Romance is one of the most popular webtoon genres, and cannot be defined by simple words or measurements. Whether the perfect “one” had been a distant savior from a different world or someone right under your nose, there’s no doubt that love takes everyone by surprise. Like a strong gust of wind in the middle of a storm, love can knock someone right off their feet and turn their whole world upside down. The electricity of first attraction transforms into a symphony of love, emotions, and heartwarming moments. In this article, we’ll explore the 23 best manhwa couples of all time. So let’s get started!
Kade and Zaida (Down to Earth)
It seemed like nothing could help Kade, a miserable and despondent young man, who’d lost all joy in life. After breaking up with his beloved ex-girlfriend, Kade slowly sank into a deep, dark hole of despair and became ruthlessly reserved and grouchy. All that changed when his backyard became the unexpected landing site of an extraterrestrial ship.
When Kade meets Zaida, a bubbly, enthusiastic alien with inner demons of her own, he finally begins to heal. Kade helps Zaida fit in, giving her the new home she longed for, while she helps him finally move past his tragic break-up. As they exchange memories, they help carry each other’s burdens and lighten the load. And of course, despite not wanting to, Kade and Zaida begin to grow intimate. Over the course of the manhwa, the pair begin to completely violate rule three of Kade’s laws- no feelings.
This humble (or should we say, down-to-earth) slow-burning romance between them focuses on open communication, acceptance, and powerful friendship. Embracing their own pasts, Kade and Zaida find courage in each other to move forward.
Navier and Heinrey (The Remarried Empress)
Navier, the strong female protagonist of The Remarried Empress, was everything you’d expect of a queen: beautiful, intelligent, gracious, and highly respectable. But when her husband (ex-husband after their divorce), the Emperor of the Western Empire, brings a new mistress into the royal palace, Navier finds her entire world flipped upside down. Enter Prince Heinrey.
Heir to the Eastern Empire, Heinrey boasts the confidence and handsomeness of every self-entitled aristocrat. However, there’s more to this golden-haired man than meets the eye. From the first meeting, Heinrey falls for Navier and genuinely becomes invested in the mistreated empress’s story. Using his ability to transform into a golden bird named ‘Queen’, he provides comfort to Navier during her bleakest days. The charming prince gives Navier the undivided attention she deserves and solidifies his character as the perfect male lead (and he can bake!) Together, Navier and Heinrey recognize the strength in their love for each other, start a loving family, and usher in a period of peace for their subjects.
Best Manhwa Couples: Tyler and Pam (Love 4 A Walk)
Love 4 A Walk follows the story of Tyler and Pam, two single dog lovers who, being neighbors, frequently run into each other. When Pam hires him to train her unruly dog, things begin heating up. But what starts out as a simple attraction quickly escalates into a close emotional bond.
Tyler, still haunted by an old heartbreak, finds it difficult to open up to others. But in the face of Pam’s unrelenting sunshine-attitude, even Tyler’s cold exterior begins to melt. Though initially struggling to express his feelings, Tyler learns not to fear intimacy. Meanwhile, Pam, who hasn’t had much luck with her love life either, finds what she’s missed in her previous relationships. Through their shared love for dogs, Tyler and Pam discover a kindred spirit in each other.
Amidst beach vacations, emergency vet trips, and family camping, Tyler and Pam navigate their relationship like pros. Preaching the importance of trust and meaningful communication, this adorable couple leaves a paw-fully big impact on readers.
Osora and Arias (Osora)
When it comes to personal identity, not many people truly practice acceptance. In the popular romance webtoon Osora, Osora and Arias’s romance highlights the fact that love knows no gender. The strong bond between the two male leads, despite all the trials, misunderstandings, and hardships, defines the story.
Arias gives Osora the space and confidence he needs to embrace himself. The love he carries for the young prince gives him the strength to define his own destiny and break free of his inhibitions. While Osora navigates his sexuality and identity, Arias unconditionally supports him amidst all the rejection coming from his lover. We are not missing out any chapter of Osora, so stay tuned with us and keep supporting one of the best webtoon couples of all time.
Best Manhwa Couples: Giju and Haeil (Ex-Love Review)
Wouldn’t dating be so much easier if you knew all the pros and cons of your date beforehand? After multiple failed relationships, Giju gains the ability to do just that. As an expert on being blind to the worst red flags, this superpower comes as a blessing to her.
