Based on manhwa movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant based on manhwa movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, psychological, anime, exciting, suspense and disturbing films and TV shows about / with female protagonist, rivalry, male female relationship, love, friendship, relationships, school, love and romance, couples and heroes plots mostly in Drama, Romance and Comedy genres shot in South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as based on manhwa: The Girl Downstairs (2023), The God of High School (2020), Affection (2021), Tower of God (2020), Itaewon Class (2020), Clean with Passion for Now (2018), Lookism (2022), See You in My 19th Life (2023), Orange Marmalade (2015), Viral Hit (2024).
Best films
List of based on manhwa movies
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: China, South Korea
Duration: 13 min.
TV show
Story:
Freshman Yuan Juntang applied for Minsong University in order to get closer to Zhu Zhu, whom he has had a crush on. At the university, he meets Li Shiya who used to be his idol and took a temporary absence from school. Li Shiya takes the initiative ...
Style:
anime, romantic comedy, captivating, shoujo, semi serious ...
Plot:
male female relationship, relationships, idol, love triangle, love, male protagonist, college, college student, celebrity, love interest, love affair, school ...
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Living inside a fairy tale may sound like a dream, but for this heroine, it’s more of a nightmare. After her mysterious death, Rinko is reborn as Raeliana—a loved and wealthy character in a novel. But she knows the ending: her murder at the ...
Style:
anime, captivating, thrilling, fairy tale, suspenseful ...
Plot:
male female relationship, changing the past or future, intrigue, reincarnation, problem, relationships, marriage, female protagonist, swordplay, secret, troubled marriage, husband wife relationship ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sport
Country: Japan, South Korea, USA
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
When an island half-disappears from the face of the earth, a mysterious organization sends out invitations for a tournament to every skilled fighter in the world. "If you win you can have ANYTHING you want," they claim. They’re ...
Style:
anime, suspense, captivating, manga, disturbing ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
martial arts, fight, supernatural power, friends, worship, supernatural, high school student, contests and competitions, rivalry, battles, competition, martial arts tournament ...
Place:
south korea
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
When the crown prince is killed, his twin sister assumes the throne while trying to keep her identity and affection for her first love a royal secret.
Style:
dorama, captivating, psychological, disturbing, historical romance ...
Plot:
royalty, joseon dynasty, hidden identity, twins, royal family, teacher, medieval, strong female character, palace, prince, secret, heiress ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Country: Japan, South Korea, USA
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
There is a tower that summons chosen people called "Regulars" with the promise of granting their deepest desires. Whether it be wealth, fame, authority, or something that surpasses them all—everything awaits those who reach the ...
Style:
exciting, disturbing, anime, captivating, manga ...
Plot:
friendship, tower, survival, rivalry, mythical creature, making a wish, wish come true, slice of life, bromance, swordplay, drastic change of life, magic ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
In a colorful Seoul neighborhood, an ex-con and his friends fight a mighty foe to make their ambitious dreams for their street bar a reality.
Style:
romantic, suspense, captivating, dorama, touching ...
Plot:
inheritance, revenge, rags to riches, faithfulness, criminal's revenge, professional, restaurant, love, restaurant owner, friendship, vendetta, lgbtq ...
Place:
seoul, thailand, south korea
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Gil Oh-so, an employee at a cleaning company, meets Jang Seon-gyul, the boss of the company. The two are diametric opposite when it comes to cleanliness. With the help of Oh-sol, Seon-gyul faces his mysophobia and falls in love with her.
Style:
dorama, touching, light, sentimental
Audience:
teens, girls' night
Plot:
true love, boss, relationships, sexual relations, new love, romantic relationship, young love, male female relationship, love affair, love and romance, employer employee relationship, love ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
In a society that favors good looks, a high school outcast leads a double life switching between his two bodies that are polar opposites in appearance.
Style:
anime, psychological, captivating, korean anime, thrilling ...
Plot:
high school student, bullying, school, society, double life, violence, bully, physical abuse, high school life, teenager, teenage life, dual role ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 70 min.
TV show
Story:
Ban Ji-eum can endlessly reincarnate. But when her 18th life gets cut short, she dedicates the next one to finding her now grown-up childhood love.
Style:
sincere, humorous, sentimental, entertaining, exciting ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
reincarnation, trauma, power of love, hotel, adaptation, director, first love, older woman younger man relationship, male female relationship, relationships, love and romance, couple relations ...
