madd's manga / #Healthy Horensou Couple(87)

Bongchon Bride

Ongoing | Son Gae Pi | 2019 released

GAWDAMN, THIS IS HEAVY. IT TOOK WAY TOO LONG FOR THAT MISOGYNISTIC MURDEROUS INCESTUOUS BASTARD TO DIE. AND BONGCHUN BETTER LIVE, OR SO HELP ME GOD, I WILL DESTROY EVERYONE ON THIS PLANET. Edit 3/27/23: This was such a great story. I loved the build-up of their relationship and how kind Bongchun was. The fact that this dude went into debt to save MC's life says a lot. Usually, I wouldn't say I like Korean period piece stories, but this one was handled very well, and I was able to get into it very quickly. I still wished that the brother had died, but in a sense, he did since he doesn't remember anything from his previous life. It was honestly perfect—the right amount of drama, romance, and action. I honestly have nothing against the webtoon except that he called him "Master" throughout the comic. I would have liked to see him at least try and refer to him by his name since, you know, they're married...? But other than that, if I got the time again, I would happily reread this. The art is gorgeous. No words could express how much I love Son Gaepi's sketchy style. It's so fluid and beautiful it almost looks like ancient Asian ink art. I love that everyone looks different and has something significant about them. Sometimes people in manhwas blend, or I forget who they are, but everyone had something that made them stand out, and they were all great characters. I'm glad everyone got their happy ending :D. Yet another Son Gaepi masterwork.

Hana no Mizo Shiru

Complete | takarai rihito | 2009 released

Yankee Hana chan no Nekokawaigari

Ongoing | Nene shakeda | 2019 released

I would have given this at least a 4 star had it just been about the couple, why did the siblings need to come into the story. My guy could’ve literally just looked up what to do on the internet instead of the siblings doing most of the work for their relationship. Or at least just make them friends like why inc*st, why was that necessary? It didn’t even add anything it was just there- But either way the Main couple is super cute I love them and I like how they communicate and the art is pretty, but that just kinda took me out. 6 out of 10 for me

Kimi to Ishin Denshin!

Complete | YAMANO Deko | 2017 released

Heesu in Class 2

Complete | Lily | 2017 released

I love this so much, I thought I wouldn't get into the side couple but they won me over and they didn't overstay their welcome either so we could still have time with Heesu and Seungwon. I love the main couple’s dynamic, super healthy and communicative although there were some times when Heesu was a being a little sh*t but it's fine. I also like that they showed the aftermath of both relationships, I love seeing journeys throughout a whole relationship, not just the beginning. Seeing them both work through their messes as both teens and adults was very wholesome and relatable. Also loved seeing them just be queer without that being the main focus, but still touching on some problems with homophobia especially in Chanyoung’s family this is one of the first times I'm seeing a character just casually have same-sex parents, and it's not a giant spectacle, so that's always a plus. This was fun to binge read I can't wait to reread this one. I wouldn't mind this becoming a drama or something, definitely would be good adaptation material. 9.5 out of 10 :3

Inner Beauty

Complete | Fairytale | 2000 released

I started this years ago and tried desperately to find it because I was tired of waiting for free coins to read it on Lezhin, but I’m so glad I got to see it finished years later. This was way better than I thought it was going to be. Super weird premise, but they actually made it work and woonchan was surprisingly not an insufferable narcissistic a**hole like I thought he would be. Heejae made some goofy decisions I hate that he’s still going to hang with the teacher, that guy should be in jail. But other than that it was cute, and props to them for actually using the word queer and they didn’t use the dumb ‘iM sTrAighT bUt I LiKe yOu’, Heejae just straight up says yes I’m attracted to you. And their relationship was probably one of the best takes on the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope, although it is kind of weird they fell in love so fast. But kudos to the author :3. I give this an 8 out of 10