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“Do you know me?” A simple question was enough to change the trajectory of Lee Ha-kyung’s life. Seven years ago, Ha-kyung was struggling to support his family when he was approached by a man with an offer: assume the identity of Han Jiyoung, a girl from his past, for the summer and deceive the chairman of Taewon Group into believing he was really her, and he'd never have to worry about money again. All goes according to plan, until the chairman’s grandson, Yoonsung, shows up. One summer spent together forms a seemingly unbreakable bond between the two - and memories that should have lasted forever...

My Rate: 9 (www.lezhinus.com/en/comic/reunion)

In this adaptation of Lee Coin’s novel, the story centers on the suffocatingly intense relationship between Lee Ha-kyung and Jang Yoon-seong. While many BL stories use a reunion as a lighthearted second chance, this manhwa treats it like a collision. It is moody, high-stakes, and deeply preoccupied with the power dynamics of obsession. The story follows the classic "Rich/Powerful vs. Ordinary" dynamic but coats it in layers of psychological scars. Lee Ha-kyung: Tired, cynical, and trying to keep his head above water. He carries the weight of a past that he’d rather forget but can't escape. Jang Yoon-seong: The embodiment of "still waters run deep." He is wealthy, successful, and terrifyingly focused on Ha-kyung. His return isn't just a coincidence; it's a reclamation. The series excels at showing how 7 years didn't just pass—they festered. Every look shared between Ha-kyung and Yoon-seong is loaded with the subtext of their shared history, making the present-day tension feel earned. The art is the secret sauce here. Deulsum (known for Killer the Hyena) uses sharp lines and incredibly expressive eyes. You can feel Yoon-seong’s predatory nature just through a panel of him staring at Ha-kyung across a room. This isn't a sweet courtship. It’s a game of emotional chicken. The drama stems from Ha-kyung’s desperate attempt to maintain his autonomy while Yoon-seong slowly closes every exit. If you dislike "yandere" tendencies or overly possessive love interests, Yoon-seong might be a tough pill to swallow. He operates in a moral grey area. The mystery of why they parted and the specifics of their high school trauma are revealed slowly. You have to be patient with the flashbacks. The fashion and set pieces are top-tier. It feels like a high-budget K-Drama in manhwa form. Reunion is perfect for readers who love darker office romances, toxic-but-magnetic chemistry, and art that looks like it belongs in a gallery. It’s less about "falling in love" and more about the "inevitability of belonging to someone."

 

Saya, son of Louie and Zeth and a part of the Royal family, has fallen for the white deer Yullur. Though they are so far apart in age, Saya has always held on to the playful vow he made as a child to make Yullur his mate. Currently, Saya has been unable to decide on a candidate to be his mate, and is beginning to feel the pressure to find one as he is royalty. Realizing now that he cannot avoid how he has always felt, now might just be the time to confess his feelings. However, Yullur seems to have different thoughts...?

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4whaYVk)

 

Separated by status and species, two men will find love in a desperate attempt to escape the oppressive hierarchy of their society. A Boys’ Love romance that proves love knows no bounds!

The Luta—beastlike humans with animal genes and characteristics—have suddenly appeared. In proportion to that, the number of human beings have decreased. Ordinary humans are kept as pets, used to satisfy their masters’ every whim. Ernetis, though a Luta himself, finds the system abhorrent.

When a party goes awry and a human named Jin escapes from his tiger beastman keeper, Ernetis makes a fateful decision: to help the runaway—and flee with him into the unknown.

This is a cross-species Boys’ Love where a young man who was once a slave experiences warmth and love.

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4n9lxpi)

 

"What would've happened to us, if we hadn't kissed that day?" Miho, who's never been good at making friends, shows up to an alumni meeting in hopes to see his old former friend, Hiroya, one more time. They fell out of touch due to certain reasons, but Miho's determined to put his fleeting crush past him and rekindle their friendship. But when Hiroya says that was married and got divorced, Miho can't suppress his shock. Taken aback by the fact that there is much of Hiroya he doesn't know, he sneaks out of the rowdy reunion venue only to be chased after by Hiroya…!

My Rate: 7 (amzn.to/4tU1qxC)

Kiss Me Like You Did That Day by Nana Nanato is a poignant, single-volume BL that leans heavily into the "reunion" trope. While many stories in this genre focus on the excitement of finding an old flame, Nanato takes a more grounded, slightly melancholic approach to the passage of time and the weight of words left unsaid. The story follows Hiroya, a man who has carried the weight of a high school confession for years. Back in their school days, he confessed his feelings to his best friend, Miho, only to be met with a response that felt like a rejection—or at least, a closing of the door. Fast forward to adulthood: the two reunite, and the dynamic is immediately thick with nostalgia and unresolved tension. The narrative oscillates between their current lives and the formative moments of their youth, exploring how that one day shaped their entire trajectories. Hiroya is the emotional anchor of the story. He represents the "first love" that never truly faded. His character is written with a palpable sense of yearning; he isn't just stuck on Miho, he’s stuck on the version of himself that was brave enough to be honest. Miho is more enigmatic. His reaction to the initial confession is the crux of the mystery. As the story progresses, we see that Miho wasn't necessarily indifferent; rather, he was overwhelmed or perhaps lacked the maturity to handle the gravity of Hiroya’s feelings at the time. Nanato excels at capturing that bittersweet feeling of looking back at your teen years through a "sepia-toned" lens. The art style reflects this—it’s clean, soft, and emphasizes expressive eyes and subtle body language. Like many great BL dramas, the conflict isn't based on external villains, but on the internal hesitation to be vulnerable. The "re-learning" of each other as adults is the most rewarding part of the volume. Because it is a single-volume work, the pacing is brisk. While some readers might want more "slice-of-life" moments of them as a couple, the focus remains strictly on the resolution of their past trauma. Recommended if you like Seven Days by Venio Tachibana or Blue Sky Complex. It’s a perfect read for a rainy afternoon when you want a story that feels like a warm, slightly sad hug. This is a "Pure BL" (soft) title, focusing far more on the emotional connection and the psychological impact of their history than on explicit content.