If you’re a fan of yuri manga, join us as we round up 15 of the hottest Korean yuri manga of late right here in this article!
1 Oil Painting Season
Oil Painting Season
Author: Eun Ren.
Number of Chapters: 25.
Status: Completed.
Oil Painting Season is a famous Korean yuri manga that tells the tale of a romance between a young lady, Han Soo Ah, and her housekeeper, Jade, at an all-girls school. The story begins when Han Soo Ah accidentally meets Jade during a secret night painting session. They quickly become close friends, bonded by their shared passion for art. Over time, their relationship evolves from friendship to love. The manga takes readers on a journey of discovering the beauty of love beyond gender boundaries.
2 My Sister Has Bad Intentions
My Sister Has Bad Intentions
Author: Chiêu Quang Media.
Number of Chapters: 20.
Status: Ongoing.
My Sister Has Bad Intentions centers around Đan Sao Nhi, a rookie female director, and Hà Lan Tần Hy, a powerful and beautiful wealthy woman. They meet at an award ceremony where Tần Hy is struck by the resemblance between Sao Nhi and her deceased ex-lover. Fascinated by this similarity, Tần Hy initiates a friendship with Sao Nhi. They become close friends, and Tần Hy discovers that Sao Nhi needs help with a play. Without hesitation, she lends her support, leading to Sao Nhi developing feelings for Tần Hy. Eventually, they confess their mutual love for each other.
3 Pulse
Pulse
Author: Ratana Satis.
Number of Chapters: 67.
Status: Completed.
The manga Pulse follows the lives of two individuals, Mel and Lynn, who have both lost faith in love. Mel is a heart surgeon so focused on her career that she disregards love and only seeks physical relationships as a means of stress relief. However, when she meets Lynn, Mel’s perspective changes as she realizes that Lynn is her destined soulmate. Through their relationship, Mel comes to understand the true meaning of love and learns to trust others.
4 What Does the Fox Say?
What Does the Fox Say?
Author: Tim Gaji.
Number of Chapters: 132.
Status: Completed.
What Does the Fox Say? is a Korean yuri manga that captivates readers with its intricate plot revolving around the romantic relationships of three main characters: Department Head Sumin, Director Seju, and employee Sungji. The story begins with the relationship between Sumin and Seju, who are lovers but have experienced many misunderstandings, leading to their breakup despite their lingering feelings for each other. Things become more complicated when Sungji enters the scene, disrupting the lives of Sumin and Seju. Although it appears to be a love triangle, the story concludes unexpectedly with Seju and Sungji becoming a couple, while Sumin decides to walk away, leaving everything behind.
5 Kill Me Now
Kill Me Now
Author: Cosmos.
Number of Chapters: 115.
Status: Ongoing.
Kill Me Now is a Korean yuri manga for readers aged 16+ and contains some violent scenes. The story revolves around Haegu, a professional assassin who, on a mission, kills an entire family and adopts their baby girl. She names the baby Mian, which means “sorry” in Korean, as Haegu apologizes for taking away Mian’s family. Haegu knows that Mian hates her, so she sets a goal for Mian: “Kill me when you can.”
Mian’s sole purpose becomes to kill Haegu and make her regret taking away her family. However, as time passes, Mian’s feelings change, and she realizes she has fallen for the person who killed her family. Haegu senses this shift in Mian but is afraid to face it, instead feeling ashamed and running away.
6 Lily Love
Lily Love
Author: Ratana Satis.
Number of Chapters: 34.
Status: Completed.
Lily Love focuses on the relationship between two main characters, Donut and Mew. They meet by chance in a laundry room and gradually become close. Mew is the first to develop feelings but hesitates to confess to Donut, fearing that Donut might not like girls. One day, Mew discovers that Donut’s ex-lover is a girl, so she musters the courage to confess her love. Fortunately, Donut reciprocates Mew’s feelings and accepts her confession. The manga depicts a love story between two girls who overcome societal prejudices, class differences, and distances to be together, with beautifully illustrated romantic scenes that resemble artistic paintings.
7 The Third Party
The Third Party
Author: Enjelicious.
Number of Chapters: 63.5.
Status: Completed.
The Third Party narrates the life of Gu Jeong Hui, a young woman who has lived under the control and arrangements of her father, like a caged bird. To break free from this oppression, Jeong Hui changes her name and becomes an intern at her father’s company, where she meets PD Moon, who transforms her life forever.
