Updated May 12, 2024 by testing

Hello Guys! Do you have some manhwa to read but you don’t have any genre? Well, I know that this list of manhwas where the MC has struggled financially surely be the best one for you.

It’s a culture of this universe that more money means more power. What do you think? Well, I can really say that in most cases, it is true.

Poor MCs are usually having difficulty in making their life. Their safety, their lifestyles, their health and all other stuff are mostly affected by their financial status. I know that some of you have experienced financial troubles, so if you do, this list will present to you the most recommended Manhwas you can read.

Okay, without further ado, here are 14 manhwa where the MC is poor.

 

MANHWA WHERE THE MC STRUGGLES FINANCIALLY (RECOMMENDATIONS)

 

14. Sweet Blood (Se-Young Kim)

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14/20	6/10	5/10	25/40

From 2011 until 2015, this manhwa was published. If you are looking for some strong BL, you have come to the right place.

A little youngster has been deserted by his loved parents and is now left to fend for himself—surviving on food from his palms to mouth. Because of the coming of some kind of a vampire king out from another realm, Sooho’s situation is set to deteriorate much more.

This fantasy Korean manhwa is mostly concerned with the consequences of poverty. It also has a romantic element to it, however in this instance, the relationship is between human teenagers and vampires.

The narrative is excellent, and the characters have been well-developed throughout the novel. Furthermore, Se Young Kim is the author of the manhwa in question.

 

13. Looking For A Father

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15/20	5/10	6/10	26/40

This next manhwa on our list tells us about the story of a person who has struggled financially, well, because of debt. I know that you’ll enjoy this one because it has some comedy, drama and full colors. A variety of emotions you’ll feel.

The 29-year-old Hyun-Su Jung was defrauded by Jung-Mi Kim resulting in him being obligated to pay 900,000 dollars in debt. As a result of being pursued by loan sharks, he resorts to kidnapping the daughter of Jung-Mi Kim, the 17-year-old Ha-Yeon, and taking her away. However, as Hyun-Su Jung phones to demand a ransom payment, Jung-Mi Kim informs him that she doesn’t pay that much attention to her daughter then hangs up on him.

 

12. Buja’s Diary

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14/20	6/10	6/10	26/40

So, the next manhwa on our list is Buja’s Diary. Well, poverty is really highlighted in this manhwa. Buja’s diary seems to be a compilation of short tales with a total of thirteen pieces in it, well, because it is.

It was established in 1995 and offers an enthralling creative perspective of Korean life. The tales span from drama to slice-of-life to historical fiction, with a core subject of rural poverty running through them all.

Seyeong O, one of the most famous Korean comic novelists and illustrators, has written and drawn the manhwa. It does depict certain subjects that some people may find offensive; nonetheless, it would be as genuine as a piece of art can be without being too sentimental or sentimental.

 

11. Bongchon Bride

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15/20	5/10	7/10	27/40

This next manhwa is a BL with a  mix of drama, romance and financial problems…debts, to be specific. In a nutshell, Bongchun purchased Soongap for the sum of 50 bags of rice.

Our MC,  Soongap, is on the verge of death after being abused by his owner when the benevolent giant Bongchun comes to his rescue and purchases him. Bongchun’s blind mom is overjoyed, assuming that her son has at long last brought back a wife from abroad. As Bongchun embraces Soongap as if she is his lovely spouse, the more heated the situation becomes.

 

10. Run, Bong-Gu, Run!

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15/20	7/10	6/10	28/40

This next manhwa is a classic that first appeared in 2003 and has since been updated. The manhwa is a story of love as well as optimism for the future of mankind. Essentially, this is a story that revolves around the drama of a very poor family. In order to locate his long-lost father, the mother with her kid leaves their little village and goes to Seoul. Just an anguished and desperate lady with little resources, things are not looking well for her.

 

9. Just For A Meowment

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15/20	5/10	8/10	28/40

This next manhwa I personally find too cute. This also gives emphasis on fantasy, boss-employee relationship, and also cats! Well, if you love cats, you’ll also love this one.

This story revolves around Myohee who has faced a slew of difficulties throughout her life, including being orphaned at infancy and being tormented at work. However, after being duped by her closest friend and becoming bankrupt, Myohee believes she will never be able to discover the silver lining in her dark cloud of despair.

She intends to die by leaping from a skyscraper, but the grim reaper intervenes and prevents her from continuing her plummet, claiming that her time has not yet come. She’s been ordered to continue living for another 100 days…as a cat!

Before she realizes it, she’s being escorted to the house of Mr. Cha, her attractive but distant employer. It seems to be the ideal opportunity for her to get the love and attention she has never seen in her previous life… perhaps if Myohee can maintain her feline form!

