24+ Best Manhwa Like Noksaekjeonsang

If you loved Noksaekjeonsang, chances are you'll really enjoy Shutline, Walk on Water and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense 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. Shutline

Synonyms: ShutLine : 馭險謎情, Shutline〜シャットライン〜

Shin is barely making ends meet, hustling as a rogue mechanic on the mean city streets. Problem is, work never comes easy and the dough is nothing to shout about. But when Jake pulls up with car trouble one day, it’s obvious that there’s money to be made: he’s tall, blond and dressed like a million bucks. Jackpot. And after such a handsome payday, Shin is reluctant to let this sucker go. Little does he know that giving Jake his number may be the biggest mistake he’s ever made. And it isn’t long before Jake wants more than his car fixing… (Source: Lezhin)

2. Walk on Water

Synonyms: W.O.W (Walk on Water)

Starring in gay porn was never on Ed's bucket list. He's straight, he's not an exhibitionist, and he has a decent career in security. That said, he also has a debt that he's been working to pay off for years now, and he can barely keep up with the accruing interest. If having gay sex in front of a camera is the way to digging himself out of this pit, then he's willing to be filmed for that money shot. But when he meets Glenn, the charismatic CEO of a gay porn production company, Ed finds himself falling into something much deeper than financial debt. Now, Ed is coming for the money...but will he be staying for Glenn? (Source: Lezhin US)

3. The Dangerous Convenience Store

Synonyms: 危險便利商店, 危険なコンビニ, La tienda de conveniencia peligrosa

Danger can come in many shapes and sizes, and the kind of danger Yeo Eui-joon has to deal with comes in the form of buff, brash, belligerent gangsters. He knew that working nights in a shifty neighborhood wouldn’t be the safest job on the planet, but reality sure does exceed expectations. However, Eui-joon’s days as the neighborhood punching bag look like they’re coming to a close when Gunwoo steps into this small store. Gunwoo, gruff as he is, genuinely seems to care about Eui-joon’s well-being, so it doesn't take long for Eui-joon to fall for this charismatic giant. (Source: Lezhin US) Note: Chapter count includes 12 side stories.

4. Roses and Champagne

Synonyms: 薔薇與香檳, Rosen & Champagner, Die Rose und der Champagner

Lee-Won, who works as a poor lawyer in Russia, visits City Councilor Zdanov, who is in conflict over Nikolai's commission, and there he meets the mafia boss, Caesar. Behind City Councilor Zdanov, there was a mafia involved. The meeting between the two is extraordinary.(Source: Lezhin, edited) Note: Chapter count includes 37 side story chapters and 1 special.

5. WET SAND

Synonyms: 웻샌드, Мокрий Пісок

Ian, a former gangster, tries to leave his dangerous past behind but his long-time friend and partner TJ, who he shared everything with, refuses to let him go. And, click. A thoughtless finger slip leads Jo to jump into Ian's life and shows Ian what being "ordinary" is for the first time. In the corner of the city where neon signs flash, three men's fates begin to intertwine. Who will Ian choose in the end? (Source: Tappytoon)

6. Legs That Won't Walk

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Retired boxer Soo-Young discovers he has to pay off his father's debt when Tae-Seung hunts him down. Fascinated by Soo-young's persistence, Tae-Seung offers him an alternative - to learn the ropes and start from the rock bottom. Will this dangerous relationship work, or will this be another living hell for Soo-Young? (Source: Lezhin) Note: Chapter count includes 26 side stories.

7. Odd Love

Synonyms: 单恋, Exotic Love, Amor Destructivo

On the outside, Jeong Jaehan has it all. He’s a third-generation chaebol in charge of an incredibly successful film production company. Despite all the power and money, he’s been secretly suffering from a torturous ailment. After years of drugs and alcohol abuse, he’s lost the ability to orgasm- or so he thought. When someone from his past unexpectedly shows up, Jaehan experiences pleasure that he thought he’d lost forever... (Source: Lezhin US)Note: Includes 19 extra chapters.

8. The Pizza Delivery Man and the Gold Palace

Synonyms: Pizza Delivery Guy and the Golden Palace, The World as Seen by the Pizza Delivery Man, 披薩外送員與黃金宮

U-Won is a pizza delivery guy down on his luck, and Seo-An is wealthy man suffering from panic attacks and social phobia. You wouldn’t think these two would have any reason to get to know one another, but one small kindness leads to a series of encounters that bring the two men closer together than either of them anticipated. Maybe they can find the solutions to their problems together…or perhaps they don’t need solutions, but simply each other. (Source: Lezhin US, edited)

9. The Big Apple

Synonyms: 大蘋果

Joachim Hjerpe is the one and only sniper of the Secret Intelligence Agency, an organization of individuals with very special abilities. The life of a sniper is extremely stressful, but quitting is not an option, as doing so could mean his own death. His only reprieve is meeting with his seductive and handsome lover, Juergen Eisler, who knows exactly how to fulfill Joachim’s needs. But when the dangers of his professional life threaten to invade his personal life, Joachim decides to part ways with Juergen before it’s too late. Juergen has no idea why Joachim suddenly wants to break up, and he’d sooner keep Joachim in shackles than let him walk out of his life. Will Juergen be able to persuade Joachim to tell him the truth? (Source: Tappytoon) Note: Chapter count includes 10 extra chapters.

