5 Best Webtoons on Pocket Comics You Should Read

Since its English debut in 2020, Pocket Comics has become a fan-favorite platform for webtoon readers. Over the years, the app has licensed plenty of popular webtoons, growing to provide a wide collection of stories for all kinds of readers to enjoy. While webtoon episodes can be unlocked free daily, Pocket Comics uses a coin system that readers can purchase from to buy more episodes. A huge appeal to the platform’s app is how readers can earn ways to read for free by performing tasks such as watching ads or viewing promoted series. The platform also offers plenty of great exclusive content, including a selection of their foreign series. So, from an ongoing to a few completed series, here are 5 of the best webtoons to read on Pocket Comics right now!

Lady to Queen

by Kim So Hyun, MUSO

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Episodes: 108, Completed

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Beheaded one by one, Patrizia watched her family die at the hands of the emperor and his mistress. Upon her death, she opens her eyes again to find herself back three years in the past. Vowing to save her family, Patrizia sets out to change the course of events. While she takes her sister’s spot in the empress selection, Patrizia plans to lose and return home. However, she gets chosen. Although scorned by the emperor and ridiculed by his mistress, Rosemund, Patrizia decides to live quietly as empress and fulfill her royal duties. But when the emperor starts acting unusual and she can no longer avoid Rosemund’s schemes, Patrizia takes a more offensive stance to protect herself and the people she loves.

If you loved Remarried Empress, then Lady to Queen is perfect for you! Similar to the aforementioned series, this webtoon has a tough empress, a callous emperor, and a conniving mistress. Each of them is written engagingly with plenty of complex traits about them. Within the first few episodes, tension is already high between them, and a roller coaster of emotions is inevitable for readers. With a dramatic story centered on love and royal power struggles, this webtoon will have you rooting for the protagonist and seething in anger at the antagonist. Lady to Queen is a webtoon you’ll easily lose yourself in.

Who this is for:

• Fans of Remarried Empress.
• Fans of isekai romance fantasy.

Another Typical Fantasy Romance

by WOLHET

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Episodes: 106, Ongoing

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One day, Lithera finds herself transported into the world of a novel by mistake. But because of her knowledge of the story, she rises to the top as empress and gains the love of the handsome male lead. All that was left was a happy ending—or so she thought. After meeting her death again, Lithera decides to forfeit her life in the palace for peace in the north. To do that, she must meet with the Grand Duke, a kind friend she had made in her previous life. With a marriage proposal in hand, Lithera simply hopes to spend the rest of her days happy with a friend. But when romance blooms in the air between the two, will she take a second chance at love?

Another Typical Fantasy Romance is exactly as its title states: your typical fantasy romance—but with a distinctive twist. The Grand Duke is charmingly rugged with a different appearance from the usual pretty looks of a rofan male lead. And with a golden retriever-like personality, the Duke is easily likable. It is a refreshing shift from most obsessive male leads found in a majority of webtoons. Another Typical Fantasy Romane is full of fluff and wholesome content that will give you the sweet rush you need.

Who this is for:

• Fans of isekai romance fantasy.
• People looking to read a story with lots of fluff.

Her Tale of Shim Chong

by seri, biwan

Genre: GL

Episodes: 90, Completed

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Shim Chong is a poor beggar with a blind father. To survive, they live off the pity of the village folks and whatever Chong can pickpocket from strangers. Although her father continues to live in blind optimism, Chong is overcome with so much hardship that she secretly wishes for death. But one day, Chong’s life takes a turn when she rescues the Chancellor’s bride. Beautiful and rich, she is everything Chong is not. But is she living the perfect life Chong believes she is? Subject to the influences of those around them, how will the two ladies survive in a society that is bent on beating down women who refuse to cater to prejudiced norms?

Her Tale of Shim Chong is a timeless masterpiece. It’s a wonderful feminist retelling of an old folktale. Each character is so well written and drawn that their personalities and emotions can be felt strongly off the screen. With a deep plot full of drama, suspense, and romance, there is a thrilling excitement when following the storyline through a feminist lens. The webtoon deals a lot with sexism, corruption, and empowerment. With each episode, you'll be curious to uncover more of the story.

Who this is for:

• Fans of GL.
• Fans of Korean historical drama and folk tales.

Mia

by Mare

Genre: Drama

Episodes: 72, Completed

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Mia was a poor girl who spent her days stitching clothes for measly amounts of money. One day, she passes by the jewelry store and sees a ruby brooch. It bewitches her, becoming her only source of happiness, motivation, and obsession. But when her desire hits its peak, Mia decides she will do anything to obtain it, no matter how desperate her actions may be.

Mia is one of the most original webtoons I’ve ever read, as it’s haunting as the story’s metaphorically cursed brooch. The narrative spins an eloquent tale of greed, obsession, and hope. Mia is a fascinatingly tragic character who is almost childlike in her unwavering want and happiness in a simple brooch she cannot have. This is a fairly dark webtoon that’ll blow your mind with the direction it takes with its characters.

Who this is for:

• People who like dark stories.
• Readers who enjoy webtoons with a unique premise.

My Petty Romance

by Seogle

Genre: Romance

Episodes: 91, Completed

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Gun Kim and Summer Choi were childhood friends. Gun also had an unrequited crush on Summer. She used to save Gun from bullies while he promised to always be on her side. But during their teen years, Summer was no longer the same kind of person she used to be. Even so, Gun would always run to her after a single text. That was how desperately he still loved her. To ease the pain of his pathetic crush, he forms a club called “The Secret Crush Club” with other unfortunate students. Will this club finally help him with his romance trouble?

My Petty Romance is your usual school romance story except with 3x more angst. It features a large cast of characters, each with unique backstories that get explored. The connected lives of the characters build up a larger narrative to focus on the main leads. With this web of narratives, the story constantly keeps you hooked.  This webtoon will have you reading with bated breath as it dives into sensitive topics like toxic relationships and school bullying, plus wholesome friendships. So, if you’re looking for a good webtoon with teen romance/coming-of-age drama, this webtoon is for you.

Who this is for:

• Fans of school romance.
• Readers who want a webtoon with lots of teen angst, drama, and conflict.