9+ Best Manhwa Like Gorae Byul

If you loved Gorae Byul, chances are you'll really enjoy Wall of Glass, A Heartfelt Andante 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. Wall of Glass

Synonyms: Glass Block , ガラスの壁, Glass Wall

Liliana Pence's world as a naive, young noblewoman changes upon meeting Edward Carter, a commoner with an agenda of his own. Oblivious to his scorn for her, Liliana dreams of being together with him, until her dreams are shattered by her arranged marriage. Desperate to avoid the union, she confesses to Edward, only to have him coldly reject her and disappear. When Liliana's fortunes take a turn for the worse and she loses everything, the two reunite... but in a way neither expects. (Source: Tapas)

2. A Heartfelt Andante

Synonyms: Andante in Her Hand

One man’s death led to another man's salvation. After years of suffering from heart disease, Da-Ul receives a heart transplant from young and renowned pianist Yu-Won, who has died an unfortunate death in a car crash. Da-Ul’s life has been forever changed by this priceless gift, and he pledges to make every second of his life count in gratitude. But when he meets Yeon-Jo, the woman his donor was deeply in love with, and finds out that she has been living in despair, he begins developing ambivalent feelings towards her. Is it guilt, or could it be something else? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

3. Her Tale of Shim Chong

Synonyms: Her Shim Cheong, 彼女の沈清, 她的沈清

Based on a Korean folktale, two very different women find themselves making the same wish - to leave this world behind. One is Shim Chong, a young beggar living off the kindness of others to support herself and her blind father. The other is the bride-to-be of old Chancellor Jang, sold off to him for the sake of her family. When Shim Chong rescues this new bride from the river, their relationship triggers both love and hidden intentions. But will these two women be able to find their way forth in a world that favors men?(Source: Tappytoon)Note: Includes 7 extra chapters.

4. That Which Flows By

Synonyms: Darby, the Dizzying Flow, That Which Flows By

Dan-i, a Jurchen girl who was saved by General Gyeol Seo during a bandit attack, has to serve tea for him in his house in Hanyang. However, she has to hide her true identity and pretend to be from Joseon, due to the rumors that the general slaughters Jurchen people, regardless of gender or age. Gyeol on the other hand, cannot drink clear water because of a tragic incident that happened when he was young, and has a lot of enemies who want to kill him. Can Dan-i and Gyeol Seo survive against all odds? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)

5. Mystical

Synonyms: Mystery, 神祕, Mystique

Garam has always loved to draw, but his dreams of being an artist have been on hold ever since his mother passed away. Wanting to become more independent and focus on his art, he moves into his grandmother's empty house by the ocean. There, he meets his greatest muse: a mystical water creature with no memories of her past. Now it’s up to Garam to help her uncover what she has forgotten. (Source: WEBTOONS)

6. Pandora's Choice

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19th century America isn't exactly the best place for a half-Asian child and her alcoholic single father. While the daughter struggles to make sense of the world, her father finds comfort in isolating himself. And of course, they fight. Against each other. With fists. (Source: Lezhin) Note: 2nd Lezhin Comics World Comic Contest Winner.

7. If I Were You

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A maid swaps lives with a lady... Set in the Japanese colonial period, a young girl is gifted a maidservant who looks just like her on her 8th birthday. The fate of the two children entwines as they each carve out their own destiny, surpassing obstacles such as status and gender, education and culture, and ethnicity and race. (Source: Manta)

8. Emerald Midnight's Lover

Synonyms: 綠光午夜的戀人, Minuit émeraude

The year is 1887 in the rolling hills of the French countryside. The estate of Viscount de Rougemerle gently basks in its verdant glory, a beacon in the twilight years of the aristocracy. With the return of the viscount’s wayward son Cameron, however, the tranquility of this stately home threatens to shatter into scandal. It falls upon Edgar O’Grady, an Irish butler in service of the Rougemerles, to maintain decorum in the household, all the while protecting his childhood friend June and his master’s daughter Lady Victoria, as each furtive glance gleams the emerald green of envy… (Source: WEBTOONS)

9. Jeongnyeoni

Synonyms: Jeong-Nyeon, Jeongnyeon

Jeong-Nyeon has no money or education, but she is a Mokpo girl with a talent for singing! Her dream is to join a women's traditional theater company, and make it big. But she has a lot to learn and a long way to go before becoming a lead actor. Will Jeong-Nyeon achieve her dream of becoming a big star and getting rich? The story begins in 1956 (post-war Korea) in the southwestern port city of Mokpo.

10. The Snake and the Flower

Synonyms: Do snakes eat flowers?

Long ago, an emperor suddenly decided to execute the members of his court. Only after being offered a girl named Ae-Hwa, did the emperor’s rampage stop. The emperor cherishes his “flower” dearly. When Ae-Hwa expresses an interest in music, the Emperor makes Ha-Rang Kang her personal court musician. However, the emperor decreed that only he can lay eyes on Ae-Hwa and has Ha-Rang’s eyes destroyed. After finding out the true cause of his father’s death, Ha-Rang swears revenge on both Ae-Hwa and the Emperor. In this twisted realm of snakes and flowers, who will prevail? (Source: WEBTOONS, edited)Note: Includes 1 extra chapter.

If you're anything like me, once you finish something amazing like Gorae Byul, 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 Wall of Glass, A Heartfelt Andante... I’ve shared aren’t just similar—they feel right. They hit that same nerve that made Gorae Byul 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.