Actual Good Korean Novels to Read

Actual Good Korean Novels to Read
Every time I visit the front page of NU and I see a long title for a JP WN, I know its story and characters are going to be shallow and a waste of my time . I've been sick of the infinite number of the "fantasy RPG" Japanese WNs out there and Chinese WNs that drag on for thousands of chapters. Korean novels tend to be better in that respect by having a unique story and being easy to read without seeing half the chapter used up to describe insignificant details. 

Yeah there's still some isekai novels here but at least it's going to have good progression and character growth.
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Created: Aug 6th, 2019, Updated: Aug 6th, 2019
Created Aug 6th, 2019
Updated Aug 6th, 2019
KR (4.5)
55 Chapters Every 177.5 Day(s) 23783 Readers 316 Reviews 11-26-2017
The kind of novel you have to read every word to enjoy. It feels like you're watching a movie play out as you read. Easiest... more>>
KR (4.4)
20 Chapters Every 118.8 Day(s) 23467 Readers 463 Reviews 07-13-2019
Excellent world building and character development. Doesn't treat the reader like they're s*upid
KR (4.3)
0 Chapters Every 2822 Day(s) 29910 Readers 379 Reviews 07-28-2016
First 10 chapters hooked me with this novel. Everybody except the MC gets isekai'd. Solid Isekai recommendation for me because the characters don't feel one-dimensional... more>>
KR (4.6)
193 Chapters Every 120.7 Day(s) 7809 Readers 104 Reviews 08-25-2019
MC manages a kpop group with the ability to see the future. Good character interactions and chemistry between MC and female lead
KR (4.2)
21 Chapters Every 142.7 Day(s) 20903 Readers 394 Reviews 06-26-2018
Novel starts off strong but powercreeps the MC pretty hard. The quality of the story drops after about halfway but still good and easy to... more>>
KR (4)
0 Chapters Every 2016 Day(s) 9917 Readers 79 Reviews 10-17-2018
Isekai, but with a good twist. MC slowly grows his powers and has a hilarious personality. If you like isekai, you might as well read... more>>
KR (4.4)
272 Chapters Every 108.8 Day(s) 19323 Readers 274 Reviews 12-04-2019
A romance novel with some smut that you can ignore. Read if you like a change of pace and some comfy romance building
KR (4.1)
214 Chapters Every 34.5 Day(s) 8138 Readers 131 Reviews 02-24-2023
Very entertaining to read - MC uses schemes and tricks to get ahead of his enemies
KR (4.3)
520 Chapters Every 63.1 Day(s) 22585 Readers 194 Reviews 11-24-2021
The classic Korean WN that most hooked most readers. Can feel a bit boring for some people, but I enjoyed the interactions between Weed +... more>>
KR (4.2)
0 Chapters Every 2424 Day(s) 16898 Readers 143 Reviews 08-30-2017
Reminds me of Second Coming Of Gluttony in how the MC grows as a person.
KR (3.7)
223 Chapters Every 117.9 Day(s) 13876 Readers 89 Reviews 06-13-2022
Isaac except with swords 
KR (3.9)
0 Chapters Every 4428 Day(s) 13537 Readers 116 Reviews 06-28-2017
RPG level system + dungeons on Earth. The pacing of the MC's growth is what makes you appreciate his skills and effort. Girls are worth... more>>
KR (4.1)
277 Chapters Every 92.2 Day(s) 15570 Readers 147 Reviews 09-10-2020
KR (3.9)
21 Chapters Every 188.5 Day(s) 16845 Readers 182 Reviews 09-09-2016
KR (4.1)
488 Chapters Every 1.6 Day(s) 14880 Readers 192 Reviews 04-17-2024
KR (4.5)
93 Chapters Every 77.5 Day(s) 10494 Readers 99 Reviews 05-10-2021
Comfy and cute romance. Unexpectedly good
KR (4.1)
0 Chapters Every 2237 Day(s) 10389 Readers 81 Reviews 10-05-2017
KR (3.8)
65 Chapters Every 175.3 Day(s) 4472 Readers 26 Reviews 02-18-2017
KR (3.9)
20 Chapters Every 0.1 Day(s) 9906 Readers 96 Reviews 12-04-2018
KR (4)
12 Chapters Every 242.8 Day(s) 11493 Readers 88 Reviews 09-29-2020
KR (4)
223 Chapters Every 13.3 Day(s) 7385 Readers 64 Reviews 02-29-2024
KR (4.2)
251 Chapters Every 133.7 Day(s) 9136 Readers 83 Reviews 02-23-2019
Interesting premise by taking place in Valhalla and taking characters from mythology. Story feels a bit dragged out and rushed later on but decent read... more>>
KR (3.8)
12 Chapters Every 3.2 Day(s) 3858 Readers 36 Reviews 05-16-2017
A short read but a novel I consider a 'hidden gem'. 
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  1. Hana-san
    Hana-san· Aug 7, 2019 08:08 AM
    tr*sh of the Count's Family and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint are also really good
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  2. Black Magician
    Black Magician· Aug 7, 2019 12:26 AM
    I'd also add "The Tutorial is Too Hard"
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    • dsauce
      dsauce· Author · Aug 7, 2019 02:34 AM
      I have that on my list actually haha.. I'm sure it'll go onto the list after I start it.
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  3. tsc_gotl
    tsc_gotl· Aug 7, 2019 01:38 AM
    second life ranker looks promising so far with well paced story and tolerable MC with a brain. Tho tbf my bar is set really low nowadays: faceslap-stereotypical MC = drop, beta c**k = drop, way too much tell instead of show = drop.
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    • dsauce
      dsauce· Author · Aug 7, 2019 02:36 AM
      That's been on my list since it started being TLed. Only reason I haven't given it a try was because I thought it was just a mediocre TL that would stop being updated quickly. I guess I'm wrong now considering how high its ratings are and how consistent it's being updated. I actually play on reading it next.
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  4. Vamptacus
    Vamptacus· Jan 28, 2021 12:35 AM
    you should update the list with the novels already mentioned, also ending maker and grandson of the holy emperor are both really enjoyable
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