If you loved Yeonui Pyeonji, chances are you'll really enjoy After School Lessons for Unripe Apples, The Sock Monster and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Adventure, Drama, Mystery, 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. After School Lessons for Unripe Apples
Synonyms: The End of the Century Green Apple Tutoring School , 20th Century Green Apple School, A 90's Cram School for the Unripened
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Slice of Life | 83/100 |
Mi-Ae is just a normal middle school girl trying to survive school. She likes reading comics, the pop group “The Fire Boys”, and karaoke. One day, a boy she used to know transfers to her school and begins to stir up trouble. No matter what she does, it seems he just doesn’t appreciate her efforts to get to know him. What’s up with that? (Source: WEBTOONS)
2. The Sock Monster
Synonyms: Socks Goblin
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Fantasy, Romance, Slice of Life | 102 | 61/100 |
Sujin Park is a young girl from a small village who suddenly finds herself moving to a big city far away from home because of a new job. For the very first time, she must learn to navigate life and work all by herself while also suddenly becoming the caretaker of a creature known as the sock monster.(Source: Spottoon)
3. Annyeong, Yeoreuma
Synonyms: Hello, Summer
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Romance | 3 | 61/100 |
He climbed onto a tree to avoid the teacher and saw a strange girl on top of the tree full of white beautiful petals. The summer sun shined as bright as the white flowers on the strange Han Yeoreum (summer). He endlessly searches for the storage room filled with memories of her.
4. Yachaehoppangui Bombanghag
Synonyms: Veggie Hot Bun's School Spring Holiday, 야채호빵의봄방학
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Drama, Slice of Life | 73 | N/A/100 |
What shoud I cook today? Veggie who is always only worried about what to eat, his heart started to beat like crazy when spring school holiday began.
5. Nevertheless
Synonyms: I Know But, Aun asÃ
| Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Drama, Romance | 40 | 66/100 |
What happens when a girl who wants to date but doesn't believe in love meets a guy who likes to flirt but thinks relationships are a drag? That's how it is for Na-Bi and Jae-Eon, two art students who meet in college and develop a strong connection -- inspired by butterflies. As they get to know each other and their relationship progresses, they'll face the early stages of attraction and the ups and downs of dating. This story will make you long to be in a relationship -- even when you know it won't be easy. (Source: WEBTOONS)
If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Yeonui Pyeonji, 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 After School Lessons for Unripe Apples, The Sock Monster... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Yeonui Pyeonji 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.