When Patience Runs Out, the Real Story Begins
There's something deeply satisfying about watching a protagonist who's been pushed to their limit finally fight back. Korean webtoons have mastered this genre, delivering revenge narratives that rival the intensity of Oldboy and the strategic brilliance of Death Note. If you loved the scheming in Lookism or the power fantasy of Solo Leveling, these revenge titles will keep you scrolling until 3 AM.
Must-Read Revenge Webtoons
1. Weak Hero
Gray Yeon looks like an easy target, but his calculated counterattacks against school bullies have made this series a global phenomenon. Available on Webtoon, it's the thinking person's revenge story.
2. Lookism
Park Hyung Suk's transformation explores themes of beauty standards and social hierarchy, with deeply satisfying payback moments. The Netflix adaptation only scratched the surface.
3. The Remarried Empress
Empress Navier's elegant revenge against her cheating husband proves that the best revenge is living well—while also destroying your enemies politically. A favorite on Tapas and Webtoon.
4. Viral Hit (How to Fight)
From the creator of Lookism, this series follows Hobin as he turns his bullied past into viral fighting content. Street justice meets social media fame.
5. Return of the Blossoming Blade
A martial arts master gets a second chance to rewrite history and protect those he lost. If you enjoy cultivation manhwa, this revenge-powered journey is essential reading.
6. Surviving Romance
A unique twist where the protagonist must survive a horror world while unraveling who set her up for death. Available on Webtoon.
7. Doom Breaker
Humanity's last warrior travels back in time to prevent the apocalypse and settle scores with those who betrayed him. Epic scale revenge with fantasy action.
8. Mercenary Enrollment
A former child mercenary returns to normal life, but his past skills come in handy when dealing with anyone who threatens his family.
Where to Read
- Webtoon – The largest platform with official English translations
- Tapas – Great for both webtoons and web novels
- Tappytoon – Premium translations of popular Korean series
- Manta – Subscription-based with a strong revenge genre catalog
These webtoons understand that true catharsis comes from watching the underdog rise. Clear your schedule—once you start, you won't be able to stop.