Chapters: 70+ (Complete) Where to read: Lezhin Comics (Official)
This is the series that owns the keyword. The story follows Gyeol, a woman who cannot form lasting relationships because she dates men like she is collecting toys. Enter Won, a stoic, blunt architect who doesn't fall for her usual tricks.
The "Top" Chapters you need to binge:
Why it’s top-tier: It is raw, sexually explicit (18+), and brutally honest about modern dating addictions.
Chapters: 80 (Complete) Genre: Fantasy/Romance
While not a modern office romance, Winter Woods is the manhwa every Love Junkie reads after finishing the main list. It follows a homunculus (a man made of chemicals) who learns human emotion from a lonely writer.
The Junkie Chapters:
Love Junkie (also known as Junk? Junk!) is a contemporary drama manhwa that explores the toxic and high-stakes world of secret affairs and manipulation. It is written and illustrated by the creative team moseoli, Pu-Pa, and ohrozi. Story Overview
The plot centers on Yewon, a young woman who, shortly after graduating high school, begins a risky affair with a charming but married man, Han Ju-eon. While she is fully aware of the moral implications, she feels deeply "addicted" to her love for him.
The situation becomes more complicated when a former classmate, Jeong Hwa-ik, discovers their secret. Rather than exposing her immediately, he makes Yewon a dark and suspicious proposal, pulling her further into a web of spite and curiosity. Core Themes
Betrayal & Revenge: Much of the tension comes from the characters' willingness to betray those closest to them, often fueled by personal vendettas.
Obsessive Love: The title reflects the characters' desperate, almost junkie-like need for affection, even when the relationship is destructive.
Manipulation: The series frequently features characters using secrets to control one another, leading to a spiraling plot of psychological games. Publication Details
Platform: The official English translation is available on Lezhin Comics.
Status: The series is ongoing, with new chapters typically released on a regular schedule through official platforms. Genre: Adult Drama, Romance, Smut.
Before we dive into the chapter rankings, let’s define the trope. A Love Junkie protagonist is usually characterized by:
Note for Searchers: If you are looking for the specific manhwa titled "Love Junkie" (작업) by the author Hongduck, it is a mature office romance. If you are looking for feelings of being a love junkie, these top 5 picks will satisfy you.
Reading Love Junkie feels like picking at a scab. It hurts. It bleeds. But you cannot stop.
As of the latest chapters (beyond Chapter 1), the story only gets tighter. Nabi is spiraling, Yeon-oh is revealing layers of his own broken past, and the "safe" option is showing his teeth. There is no hero here. Just junkies looking for their next fix.
Have you read Love Junkie? Are you Team Yeon-oh or Team Childhood Friend? Let me know in the comments—just don’t tell me you think this relationship is healthy. We all know it isn't. That’s why we’re reading.
Where to read: Available on Lezhin Comics or Tappytoon (Mature Content Warning enforced).
The story centers on a female protagonist who is emotionally addicted to love and romantic attention. She jumps from one intense relationship to another, often confusing passion with genuine connection. The narrative follows her struggles with self-worth, jealousy, and the painful cycle of idealizing partners only to be disappointed. The manhwa is known for its unflinching look at codependency and the psychological toll of being a "love junkie."