Now that 2025 is over here are my favorite webtoons that were released last year. In no particular order:

[The Fallen Lamb]
[Master Peace]
[After a Meal]
[The Thread Never Burned]
[The Hounds of Sisyphus]
[Gale of the God]

The Fallen Lamb (추락하는 양) by Muguem & Joe (조)

Tagged: Short Series, Drama, Mature, Mystery, Tragedy, 1960s, Western

Status: Complete

cw: blood

In 1960s America, Dennis takes on a lone sheepherding job for three months in summer, with the odd requirement that he “trust nothing but the sheep.” One month later, a mysterious man shows up. He introduces himself as Todd and says he has come to the area to hunt. Dennis is wary of Todd, but gradually realises that he’s a nice guy, and he develops a soft spot for him. While Dennis can’t quite make up his mind about Todd, despite the chemistry between them, a coyote kills a sheep. Will Dennis let doubt or certainty take over?

Master Peace / God’s Peace (주의 평화 ) by Jumal

Tagged: Adult, Drama, Mature Boxing, Masochistic Character, Noir, Politics

cw: blood, violence, SM

As an advisor to Representative Lee Myungseon, who is in the running for a Minister position, Joo Incheol had it all. However, not only is Incheol faced with the risk of dropping ranks in the hierarchy amongst the advisory staff, but he is also relegated to the task of resolving the issues surrounding the Central District neighborhood redevelopment project of Songmoon City. Incheol is determined to do whatever it takes to resolve this, but Ahn Pyeonghwa, the owner of the problematic gym who also happens to live across from him, requests only one thing from Incheol.“Can you please hit me?“

After a Meal / A Lovely Meal (식후경) by SUMA

Tagged: Drama, Slice of Life, Cohabitation, Cooking, Half-Vampire, Slow Burn

One snowy winter day, Chang-deok finds a Jong-woo, a high school student squatting in front of his favourite gukbap restaurant in the snow. Convinced by his promise to cook up the exact same dish as his favourite restaurant, Chang-deok invites him into his home. Unable to resist Jong-woo’s proposal to let him stay over for a month in exchange for a delicious dinner every day, the two begin a delicate cohabitation. But Jong-woo seems to be hiding something from Chang-deok…

The Thread Never Burned (신결) by Goodmen & Monnyang (II)

Tagged: Drama, Mature, Mystery, Supernatural, Gangsters, Uncensored, Past Lives, Con Artist

cw: dub-con

Jo Jiwon is just your average college kid—well, except for the part where he scams people by pretending to be a shaman. Thanks to his silver tongue and some lucky guesses, he gains a reputation as a spiritual powerhouse.Unfortunately, word gets around… all the way to Jeong Tae-oh, a superstitious mob boss who actually believes in that stuff. When Tae-oh shows up demanding help, Jiwon pretends to take the job—then immediately tries to run. Too bad he gets caught.He wakes up in a sketchy motel, staring death in the face. Thinking fast, Jiwon blurts out:”Y-you need me as a talisman! To stay alive, we have to… sleep together!”He’s sure a tough guy like Tae-oh would bolt at the thought.Instead, Tae-oh just shrugs.”You should’ve said so earlier. Is once enough or do we need more?”

The Hounds of Sisyphus (시시포스의 개들) by Gusao

Tagged: Adult, Drama, Supernatural, Apocalypse, Leader, Teacher, Zombies

cw: violence

The dead no longer stay dead. They rise—not as monsters, but as aimless wanderers—plunging the world into chaos. Hope of immortality fades as disasters push humanity to the brink of extinction. Amidst the ruin, Pyo Guwon walks against the tide of fleeing survivors. On his path, he finds Heo Jinwoo, left for dead after an attack. Instead of passing by, Guwon offers a hand, posing a single question: “How does it feel to survive hell?” With that, he leads Jinwoo to a village where death holds no meaning—but in a world that refuses to let go of the past, survival is never that simple.

Gale of the God (바라메 강림하여 주소서) by Baek Sangeon

Tagged: Drama, Historical, Romance, Yaoi, Nobility, Fantasy

cw: dub-con, non-con, violence

In the mystical realm of Hoseon, protected by the tiger deity known as the Sable Tiger, Crown Prince Lee Hyo is born with formidable power but a cold, foreboding aura that forces the palace to hide his existence. Meanwhile, Seo Doram, a disgraced noble turned servant, is unexpectedly summoned to the palace with an astonishing decree: he is to become the Crown Princess. Confused and suspicious, Doram finds himself entangled in royal secrets, while the aloof prince oddly recalls a bond from their childhood… Just what could the Sable Tiger have in store for them both?

I’ve done my best with the tags but if I’ve made a mistake, please let me know.

What were your favorite releases of 2025? What other works would you add to this lists?

Recs from the comment section of my og post:

❌ read, didn’t like

✅️ read, did like