When Haeil, the perfect man-tall, handsome, smart, and courteous-unexpectedly runs into Giju, she possibly receives her first chance at a successful relationship. Haeil sees Giju’s abusive ex-boyfriend raise his hand against her and intercepts just in time- their first meeting. Despite his unbelievably low rating as a boyfriend, Haeil seems to be faultless on the surface. He slowly falls for Giju’s loving and generous nature, and unlike all of Giju’s past relationships, he doesn’t take advantage of her kindness. Rather, Haeil himself shows a compassionate, sweet attitude and pays attention to Giju’s smallest opinions.
With his help, Giju exposes her ex-boyfriend’s inexcusable behaviour- not just towards her, but all his past lovers- and ends his career in acting. Haeil shows Giju respect and frequently supports her despite all the negative hate and jealousy surrounding her.
Kappa And Siren (Castle Swimmer)
Kappa and Siren’s adorable story of friendship, love, and trust is one for the books. Upon birth, golden-scaled Kappa is bestowed with the title of ‘the Beacon’ and a sacrificial prophecy that he doesn’t want to fulfill. When the time comes for his surrender, he considers himself doomed.
In the same boat, Prince Siren struggles with his God-given destiny to kill the Beacon. Although the fate of his mermaid kingdom rests on him, Siren’s stubborn righteousness and noble-minded empathy lead him to defy his purpose. He decides against murdering the innocent Beacon, flipping the cosmic script. Siren resolutely advocates against sacrificing him and adamantly sets off to search for a different way to rescue his kingdom.
When Kappa meets Siren (or the ‘frogfish’) for the first time, the two teenage mermaids instantly click. They become fast friends, repeatedly rescuing each other from harm and navigating their burdensome destinies together. When fate reveals another cruel twist and Siren learns the prophecy’s truth, the mermaids learn to fight for righteousness and against corrupted principles. They serve as each other’s moral beacons in the darkest times- and fall for each other as effectively as hearing a siren’s call.
Regardless of their precarious situation, Kappa and Siren fiercely protect each other in the deepest water. Their love never falters, even when they’re swimming against the strongest of tides.
Asha And Carlisle (Age of Arrogance)
When a fierce soldier finds herself forced to marry a noble, she chooses the highest-ranking man and expects him to object. However, her man of choice, Prince Carlisle, accepts the proposal instead. Asha, a brilliant and aggressive warrior, will always put her people before her own heart. Without complaint, she enters into a mutually beneficial and loveless (well, not for long) marriage with Carlisle.
After he signs Asha’s watertight contract, Carlisle finds himself in for a wild adventure. His new wife’s blunt honesty, unwavering determination, and complete indifference come as a surprise. One that eventually eats him away. Fighting side by side with the talented swordsman, Carlisle finds himself slowly falling for the very woman he’d asked not to fall for him.
During their slow-burning romance, Asha slowly learns to listen to her heart. She’d been a stoic, iron-willed soldier her whole life, and emotions were always a new topic for her. With Carlisle’s help, Asha finally gives importance to herself and her emotions, without thinking of the tactical advantages of her actions. Her seemingly faultless armour begins to show cracks as she starts to fall for him too. Their tale highlights the way two seemingly stony-hearted warriors find harmony in each other’s battle cries.
Rosaline and Paris (Go Away Romeo)
Everyone deserves a second chance at love. When Rosaline’s heart is tragically broken by the cruel Romeo, she fears she’ll never trust anyone again. After a passionate affair and a sweet proposal, Romeo had faked his own death and brutally betrayed her to be with Juliet. However, before he left, he had left Rosaline with one last gift- a child. As she bravely weaves her way through the society that holds her in contempt, Rosaline encounters Paris.
Paris had faced a similar heartbreak. After giving himself completely to Juliet, she eventually chose Romeo instead. Once known for his beautiful paintings, Paris had given up art after her death. He’d become cold, distant, and arrogant. But all that changes when he meets Rosaline. She enters his life, leaving him dazed with a whirlwind of new emotions.
Stubborn, intelligent, and caring, Rosaline is determined to build a better future for her son. Paris immediately notes her rebellious streak and learns to respect her for it. He slowly grows to care for Rosaline and her sweet son, Mino, and even begins to paint again. Paris defends Rosaline’s honour- although she’s plenty capable herself- from the disapproving society. When she begins to grow in strength, influence, and wit, he supports her decisions. Despite all the complications, especially with Romeo and Juliet’s return, Rosaline, Paris, and Mino truly start resembling a loving family.
The petals of the wilting flowers that their hearts are, start to unfurl again. Amidst politics, power, and high society clashes, Paris and Rosaline begin to feel love once again.
