What is this genre all about? Yaoi refers to stories that portray homosexual (male/male) sex. It is not to be confused with the Shounen Ai category under Romance, which only portrays boy/boy relationships, but generally not anything pornographic. This is real male/male porn. The female version is Yuri.
We present you the list of Yaoi manga you should read right now.
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Top 14 Yaoi manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 14. Killer-ga Sarange Ppajyeosseul Ttae
- 13. Hae Tteuneun Jip
- 12. Jongikkot
- 11. Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
- 10. Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de - Shinigami wa Ore no Koto ga Suki Sugiru
- 9. Heosangui NagIn
- 8. Profundis
- 7. Anti Romance
- 6. Deoreoun Yongmang
- 5. Yang Il-Woo-wa Na
- 4. Hunter-neun Joyonghi Salgo Sipda
- 3. Love Bites
- 2. Sarangeun Hwansang! Superstar
- 1. Neoneun Naui Sesang
14. Killer-ga Sarange Ppajyeosseul Ttae
Breaking News: Professional killer Ju Tae-Man fell in love with Korea’s favorite actor, Kang Da-Hyeok!
Ju Tae-Man has endured extreme physical training, mental education, and cruel torture– but somehow he easily falls apart to Kang Da-Hyeok's kindness…? Ju Tae-Man who has trained for many years as a professional killer thought “is this love? What should I do at times like this?”
When the Killer Falls in Love has finished publishing and it has 77 Chapters. It is also Known as: Killeoga salang-e ppajyeoss-eul tae
13. Hae Tteuneun Jip
Sung Ho’s not the kind you’d typically expect to settle down in the countryside. He’s in his late 20s, ex-military, and…a single father with a year-old baby his ex-girlfriend pawned off on him. Jobless and without any prospects but a house, Sung Ho hopes the peaceful Nuldongmae village will make a good new home for him and his daughter. Rumor has it that the head of the village, despite his young age, is a real jerk… But he won’t have to deal with that, will he? But on the very day he moves in, Sung Ho clashes with a tall, good-looking guy who’s got quite the temper and accuses Sung Ho of stealing from his store. This new guy really gets on his nerves, but he does seem to know a lot about the village… Sung Ho’s always been a bit of a lone ranger wherever he goes, so will he be able to let someone else in his life for sunny days up ahead?
Our Sunny Days is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Cuando el sol se asoma, Das Haus der aufgehenden Sonne, Là où le soleil brille, When the sun rises, เมื่อวันฟ้าใส, 日昇之屋, 陽が昇る家〜田舎で出会った俺たち〜
12. Jongikkot
Yeon Yoo-young has been living with his father and sister in the castle of Yongsan in the countryside since his mother was unfairly accused of theft and beaten to death. Tortured and abuse by his family, the young man has become frail and thin, and deemed a mute due to his inability to speak properly. One day, he decides to jump off a coastal cliff and end his life, but instead encounters Crown Prince Jinbi Hyul and falls in love at first sight! Yeon Yoo-young regains his will to live, but his sister soon plots to win the prince's affection for herself. Jinbi Hyul, however, is known for his cruel disposition…
Paper Flower has finished publishing and it has 101 Chapters. It is also Known as: Flores de papel, Paper Flowers, บุปผาประดิษฐ์, 紙の花, 紙花, 纸花, 绝境之花
11. Kyojinzoku no Hanayome
One day, a male high school student Koichi (180 cm) is summoned to another world when he was masturbating. It is a country of giants, where a species much larger than him live. The first prince of the country, Kaius (250 cm), looks at Koichi enthusiastically and makes a proposal of marriage to him, "I want you to be my bride and give birth to my child."
The Titan's Bride is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 巨人族の花嫁, Kyojin-zoku no hanayome
10. Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de - Shinigami wa Ore no Koto ga Suki Sugiru
The first original BL vertical comic work will be exclusively distributed and serialized weekly! (Total of 32 episodes scheduled)
“I'm glad I'm a... human otaku, because I never thought I'd be classmates with a flesh-and-blood human being.” “H-human otaku!?"
