Best BL Manhwa Of 2025: Heartwarming & Intense Love Stories
2025 has been a dream year so far for BL manhwa fans.
Not least because many of us have experienced plenty of heart-fluttering moments, slow-burn pining, and the overwhelming joy that a beautifully written love story can bring.
If you’ve found yourself still awake at 2 am, glued to the pages of a tale you simply have to finish, you are not alone. This year has delivered it all.
And the good news is that there is still the best part of eight months left of it!
Holding that thought, there may well be some BL manhwa’s you’ve not read yet. If that’s the case then don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here are ten heartwarming and intense love stories you simply have to read in the remainder of the year. (You can thank us later for the heads up!)
Best BL Manhwa Of 2025
- Under the Cherry Moon
Under the Cherry Moon is everything you could want from a coming-of-age BL story.
It follows Yujin, a shy high school student who keeps his head down, and Jiho, the popular boy who’s hiding his own secrets.
Their connection is soft and gradual at first. But it is sprinkled with heartwarming moments that will make you want to hug your pillow.
At the same time, the art style is delicate, which perfectly matches the tender story. So, if you love slow-burn romances with lots of character growth, this one should be your first stop.
- Crimson Threads
Imagine a world where red threads of fate are visible. Now imagine realizing yours is tied to your longtime rival. That is the basic premise of Crimson Threads, which balances fantasy with emotional depth beautifully.
Revolving around Seo-jun and Minho, the story is filled with tension and misunderstanding at first. However, it gradually turns to acceptance and then a very intense love as it develops.
The tension between them is initially electric. But when they finally let their guards down, they experience pure magic, which is bound to bring a smile to your face.
- Winter’s Embrace
Winter’s Embrace is a tender story that will captivate you from the start. It relates the story of two childhood friends, Haesoo and Dohyun, who reunite after years without contact. When the former returns after a period away, it doesn’t take long for them to bump into each other.
It soon becomes clear that their relationship is strained by unresolved feelings and painful memories. Yet, as time passes, the quiet, reflective moments they share over cups of coffee, silent walks through snow-covered streets, and heartfelt conversations help them to rebuild what they once had.
The story is set against a breathtaking snowy backdrop, and the wintry artwork practically becomes its own character. It wraps the story in a soft, bittersweet ambience that will pluck at your heartstrings.
- Hidden Blossoms
Hidden Blossoms tells a quiet, moving story about love growing where it shouldn’t.
In a small, traditional village, Jungsu and Harin belong to families that have clashed for generations. Despite this, the two boys are drawn to one another, meeting in hidden corners and under flowering trees.
Their connection starts softly, with a glance here and a shared smile there. But soon it deepens into something neither of them expected – or knew how to handle.
This manhwa brilliantly captures the pull between family duty and personal happiness. It also features beautiful art that brings the countryside to life.
It’s a tender, slow-burning romance that shows how love can bloom even in the harshest conditions, and is a compelling read.
- No Words Needed
As the title implies, No Words Needed focuses heavily on emotional expressions and body language.
The story revolves around Sion, a deaf florist who lives quietly in a vibrant corner of the city. When Jaemin, a regular customer, starts learning sign language just to communicate with him, a tender connection begins to bloom.
Overall, this manhwa beautifully explores how love transcends words. Their bond grows through shared gestures, meaningful glances, and small acts of kindness. You’ll no doubt shed the odd tear and smile.
- Will You Be My Male Lead
This fascinating manhwa takes you on a compelling journey of love, determination, and self-discovery. It centers around the lead character Yeo Ju.
Having hatched a plan to reveal her true feelings to a longtime friend through the penning of a novel, she soon accepts a position within a publishing company that will change the course of her life.
Yeo Ju experiences plenty of conflicting frustration about her feelings. Yet, as she continues to craft her book, she finds herself falling deeper for the person who inspires the lead character of the story.
The more she writes about the object of her desire, the more she appreciates what she wants from a partner. And the more she opens herself up to receiving the kind of love she has always dreamed of.
- Our Secret Garden
This poignant, emotion-charged, and touching BL Manhwa is one of the most heartwarming romance stories you will ever read.
It relates the story of two longtime childhood friends who hail from very different backgrounds. Between them they counter plenty of intolerance, hatred, societal expectations and greed to remain so.
Yet the more adversity they face, the stronger their bond grows. Pretty soon, it becomes a sanctuary of love and trust that doesn’t just span multiple levels. But it can also withstand anything the harsh realities of life and people can throw their way.
- The Sculptor’s Muse
This one’s a feast for anyone who loves artsy, slow-burn romances with a bit of mystery sprinkled in.
The Sculptor’s Muse follows Leo, a struggling sculptor on the verge of giving up, and Ren, a captivating model who inspires him to create again.
As Leo chisels away at marble, a deep bond, defined by longing, vulnerability, and quiet passion, forms between them.
What makes this manhwa so riveting is that it cleverly weaves artistic metaphors into the characters’ emotional journeys. This makes every glance and touch feel even more profound. Almost as if you were the one experiencing it.
- Paint Me With Your Love
Exploding with color, passion, and the beautiful chaos of finding love in unexpected places, is a good way to summarise the wonderful Paint Me With Your Love.
Another art-themed standout BL manhwa of 2025, this story follows Jiwoo and Sungho. Jiwwo is a rebellious graffiti artist who lives his life on the edge and pours his soul into murals across the city. Sungho, on the other hand, is a straight-laced law student who couldn’t be more different.
Despite being polar opposites, sparks immediately fly between them when their worlds collide (literally) in a late-night painting session that goes wrong.
Their clashing personalities create tension, humor, and an undeniable chemistry that bursts off the pages. Jiwoo teaches Sungho to see the world beyond rules and obligations. Sungho challenges Jiwoo to open his heart.
The result is a vibrant, electric story that shows love is often the most beautiful masterpiece. Even if it can be messy, confusing, and driven by highly charged emotions.
- Beyond the Blue Horizon
Beyond the Blue Horizon whisks readers away to a serene coastal town where the sea seems to whisper secrets.
When Ha-neul, a marine biologist recovering from heartbreak, meets Jun, a local free spirit with a mysterious past, their connection feels as deep and boundless as the ocean itself.
The story is painted with soft, dreamy visuals that perfectly capture its quiet beauty. As they spend long days by the shore and starlit nights sharing stories, their bond grows naturally, creating a soothing and heartfelt romance that feels like a gentle tide pulling you in.
Final Thought
It’s been obvious that in 2025, creators are taking more creative risks when it comes to their work, and we’re loving it!
The stories showcased above go well beyond plots you might find in the usual heartwarming and intense love stories that traditionally define the BL Manhwa genre. Instead, they incorporate themes that push the envelope of storytelling and challenge our ways of thinking and views on love.
Hopefully, by the time 2025 is out, you will have read all these manhwa and more. What makes them so special is that each one reflects a story that someone in the world is currently living.
Maybe not identically, but within their own context, which is the real magic of these stories, as they transcend ages, races, barriers, and convention.
FAQs
What is the best BL manhwa to read in 2025?
There are plenty of outstanding BL manhwas you can read in 2025, but a couple we most recommend are Under the Cherry Moon and Hidden Blossoms.
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