Updated May 9, 2024 by testing

I have heard that a thriller becomes exceptional if it carries feelings of reality and truth. Feasting one’s eyes on thrillers is always a worthy experience, be it in books, movies, manga, or manhwa.

For those who love to immerse themselves in the pool of suspense and mystery, I have brought a list of Best 28 Thriller Manhwa. Not to mention, when it comes to thriller manhwa, Koreans know the best way to introduce shocking plot twists, serial killers, and bone-chilling experiences.

So, without further ado, let’s jump into the world of psychotic characters and enthralling events.

 

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28. Friday: Forbidden Tales

Friday the 13th is the scariest of all. So, fasten your seatbelts as “Friday: Forbidden Tales” will keep you at the edge of your chair with its thrilling and mysterious stories. This manhwa comprises short stories with different plots each.

The thrill and excitement increase with every story and a layer of terror envelops you. Not to mention, it is not for weak-hearted people. The author made sure to bring forbidden tales to life with his art and imagination.

You won’t get bored with this one, plus I think you might be losing sleep for some time. If only the artwork was a bit better, you would find this manhwa on top of thrillers.

 

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27. Distant Sky

Looking for a thrilling manhwa that is nightmarish and gruesome? Then without a second thought, just jump for Distant Sky. It will keep you on edge without a break. The characters and story both are promising.

The story revolves around Hanuel, a high schooler. He opens his eyes to a nightmare, except that it wasn’t. Chaos has befallen his city. There is nothing but dead people and bugs eating on corpses everywhere he looks.

What happened to the city while he took a nap in class? Well, let’s read it to find out.

 

26. Black Survival

Surviving in an unknown island is trendy in thriller manhwa. However, the stories become a little over the top when you add a little magic or more mystery.

Black Survival is one such manhwa with thrill as given and mysteries as the bonus. Hyun-Woo and two other strangers form a team to survive on an Island. The rules are simple, to kill and to not be killed.

However, things get messy when people are revived by the mysterious bracelets they are wearing. So, how can one become a winner in such a case?

 

25. I’m the Grim Reaper

If you think you will rest after death, then shove this thought in your head, especially if you are someone with evil deeds. A tough job awaits you and our protagonist, Scarlett, proves this theory.

Getting a challenging job as a Grim reaper is not something to celebrate. Because the job description includes bringing the worst souls ever to exist, and even if you are dead, this job is deadly with risks of death.

The manhwa is full of thrill along with fantastic fight scenes and mysteries. Although the art and plot could be developed a bit more, it is engaging enough to give you a thrilling experience.

 

24. My Deepest Secret

The name of the manhwa is catchy enough to get you hooked. At first, the manhwa is romantic and soft, with nothing but happiness between Emma and her loving boyfriend, Elios.

As the story progresses, it portrays the actual characteristics of a possessive, emotionally damaged, and manipulative person. But Emma is so madly in love with Elios that she even ignores the fact that Elios brutally killed a cat once.

Ugh, that’s ugly. However, if you want to know why the characters behave in such a way, you have to read this one.

 

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23. Seed  

If you are looking for the best thriller manhwa with a little soft plot yet intriguing one, then “Seed” is your best choice. The story is very cliché but will make you addicted to it.

Not far in the future, when AI dominated the world, Emma, a young girl, finds herself entangled with an AI friend, but is he really a friend? Her everyday life becomes strangely twisted as unimaginable things happen around her.

Trying to get back to her daily life, she has to know the reasons for the rift first and find out the intentions of her new AI friend.

 

22. Death’s Game

Talking about thriller manhwa, it would be a sin to not mention Death’s Game. It is all about the thrill of dying again and again.

A regular but depressed Yijae Choi jumps off a building to end his life, only to meet Death herself. He keeps on living the lives of 13 different humans as a game from Death.If he can stop at least one death, he will live that person’s life.

But there is a more depressing environment, bullies, political wars, and whatnot. The only thing I can tell you is that the thrill just goes uphill. 

 

21. Tales of Unusual

When looking for thrill and suspense, encountering the unusual is natural. “Tales of Unusual” is one such manhwa. It comprises several short stories, each with a different setting.

With some characters, you will feel like going into the depth of darkness in a world full of disturbing myths. And some of the characters will take you on a tour of their urban legends. In short, thrill, horror, and curiosity will keep you stumped.

 

20. Unknown Caller

Unknown calls always give me goosebumps. Does this happen to you also? If not, it’s good because after reading “Unknown Caller”, unknown calls will leave you with a bitter taste.

It’s a very short manhwa with three different stories. Yet all the stories have a single thing in common, the unknown caller. At first, it sounds exciting as some famous actors use the “unknown caller” app to scare the audience.

But things take a drastic turn when these calls discover the haunting secrets of people. The thrill is guaranteed with scary scenes and exceptional characters.

 

19. See No Evil

If you had the ability to read minds, what would you do? You wouldn’t think you would just read minds unintentionally, no? Our protagonist, Choi, is blessed with this power or cursed as per his say.

He lived an ordinary life where he kept to himself and never bothered anything, even after listening to people’s thoughts and plans. Choi’s life changed when he heard about a murder.