 

8. Once A hero

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15/20	6/10	7/10	28/40

This next mahwa is an action-fantasy manhwa that tells about the story of the family of our MC’s massive debt. It’s quite a financial crisis they’re facing.

“Was he a hero together in previous life, or anything like that…? Yes, you are correct. Once upon a time, I saved this country from extinction.” After his family’s tremendous debt forces Ja-in into kidnapping, Unjo chances to come by and saves him off his captors. Ja-life in’s will never be the same again once that event occurs.

 

7.  Cashero

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16/20	6/10	6/10	28/40

A popular 2015 manhwa belonging to comedy and supernatural genres, Cashero is a 20-chapter manhwa that was published in 2015. An additional 30 chapters were added to Cahsero in the second installment that lasted from 2015 to 2016. It places a particular emphasis on destitution.

Our primary protagonists are two brothers who have superpowers but are nonetheless impoverished. This manhwa is authored and drawn by Team befar; the graphic style is distinct and gorgeous, and the language is equally amusing to go along with it.

 

6. 3 Level Combination

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16/20	6/10	7/10	29/40

This manhwa, which was first published in 2008, is divided into three chapters and twenty-five volumes. This webtoon is set at a campus and has a large number of robots and androids, which is typical of the sci-fi genre in which it appears.

In addition, there is a little romance and a lot of conflict under this series as well. A destitute little boy named Hogu, who resides with his sibling and grandma together in the dystopian future in which robots have grown prevalent, is the central character of the storyline. Hogu finds happiness in the arms of a mechanical girl, and it is from there that his narrative will begin.

 

5. God of Bath

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16/20	6/10	7/10	29/40

This next mahwa talks about that 23-year-old Heo Sae who lives in South Korea. While he finished out as a junior earning a degree in design, his job search was unsuccessful.

He eventually had to borrow money from one loan shark, and he was unable to pay back his obligation. Well, this just leads him to qualify as one of the poor MCs in this list. Later, Heo Sae is pursued by a loan shark who is interested in putting him on board one deep-sea fishing boat.

A hot spring amusement park known as “Geumjatang” appears in front of him at that time. In order to avoid being discovered by the loan shark, he enters “Geumjatang.” He encounters an elderly gentleman known as President while he is there. Heo Sae’s debt is paid off by the President, who then compels him to labor as a scrubbing brush there at bathhouse.

 

4. Elegantly Poor

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16/20	8/10	6/10	30/40

This next manhwa is simply one of those most recommended manhwa you should read. It focuses on a girl mixed with the genres comedy and supernatural. 

The story of this manhwa is simple, there are two gods who came to ask a girl for money; the problem is,  well, just to put in some charitable works.  the girl is nothing but a typical  broke person. You might find this situation funny, but it is really something that represents what really happens in real life. 

 

3. Annarasumanara

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17/20	7/10	7/10	31/40

This love drama with a school setting, is a coming-of-age manhwa with such psychological undertones. It was published in three volumes with 27 chapters in 2010, and it is set in the present day. This is among those rare manhwa in which the art is shown to be a great match for the text. It is written by II Kwon Ha and illustrated by a talented group of artists.

Annarasumanara is a character that is incredibly realistic. It describes the story of Yun Ai, who has dreamed of being a magician just as she was a young child. She has become a high schooler who lives in abysmal poverty. She is dissatisfied with her existence and longs badly for a change in circumstances. Her aspirations are revived after encountering a genuine magician just at fair, and she is determined to pursue her ambitions.

 

2. Even If You Don’t Love Me

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16/20	7/10	9/10	32/40

This next one is a manhwa authored by Pando that focuses on the disparity between socioeconomic classes with a particular emphasis on the consequences of poverty. The story revolves on a young boy’s romantic relationship. Min Ji Wook, despite his plight, manages to get admission to Daehon, an elegant institution that serves the upper crust of society.

Ji Wook made the decision to leave poverty and live a better future for himself after graduating with the highest possible marks and getting accepted into a prestigious institution. However, after coming into contact with Joo Seung Eon as well as Kwon Hyung Seo, Ji Wook’s ambitions will need to be thwarted.

Joo Seung Eon, one of our MCs, is the child of the head of Korea’s biggest conglomerate firm, whereas Kwon Hyung Seo is indeed the son of the chairman of the Ilkang group. They are both different in their treatment of him, but when these wealthy children express interest towards him, his existence is about to become much more confusing.

 

1. Suicide Boy

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17/20	8/10	8/10	33/40

This amazing manhwa of Park Gee offers a unique spin on subjects that will cause you to feel sick inside your stomach. It’s a humorous manhwa that excels at dark comedy, as you’d expect. Poverty, bullying and some mental illnesses are among the topics addressed. Despite the fact that the high schooler suicidal and broke , Suicide Boy does an excellent job of educating viewers about harming one’s self.

 

Conclusion

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