Best Manhwa Couples: Edele And Laslo (Duchess In Ruins)
Edele, another pretty young noble with a miserly father, finds her fate sealed when she’s married off to an old Duke. Already stirring up gossip, Edele’s reputation is dealt the final blow when the Duke turns out to be a traitor to the kingdom. Overnight, Edele transforms from a Duchess of high society to a nobleman’s lowly maid. Count Laslo, an adept mercenary turned nobleman (and wondrously one of the only manhwa leads with facial hair), is given Edele as a war prize. Instead of abusing, dishonouring, or harming the ex-Duchess, Laslo uses the opportunity to give the disgraced woman a fresh start and decides to reinstate Edele as a maid in his household.
Laslo, a master who respects his employees, repeatedly defends Edele’s dignity and does his best to shield the once respected woman from her suicidal thoughts. Although Edele is extremely wary of him at first, she learns to trust Laslo as the kind-hearted nobleman that he is (a rare breed indeed). Over the course of their relationship, they learn to trust each other and find the strength to oppose the negative opinions surrounding both of them.
Best Manhwa Couples: Dae And Eve (Eaternal Nocturnal)
Dae is the man of Eve’s dreams (quite literally). Eve, a chronic insomniac, notices that her terrible sleep schedule negatively affects her personal and work life. But when visits from a mysterious man in her dreams lead to an unusually good sleep, Eve finds herself relying on the sleep eater’s company more often than not.
Eve and Dae become close friends in real life as well, finding it easy to talk to each other and relax in each other’s company. Although coming from different worlds, a chord strikes between them. In the midst of Dae’s family issues and dream-eater double life, and Eve’s issues with the contract she’d signed to become her close friend and internet personality’s ghost singer, the two opposites become each other’s pillars of support. As their close friendship stumbles into an adorable romance, both Dae and Eve become unable to hide their growing feelings.
Hades And Persephone (Lore Olympus)
With its own take on Greek mythology, Lore Olympus follows the romance between Hades, ruler of the Underworld, and Persephone. Hades, a burdened yet compassionate king, finds himself trapped in an abusive relationship. In his struggles with responsibility and love, he isolates himself from everyone.
However, when Persephone gets swept into his life, Hades realizes what he’d been missing. Persephone, a young girl with childish innocence, tries to navigate her life at Olympus. Although she’s constantly misjudged, Hades sees her for who she really is, and similarly, Persephone breaks through the Underworld King’s walls and brings out his inner kindness. Their growing love for each other gives Hades the strength to end his previous relationship for good.
Faced with opposition, adversity, and pain, Persephone and Hades fight to preserve their connection. Neither will let true love slip from their fingers, and are willing to bleed in its defense. In this god-scale romance, Persephone and Hades light up even the darkest depths of the Underworld.
Su-ae And Eunhyeok (Operation: True Love)
When Su-ae, a virtually unlovable teenager (according to a mysterious old-timey phone, Jellypop) realizes that her boyfriend had been cheating on her with her close friend, she enlists the help of Eunhyeok to exact revenge. Eunhyeok, her boyfriend’s best friend, had been harbouring feelings for Su-ae’s friend, making it the perfect opportunity for some old-fashioned fake dating to bring out the jealousy. But when has fake dating ever worked?
In the middle of their plot to break up the couple, Eunhyeok begins to fall for Su-ae. Their relationship- if they were even that close- had been completely platonic before. He’d always made her uncomfortable and sometimes appeared almost rude to her. However, as they spend more and more time connecting with each other, Eunhyeok finds their chemistry undeniable.
When Su-ae hatches a plan to get the scheming controller of Jellypop off her back, Eunhyeok patiently waits for her. Sue-ae finds the love she’s been looking for when the two ultimately find themselves in each other’s arms. Operation True Love although yet to go a long way, has one of the best manhwa couples of all time.
Best Manhwa Couples: Kieran and Mason (Love Bites)
Kieran and Mason are the definition of opposites attract. For ages, werewolves and vampires have been at odds, and despite the peace treaties, the differences were always prominent and ineluctable. That’s why when Kieran, a vampire, and Mason, the new werewolf in town, meet for the first time, a volatile rivalry immediately establishes itself. However, the instant flames between them illustrate not animosity… but chemistry.
Not only do they contrast each other in species, but Kieran and Mason’s polar opposite personalities also contribute to the grudge. Smart, reserved, and slightly supercilious Kieran clashes with Mason’s bold, outgoing nature. But when it comes to attraction, neither Kieran nor Mason can ignore the connection (no matter how deep the denial goes). If left unattended, sparks soon become fireworks.
