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Dark Webtoons Worth Getting Addicted To
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items The horror, thriller, and mystery webtoons that genuinely hooked me. Most are Korean manhwa officially translated into English, with everything from supernatural mysteries and psychological horror to serial killers, monsters, and twists that made me ...
This one had me hooked because the plot twists just keep twisting. The FL can see ghosts while the ML can hear them, and their completely different abilities make such a fun dynamic, especially when their interactions get unexpectedly funny.
Phantom Whispers by Moonkyoung Kim
One of those mysteries that constantly leaves you hanging at the end of an episode. Every revelation makes you question what you thought you knew, so good luck putting this one down.
Chasing Tails by BASHI
This story is crazy in the best way. The mysterious island, the characters he can't fully trust, and the ML slowly trying to piece together his own identity had me suspicious of basically everyone.
PIGPEN by Carnby Kim, SICK
The artwork alone is seriously gorgeous. Add vampires, mystery, and plenty of twists, and you get a story that's ridiculously easy to get invested in.
Delusion by Hongjacga
Definitely one of my must-reads. Imagine Single's Inferno and Love Island getting thrown into a Korean zombie thriller, then giving the female lead enough brains to make the whole thing even more interesting.
Paradise on Earth by Dalgonyak
This one made me feel claustrophobic the further I got into it. The detailed artwork and mysterious catastrophe create such an oppressive atmosphere that I kept thinking this would make an incredible series or movie.
Distant Sky by Inwan Youn, Sunhee Kim
The title already tells you this is probably a terrible idea. A fun pick when you want a straightforward haunted-house story that leans into the creepy atmosphere.
Why You Shouldn't Enter a Haunted House by BRICK
Such a fun mystery to binge in one sitting. After a grandfather leaves his granddaughter clues to find his final gift, the suspicious people around her make you wonder what he's really left behind.
The Secrets of the Willson Family by MILL2
What happens when a bullied kid finds a shotgun during a school trip? That's basically all you need to know before getting pulled into this surprisingly intense story.
Shotgun Boy by Carnby Kim, Hongpil
This one genuinely made me tear up. Two children meet unexpectedly in the middle of a war and simply keep walking together toward whatever is waiting at the end of the road.
The Horizon by JH
Went into this expecting a thriller and ended up getting increasingly uneasy the more I read. Definitely one to pick up when you want something short, strange, and unsettling.
My Girlfriend by Park_ci
Dark, eerie, and perfect for when you're in the mood for something that makes you feel uncomfortable rather than simply throwing jumpscares at you.
Nocturne by Fyyaa123
This one has that unsettling horror atmosphere where you start wondering what exactly is going on before the story gives you all the answers. Definitely worth checking out if you like mysterious horror.
Elena by Jorge Jaramillo
A 17-episode horror anthology featuring stories from different webtoon creators. I love anthologies like this because you can jump between completely different kinds of horror without committing to one long story.
Shriek by Various Artists
If you want short-form Korean webtoon horror that gets under your skin, Horang is worth remembering. The stories have that classic unsettling feeling that makes you stare at the screen a little longer afterward.
Horang's Nightmare by Horang
One of the first webtoons I remember getting completely immersed in. I literally finished it in a day because I kept telling myself I'd read just one more episode.
#Killstagram by Ryoung
This one gets seriously interesting once you start uncovering what's actually happening. The MC wakes up inside a prison-like welfare center with no clear idea why she's there, and figuring out her identity becomes part of the mystery.
Welfare Center by NANA
Carnby Kim and Youngchan Hwang really know how to make me distrust every situation. This is one of those thrillers where the family secret alone is enough to keep you reading.
Bastard by Carnby Kim, Youngchan Hwang
Another Carnby Kim and Youngchan Hwang thriller that immediately caught my attention. A failed artist discovers that a serial killer is recreating his murders based on his artwork, and somehow that is only the beginning of the problem.
COPYCAT by Carnby Kim, Youngchan Hwang
One of the webtoons that really showed me how good Korean horror can be. After a devastating family tragedy, a reclusive teenager finds himself trapped in an apartment complex while people begin turning into monsters. The Netflix adaptation is worth ...
Sweet Home by Carnby Kim, Youngchan Hwang
Creepy as hell in that slow, psychological way where the people around you become more frightening than anything supernatural. If you like this one, you might recognize its Netflix adaptation, Strangers from Hell.
Hell is Other People by Yong-Ki Kim
The artwork makes this one even creepier for me. What really got me was constantly wondering which point of view I was supposed to believe, because the story makes you question what is actually happening.
To Drown In You by Jaengnwo , Sung sil
Currently ongoing and already ridiculously easy to get hooked on. A cute girl who doesn't quite fit in suddenly gets pulled into a group of classmates who love playing games, and things quickly become much more interesting than they seem.
I Dare You by Bongsoo, dai
Can two people really look exactly alike? This one takes that simple question and turns it into a mystery about doubles appearing throughout the city, making you wonder who you can actually trust.
Parallel City by GODA