his boss is Choi Jungwoo, nicknamed “Satan” due to her unyielding personality. One day, she requests something unexpected: she asks him to marry her. Just as he’s about to resign, she hands him a contract with conditions he can’t resist. If he marries her for one year, he’ll have all the money he needs to give his parents a better life. But… can he do it?(Source: Tapas)

22. What Happens in Rio...

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When Se-Yeon Han finds out that her boyfriend of three years has been cheating on her, she is absolutely devastated. Not wanting to stick around to deal with the heartbreak, she decides to book a flight to Rio de Janeiro and plans to forget all about her ex! During her vacation, she meets the gorgeous and alluring, Ji-Hyuk Joo, and the two decide to have a one-night stand. Se-Yeon thought she would never see Ji-Hyuk again, so imagine her surprise when she shows up to work and realizes that her one-night stand is now… her new boss.(Source: Tapas)

23. Secretary's Escape

Synonyms: 脱轨关系, 越軌祕書

One indispensable secretary, two irresistible heirs. I-Yeon Chu, the most sought-after personal assistant in Jaekyung Group, has the two would-be heirs vying for more than just future ownership of the company. And while I-Yeon is balancing the precarious love triangle, she’s also digging into the mysterious death of her father who used to be chauffeur to the former Jaekyung Group chairman. Will I-Yeon find both truth and true love? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

24. My Far Too Tumultuous Marriage

Synonyms: 这个婚姻太喧闹

Finding love is the last thing on So-Ran’s mind. She’s busy trying to juggle a legal career and figuring out a way to pay off the debt she owes her stalker ex-boyfriend. All she wants is to move on and find peace, so when an unexpected opportunity presents itself, she seizes it. A fake marriage to Kang-Ho Baek, a mysterious but successful businessman, sounds like the perfect solution to her problems. But what she doesn’t anticipate is falling in love with him. What happens when a marriage of convenience turns into something more?(Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Sanae Matseon, 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 Positively Yours, What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Sanae Matseon 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.