Makoto Fuwa (26), who had a traumatic experience in his youth, was given an application for high school by a suspiciously hermit-like old man in a park.
The school culture is open and welcoming to diversity regardless of age, gender, or race.
Lured by the favorable treatment of a boarding school and exemption from tuition, he attends the entrance ceremony, only to find that all that awaits him are creatures of a different race!
Moreover, the one staring at Fuwa with the sharpest eyes was Thanatos, the “Guardian of Death".
I thought he was going to take my life, but what I heard were words I couldn't believe my ears.
'Hah, Fuwa-kun, you're so precious today ...... let's worship you .......'
In this school, where all the classmates are non-humans, will Fuwa really be able to “redo his youth”?
And what about his love affair with the Grim Reaper?
Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de - Shinigami wa Ore no Koto ga Suki Sugiru has finished publishing and it has 32 Chapters. It is also Known as: 青春のやり直しは異世界で～死神は俺のことが好きすぎる～, Redoing My Youth In Another World -The God Of Death Is My Fanboy-, Seishun no Yarinaoshi wa Isekai de ~Shinigami wa Ore no Koto ga Suki Sugiru~
9. Heosangui NagIn
Yejun, who had always believed he was a beta, found himself unexpectedly in the throes of heat, resulting in the birth of his child during college five years ago—a consequence of his complicated relationship with Do-yoon, his unrequited first love and friends-with-benefits partner. Returning to Korea, Yejun decides to bear the sole responsibility of raising his son in secrecy, keeping the truth hidden from Do-yoon. However, five years later, Yejun crosses paths with the child's father at his workplace—a long-overdue meeting that he had hoped to delay for as long as possible.
Stigma is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Estigma, Illusion Stigma, Stigma (Doo Down), ตรารักลวงใจ, 虚像の烙印, 虛幻的烙印
8. Profundis
13 years ago, Baek Yugeon and his brother were the sole survivors of a mysterious anomaly attack, leaving them “awakened.” While his brother obtained supernatural powers, Yugeon became a “guide,” a being who is able to keep such powers under control through physical touch. When the same anomaly appears again, Yugeon’s brother is left in critical condition with the only one who can save him being Woo Shinje, an S-class awakened and the commander of the hunting order, Erewhon. In exchange, Yugeon must serve as the guide to Shinje’s team, which consists of the withdrawn Joo Taein, the beastly Yoon Chan, and the sadistic Kwon Heesu. Though Shinje seems like the nicest on the team, he might prove to be the most dangerous when he states another condition: Yugeon must follow him into the pit where the very anomaly responsible for all his tragedies awaits…
This comic contains graphic depictions of violence and suggestions of self-harm. Reader discretion is advised.
Profundis has finished publishing and it has 96 Chapters. It is also Known as: Profundis
7. Anti Romance
Suou and Ryou have been friends since childhood. The hairstylist and writer have lived together for six years now and, though they definitely aren’t dating, their close relationship is hard to define. Will they ever move beyond the nebulous territory of “more than friends” or will they keep living in a stalemate forever?
Anti-Romance has finished publishing and it has 18 Chapters. It is also Known as: アンチロマンス, Anchi Romansu, Anti Romance, Анти-роман
6. Deoreoun Yongmang
Seong-Yul has a crush on Seung-Won, his friend's older brother whom he has known since childhood. There is an unbridgeable gap between him, an Alpha, and himself, a Beta, due to their age difference and family differences. Seong-Yul, who suddenly developed an omega and was fired from his job, and now needs a lot of money, gives up on Seung-Won when he hears that he is getting married and enters the establishment with a feeling of despair. However, he is scared by the strong alpha pheromones and the attitude of treating people like objects and tries to leave...
"Did you think it was better to give a hole to another kid than to burden me?"
Seung-Won, who came as his first customer, caught him being an omega and trying to sell his body.
Note: Include one side story chapter.
