Stranger Than Friends_Vol 1. Webtoon Ver: Yaoi Manga

by Jin Woo

Yi-hyeok and Inseo have been friends for their entire lives. It’s something they take for granted. Just like the sky is blue and water is wet, the two of them are lifelong buddies. Or, well, that’s what they think right up until the moment Inseo kisses Yi-hyeok as a joke that turns into something more, sparking a whole new scorchingly hot relationship between them. It might be pretty funny, really steamy, and a little strange...but they’re still friends. Right? …Right?!

Genres: Manga, Manhwa, Romance, LGBT, Yaoi, Graphic Novels, M M Romance

Kindle Edition

Published March 18, 2022

Reviews

[Keiko, the manga enthusiast ♒︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute and all, but after Yi-Hyeok's confession and that rejection—just no. I'm not pleased at all. It's living up to its title, but the kind of angst that's going between them just isn't my cup of tea. It's clear that Inseo is into him for such a long time, but I hate where this is currently going. I just don't want to read it anymore, I know exactly how it's going to be. I'm outta here!

But art is insanely good 🫶

[bookish enchilada · Rating 4 out of 5]

finished season 1 and loved the main couple..the side couple was just a big nope

[Nympha Cielo (nymfello) · Rating 4 out of 5]

rating solely based on the main story...

and let's not talk about the side story.

[lisalotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m bored there’s nothing else to say…. (And yes i found the side story weird af, sexual harassment is not attractive or heartwarming)

[Child of Winter · Rating 3 out of 5]

more like 2,75/5 ⭐

it's cute, but at the same time kinda meh?

[| Shakshi | · Rating 5 out of 5]

Childhood friends turns F*ck Buddies to recreate an old photo

😅😂💞💞

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Un manhwa BL entre dos amics d'infància que recreant una foto de petits s'acaben fent fwb/fuck buddies, però en el fons estan enamorats l'un de l'altre i no s'atreveixen a fer el pas per por de perdre l'amistat... Més enllà del gran clixé, la personalitat del seme és fastigosa i desconsiderada, mai fa cas o escolta el que li diu l'uke cosa que et fa plantejar-te els límits del consentiment... La parella secundària, protagonista dels side-stories, fa directament vomitar perquè és una exageració massa bèstia de la dinàmica dels protes. En fi, en la línia habitual: un manhwa molt tòxic farcit d'escenes hot amb unes il·lustracions a color espectacular...

[Cursed Cuddles · Rating 5 out of 5]

진우 작가의 "친구보다 낯선_1권. 웹툰 버전: 야오이 만화"는 웹툰과 야오이 만화의 요소를 결합한 뛰어난 작품으로 독자들에게 매혹적이고 감동적인 서사를 선사합니다. 이 책은 스토리텔링과 예술성을 완벽하게 결합하여 기억에 남는 독서 경험을 선사합니다. 진우의 작품은 잘 그려진 캐릭터와 복잡한 관계를 통해 몰입감과 감동을 모두 선사합니다. 야오이 장르에서 우정과 로맨스라는 주제를 탐구하는 이 책의 능력은 놀랍습니다. "친구보다 낯선_1권. 웹툰 버전: 야오이 만화"는 매력적이고 생각을 자극하는 스토리를 제공할 뿐만 아니라 웹툰 요소의 혼합으로 장르의 경계를 뛰어넘기 때문에 확실한 별 5개 등급을 받을 자격이 있습니다. 야오이 만화와 웹툰 팬이라면 꼭 읽어야 할 책으로, 이 매력적이고 잊을 수 없는 이야기에서 진우의 스토리텔링이 빛을 발합니다.

[Clare · Rating 4 out of 5]

I agree with majority of the reviewers here, the main story between Inseo and Yi-Hyeok is really good but the side story with the friends, Tak & Sanho... Yeah. No. Tak needs to be in fucking jail or something. Not fucking anyone

Also, is the boss supposed to be 'dark romance hot' or just straight up creepy coz I'm leaning more towards the latter. Mans has gorgeous eyes but he gives me the heebie-jeebies

Rating this one to mark season 1

[bee · Rating 3 out of 5]

One thing remains true - Inseo is beautiful af. Every time he would show up, I would just marvel at his face. I was so happy even though he was being so fucking, ridiculously stupid. No communication here just pushed me to the edge. I was so annoyed. Super annoyed but his face made up for it.

That boss... I am just sick thinking about him.

That side story... why? I usually look forward to stories about the second couple but this one???!!! Why was it all rape? I kept on thinking, nay, they jest. No one would actually think about writing this and reason to themselves that, yes, romance. It was disgusting and angering to get through.

I also despise how Sunho is just written off by everyone and I am of the very real suspicion that had he shared what he was going through, none of them would have thought to help him. Just narrow it down to him being dumb and moving on. Baby boy needed better friends tbh. These ones hated him.

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the main couple, Inseo is just really hot & Yi-hyeok cute. The boss-plot is interesting. But Tak & Sanho is just a big no for me, Tak is too creepy and Sanho not really willing at all. Total turn-off.
But nevertheless I’m anxiously waiting for season two. Does anyone know when it’s supposted to be published?

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for good art and this manhwa never disappoints. Though Inseo has such a weird personality, I like how Hyeok handles his situation and more so his train of thought. Over all, a great read for me and perfect to pass time. 👍👍

[Leyna · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was aight. Green flag top? His feelings for the bottom were solid but he did some confusing shit. This story could have easily been 30 chapters if they communicated. Also that boss was weird, didn’t like him from the start. Overall basic read, no intense drama just exhausting at times.

[ferguson (winston’s version) · Rating 1 out of 5]

you KNOW it’s bad when it’s a webcomic and i can’t finish it 🙄

they were terrible friends and his long ass socks we’re starting to piss me off. like why are they on in every sex scene, does the author have a weird kink? i’m judging

[Mariana (Jacki’s version) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maybe they got lost in the side story- to be honest, the main one was good and it made my heart clench a few times. I just wish Inseo would stop being a total bitch and maybe this manhwa would have had half its chapters total.

[Kitty M Raja · Rating 2 out of 5]

All the characters were so beautifully drawn that I hated not being able to rate this higher. The characters were all insufferable aside from Hyeok from the main story. I didn’t even bother reading the Boss’s side story because I was already exhausted trying to finish the side couple’s story.

[patrycha · Rating 3 out of 5]

szału nie ma, dupy nie urywa takie mocne 3/5

[Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favorite! Best childhood friends to lovers

[readwatchrepeat · Rating 2 out of 5]

Carina la storia però, insomma... per ora niente di che...
Aspetto la seconda stagione.

[María · Rating 2 out of 5]

2/5 muy justito.

[Lani Mora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woaaa this story was so cute at the beginning but the mhh idk i dont relly like it anymore since the season 2 but i think its getting better i love the main character hes so cute

[Ethelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

En cours (chapitre 55)

(Lu trois fois)

[Jessi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 para la primera temporada, muy disfrutable, amo los friends to lovers y el trope de amigos de la infancia. Los protagonistas son lo más tierno, en serio.
Buena Re lectura.

[Eda** · Rating 4 out of 5]

** 4-4.5 STARS **

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

A 3.5 but rounded up. Def a vehicle for smut. The art is pretty, and the angst was enjoyable.

[Kenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY BABIES EXACTLY. I WILL DO EVERYTHING FOR BOTH OF U :(( recently completed and its one of my favs rn

[Gen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really emotional and smutty😘

[Isaboba · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great illustrations! I enjoyed the dynamic between the main couple but the side couple was just, ugh.

[soleil reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

INSEO MY LOVE

[KC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute