10 Hot, New, and Ongoing Webtoons Readers Can’t Get Enough Of

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A clothesline with three large square pictures hanging off it, and two smaller photos pinned in between the larger ones. Each photo depicts characters from various webtoons. From left to right, the characters are Pam, Bob, Tyler, and Tequila from Love 4 a Walk; Kim Dokja from Omniscient Reader; Li Yun and Bailin from Bailin and Li Yun; the scuba diver, astronaut, and motorcyclist from Just Roommates; and Julia and Kamille from Marionetta. The background is a gradient of teal on the top fading into orange on the bottom.

We love a good webtoon but with thousands published across various sites and platforms, choosing a new read can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve curated ten of the hottest currently updating webtoons for your reading pleasure. Whether you’re seeking thrills, chills, romance, or good old-fashioned chaos, these recs have plenty for you to explore.

Omniscient Reader

Kim Dokja from the webtoon Omniscient Reader. Dokja glares up at the viewer from the bottom right corner of the frame, teeth gritted, sweat running down his cheek. He has black hair and wears a white coat. The background is a dark, starry night sky.
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Trigger Warning: this webtoon contains graphic depictions of violence.

Based on a popular Korean web novel, Omniscient Reader follows lonely office worker and avid reader Kim Dokja. When his favorite web novel comes to life, Dokja must rely on his knowledge of the story to escape death. He becomes an unlikely hero, fighting monsters, confronting long-suppressed trauma, and gaining attention from mysterious, otherworldly powers.

School Bus Graveyard

Image of Aiden and Ashlyn from the webtoon School Bus Graveyard. Facing the viewer, Aiden grins, gripping Ashlyn's left wrist. Turned away, Ashlyn looks over her shoulder at the viewer, gripping a knife in her left hand. The two of them are standing in front of a fenced-off lot for abandoned school buses, with a dark red sky overhead.
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Trigger Warning: this webtoon contains depictions of violence and bullying.

The last thing loner Ashlyn wants is to spend the semester on a group project about the history of Savannah, Georgia. But after a field trip to a haunted house, she and her group members find themselves fending off nighttime monsters no one else can see. Now, the six high schoolers must find a way to work together as they fight to survive this phantom dimension.

Marionetta

Image of Julia and Kamille from the webtoon Marionetta. Julia and Kamille stand in the bottom right corner of the frame, surrounded by red-and-white striped circus tents and alternating red and white flags against a blue, clouded sky. Julia is taller and faces left, smiling widely. She has pale skin and brown, braided hair. Kamille is shorter and has brown skin with short brown hair. She wears flowers tucked into her hair. The two girls are in matching gray dresses, but Julia's has four buttons and Kamille's has a yellow ribbon.
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The circus is in town, and against her better judgment, Julia Lazzaret agrees to go with her best friend, Kamille. But when Kamille doesn’t come home the next morning, Julia sets off to find her — and gets sucked into a world of intrigue. Now, trapped in the circus, Julia has one year to kill its owner — or she will die.

The Ki Sisters

Image of the Ki sisters from the webtoon The Ki Sisters. Standing clustered in the bottom right corner are, clockwise from top left, Salgyo, Jaerim, Jenny, and Jangnyeo. Salgyeo has hair pinned neatly in a bun. Jaerim wears glasses and has messy hair. Jenny is the only one smiling and has long straight hair with bangs. Jangnyeo has long straight hair and a strong jaw. The sisters stand under a candelabra in front of a dark background fading from black to gray, with a leaf pattern imprinted on top.
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Trigger warning: this webtoon contains depictions of disordered eating and anti-fat bias.

The four Ki sisters live a quiet, isolated life in their manor tucked away in Seoul. Then the youngest, romance-obsessed Jenny, falls for a boy she meets on the street. Bucking her family’s long tradition of homeschooling, Jenny decides to enroll in high school. But will high school be any match for these bizarre sisters? Find out in this completely unserious, off-the-walls romp.

Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story

Image of Edith Rigelhof and Killian Rudwick from the webtoon Not Your Typical Reincarnation Story. Edith stands in the foreground, smiling at the viewer. She has long red hair and a fancy dress. Killian is behind her to the viewer's right, with short dark hair and a fancy outfit. He looks solemnly at Edith. They are on a balcony with trees and a night sky behind them.
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Murder victim Suna Choi is reincarnated as Edith Rigelhof, the villain of her favorite novel. Determined to write a better ending for herself, Edith resolves to make a good impression on her new in-laws, the Rudwicks. But the real challenge is winning over her new husband, Killian Rudwick — whose romantic sights are set on the novel’s real protagonist, Rhyse.

