Looking for a captivating read? This list of short manhwa offers the perfect package for you to binge on!

Do you just want some single sitting short manhwas that are fun to read and the most savory works of art you have witnessed? We have you covered. Whether you are running short on time or you want a brief but intense journey, this list has short manhwas for all journeys, be it romance, action, isekai, or even survival.

In this blog, we'll indulge in some must-read short manhwas that prove great stories can come in small packages of 80 to 110 chapters. These bite-sized short manhwas are at the caliber of some of the greatest works you have ever encountered.

Here is the list of top short manhwa that are most recommended for single seat thrillers, sweet romances, and much more!

Dr Frost 

This short manhwa revolves around people who are experiencing difficult times in their lives; these people suffer from mental health issues. This is your best pick if you love manhwa, which stimulates you emotionally and brings you face-to-face with distressing situations while being a short manhwa.

The story starts with the day of a bartender, a psychologist who wholeheartedly believes that people are all the same. Now that he has been reading people all his life, he is a prodigy at predicting the next moves of his clients at the bar. Here is the twist: Dr. Frost is a professor who spends his day teaching children.

So, all of his behaviors tell us that he just loves humans enough to meddle in their business and maybe help people a few times. Such abilities of reading people are rare talents that attract harmful consequences. Is Dr. Frost ready to predict such consequences?

Mirror Game 

If you want to be thrilled to the core in just 80 chapters, you have found the short manhwa gem you were mining for.

Mirror Game revolves around the world of hypnosis. The well-known master illusionist Master K  became the new stream sensation after successfully hypnotizing people through their streams. As the fame Master k grew, more people tuned in to experience hypnosis.

In his first act, Master K makes people watching his stream raise their hands; in his second act, he flaunts greater control over his viewer's bodies and makes them high and kiss the person next to them. This continues until master k  streams his grand hypnosis act and hypnotizes the large crowd to commit mass suicide. 

Jinwoo wakes up from a bad dream with missing memories and a video from Master K. Will Jinwoo be able to break free of K's spell in time?

Dark Mortal

Imagine being called a freak and being bullied your whole life and only finding solace in a spunky black ink blob. Nam Kang's life has been a rollercoaster of hardships and struggles after a deadly explosion left him orphaned, scarred, and nearly blind.

His imaginary ink blog's companionship helps him through all the hardship and loneliness. Everything changes on the day  Nam Kang is brutally beaten up by his bullies; shockingly, Nam Kang wakes up with all his scars healed and his vision restored. Transferring to a new school gives  Nam Kang a fresh start toward being a normal kid, but all rewards are gained by a sacrifice: his best friend, inky, is gone.

Dark Mortal is a heartwarming, magical short manhwa about reincarnation, friendship, resilience, and fresh starts. Nam's journey is a sweet blend of emotional depth and a hint of fantasy, making it a perfect short manhwa for one sitting.

The First Hunter 

The world has fallen to its doom, and only a few have discovered the powers to fight against the monstrous invaders ready to crumble humanity to the ground. Taehun Kim is an ex-special force soldier who rose to the top, and now he is the most feared being by both men and his monster enemies.

When a mysterious artifact tells the prophecy of Taehun's death, his life's mission takes a turn. To defy the prophecy destined for him

The action-packed short Manhwa, Dark Mortal, takes you on a journey to the wastelands, where survival depends on all parameters, strength, strategy, and technique. What decisions will Taehun Kim make to prove the prophecy wrong?

The Promise Of An Orchid

"I'll wait for you" is a recurring whisper from a red-haired woman in Jaesin Yang's dream. It is a haunting memory that repeats itself since the tragic massacre that occurred at his childhood orphanage. 

To uncover the truth, Jaesin moves to the well-known center of supernatural occurrences, the Orchid Road. On the first night, Jaesin barely survives a demon attack and is rescued by Socheon, a gorgeous woman who resembles the woman in Jaesin's nightmares.

The two teams are forced to save the innocent demons from the malevolent plans of Geumgwan, the Demon Lord.

The Promise of an Orchid is a thrilling short manhwa that blends reincarnation, suspense, and fantasy. Will Jaesin and Socheon win against the demon king? This single-seat manhwa is a must-read.

Trinity Wonder 

What happens when the most extraordinary individuals from two different worlds are face to face with each other? A short manhwa with the combined adventures of a martial artist and a mage is a true breath of fresh air needed by fans of unique manga taste.

Gang Wu-Jin is a formidable martial artist from Murim, Emily is a powerful mage from a fantasy realm, and Sylvia Walden is a tech entrepreneur from the futuristic world of Asadal. Their lives are intertwined by an unexpected turn when Sylvia's experiment creates a wormhole that pulls Wu-Jin and Emily into the modern present.

New in the unfamiliar world, Wu-jin, and Emily must find their way back to their respective worlds. Together, they need to study the intricate details of Sylvia's wormhole technologies while fighting the dangerous surprises of their combined realities.