10. Liveta

Synonyms: リベ夕

Luna and Formicarium are rival factions plotting to seize a territory called Liveta. The Luna family have the upper hand in the area, and thus Victor Luna, notorious for his killing sprees, resides there as de facto ruler. Enter Yohan, a bumbling puppy-dog type who has become a Formicarium spy out of dire circumstances. When Yohan meets Victor under the guise of being his guard, he is expecting sharp edges and a fiery temper... But the first thing Victor wants to confirm about Yohan isn’t his trustworthiness, but the size of what’s in his pants. (Source: Lezhin US)

11. Mad Place

Synonyms: 疯狂之地/疯狂之境, Mad Place〜二人を狂わせた場所〜

Seconds after winning his case, Sehyuk is immediately called to investigate another murder - this time, with a suspect who claims to be his biggest fan. Ideun, the suspect in question who holds the key to the investigation, requests a "private" sitting with Sehyuk, in all essence of the word. As the mystery unveils, unpleasant truths and painful memories rise to the surface once again, plunging Sehyuk deeper into madness. (Source: Lezhin)

12. The Foul

Synonyms: The Fool, The Foul โกงเกมรัก

Ever since inheriting his father’s debt as a teenager, Joo Hawon has been doing whatever it takes to buy his freedom back, whether that means working as a VIP dealer in the casinos of Macau, or taking other riskier jobs. In a world where money is worth more than lives, Hawon knows he’s always walking a fine line. But when a mysterious casino guest by the name of Kwon Taeha offers to pay off his debt if he successfully finishes a job on a cruise ship, it’s too good an offer to turn down–despite his instincts warning him of obvious danger. With lives and livelihoods at stake, could this man be Hawon’s savior? Or will he be the devil that lures Hawon to depths deeper than he ever imagined? (Source: Tappytoon)

13. Miscreants and Mayhem

Synonyms: Scumbag, 敗類

“I missed you, Dad. Did you miss me too?” Gang member Ryu Nanmu may be one of the top dogs in his “organization,” but in life he’s hit rock bottom. He dreamed of building a family once, with his boss’ mistress and her son Pil-gyun, but he’s had to pay dearly for coveting something that could never be his. After several long years, the hope for a family had become barely anything more than a nostalgic memory for Nanmu...until a grown-up Pil-gyun dramatically reappears in Nanmu’s life. Except, this isn’t the child that Nanmu remembers. Pil-gyun is calculated, deadly, and obsessively in love with him. Although Nanmu knows he should put an end to this futile relationship, Pil-gyun’s tender words of love can’t help but tug at his heartstrings… (Source: Lezhin US)

14. Midnight Men

Synonyms: The Man at Night, 夜幕下的男人

Jeong-Hae has always wanted to live an ordinary life. But it’s hard to pay the bills when you’re deep in debt and barely scraping by working an honest, average job. One day, Jeong-Hae discovers that his brother is bringing in big bucks and suspects something dirty is going on, so he tails his brother…to a strip club full of male strippers?! When Jeong-Hae storms in to drag his brother out of the changing room, he has no idea that he’s about to get a hell of a new job that’s far from ordinary…and that the club’s charismatic number one stripper, Yu-Gon, is going to change his life.(Source: Lezhin US)

15. ANTI P.T.

Synonyms: ANTI P.T〜今日から俺はアンチになる!?〜, Anti Personal Trainer, Abbasso il personal trainer

A charming young man with a job at one of the top firms in Korea, Pa-Ram is a catch by everyone’s standards. However, he has a couple secrets that could topple his hard-won elite status: Pa-Ram is gay, and has an oversensitive body that gets turned on at the slightest touch. So far, he’s coped by hiding his crush on his boss and taking care of “emergencies” in the office bathroom. But one day, he’s caught redhanded by the new personal trainer at the company gym. Will this hot, smirking jock ruin Pa-Ram's life, or turn out to be his remedy? (Source: Lezhin) Note: Chapter count includes 7 extras and an epilogue.

16. Kill the Lights

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During his youth, child star Haley Rusk once captivated the people of America with his charming face and acting. But now, as a narcissistic adult, he is notorious for something completely different. From scandalous sex to drugs, he’s done it all-- Haley Rusk is a bonafide Hollywood Bad Boy, in the worst way possible. After a very public and drunken confession to America’s Sweetheart, Noah Raycarlton, his reputation finally hits rock bottom. Haley turns to some supernatural blood magic as a last-ditch attempt to repair his life, which ends in his body being possessed by the soul of a mercenary named Mason Taylor. Mason, while not confident in acting, seems to have a deep-rooted history with Noah. What kind of traumatic past do the two of them share? And, what really happened to Haley Rusk? (Source: TappyToon)