Love 4 a Walk

Image of Pam and Tyler from the webtoon Love 4 a Walk. Pam and Tyler are lying on a paw-print rug on the floor next to a pillow and a bowl of dog food. Pam is smiling at Tyler. She has short, light brown hair and wears a red dress with puffed sleeves. Her Doberman, Bob, snuggles up to her with closed eyes and a smile. To the right, Tyler is looking at Pam. He has messy black hair, pale skin with paw prints tattooed on his neck, and glasses. He is wearing a green T-shirt. He is lying with his right arm behind his head, and his right hand is petting the head of Tequila, a chihuahua.
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Office worker Pam loves her dog Bob, but she can’t leave him alone at home without him wrecking her apartment. Enter her neighbor Tyler, who agrees to watch Bob while Pam’s at work. On the surface, these two couldn’t be more different: one’s perky and excitable, the other gruff and surly. But their shared love of dogs may just be enough to blossom into something more.

Bailin and Li Yun

Image of Li Yun and Bailin from the webtoon Bailin and Li Yun. Li Yun is a Chinese man with spiky black hair and his left eye closed as he gazes adoringly at Bailin. He wears a puffy orange winter coat and holds a notepad. Bailin is a mermaid with white hair, brown skin, fins on the side of his face, and light blue fins on his arms. He is pressing his head against Li Yun's cheek and smiling with his eyes closed. In the background is clear blue water with a few scattered flakes of snow.
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When Arctic researcher Dr. Li Yun helps an injured merman, the two strike up an unexpected friendship. The merman, whom Li Yun calls Bailin, is curious about human ways — and naturally, scientist Li Yun wants to know more about this strange creature. Bailin and Li Yun follow the unfolding of their relationship in all its adorable, endearing chaos.

Just Roommates

Image of the scuba diver, the motorcyclist, and the astronaut from the webtoon Just Roommates. The scuba diver wears a tan old-fashioned scuba suit and has a red exclamation point over their head. The motorcyclist wears a black motorcycle helmet with a red V over the visor and a black motorcycle jacket. In front of them is the astronaut in a white space suit, peeking out from the bottom right corner. The three of them stand facing the viewer against a light blue background.
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Ever wonder what would happen if an astronaut, a scuba diver, and a motorcyclist lived together? The answer is plenty of shenanigans, according to this comedy from the writer of Vampire Husband. Quick, light, and goofy, Just Roommates isn’t plot-heavy — but it may treat you to a hint of romance.

Snow and Briar

Image of Princess Briar and Prince Snow White from the webtoon Snow and Briar. Briar is carrying Snow. She has a pale skin, long auburn hair with braids running through it, and broad shoulders. She also has a vaguely menacing smile on her face. Prince Snow White looks at her nervously, sweat running down his face. He has brown skin, long wavy black hair, and is wearing a fancy light blue suit with white ruffles and white stockings. The background is black with an ornate purple design in the background featuring the Roman numeral for seven.
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Prince Snow White is the fairest in all the land, and he knows it. He has all kinds of suitors falling for him, but none can hope to match his greatest love: himself. Then his wicked stepmother, eager to kick him out of the palace, marries him off to the nine-foot-tall Princess Briar. Gruff, awkward Briar’s convinced she’s found her true love — but plenty of secrets lurk in this unconventional fairytale.

Star Catcher

Image of Luke Lockhart and Thomas Fischer from the webtoon Star Catcher. Luke stands over Thomas, looking down at him and cradling Thomas's chin. Thomas looks up at Luke, reaching up to cradle the back of Luke's head. Luke has chin-length ginger hair tied in a half-up ponytail, and is wearing a red hoodie. Thomas has shorter blonde hair and is wearing round blue glasses and a blue hoodie. Both are on the right side of the frame and are blushing. In the background is a pink and purple-tinted starry sky.
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Trigger warning: this webtoon contains discussions of suicide, self-harm, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks.

In his freshman year of college, anxious pre-med student Lucas “Luke” Lockhart meets sweet business major Thomas Fischer. Two years of pining later, they’re still the best of friends — but they can’t seem to take that next step. This cozy spinoff of Star Children is a comforting story of recovery, self-acceptance, and finding that special someone.

We encourage new and experienced webtoon lovers alike to give one of these picks a try — and tell us your favorite webtoons on Instagram, Facebook, or X!

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