When Jeong Hui finds true love, she breaks free from her father’s constraints and chooses to follow her heart. The Third Party is not just a Korean yuri romance but also a powerful portrayal of human rights, courage, and the determination to protect one’s love.
8 Mage and Demon Queen
Mage and Demon Queen
Author: Color-LES.
Number of Chapters: 61.
Status: Completed.
Mage and Demon Queen is set in a magical world, centering on the story of the magician Malori Crowett and the demon queen Velverosa, who faces constant pursuit and hatred from humans. During one such pursuit, she is rescued by Malori Crowett, who helps her escape her hunters.
As they flee together, Malori continuously expresses her feelings for Velverosa and offers her unwavering support. Initially, Velverosa despises Malori, believing that she only wants to take advantage of her. However, witnessing Malori’s self-sacrifice and unwavering protection eventually softens Velverosa’s heart, and she ultimately accepts the magician’s love.
9 Salieri & Mozart
Salieri & Mozart
Author: Kim Suo.
Number of Chapters: 40.
Status: Completed.
The plot revolves around the love and rivalry between two female swimmers, Kim Na Ra and Oh Ha Yun, who are both passionate about the sport. Kim Na Ra dreams of becoming the best swimmer, but despite her hard work, she is always outperformed by Oh Ha Yun, a natural-born talent. Their competition intensifies, transforming their relationship into a relentless confrontation, even after they become romantically involved.
10 Just Right There
Just Right There
Author: Withyou, Pecanpie.
Number of Chapters: 62.
Status: Completed.
Min Do Yeon, a straight woman, has just been broken up with by her boyfriend via a cold text message. Heartbroken, she goes to a bar with her best friend, Bo Kyung. In her drunken state, Do Yeon accidentally kisses Bo Kyung. The next morning, embarrassed by what happened, Do Yeon avoids Bo Kyung, creating tension and distance between them.
11 Master of Fox Bead
Master of Fox Bead
Author: GyaGa.
Number of Chapters: 2 seasons.
Status: Ongoing.
The story follows Lee Jinhwa, who accidentally stumbles upon a strange stall and receives a bead that grants wishes from the stallholder. She decides to swallow the bead to make her dream of dating her crush come true. However, she unknowingly enters a contract with a nine-tailed fox, Liy. To retrieve her bead, Liy agrees to help Lee Jinhwa confess her feelings to her crush. During this process, Liy and Lee Jinhwa develop mutual feelings and ultimately choose to forsake the contract to be together.
12 Miss Angel and Miss Devil
Miss Angel and Miss Devil
Author: MAEU Malgeum.
Number of Chapters: 332.
Status: Ongoing.
Miss Angel and Miss Devil is a Korean yuri manga that narrates the adorable relationship between an angel, Hiskaya, and a devil, Haki, who have been best friends since childhood. As they grow older, their feelings gradually shift from friendship to love, causing confusion and worry as they navigate these uncharted romantic waters. Instead of running away, Hiskaya and Haki bravely confront their emotions and confess their love for each other.
13 Getting to Know Grace
Getting to Know Grace
Author: Seo Rim, Mokma.
Number of Chapters: 47.
Status: Completed.
Set in an ancient backdrop, the story revolves around Andrew, the daughter of a prestigious family who suffers from a severe illness. To conceal her condition, Andrew’s family forbids her from going outside and making friends. Herta is Andrew’s only friend, and over time, Andrew falls in love with her. However, Andrew is unaware that her family has destroyed Herta’s life. They face a difficult choice between family and love but ultimately decide to forsake their past and their family to be together.
14 Ghosts of Greywoods
Ghosts of Greywoods
Author: Letink.
Number of Chapters: 39.
Status: Completed.
In a beautiful castle secluded from the countryside, Lady Eileen, a young noblewoman, falls in love with her maid, Marie. Although Marie reciprocates Eileen’s feelings, their differing social statuses cause her to hesitate. Determined to win Marie’s heart, Eileen perseveres in her pursuit and confesses her love. Touched by Eileen’s sincerity, Marie eventually accepts her love, and they become a couple.
15 Bloom into You
Bloom into You
Author: Nio Nakatani.
Number of Volumes: 8.
Status: Completed.
Bloom into You narrates a sweet and charming love story between two female students, Yuu and Nanami. Yuu, an