Although It is difficult to determine the most popular webtoons, as the popularity of webtoons can vary significantly depending on the country and the platform on which they are being viewed. However, some of the webtoons that have gained a large and dedicated following in recent years include:
"Lookism" is a South Korean webtoon written and illustrated by Park Tae-jun. It was serialized on Naver from 2014 to 2020. The webtoon follows the story of a high school student named Hyungsuk "Daniel" Kwon, who is bullied and discriminated against because of his unattractive appearance. One day, he discovers that he has the ability to switch between his original appearance and a handsome, alternate form. As he navigates the challenges and opportunities that come with his newfound attractiveness, Daniel learns about the superficial nature of society and the importance of inner beauty.
"Tower of God" - This webtoon, which was created by SIU and has been serialized on Naver since 2010, is a fantasy action story about a boy named Twenty-Fifth Baam who sets out on a quest to climb the eponymous Tower of God in search of his best friend.
"True Beauty" - This webtoon, which was created by Yaongyi and has been serialized on Lezhin Comics since 2018, is a romantic comedy about a high school girl named Lim Ju-kyung who becomes popular after she transforms her appearance through makeup.
"The Gamer" - This webtoon, which was created by Sung Sang-young and Sang-ah and has been serialized on Naver since 2010, is a action story about a high school student named Han Jee-Han who discovers that he has the ability to enter a virtual reality world called "The Gamer."
"Solo Leveling" - This webtoon, which was created by Chugong and has been serialized on Lezhin Comics since 2018, is a action story about a low-level hunter named Sung Jin-Woo who becomes the only person capable of leveling up after the world is devastated by a mysterious event known as the "Gate."
"What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?" - This webtoon, which was created by Cocoon and has been serialized on Lezhin Comics since 2016, is a romantic comedy about the relationship between a narcissistic young CEO named Lee Young-joon and his secretary, Kim Mi-so.