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Genre: Animation, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Making up for her sins in a past life as the evil princess Elise, Aoi Takamoto dedicates her life to saving people as a doctor. But a fatal accident cuts her atonement short, and suddenly, she's back to her previous life, 10 years before her ...
Style:
anime, medical drama, psychological, captivating
Plot:
doctor, second chance, reincarnation, medicine, female doctor, female protagonist, arranged marriage, save the kingdom, past life, heroine, surgeon, royal court ...
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Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Despite a 200-year-old treaty between humans and vampires, both races still don't get along. Amidst the looming tension, Jung Jae Min, a posh yet kindhearted high school student, quickly falls for the mysterious new girl Baek Ma Ri. But can Ma ...
Style:
dorama, sentimental, touching, light, disturbing
Plot:
vampire human love, high school romance, female vampire, vampire, star crossed lovers, love triangle, love and romance, high school student, high school, magic, supernatural, asian ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Animation, Action
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Scrawny high school student Hobin Yu is probably the last guy you'd expect to star in a NewTube channel that revolves around fighting. But after following some advice from a mysterious NewTube channel, Hobin is soon knocking out guys stronger ...
Style:
tense, feel good, suspense, action comedy, humorous ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
martial arts, bullying, social media, high school, underdog, streetfighting, personal growth, rivalry, rise and fall, peer pressure, urban, publicity stunt ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan, South Korea
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Another dimension that continues to taint our world, the Shadow World. Humanity is faced with the worst calamity, known as the Shadow Labyrinth. In spite of their desperate attacks, Desir Herrman and his friends lose their battle to the Destruction ...
Style:
anime, captivating, ecchi, 2d animation
Plot:
time travel, fantasy world, second chance, demon, adaptation, battles, save the world, adventure hero, time loop, time jump, time warp, save the day ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Japan, South Korea
TV show
Story:
E-class hunter Jinwoo Sung is the weakest of them all. Looked down on by everyone, he has no money, no abilities to speak of, and no other job prospects. So when his party finds a hidden dungeon, he's determined to use this chance to change his ...
Style:
anime, entertaining, tense, captivating, exciting ...
Audience:
teen fantasy
Plot:
magic, superpower, combat, dungeon, hunting, monster, magical power, hunter, isekai, wizards and magicians, magical, supernatural power ...
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Country: South Korea
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Beauty Water looks like a common skin cosmetic. But unlike other cosmetics, people can sculpt their skin with it like molding clay and change their appearance. An ordinary girl, Yaeji, comes across the 'Beauty Water' by chance, and her ...
Style:
melancholic, allegory, suspense, supernatural thriller, korean anime ...
Plot:
brutality, fashion, psychology, high maintenance, greed, manipulation, cruelty, materialism, dishonesty, femme fatale, identity, encounter ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
A college student navigates life and school while dealing with a unique predicament — he's living with a beautiful former K-pop sensation.
Style:
captivating, entertaining, feel good, humorous, funny ...
Plot:
idol, youth, coming of age, college, love, relationships, parents, love affair, couples, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, couple relations, male female relationship ...
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Genre: Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 11 min.
TV show
Story:
Yoo Yang faces daily challenges working in customer service and tries to make it through each day without too many scars. She’s a part of the so-called Sampo Generation, a new generation of young professionals who eschews courtship, marriage and ...
Style:
light, feel good, entertaining, sentimental, realistic ...
Plot:
food, female protagonist, slice of life, couple relations, love affair, romantic relationship, love and romance, relationships, new love, life, love, boyfriend girlfriend relationship ...
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
This drama is based on the webcomic Kang Hyung Kyu. The story centers on Jang Tae Ho, who was once successful, but becomes homeless after failing at a stock operation involving an exorbitant amount in Korea’s stock market. This leads him to face a ...
Style:
suspense, psychological, suspenseful, disturbing
Plot:
gangster, youth, society, brutality, vengeance, organized crime, crime family, revenge, chase, mob boss, mercilessness, criminal heroes ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Features three women from different walks of life coming together for revenge: a fish store ajumma who envisioned a better life for herself, a housewife who grew up an orphan, and a chaebol’s daughter who was raised like a delicate greenhouse ...
Style:
suspense, tense, contemplative, humorous, unusual plot structure
Plot:
friendship, revenge, escapades, vengeance, group of friends, love and romance, violence, love, strong female presence, female protagonist, female friendship, healing ...
Place:
seoul, korea
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Hello! Miss is a 2007 South Korean television series starring Lee Da-hae, Lee Ji-hoon, Ha Seok-jin and Yeon Mi-joo. Based on Lee Ji-wan's novel Five Kimchi Mandu, the series aired on KBS2 from March 19 to May 8, 2007 on Mondays and Tuesdays at ...
Style:
romantic comedy, satirical, entertaining, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
family drama, competitor, relationship problems, male female relationship, relationships, satire, romantic relationship, love interest, eccentric family, love triangle, rivalry, culture clash ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Movie is based on the popular webcomic “Cheese in the Trap” by Soonkki which was previously adapted in the 2016 television drama series “Cheese in the Trap.”
Style:
light, sentimental, romantic drama, semi serious, humorous ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
university, love, couples, love and romance, young adult, couple relations, youth, college life, rich man poor woman, friendship, manipulation, toxic relationship ...
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
This romantic comedy chronicles the life of Mirae, who has always believed that her life would be better if she were born more beautiful. After she goes under the knife, she comes out looking like the beautiful woman she has always dreamed of ...
Style:
dorama, exciting, romantic, romantic drama, psychological ...
Audience:
girls' night
Plot:
plastic surgery, youth, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, mother daughter relationship, university, rivalry, dishonesty, unrequited love, friendship, mentor, hopes, frame up ...
Place:
korea
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Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: South Korea
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
A guy with a talent for cards makes his way into the dangerous world of underground gambling in this crime thriller from South Korea. Go-ni (Jo Seung-woo) is a small-town guy with a big appetite for gambling. Convinced he's on a hot streak one ...
Style:
realistic, serious, rough, suspenseful, neo noir
Plot:
gambling, obsessive quest, prodigy, ambition, gambler, betrayal, rivalry, dishonesty, tragic love, love affair, grudge, cons and scams ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
korea
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
Chui Chik tries to lead a quiet life as a librarian. However, he is really a former test subject for a highly secretive supersoldier project and the instructor of a special commando unit dubbed "701." The 701 squad is used for many ...
Style:
exciting, serious, suspenseful, bloody, stylized ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
martial arts, kung fu, superhero, martial artist, vigilante, fistfight, kung fu master, wuxia, chinese mafia, heroes, one man army, police ...
Time:
90s, year 1996, 20th century
Place:
hong kong, china, asia, tokyo
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
Episodic saga from the first half of the 20th century follows Hero Hua from an ill-omened June day in his youth to a showdown 17 years later with a disaffected member of his martial-arts school, a Japanese named Invincible. Tensions between Chinese ...
Style:
epic, serious, exciting, stylized
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, ninja, curse, kung fu, swashbuckler, superhero, racism, destiny, wiretap, battles, escapades ...
Time:
90s, 20th century
Place:
asia, china, usa, new york, hong kong
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Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Hong Kong, USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The Black Mask must stop a group intent on setting off a DNA bomb that could cause mutations to the human race.
Style:
serious, stylized, tense, suspense, cult classic ...
Audience:
teens, boys' night
Plot:
vigilante, secret identity, heroic mission, good versus evil, superhuman powers, fighting crime, danger, save the day, undercover, rivalry, superhero, terrorism ...
Place:
hong kong, asia, japan
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Wind and Cloud find themselves up against a ruthless Japanese warlord intent on invading China.
Style:
exciting, stylized, serious, visually stunning, action adventure ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, wuxia, supernatural ability, battles, friends, heroes, good versus evil, supernatural, master warrior, imaginary, partner ...
Place:
china, asia, ancient china
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Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A young woman begins to live life to the fullest when she receives a diagnosis of cancer.
Style:
life affirming, heartfelt, inspirational, emotional, comedy drama ...
Plot:
cancer, optimism, female protagonist, satire, resilience, hopes, fighting illness, illness, coping, lifestyle, temper, optimist ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
china, shanghai
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Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Country: South Korea
TV show
Story:
Every last Thursday of the month at an all-girls high school, the students of Class 2–5 cast their votes in a popularity poll. The results classify them into Grades A, B, C, D, and F. If they fall into Grade F, they become legitimate victims of ...
Style:
psychological, psychological thriller, captivating, psychological terror
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
school bullying, voting, bullying, school, violence, youth, most dangerous game, game, abuse of power, hierarchy, teenage life, problem ...
Place:
korea, seoul
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
A drama about two boys suffering from growing pains becoming special beings to each other.
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
boys love, gay, gay couple, classmate, love story, male female relationship, relationships, couple relations, gay romance, love affair, love interest, archery ...
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