Return Of The 8th Class Magician 

Return of the 8th class Magician is a great short manhwa for the fans of time travel and magic; it follows the tale of Ian, the world's one and only 8th class magician, who was betrayed and on his last breath as he casts a powerful time spell and transports himself 30 years into past. Once known as the legendary mage who broke through the 6th and 7th classes of magic, now has a second chance at life. 

After all the war and bloodshed Ian has been through, he was betrayed by his dear friend, who couldn't bear his power and betrayed him. Now reborn as a younger self, Ian has retained all knowledge and power. He is determined to correct his mistakes and rewrite fate in his favor.

The whole manhwa is packed with redemption, strategy, and magic. As Ian carries on while reshaping his destiny, this manhwa is a must read for fans of short manhwa who seek a single sitting adventure. 

Bastard

Bastard is a dark, thrilling manhwa that roots deep into the life of Jin Seon, a loner trapped in a nightmare. Being raised by a father, Dongsoo Seon, who is not only a serial killer but also someone who forced Jin into being an accomplice. Despite being traumatized all his childhood, Jin is ready to stop his father from committing a murder spree.

Jin goes out of his way to do everything that would bring his father's crime to light. He forms alliances and makes friends with his schoolmates, but his father is ready to destroy all of them to keep his cover.

Bastard is a gripping and intense short manhwa that will keep you on the edge throughout the read. Follow Jin's great journey of breaking through his father's claws and carving out his own path.

Annarasumanara

The manhwa Annarasumanara has also been adopted as a live-action short Korean drama.

The manhwa revolves around a girl named Yun Ai, who is inspired to be a great magician but struggles with the harsh realities of life, unable to afford a pair of stockings. Her mundane life becomes filled with fantasy when she meets a mysterious man at the carnival. This meeting reignites her dreams of becoming a magician despite the obstacles.

Her new self is full of encouragement to pursue her dreams. Yun Ai learns the secrets of mystical art.

This heartwarming short manhwa may not be the obvious end you think it may have. With a soft twist of one sided romance in Yun Ai's life. Will she be able to attain her dreams and become a great magician?

Duty After school

What would happen if your extracurricular activities were military service rather than sports?

This is the reality for the high school students who were pushed towards war and survival during the war.

All of them struggle through war and move to adapt to the new roles assigned to them and bear the weight of responsibilities that are too big for their shoulders. Friendships are tested, fears are confronted, and all decisions mean life and death.

Duty After School has an interesting short manhwa with unique artwork that explores gripping stories and the clash of adolescence and innocence with the ugliest parts of war and sacrifice.

If you want to be glued to the most uniquely drawn survival short manhwa, Duty After School should sate your manhwa binge hunger.

Lessa The Crimson Knight 

If you are into dark and mysterious manhwa where past lives collapse, with supernatural beings and strange memories returning, the story revolves around a man named Rano, cursed with the recurring dreams of someone named Lessa. When Lessa travels to Rano's reality, chaos arises, and the lines between dreams and reality start to blur.

Both Rano and Lassa's lives are mysteriously intertwined, and they can decipher; Lessa is powerful and confronts Rano with a past life that holds a chamber of dark secrets. The tension between them rises further, with Lessa warning Rano to stay out of his way.

A supernatural tale exploring multiple exciting themes and serving the perfect blend of memory manipulation, identity, and fate. In the haunting atmosphere of LASSA, the crimson knight grasps the short manhwa readers in its clutches until its very end.

Family Man 

We all know how hard it is to be a family man, to be a laborer and grind all day at work, with only three hours of sleep, just to provide for his family. This is what life sounds like for Gang Ho. But a gruesome accident leaves his face severely burned and his job gone, Gang Ho's life spirals into the darker depths of uncertainty for the future , worried about his daughter's reaction to his deformed face, he adapts the identity of a superhero "Gugu-man."

Gugu-man's superpowers include hard work, determination, and love for his daughter as he pursues the journey of transformation. Family Man is a short manhwa that explores the resilience, efforts, hard work, and power a human harbors, as well as the undying efforts a parent is ready to make for their children during crises.

Gugu-man's touching tale fills the reader's heart with the spirit of heroism. It is perfect for fans of short manhwa who love tales that linger and resonate on a different level. Family Man will have you cheering for the unlikeliest hero until the very end.

My Boo

Yuri so has always been able to see ghosts because of her traumatic past, as a freelancer who loves quiet time and peace. Still, such silent and undisturbed life is short lived when she moved into a new house which is haunted by a permanent resident ghost, jun ko has been trapped at the house since his sudden death 3 years ago.

Initially, Yuri does whatever she can to avoid interaction with Jun and avoid anything horrid that may occur. However, as time goes on, her heart becomes softer towards the spirit haunting her house, and she starts seeing the loneliness and isolation Jun had to endure the past 3 years.

A profound connection blooms between Yuri and Jun, and they find solace in each other's company; my boo is the unique blend of hauntings, romance, and heartwarming connections; if you crave a satisfying short manhwa that soothes the heart with the emotional journey, this should be the best pick for you.

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