Choi decided to break his self-made rule to never bother about anything and find out the truth behind this case. Mystery, bone-chilling revelations, and thrill are top-notch in this one.

 

18.  Moss 

Everyone thinks they know their families better than anyone. Yoo Hae Gook, our protagonist, also thought the same. His life in Seoul broke apart as he lost his job and got a divorce. To top it off, his father died.

With his father’s burial in their hometown, Yoo-Hae finds a chain of secrets linked with mysteries. His impression of his father shatters as these mysteries unravel along with the repelling behaviour of the villagers.

If you want to know what those secrets are, join Yoo-Hae on his quest for unparalleled thrill and terrifying experience.

 

17. All of Us Are Dead

The name of the manhwa itself tells the tale. A group of friends are trying their best to survive among the zombified versions of their beloved friends and teachers. No matter what they do, they can’t cross the school gates.

On-Jo, Cheong- San, Nam- Ra, and others struggle to avoid becoming zombies and help each other safely get out of the school premises. This manhwa was pretty famous back in the days.

 If you are addicted to the zombie apocalypse, then this one will take you on a roller coaster of thrills and chills.

 

16. Leon Soul’s Exo Club

Games are always fun and exciting; however, they become scary when the results go darker. So-Ul Li and Leon become a team to solve the mystery behind the disappearances after the Cursing Game. Their efforts lead them to the secrets they never thought about revealing.

I present “Leon Soul’s Exo Club,” a manhwa full of paranormal activities, a cup of horror, and a bowl overflowing with thrill. So-Ul’s curious nature and Leon’s exceptional thinking will keep you hooked.

 

15. Sweet Home

It is a thrilling manhwa with the most twisted protagonist ever. At first, he doesn’t bother with the death of his parents. Why? Because he has a big account balance! Lol, what a child! Then he decides to commit suicide because he is out of money.

Not only that, before this suicide, there was a monster apocalypse, and now he is trying to live until the day his favorite show airs its last episode. So, meet Cha Hyun, an 18-year-old, and join him on his bumping kart ride of survival.

 

14. Rotten

Detectives with supernatural powers and paranormal activities make a deadly combination. Such pairs instil thrill like a drug. “Rotten” is one such manhwa with protagonists literally having strange supernatural abilities and encountering ghosts and evil. If you can read and comprehend a horror story without shaking, I recommend Rotten to you. It is one of the best thriller manhwas with a good story.

Jaeshin’s life is entangled with officer Han when he encounters Han searching for his lost friend. But little did they know that this little quest would lead them to the scariest of secrets. Jaeshin uses his ability to see the ghost, and Han uses the ability to sniff out evil as the plot progresses.

 

13. Ghost Teller

We all have heard stories about ghosts but let’s reverse this phenomenon. Ghost Teller is a manhwa consisting of stories about ghosts and how they know and perceive humans. Yeah, right, they are scared of us, and we’ve always thought the other way around, lol.

Six ghost friends sitting at a table and each telling their experience and story of humans. Each story includes a specific aspect of human nature, mainly jealousy, envy, selfishness, and complexes. The character writing is top-notch, and the touch of reality makes this manhwa otherworldly.

So if you are looking for the best thriller manhwa, then “Ghost Stories” is easily at the top of the list.

 

12. Dead Days

Zombie stories are cliché, but they are always the best thrillers as long as you are not at the centre of the story. LOL! “Dead Days” is a popular manhwa of the last decade. The plot hits different when the protagonist, Jin-Gook, witnesses his mother turning into a zombie.

After starving for days, his story of survival begins when he decides to move out of his house and find a safer place in a zombie-struck city. His encounter with Hwa Yoon, Bin Do, and many others is a rollercoaster ride.

You are in for an unlimited thrill and terror of zombies at your tail.

 

11. Look-Alike Daughter

When obsession takes over a mother, there are no limits she won’t cross. Meet Gil Seo, an ordinary girl with a loving family but twisted characteristics.

The image of her loving family breaks apart when she finds the corpse of her brother floating on the river bank. In the quest to find who is behind her brother’s death, she gets to know about the obsession her mother has for her.

The story is still in its early stages, but this manhwa is splendid in terms of thrill, story, and art. So don’t miss this one, guys.

 

10. Purple Hyacinth

The ability to detect lies! If I ever had that, I would clean sweep all the freaky liars around me. Meet Lauren Sinclair, a law official having the ability to detect lies. She uses this ability to get back at the bad guys and give them their deserved punishment.

She does have a sad past that is haunting her. To free herself from the regrets of the past, she teams up with a deadly assassin and decides to fight the toughest evil she encountered to date. Art, plot, character development, thrill, and suspense, name it, and this manhwa has it all.

 

09. Melvina’s Therapy

“Melvina’s Therapy” is easily among the top ten best thriller manhwa of past decades. Loneliness, depression, and anxiety can be treated. However, this manhwa entices the readers with its unique and thrilling treatment of these problems.

The plot consists of short stories about different patients suffering from depression and anxiety. Although it’s an integration of stories, the plot mainly revolves around our protagonist, Melvina. She helps people suffering from loneliness and depression.