17. Night Hag

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Fairies – the good ones, the mischievous ones, the nightmare inducing ones. Nine is a special incubus and came to the world of humans only one day ago. Will he adapt and find a way to stay alive, although he doesn’t gain energy from having sex with humans? Then he meets this hot professor…

18. Marcel

Synonyms: Marcell

After his sister’s sudden disappearance, Rowe is contacted by the police officer Mark. Giving little information about the situation, Mark says Rowe has to infiltrate Mother Earth (ME), a huge pharmaceutical company, in order to find the whereabouts of his sister. Rowe soon begins working there as a bodyguard, working close to Chairman A, a beautiful and mysterious man. Even though the situation is dangerous, there is a strange attraction between them, so strong that will lead them to a physical relationship. The more they get involved, the more Rowe can investigate the connection between ME and his sister’s disappearance, but his heart often wavers wanting to believe in A… It is the beginning of Rowe’s battle with himself to decide if he can trust Chairman A or not.(Source: Bomtoon, translated)

19. Red Limit

Synonyms: Red Area

“If you ever develop feelings for me, then show me the face behind the blindfold…” Baek Myeongdo has never been particularly good with people but, fortunately, he’s also never really cared. Relationships are confusing, messy, and Myeongdo would really rather just avoid them all-together. Still, he finds it awfully hard to resist a beautiful pair of hands when he sees one... When Chung Oak accepts his proposition to meet him in a hotel one night, Myeongdo’s plan is to never see him again. However, Oak finds this mysteriously blindfolded man far more intriguing than he’d anticipated. Soon, their “one night only” becomes many nights and often, but just what will it take for Oak to make it beyond Myeongdo’s self-imposed limits? (Source: Lezhin)

20. Penthouse XXX

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Siyeon, a contract killer, has declared a boycott on men after being screwed over by his ex. That is, until he moves into a penthouse owned by Taekyung, a rich heir with killer looks. Contrary to first impressions, there’s more to Taekyung than his party animal persona, and there’s more to Siyeon than the cool, collected facade he puts on. The two can’t quite figure each other out…and yet are instinctively drawn to each other.

21. PAID

Synonyms: Peideu, 肉偿, 伪装恶魔接近你

Heejae is the youngest executive director of the Jinhwa Group, nicknamed the "Chaebol Prince" by the public. But his life is turned upside down when documents linking him to an embezzlement scheme are found by an accounting student, Taekyung! To make sure the secret stays that way, Heejae pretends to have a crush on him, but... is there more to Taekyung than meets the eye? Watch sparks fly as this chaebol rom-com begins! (Source: Tappytoon)

22. Stranger Than Friends

Synonyms: No Better Than Strangers, 越界死黨, 友達以上他人以下〜腐れ縁の俺たちの関係〜

Yi-Hyeok and In-Seo have been friends for their entire lives. It’s something they take for granted. Just like the sky is blue and water is wet, the two of them are lifelong buddies. Or, well, that’s what they think right up until the moment In-Seo kisses Yi-Hyeok as a joke that turns into something more, sparking a whole new scorchingly hot relationship between them. It might be pretty funny, really steamy, and a little strange...but they’re still friends. Right? …Right?!(Source: Lezhin US)

23. Cover Up

Synonyms: Keobeoeob

Fresh out of an abusive relationship with a controlling ex, tattoo artist Geum-hwa heads to Japan to work for a mysterious customer. When he arrives, he learns that his client, Ryusei Katamoto, is the handsome half-Korean son of a yakuza family. The tattoo work Geum-hwa will be doing is a cover-up for a huge burn scar on Ryusei’s back. And though Ryusei and Geum-hwa are curious about each other, Geum-hwa’s obsessive ex is far from giving up. Can a new relationship cover up these old scars?(Source: Lezhin)

24. The Ideal Relationship

Synonyms: Our Companionship, พี่นักเลงที่รัก

Sanghwa is a shy introvert with a longtime crush on his handsome friend Ryeohan, but then again, EVERYONE likes him. Feeling like he can’t compete for Ryeohan’s affections, Sanghwa dives into The Legend of Saga, an online game where he plays as “idealize.” He befriends “thegreatmirae,” a cute healer who clearly has a soft spot for Sangwha… and who just so happens to be a real-life gangster. Could this tough guy be the ideal lover Sanghwa’s been looking for after striking out in the real world? (Source: Tapas)

25. Serene Bird

Synonyms: 鳥籠で舞う鶴

Sha Hu Rong is looking for a special talent: a traditional Korean dancer whose movements are so effortless and elegant, he glides across the stage like a bird. Like a snake on the hunt, Sha Hu Rong finds his talent working at a coffee shop. Unfortunately, while Yoo Chung’s twin brother might still have some dream of stardom, somewhere along the line Yoo Chung gave up the stage. But a figure not dissimilar to Sha Hu Rong has been haunting Yoo Chung’s dreams, lately… and it seems the snake is never too far from the bird it hunts. (Source: Lezhin)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Noksaekjeonsang, 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 Shutline, Walk on Water... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Noksaekjeonsang 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.