WARNING: The following Lezhin webtoons contain sexual content as well as abuse and trauma, unless otherwise stated.
Lezhin Comics is a Korean webtoon website that primarily focuses on mature content for adult audiences. Many of its comics are very graphic in their depictions of sex, violence and trauma, while their storylines tend be similarly serious in tone. All of them also provide some of the best, steamy romances webtoon fans could ask for, whether they're heterosexual or same-sex relationships.
If you're uncomfortable reading such content, proceed to Lezhin with caution. However, if you are looking for a scandalous and adult love story, here are some recommendations to get you started.
Girl in the Birdcage
Girl in the Birdcage by Koer is not your typical story of high school girl crushes. Yeonkwang Arts High School is known for its prestigious art program, where only the most gifted art students receive sponsorship from art galleries and companies. To be part of this program, students must pass a rigorous practical exam. The main protagonist, Lee Chung-Eun, is known as an art prodigy but has been bullied by her peers for it. Then, one day, she passes out on the street due to a traumatic incident where a classmate, Hong Yumi, saves her.
Chung-Eun develops a crush on Yumi, but Yumi is secretly jealous of Chung-Eun’s talents. As a result, Yumi takes advantage of Chung-Eun’s feelings so that she can gain recognition as an artist. Although Girl in the Birdcage doesn’t have any sexual content, it still deals with challenging issues, such as trauma and bullying that may make some readers uncomfortable.
What’s Going On?
In Minguk23’s What’s Going On?, Yipeul and Dawoon are childhood friends, but their status changes after Yipeul returns from his military deployment. To celebrate, Dawoon waits for him by hiding in his closet with a cake only to find that when Yipeul arrives, he engages in an intimate moment with himself and calls out Dawoon’s name, which she, of course, overhears. This incident causes a rift between the two as they try to decide whether they can remain friends or start a relationship as a couple.
At its heart, What’s Going On? is a sweet campus romance story, as a pair of friends explore the possibility of being something more. If you are a fan of Rent-A-Girlfriend and Lee Yunji’s Something About Us, What’s Going On? is a webtoon you should definitely check out.
Love Me, Doctor!
Love Me, Doctor! by ANA is centered on a love affair between a university student and his doctor. Hyuk is an optimistic student dating the girl of his dreams. However, he holds a secret: He has performance anxiety. To satisfy his girlfriend in bed, he visits a urologist named Dr. Han.
Although a bit nervous, Hyuk enjoys his first exam a bit too much, so Hyuk visits Dr. Han for regular "massage" sessions. Naturally, Hyuk soon realizes that he may be interested in Dr. Han beyond medical attention. Love Me, Doctor! is a yaoi series for those that enjoy steamy, hospital-themed romances and age-gap relationships.
Talk to Me
Talk to Me by Eunbyul is an adult webtoon centered on the secret life of Seol Raeyim. On the surface, people see Seol Raeyim as a "pure and innocent girl" when it comes to sex. However, Seol is actually obsessed with it and desires to do the things she sees in adult videos with her boyfriend, Sechan. The only thing holding her back is being afraid of being judged if she asks for it.
After getting advice online about her sexual frustration, Seol finally gets the courage to ask Sechan to sleep with her in the way that she desires. Talk to Me showcases the importance of open communication with your partners as well as normalizes the exploration of kinks and fantasies.
Hardcore Vanilla
Youmy’s Hardcore Vanilla is another campus love story, but this one focuses on the world of BDSM. First-year student Kong Chanhee has a crush on the popular upperclassman named Seo Eunjo. On White Day, Chanhee decides to put a chocolate in her bag -- as is the tradition for the holiday -- only to discover some adult toys inside.
Chanhee mistakenly assumes that Eunjo is interested in BDSM, and to get closer to her, he decides to become interested in it too and asks Eunjo to teach him. Ironically though, Eunjo isn’t interested in that kind of thing but decides to take on Chanhee’s offer anyway because she is interested in him, thus sparking the story of how two innocent individuals began exploring their sexual interests.
The Third Party
The Third Party by Enjelicious is a scandalous story about a secret love affair between two women. Gu Jeong Hui was forced into a loveless marriage with a famous TV news anchor by her father. Soon after, her father forces her to also work as an intern for his broadcasting company.
Throughout her life, Gu Jeong Hui has been controlled by the men around her, but she soon finds herself sexually involved with Moon Hae Jin -- the lead producer-director at the company -- providing her with the freedom and opportunity to explore her sexuality.
BJ Alex
BJ Alex by Mingwa features hot guys who like to do live streams as "cam boys" on the Internet. Every day at 10:00 PM, Dong-gyun locks himself in his room to watch his favorite broadcast jockey, BJ Alex, online. Dong-gyun is a shy guy, but he appreciates Alex’s willingness to talk about his sexual experiences. One night, after getting extremely drunk at a school social event, Dong-gyun ends up sleeping next to a handsome guy who just so happens to be BJ Alex.
To keep his identity a secret, Alex forces Dong-gyun to keep quiet about it, even if he has to sleep with him. Although it’s an entertaining story, BJ Alex has some graphic sexual content that may be uncomfortable for readers who aren’t interested in BDSM.
The Blood of Madam Giselle
If you are interested in supernatural, historical romance and/or vampire webtoons, The Blood of Madam Giselle by Lee Yunji might be for you. Master Carter and his wife, Giselle Nathan, move into his father’s estate after his death. Giselle lives a depressing life, constantly abused by her husband. One night, she wanders into the basement and finds a young boy trapped in a cell. She learns that the boy was inherited from her husband’s father, and is said to be immortal. He also feeds on human blood. Giselle decides to secretly take care of the boy, only to find that they desire much more than companionship from each other.