Lewis and Fern (Not So Silent)
Amidst the peer pressure, academic stress, and uncertainty of high school, Fern and Lewis find each other and begin to heal themselves in the process, too. When student council president and all-around perfect student Lewis begins to struggle with excessive stress and anxiety, he unexpectedly finds solace in the new student, Fern. He begins to feel distanced from his homophobic and coercive mother and finds warmth in Fern’s loving family instead. Fern helps him through his first panic attack and offers him support when his packed schedule starts overwhelming him.
On the other hand, Fern, being a new and deaf student, finds a true friend in Lewis, who doesn’t judge him or treat him differently. Lewis begins to heal Fern’s well-concealed insecurities, helping his confident and talented persona shine.
The relationship between them emphasizes healthy communication, unconditional support, and emotional availability. As Lewis and Fern navigate school drama, family issues, social pressure, and even common colds together, they grow ever closer. Lewis and Fern inspire each other to be better versions of themselves, standing out as one of the best manhwa couples of all time.
Mingyeong and Iseop (Iseop’s Romance)
When brilliant, motivated, and ambitious Minyeong is assigned as Iseop’s secretary, her entire world tumbles out of normality and into an out-of-control romantic drama. Iseop, known for his arrogance and insensitivity, doesn’t plan on making anything easy for her. Minyeong never fails at her job, but will Iseop’s ridiculous charm finally wear off on her? Or will the tables turn on him instead?
Things soon heat up between the Minyeong and the young businessman. Iseop begins to fall for his intelligent, hard-working secretary and starts regretting the nepotism that catapulted him ahead. He begins to wish that he’d never been Minyeong’s boss- when she’s with him, she strives for utmost professionalism and nothing more- and longs for more than their simple work relationship.
As they draw inevitably closer, Minyeong uncovers Iseop’s gentle, compassionate, and childish nature. She learns of his true self and, working so close to him, begins to understand his background (of course, she still can’t see the genuine feelings he has). Minyeong’s earnest nature perfectly balances out Iseop’s light-heartedness, making them the perfect couple (well, if not by corporate standards, then by webtoon ones at least!)
Best Manhwa Couples: Thomas and Lucas (Star Catcher)
Lucas, a medical student struggling with his own self-doubt, anxiety, and a complicated past, simply wants to positively impact lives. Though he doesn’t treat it seriously, he puts his desire to impact just one person into a wish on a star. When he meets Thomas on campus, he begins on a journey of healing and love that might just fulfill his wish after all.
From the very beginning, Thomas gives Lucas the patience and kindness he needs to open up and express himself. Being an anti-social introvert, Lucas had always had trouble with interactions. But even though they’d been terrifying before, Thomas had given him the confidence and warmth to feel at ease in all their conversations. On the other hand, Lucas (despite all his awkwardness) had become a sincere friend to him- a bond unlike Thomas’s other friends with whom he’d never felt a real connection.
Over the course of their slow-burning romance, Thomas and Lucas help each other navigate their home and academic lives and share each other’s burdens. Thomas finally helps Lucas accept himself, his family, and his past while finding the real friend he’d been searching for. Undoubtedly, Star Catcher has one of the best webtoon couples of all time.
Liene and Tiwakan (A Savage Proposal)
Princess Liene, a beautiful and composed woman, is forced to accept the barbarian ruler, Lord Tiwakan, as her husband. She readily accepts her fate, knowing that she might be able to save her people. Tiwakan, on the other hand, is exactly as cold-hearted and rude as Lien expected him to be. However, when he treats her with decency and respect, she begins to re-evaluate the fierce man.
Tiwakan soon catches feelings for the princess and starts to care for her. And although she never could’ve imagined loving a barbarian before, Liene begins to fall for her captor too. Even though his primary objective had been to capture Liene’s kingdom, Tiwakan soon found himself wanting to protect his wife more. When her previous lover is thrown into the mix, Tiwakan focuses all his energy on keeping his love beside him. With her kindness and optimism complementing his reservation, they make quite a savage- err, perfect-couple indeed.
Harumi and Akihiko (Our Walk Home)
Akihiko, the golden boy of his school with perfect grades, excellence in sports, and popularity, treats his merited personality as an outer facade. On the inside, he longs to break free of the stress and anxiety that comes with his distinction. In the same way, Harumi, the feared and respected genius of his school (rival to Harumi’s), adopts a cold-hearted persona to hide his true emotions. When the two boys are pitted against each other in an academic rivalry for the ages- or so the other students seem to fantasize- all they really want is to be left alone.
