8+ Best Manhwa Like Fools

If you loved Fools, chances are you'll really enjoy Here U Are, Robber X Lover and the others too. They share that same energy—whether it's the intense Drama, Romance, Slice of Life, 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. Robber X Lover

Synonyms: Pond Snail Robber, 住みこみ強盗にはご用心!, 海螺男友

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2019Comedy, Romance10579/100

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)

2. Semantic Error

Synonyms: รักนี้ ไม่มีตรรกะ, 语义错误, 語意錯誤

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2020Comedy, Romance9481/100

You're an error in my perfect world. Sang-U Chu is a stickler for rules. So when his classmates free-ride on a group project, he doesn't credit them. But this prevents one senior, Jae-Yeong Jang, from graduating. And like oil and water, Sang-U and Jae-Yeong don't mix. Can Sang-U debug Jae-Yeong — a semantic error in his perfect life? (Source: Manta, edited) Note: Chapter count includes a Christmas Special.

3. Jazz for Two

Synonyms:

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2017Music, Romance7473/100

Taeyi hears a familiar melody fill the empty halls and makes his way to the old music room. He knows his brother is dead, but he can’t help but hope, maybe, just maybe...it’s his brother playing his favorite song. When he slams open the door, however, he finds Seheon, the new transfer student, at the piano. Disappointment comes crashing down and Taeyi can’t control his anger. How dare Seheon play his brother’s song? How dare he smile? How dare he say he loves jazz? “If I ever catch you playing the piano again...that’ll be the end of you.” And with that begins their story, as unpredictable and visceral as jazz.(Source: Lezhin US)

4. Tied Up In Twins

Synonyms: Twisted Triangle, 爱情和友谊之间

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2017Drama, Romance5270/100

Sarang loves Jinwoo, Jinwoo loves Woojung, and Woojung loves… you get the idea. But after a mix-up of affections and tangled signals, can they find a happy ending stuck between love and friendship, or will even family bonds be lost in heartache?(Source: TappyToon)

5. Dress Him Up

Synonyms:

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2017Romance2571/100

Yeonwoo's plaid sense of style is a lost cause, but a Stylist for Hire ad just might save his social and romantic life. Designer Jaehee starts the makeover project of a lifetime, but can he transform this walking fashion no-no into a runway model for the graduation show —without falling for his handsome charms?! (Source: TappyToon) Note: The chapter count includes a prologue.

6. Dream Away

Synonyms:

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2019Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural5977/100

Jihan is a college student with a special ability: he can see the future through psychic dreams. One day, he wakes up from a vivid dream about a guy who gets into a car accident. Jihan feels like it’s his responsibility to help this person, but he wasn’t able to see his face. Frustrated, he tries to brush it off with a coffee at the cafe near campus, only to realize that the barista is the guy from his dream. Will Jihan be able to save him? (Source: Lezhin US)

7. Truth or Dare

Synonyms:

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2019Psychological, Romance6173/100

A world without lies. A world where criminals are caught, where words are always true, and people always say what they mean. Of course, Saegye isn't like everyone else. He can lie. He can deceive and manipulate in order to get ahead. As long as no one else knows, he can do whatever he wants and get away clean. As long as no one else knows... (Source: Lezhin US) Note: Includes Chapter 61 - Epilogue: Creator's Note

8. Geu Hae Yeoleum

Synonyms: 那年夏天 (金炫), That Summer, Ese Verano

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2015Drama, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life15661/100

Kim Jumi's life is like that of any other teenager preparing for her CSAT's: all work and no play. But one summer day, she witnesses something on the rooftop of her school... From then on, she finds herself getting tangled up with two boys who are in a complicated relationship.

9. My Lucky Strike

Synonyms: What Kind of Rice Cake Is This

YearGenresEpisodesScore
2022Romance, Slice of Life73/100

Si-Ru is devastated when her crush, the dreamy Gi-Baek Seol, effectively friendzones her. She goes out that night to drown her sorrows, but after one too many drinks, ends up accidentally kissing someone. The next day, two people in her class show up with a swollen lip. One is Gi-Baek, and the other is Cheong, a tall and quiet guy who’s always been a bit of an enigma to her. In just one day, Si-Ru’s non-existent dating life takes a sharp turn and she suddenly finds herself with two love prospects. Will she finally be able to get her happy ending with Gi-Baek? Or start something new with the mysterious Cheong? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Fools, 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 Here U Are, Robber X Lover... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Fools 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.

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