Deoreoun Yongmang has finished publishing and it has 11 Chapters. It is also Known as: Dirty Desire, Désirs Impurs
5. Yang Il-Woo-wa Na
Jang Baek-Hee is counting the days until he can escape Gicheon before his deadbeat father is released from prison. But then Yang Il-Woo arrives: a delinquent transfer student with a cheap perm, brassy hair, and a loneliness that mirrors Baek-Hee’s own. Slowly, their uneasy friendship deepens into something tender. But Il-Woo came to Gicheon with a secret that could shatter the fragile comfort they've both found in each other. And when the past comes calling, can two broken souls survive the truth?
Yang Ilwoo and Me is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Yang Il-woo and I, Yang Iru wa Na, 杨一宇和我, 杨日宇和我
4. Hunter-neun Joyonghi Salgo Sipda
11 years ago, chaos broke out when a massive rift appeared. In a time of despair, the ‘System’ appeared before a few people, and Cha Eui-Jae, a human, awakened as ‘Hunter J,’ becoming a hero to the world. One day, as Eui-Jae is on another mission, he and his team enter a dangerous rift in the West Sea. In the intense battle that follows, Eui-Jae loses 44 of his comrades but somehow succeeds in sealing the rift. When he regains consciousness, he finds himself alone, 8 years in the future.
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'Hunter J' is now considered dead. Feeling a void in a world so peaceful that it makes his past sacrifices seem almost pointless, Eui-Jae decides to live a quiet, low-profile life. However, fate has other plans for him. Of all places, the hangover soup restaurant where he works part-time is a favourite spot for hunters. Of all things, the magic stone he put up for sale to make some cash turns out to be an S-rank item. And of all people, the person who finds out he’s an awakened one is none other than the top-ranked hunter, Lee Sa-Yeong.
“That’s strange.”
“......”
“Have we met somewhere before?”
Eui-Jae, who wants to live an ordinary life but can’t, and Sa-Yeong, who becomes obsessed with him and proposes a suspicious deal.
‘Can I really live a quiet life?’
The Hunter Wants to Live Quietly is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 헌조살, Heonjosal, The Hunter's Gonna Lay Low
3. Love Bites
When Kieran meets his new classmate, Mason Kane, he bristles with an unexplainable disdain. Soon it becomes apparent why: Mason is a werewolf. But when a fight turns into a sudden kiss that neither expects, Kieran's feelings for Mason turn to attraction in an instant. None of it makes sense - vampires and werewolves are supposed to be mortal enemies, so why does Kieran find Mason so irresistible?
Source: Webtoon
Love Bites is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Love Bites
2. Sarangeun Hwansang! Superstar
Byul, a popular alpha and a first-year high school student, once trained to be an idol but has since left that path to attend school like a regular kid. His world takes an unexpected turn with the sudden birth of a younger sibling, introducing new challenges to his daily routine. Byul's childhood friend, Siwoo, has secretly harbored feelings for him for years. However, both being alphas, Siwoo has kept his emotions hidden.
As the two navigate their growing closeness after a period of time apart, Byul faces adolescence head-on, grappling with friendships, family relationships, and his sense of identity. Along the way, he rediscovers his passion for music and begins to mature through these transformative experiences.
Love is an Illusion! - Superstar is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ¡El Amor es una Ilusión! - Superstar, 恋は幻想！〜スーパースター〜, 戀愛幻想曲～Superstar～
1. Neoneun Naui Sesang
Childhood friends Ju-Hyeok and Su-Ah once promised to stay together forever, but when their secondary genders manifest in reverse, their worlds drift apart. Years later, Ju-Hyeok’s dream of Olympic gold is on the line, and Su-Ah might be the only one who can help him reach it. What follows is a story of fate, pride, and a love that refuses to yield.
You Are My World is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Eres mi mundo, นายคือโลกทั้งใบของฉัน, お前は俺の世界〜フェロモンなんてクソ食らえ〜, 你是我的全世界