When Harumi and Akihiko meet for the first time, they don’t keep up the pretense. They immediately become friends, relating to each other’s situation. Despite all the exaggerated high school drama surrounding their warring schools, Harumi and Akihiko grow ever closer. They share their stories and help each other cope with family drama, academic pressure, and societal expectations. Through their heartwarming friendship, both boys have another shot at high school life without the crushing burden. Harumi and Akihiko may seem to clash in personality, but the reality is that they’re more similar than anyone could’ve imagined.
Davina and Gabriel (The Mafia Nanny)
When an elite nanny, Davina, takes her first job with Gabriel, she’s in for more than simple babysitting. Davina, strong and adept, is tasked with protecting his son, Mikey, in the dark and dangerous world of gangsters. As she grows closer to father and son, both of whom hide deep emotion behind their icy facades, Davina becomes not only a trusted employee but a close ally and friend.
Amidst their fast-paced lives, an attraction grows between Gabriel and Davina. Motivated, ambitious, and brilliant, these two individuals are cut from the same cloth. But when Gabriel’s casual flirting starts to mean something greater, the two must learn to balance work, power, and their pasts. While they try to keep their heads in the game, Gabriel and Davina edge ever closer to tipping everything off balance with their chemistry.
Hyeondo and Yumin (Selfish Romance)
In another fake dating premise (seriously, won’t these characters ever learn?), Hyeondo and Yumin strike up a plan to get back with their old lovers by dating each other. Despite their respective breakups, both of them still retained feelings. But when they start catching feelings for each other, they’re thrust into an uncertain world of romance, emotion, and drama.
Can Hyeondo and Yumin truly find the love they’re looking for? Or will this romance collapse like all the others before? In their slow-burning story, they learn to finally let go of the past and put themselves before toxic attachments. They may have lost those they loved, but that might’ve given these two lonely people what they needed. Will they eventually become one of the best manhwa couples of all time?
Jia and Mincheol (Maybe Meant To Be)
When Jia faces immense pressure from her parents to get married, she decides to live alone and storms out of her house. Unexpectedly, she runs into Mincheol, her childhood friend (she almost doesn’t recognize him). Jia realizes that he’d been facing the same pressure from his parents, too, and on a crazy whim, proposes to get married. But what’s even crazier- Mincheol says yes.
And because fake dating never works, their unexpected marriage leads to new feelings. Although Jia had never really liked Mincheol, she suddenly finds herself falling for him. When sparks fly between husband and wife, no one could conclude that they’d gotten married simply to get their parents off their backs. Maybe meant to be? We couldn’t disagree more!
Best Manhwa Couples: Bailin and Li Yun
What happens when a research scientist chances upon a beautiful merman? Although most narratives end in a tragic story of captivity, experiments, and public aquariums, scientist Li Yun knows better. While stationed in the Arctic, Li Yun comes across an injured merman. Over the course of helping the shy creature, he earns the merman’s trust (and a lot of fish with it). Li Yun names his new friend, Bailin (meaning white scales), and slowly begins communicating with him.
With this meet-cute, a magical world opens up to both of them. Bailin begins to spend all his time with Li Yun, filling the days of his lonely Arctic vacation. In this adorable romance webtoon, Li Yun uncovers Bailin’s childish nature and exceptional sculpting talents. While the merman falls for his quirky, intelligent, dark-haired saviour, the cold winter landscape is set ablaze with heartfelt moments. Bailin and Li Yun’s story preaches resilience and determination in the face of love, standing out as one of the best manhwa couples of all time.
Edith and Killian (Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story)
Edith, the loathed villainess of the narrative, and Killin, the man she’s forced to marry, have a tragic story in the original novel. However, when Suna Choi is reincarnated as the manipulative woman, she becomes determined to reverse her fate. Cunning and compassionate, Edith repeatedly proves her good intentions to Killian, her husband, and the other characters.
Although they have a rocky start (they hate each other), Edith slowly wins over her husband. Despite Killian’s clear attraction towards her, something prevents him from truly opening up to her. However, the barricade isn’t a manifestation of his own demons, but a scheming author’s control over him. But not even the influence of the novel’s selfish author can keep Killian from falling for Suna’s Edith. Where he was once cold, distant, and disrespectful, Killian becomes the most loving and well-meaning husband to Edith.
Although both of them were canonically destined to suffer, their love breaks free of its terrible destiny. In Edith and Killian’s romantic story, the two characters finally receive their chance at love, atonement, and a happily ever after.
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