Business Manhwa Recommendations: Building Cash Empires
Tired of endless murim fights, fluffy romance, and level-up systems clogging every manhwa site? Same here. Sometimes I just want stories about smart deals, trading, investments, and stacking real cash.
And that’s why I put together this list. Whether it’s reincarnation into a chaebol drama or a pure rags-to-riches grind, I’ve gathered it all to make this recommendation. Without further ado, let’s dig in.
My Top 15 Business Webtoons You Must Read
- The Investor Who Sees the Future
- The Joseon Prince Who Went to America and Never Returned
- I Shall Master this Family
- A Man’s Man
- Lord of Money
- Reborn Rich
- Cheolsu Saves The World
- The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
- Past Life Regressor
- The Legendary Return
- Tax Reaper
- From the Grave and Back
- Should I Make You a Nuclear Weapon?
- Fair Trade Commission
- I Became a Genius Salesman
1. The Investor Who Sees the Future
Kang Jin-hoo survives a brutal military accident and wakes up with the power to see the future. And guess what? He jumps straight into stocks, companies, and markets.
One step at a time, his decisions alter the world. May it be politics, the economy, and even how the world connects. His goal? Become the world’s greatest investor and change the world for the better.
My Review: I’ll give The Investor Who Sees the Future a 9/10 and a must-read stamp. This business webtoon hooks you with its high-quality art, crisp rag-to-riches plot, and investing theme.
But what makes it stand out is its characters and their hilarious interactions. Overall, I recommend it to all readers who enjoy business management stories.
2. The Joseon Prince Who Went to America and Never Returned
Park Byung-Jun is a hardworking Korean-American lobbyist. But one fateful day, an earthquake strikes, leading to his death. The punchline? Instead of dying, he wakes as Yi Kang, the second son of Korea’s Emperor Gojong.
Knowing how the original timeline memories, he ditches the palace drama, hops on a ship to America. His goal? Build wealth, save his countrymen, and lead the world towards the next industrial revolution.
My Review: The Joseon Prince Who Went to America and Never Returned deserves an 9/10. I read it with zero expectation so color me surprised when I ended up binge-reading it all in one night. How do I say this? This cookie is like hard-to-put-down junk food.
Though it’s filled with tropes, its crunchy execution makes it a striking read. This business manhwa also boasts a gripping flow, sleek character interactions, and addicting payoffs.
3. I Shall Master This Family
Florentia Lulac has killer business acumen and sharp instincts. Too bad the untimely death of her parents has forced to live in silence in the House of Lulac. Unfortunately, his uncle is so envious of her skills that he kicks her out, leading to her demise.
But fate steps in, and she regresses. With his father still alive, she flips the script. Her goal? Prevent the ruin of her house and build the greatest business empire in the world.
My Review: I Shall Master This Family is a peak-tier shoujo-themed business webtoon. It grips you with its stunning art, hearty characters, and wholesome romantic arcs.
If you enjoy regression and romance webcomics, then this sweet tale might be up your alley. Enjoyment-wise, this cookie deserves my 9/10.
4. A Man’s Man
Han Yuhyeon has everything and also nothing. He has reached the peak of his career and has all the money and power he desires. The price of it all? He has lost his family, his friends, and the truth itself.
His conclusion while sitting in his cozy penthouse? The top is lonely and meaningless. But what if he gets another chance to redo it all? Will he repeat his mistakes, or will he forge a new but much more perilous path?
My Review: A Man’s Man is a top-tier business manhwa worthy of a 9/10. Unlike most of its peers, this cookie stands tall with its no-nonsense vibe, top-tier art, and butter-smooth pacing.
Rather than cheap face-slapping moments, it offers solid character arcs and mature plot. If you’re tired of fluff and comedy, this might be the tale for you.
5. Lord of Money
Sung Changwook slaved away for years as the loyal aide to an arrogant chaebol heir of Jikyung Group. Unfortunately, his efforts aren’t that much appreciated. In the end, he quits. Bad move.
After all, he knows too much, and his spoiled boss soon silences him. The twist? Instead of dying, he suddenly switched bodies with his boss. That’s interesting, right?
My Review: Lord of Money gets a solid 8/10. This business webtoon is a delightful mix of body-swap drama and intense corporate thriller. It stands out with its polished art, kickass characters, and fast-paced storyline.
Anyway, if you love messy chaebol succession wars and smart underdog revenge, this one’s right up your alley.
6. Reborn Rich
Hyeon Woo has spared no hardship just to serve the Soonyang Group. He is loyal, works like a dog, and has done it all for 13 years. Too bad his boss didn’t appreciate his efforts, and he ended up as a scapegoat.
Fate, however, has seen his plight, and he earns a chance to regress. The hook? He has taken over the body of Dojun Jin, the grandson of the illustrious Soonyang founder. Call it fate, but this time, he plans to erase the scum of this family and strike it crazy rich.
My Review: Reborn Rich stands out with its scheme-filled plotline, sleek art panels, and unexpectedly relatable cast. How do I say this? It’s entertaining, gripping, and hard-to-put-down.
What’s more? It’s the type of story that just grows on you the more you read. If you’re looking for a well-executed business manhwa, then this might be your cup of tea. Overall, this cookie deserves my 9/10.
7. Cheolsu Saves The World
Humanity faces extinction from a massive asteroid heading straight for Earth. No hope, no escape. In the chaos, Cheolsu, an average office worker, can only raise his beer as he meets the end of the world.
