Webtoons It is a page where various digital comics in vertical format of different genres such as romance, fantasy, comedy, action and horror.
Los webtoons son digitized comics that arose in South Korea and they have managed to position themselves worldwide as an attractive genre for audiences, since their format makes it possible for people to read them on their mobile phone or any other electronic device.
In Webtoons They have a weekly list in which the most popular projects are positioned. If you want to start in the world of these digital comics or you are looking for a new plot, we share with you the list of the most famous today:
1.- The divorced empress
Gender: Fancy
Author: Alphatart / Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the perfect empress in every way: intelligent, brave and sociable. She was kind to her subjects and devoted to her husband. She was content to live out the rest of her days as the wise empress of the Eastern Empire… But one day, her husband brought a lover and demanded a divorce. “I accept this divorce… and request permission to remarry.” In an unexpected twist, Navier remarries another emperor and retains her title and her dream of being empress. But how did the events develop?
2.- The mafia nanny
Gender: Romance
Author: sh00 / Violet Matter
Being an elite babysitter is simple: protect the target, abide by the rules, don’t get emotionally involved. Something much easier said than done when Davina’s first client is a dangerous and irresistible second-in-command of the Venetian mafia, who is determined to get under her skin. She can’t even imagine what he wants from her, but Gabriele Angelini will take her back to the world of organized crime that she thought she had already left behind for the rest of her life. He may get answers about his past if he digs deep enough, but can he protect Mikey from his father’s ambition and keep his heart from becoming entangled in his deceitful webs?
3.- Childhood friends complex
Gender: Romance
Author: EUNHI
Haneul and Mincheol have been friends since they were babies and have been together their entire lives. Although they have never seen each other as anything more than friends, misunderstandings and desires have complicated their friendship, slowly leading them to recognize how they really feel about each other. In this romantic comedy, where tension is felt in the air, these two friends realize that, although there are feelings and temptations involved, they have no right to cross the line because of the closeness that unites them. But what will happen when the line they have kept so clear begins to blur?
4.- Love 4 a Walk
Gender: Romance
Author: Nuria Sanguino
Pam has had her heart broken too many times and being abandoned for her mischievous dog, Bob, was the last straw. Now she is determined to take care of her precious pet alone. How long can this amorous woman resist falling in love with her mysterious and understanding neighbor, Tyler, especially when he is so good with dogs?
5.- I am the queen in this life
Gender: Fancy
Author: Themis / Omin
The Etruscan kingdom is stained with blood when Cesare, the king’s illegitimate son, conspires with his fiancée Ariadne to usurp the throne from his half-brother, Alfonso. Despite Ariadne’s devotion to the new king, her faith is shattered when he betrays her and is ultimately murdered by her own sister, who wishes to be queen. To his surprise, Ariadne returns in time to his life at 17 years old. As she explores the dangers and opportunities of palace intrigue, Ariadne must make the most of her cunning and courage to ensure that her tragic future is not repeated.
6.- Just a sunrise
Gender: Romance
Author: Kang Ki / Woo Jihye
School is the home of critical eyes and home is a source of abuse. But that doesn’t matter because Junyoung finds an abandoned house where he can study to his heart’s content. Unfortunately, he discovers that Beomjin, the city’s most famous criminal, is also using the house to catch up on sleep. As the two are forced to coexist, they discover their reasons for avoiding others.
7.- Over low heat
Gender: Romance
Author: Team SABANA / Team J
Since she was a child, Yeomin Chae has had to endure several injustices because of her conceited stepsister, Nari Chae. One day, Seungjae, Yeomin’s ex-boyfriend, suddenly tells her that he is going to marry Nari. After that betrayal by the person she trusted the most, Yeomin meets Hwan Yun, the grandson of the president of the Taeju Group. Frustrated with her life, she suggests that he marry her for both of their convenience. He surprises her by agreeing. What exciting events and terrible difficulties will lie ahead?
8.- An atypical story of reincarnation
Gender: Romance
Author: Lemon Frog / A-jin
Not all villains are evil. When Suna Choi is reincarnated as Edith Rigelhof, the villain from her favorite novel, she is determined to change Edith’s life and treats everyone with kindness. Although she marries the handsome Killian Rudwick, he is madly in love with the book’s original protagonist and distrusts Edith due to her being from a rival family. Will their marriage survive the whirlwind of family feuds, love triangles, and more? Will Edith find her happy ending?
9.- A selfish romance
Gender: Romance
Author: Gyogyo Park
Yumin and Hyeondo break up with their respective partners for different reasons. But then they decide to start dating to provoke their exes.
10.- Operation: Pure Love
Gender: Romance
Author: kkokkalee / Dledumb
It’s hard to date someone who doesn’t give you the time of day. Su-ae Shim knows this better than anyone, having dated her indifferent boyfriend, Minu Kang, for years. Sometimes she wishes she could be like her charismatic stepsister, Ra-im, who seems to have it all. But life takes a strange turn when Su-ae discovers a flip smartphone called Jellypop. Jellypop has a lot to say about her love life, especially as Su-ae moves further away from Minu and meets up with her friend, Eunhyeok, more often. At the same time, Su-ae notices a growing suspicion that Minu and Ra-im might be more than friends. Su-ae will need a miracle to navigate the ups and downs of high school romance!
Some of the stories have become so popular on the web that they have made the leap to television and been adapted into k-dramas. South Korean series were, in large part, the drivers of the popularity of webtoons.
True Beauty, However, Navirella, Work Proposal and Lucky Romanceare some of the webtoons that were adapted to the small screen. The stories succeed thanks to the correct choice of the cast, since generally the producers look for the actors and actresses to have a great resemblance to the original characters.
Los webtoons have had such significant global growth that the Naver platform reached agreements with important publishers such as DC Comics in 2014 and Archie in 2020 to expand your market.
According to figures from the South Korean Ministry of Culture, the webtoon industry It managed to raise 706 billion dollars in 2020 and estimates that there are around 64 million active users each month who read these stories.
