5+ Best Manhwa Like Miseongnyeon
If you loved Miseongnyeon, chances are you'll really enjoy No Kidding, Just Something I've Heard 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. No Kidding
Synonyms: This Joke is Serious
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2020 | Drama, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life | 129 | 66/100 |
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.
2. Just Something I've Heard
Synonyms: The Story of Someone I Know
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2020 | Drama, Romance | 65 | 62/100 |
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.
3. Shining Summer
Synonyms: シャイニングサマー
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2021 | Drama, Romance | 62/100 |
After parting ways nine years ago, Youngmin and his first love, Jihoon, have been reunited in the same homeroom class. There’s just one problem… that’s not really Jihoon. When the boys were young, a traumatic car accident landed Jihoon with an entirely new soul! To avoid suspicion, the fake Jihoon enlists his old friend’s help in fooling the rest of the world about his identity. This arrogant new guy is nothing like the old sweet, polite Jihoon… so why is Youngmin still getting butterflies? (Source: Tapas) Note: Season 2 is rated R19.
4. Robber X Lover
Synonyms: Pond Snail Robber, 住みこみ強盗にはご用心!, 海螺男友
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2019 | Comedy, Romance | 105 | 79/100 |
Ji Ho’s week has been, to put it simply, quite eventful. He’s still getting used to being back in university after a leave of absence, he manages to snag a killer offer for a place to rent in downtown Seoul, and on his first day in the new house, he runs into a robber! The strange thing about this robber(?) is that he doesn’t seem interested in any valuables, but is enamored by the story Ji Ho scribbled down in some old notebooks. So enamored that he offers to keep house for Ji Ho so that he can concentrate on writing more. Ji Ho initially refuses that odd proposition, but the more he thinks about it, the less he has to lose... (Source: Lezhin)
5. Lost in the Cloud
Synonyms: 云端之恋, 雲端情迷
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2020 | Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life | 131 | 82/100 |
Ha-Neul has a secret hobby: taking photos of his crush, Chan-Il. But when Hyeon-Un stumbles upon Ha-Neul's cloud storage with its impressive collection of Chan-Il's photos, things escalate pretty quickly. At first confident his secret is safe with Hyeon-Un, Ha-Neul continuously finds himself in compromising situations, making him question Hyeon-Un's true motives. (Source: Lezhin US, edited)
6. Jeonyaje
Synonyms: The Eve Festival
Year | Genres | Episodes | Score |
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2022 | Drama, Romance | 26 | 66/100 |
The story of 2 high school students and their growth as they have a hard time around immature adults. Yoon Jungwon, the model student and class president, seems to be hiding a secret, and Kwak Gilsung, a rising Taekwondo player stuck in his rebellious phase. Why are these two drawn toward each other? The tearful growth of two people exploring their youth! (Source: BOMTOON, translated)
If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Miseongnyeon, 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 No Kidding, Just Something I've Heard... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Miseongnyeon 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.