Top 10 Smut Manhwa to Heat Up Your Winter Nights (February 2025)
Let’s face it. While we might not admit it, we all like a bit of smut in our lives every now and then. And what better time to enjoy it than during the cold months of winter, when the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and we wrap up in as many layers as possible?
December is the perfect season to indulge in some steamy entertainment because, being close to Christmas, most people are in a more festive mood.
We are not talking pornographic videos that depict sex in a graphic and ‘in-your-face’ way if you pardon the pun. But rather erotic writing that uses the power of words to convey sexually explicit content.
By this, we mean smut manhwa. Those increasingly popular Korean comics and print cartoons that are known for their captivating storylines, stunning art, and sizzling romances.
These stories strike the perfect balance between heart-throbbing drama and mature themes and can be really quite racy.
If you are new to the genre or just want to expand your reading list, here are ten publications you really must check out.
- BJ Alex by Mingwa
If you’re a fan of slow-burn romances that explode into something more sizzling, then BJ Alex is something you must read.
This incredibly popular Yaoi revolves around the life story of Dong-Gyun, a shy college student, and Alex, a charismatic and confident cam model. By night, Alex streams mature content online, to which Dong-Gyun is one of his most intensive watchers.
When their lives unexpectedly collide in real life, they agree to become sex partners, during which time sparks fly.
What makes this manhwa such an appealing read is that it features intense chemistry, emotional depth, and complex characters that evolve beautifully the more you read.
The art is equally stunning, capturing every heated moment in vivid detail, which makes it the kind of read you’ll likely binge in one sitting.
- Love or Hate by Youngha and Jae-Han
Prepare yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions when you read Love or Hate, as it delivers plenty of angst, passion, and complicated relationships in spades.
Featuring gorgeous art and intricate storytelling, the story revolves around Yeon-Oh, a man stuck in a toxic relationship with his ex-lover, and Jae-Ha, his longtime friend who harbours unspoken feelings.
Diving deep into themes of longing, heartbreak, and redemption, its gripping tale of love’s messy, tangled web is perfect for readers who enjoy a mix of drama and steam.
- Painter of the Night by Byeonduck
Enjoy a throwback to the Joseon era with Painter of the Night, a historical manhwa that centres on Na-Kyum, a young artist who specialises in erotic paintings, and Seungho, a nobleman with a notorious reputation.
Seungho forces Na-Kyum to become his private painter, which results in them enduring a complex relationship filled with tension and desire.
Far from being a smutty read, this manhwa takes you on a deeply emotional journey that will linger long in your memory after you’ve turned the last page.
- Sadistic Beauty by Woo Yunhee and Kim Juna
Sadistic Beauty is a groundbreaking publication that flips traditional gender roles with its bold, confident female lead, Yoon Eunsol.
Both steamy and thought-provoking, this manhwa offers plenty of mature content alongside moments of humor and introspection through a storyline that highlights her unapologetic dominance in relationships and entanglements with various men and women.
Many readers enjoy the narrative’s refreshing take on power dynamics and how it explores themes like consent and empowerment.
- H Money by Ryuhwan and Angy
Spicy and scandalous is a good way to describe H Money.
This recently published smut manhwa follows the luxurious yet tumultuous lives of its central characters, with a particular focus on complex relationships, dark secrets, and forbidden love.
While the characters are flawed, they are also captivating, and with jaw-dropping plot twists aplenty, there is a lot of incentive to keep reading.
- Secret Relationships by Soohwa
There is something so compelling about a spicy office romance, and in Secret Relationships, you get to read all about one.
The main character, Haewon, finds herself entangled in a complicated love triangle with both her boss and her coworker, which results in a whirlwind of passion, secrecy, and the constant struggle of navigating workplace romances.
The dynamic storytelling and sizzling chemistry between the main characters are what make this light-hearted and smutty manhwa a real page-turner.
- Love Shuttle by Myo
Packed with hilarious moments, sizzling tension, and a genuinely sweet love story, Love Shuttle combines a heartwarming romance with a healthy dose of spice.
The story follows Doyun, an alpha with an unexpected quirk – he’s yet to experience his first heat. However, things take a turn in this omegaverse manhwa when he crosses paths with Taehan, a childhood friend who stirs up feelings Doyun didn’t expect.
While the narrative is compelling, it is the artwork that brings every emotional and steamy moment beautifully to life.
- An Innocent Sin by Kim Ji-ho
For readers who enjoy darker, more intense stories, An Innocent Sin explores themes of obsession, revenge, and forbidden desire with text and stunning visuals that keep you on the edge of your seat.
The story revolves around Ji-Oh, a young man who seeks vengeance against the powerful family that wronged him, only to find himself drawn into a dangerous relationship that provides him with an even greater challenge.
This manhwa is not for the faint of heart but is ideal for readers who love complex characters and storylines that are morally grey, to say the least.
- Window to Window by Obuk
Offering a steamy yet tender slice-of-life romance, Window to Window is a captivating story that follows childhood friends, Taehyun and Minwoo, who live in opposite apartments from each other.
As their feelings deepen, their relationship takes a complex turn in a story with humour, relatable characters, and several heartfelt moments that perfectly balance out its mature themes.
- Bitten Contract by Moscareto and Cheongdam
Fantasy and romance fuse perfectly in an omegaverse setting in Bitten Contract.
When Jiho, a struggling writer, accidentally enters a contract with a powerful alpha CEO, their lives become entwined in unexpected ways that will take even the most seasoned of manhwa readers by surprise.
An intriguing premise, captivating art, and spicy romance make this supernatural and sultry publication a real page-turner.
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What is Smut Manhwa?
Smut Manhwa is a genre of Korean comics that uses erotic writing and vivid artwork to narrate storylines with sexually explicit content for an adult audience.
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