However, the way she helps people is unique and scary. So much that it will leave you with nightmares. If you are looking for an exciting and spine-chilling manhwa, this one is highly recommended.

 

08. Catharsis

I have read stories about people who could see the color of a person’s soul. But have you ever heard of someone who could see the color of voices? I bet no! So meet Leon, a young, fun-loving boy who can differentiate good and evil from the color of their voice.

His life was every day until he was thrown into a world full of demonic creatures. And then, from here, it is a cliché with a touch of innovative characters and never seen before trials plus a never-ending thrill. Leon uses his ability to see voices in color to survive.

Voices with red color are dangerous. This is one thing Leon must remember. Can you?

 

07. Escape Room

Escape Room is a manhwa that made it to the top 10 of my best thriller manhwa. At first, you might find the story a bit cliché, yet you will be drowning in it unintentionally as it progresses. This manhwa is second to none if we talk about the plot and characters.

The story starts with Sean, an introvert, who finds himself in a building. The only way out of the building is to solve the mysteries of each room. His high IQ and out-of-the-box thinking are amazing.

It took me minutes to grasp how Sean could think of the unthinkable and execute it simply. You are in for an incredible thrill and nerve-wracking experience.

 

06.  Shriek

Horror and thrill come hand in hand. So, if you are looking for a thrilling and horrifying experience, I present to you Shriek. It is a manhwa full of horrors and screams. Plus, it brings a challenge for you whether you can hold your screams or not.

Shriek is one of the best horror and thriller manhwas with a perfect dose of what you call blood-curdling experience. The plot contains all concepts, including demons, nightmares, sleep paralysis, etc.

Warning, it is only for people with a strong heart.

 

05. Pig Pen

Okay, so we have read about innocent heroes and rebels of all sorts. Pig Pen is a unique story of Jin-Heyok and his transition from an innocent human to a real villain-like fighter. His everyday life comes to a halt when he finds himself in front of a magnificent beach.

Jin has no memories of how he arrived at the beach, but he needs to meddle with a family of nominally innocent people to go back. His character development, overall plot development, and the thrill need a standing ovation.

There is much more to the story that makes it one of the best thriller manhwa. But let’s leave it for you to read.

 

04. Uriah

What would happen if one day, you find yourself in a mysterious place with no memories of how you got there? I would be scared for sure, probably running and screaming. Here is Uriah, a manhwa that will keep your excitement and thrill at maximum throughout.

Uriah opens his eyes only to find himself in a deserted place with no memories of getting there. His life is turned upside down when he comes to his senses and tries to get out of this strange place. There is a prison outbreak, and our innocent boy does not know what to do and how to survive.

The plot gets interesting every passing second and becomes extremely thrilling when Uriah encounters a particular person. This manhwa has extremely meticulous and highly developed characters. In terms of art and story, this manhwa is the best.

 

03. Secret Alliance 

Stalkers are always bad news. Encountering one would be the worst scenario for anyone. However, what would happen if the stalkers start cross dressing in order to stay close to you?

Meet Sian, she is popular among the girls because of her beauty. Sian’s fear of men keeps her at edge so it’s impossible for any man to approach her. But then one day, a pretty girl named Yuri appears and sticks like glue to Sian.

Yuri is obsessed with Sian and the level of her obsession crosses all limits. If I tell you why you will be spoiled. So, guys read this one if you are looking for suspense and ultimate thrill. You will be spellbound by the story and art.

 

02. Hulejasig

“Hulejasig or B******” is yet another manhwa that made it to my list of best thriller manhwa. It’s a very unique story with top-grade characters. It will keep you spellbound with a hair-raising experience with thrill, drama, and horror.

The plot revolves around Jin. He is an outcast because of his artificial glass eye and an artificial heart valve. The plot takes you to the peak of excitement and thrill as it progresses with the revelation about Jin’s disabilities.

He got his disabilities thanks to his cold-hearted father, who threw him off a building. Ugh! That’s sad and terrible. Well, the next one will throw you off your comfortable chair. His father is a psychopath and a cold-blooded serial killer. Yes, you read that right.

Now, Jin’s life is a deadly circus where he is the puppet accomplice in his father’s murderous acts. Don’t miss this one, guys, because I don’t want you to grow old with regrets.

 

01. S.I.D

You have read detective stories, and I bet they were thrilling. Yet have you ever read anything about an ordinary detective with supernatural powers? If not, then meet Si Mun. He is your everyday detective but very handsome with some blessings that he forgot.

Si Mun works on cases of homicide, and just when he encounters a dead end, his extended forgotten powers to see and communicate with ghosts return. S.I.D is easily one of the best thrillers of recent times.

It will give you a rip-roaring experience as you would be drawn to the whirlpool of mystery and thrill with action.

 

Conclusion:

Huff! With this, I come to the end of my list of 28 best thriller manhwa. Each of the manhwa mentioned has something unique in it. I guarantee you the bone-chilling scenarios and thrilling plots.

I hope you like them and give them a try. I would love to read about your thoughts on these entertaining manhwa. So, make a comment below and let me know. I will see you again with something more pleasing next time. Till then, Adios!