The twist? Instead of dying, he suddenly wakes up years earlier, before the impact. With the burden of billions of lives on his shoulder, he must save the world somehow. But what can one man do in the face of such a gargantuan task?
My Review: Cheolsu Saves the World is a gripping business webtoon deserving of a 10/10. This masterpiece boasts top-tier storytelling, immersive pacing, and gritty character arcs.
If you’re looking for an underrated webcomic to read, then this high-stakes sci-fi apocalypse is for you. Of all the stories here, this tale deserves a must-read stamp.
8. The Villainess Turns the Hourglass
Aria comes from a poor family, but everything changes when her mom marries a widowed count. The problem? The glitter and riches have blinded her judgment so much that she has become a cheap villainess. Her ending? Framed to death.
Still, destiny is full of surprises, and she regresses through a magical hourglass she once thought useless. This time, she won’t just be another flower vase. Her goal? Build knowledge, wit, and wealth like never before.
My Review: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass is a must-read business manhwa worthy of a 9/10. Yeah, the MC has a time-rewind cheat, but she actually uses her intelligence. She schemes, plans, and works hard to make things happen.
The best of it all? It also boasts gorgeous art, a badass female MC, and a gripping, face-slapping plot. If you’re looking for a well-done romance webtoon with a touch of commerce, then don’t miss this cookie.
9. Past-Life Regressor
Sunhoo survives the dungeon apocalypse and hunter awakenings, only to get betrayed and killed by the very hunters meant to protect people.
The punchline? Destiny flips the script and he regresses to the past. This time, he has no plans of being under anyones mercy. To survive the looming apocalypse, he plans to conquer the world of finance and prepare the world for the upcoming chaos.
My Review: Past Life Regressor is a solid business webtoon worth an 8/10. It boasts a pre-dungeon apocalypse setting, a gritty plot, and a high-tier art.
The problem? Its pacing is a bit messy. It keeps flipping between stocks and monster hunting. It’s character arcs also feels weak.
10. The Legendary Return
Unemployed and broke to the core, trader Jang Taesan wanders the streets wondering what went wrong with his life. But one fateful day, fate throws a curveball. He spots a car barreling toward a kid and jumps in without thinking. Yes, he saves the child, but he dies.
Maybe as a reward for that one good deed, he wakes up in his teenage years. Yes, those good ol’ nostalgic days. Armed with future knowledge, he vows to climb straight to the top of the finance world.
My Review: The Legendary Return earns an 8/10. This business manhwa stands out with its sleek rags-to-riches plotline, neat art, and relatable characters. Despite its simplicity, it grabs attention through its well-executed promises and pay-offs.
Still, it’s not all rainbows. It suffers from a lack of character depth. Yes, it keeps you flipping pages, but it’s the kind of story that you’ll soon forget after a month or two.
11. Tax Reaper
Shin Jaehyeon is an honest-to-goodness office worker. The proof? He has reported his own company for tax evasion. Crazy, right? Of course, he gets the boot and ends up unemployed.
Fortunately, the infamous tax office has heard of his feats and offers him a job. The hook? Little does everyone know he has an uncanny ability to discover tax offenders. Armed with such skill, he’s about to become the government’s darling and the corporate world’s worst enemy.
My Review: Tax Reaper is a must-read business webtoon deserving of an 8/10. Unlike its peers, this cookie focuses more on catching tax evaders in their tricks, and it’s unexpectedly fun.
It also boasts top-notch art, badass characters, and an immersive storyline. If you enjoy detective-themed webcomics with a touch of lawfare, then you’re in for a treat.
12. From the Grave and Back
Han Myoung Woo is the perfect executive talent every company will love to pirate. He is smart, cold, calculative, and delivers results. Unfortunately, he suffers from a genetic heart disease and dies before he can even reach his peak potential.
The hook? Instead of the underworld, he awakens inside the body of a young man. With a healthy body in tow, he aims to conquer the corporate world once again.
My Review: I’ll give From the Grave and Back deserves an 8/10. This business manhwa stands tall with its chill slice-of-life theme, solid art panels, straightforward storyline. Still, it suffers and branches out too much. I mean, it jumps into sports, business, transmigration, and even gangster themes.
13. Should I Make You a Nuclear Weapon?
Director Kim Jun is a hardworking scientist from the Defense Science Research Institute. He is the brains behind the super-advanced ADD chip. The twist? Their invention is so breakneck that a bunch of random terrorists raided their lab, killing him and his team.
Still, fate has better plans for this old man, and he regresses to 1998. Armed with future advanced tech knowledge, he plans to take over the arms market and, of course, get rich.
My Review: First of all, yes, that it’s title. Should I Make You a Nuclear Weapon? is a business webtoon worthy of an 8/10. Instead of classic tech or brick-and-mortar businesses, this tale revolves around the defense industry. Honestly, it’s quite interesting.
Anyway, it boasts a rapid-paced storyline, witty characters, and solid payoffs. It lacks the “oomph” effect that makes stories memorable.
14. Fair Trade Commission
Kim Sung-Kyun has climbed the corporate ladder through cold-hearted means. For promotion, he cheated subcontractors, stole patents, and even swept grisly accidents through vicious means.
Karma, however, has had enough of him, and he meets his end in a car accident. The twist? Instead of dying, he awakens inside the body of a young officer from the Fair Trade Commission. To make amends for his deeds, he plans to live for others, fighting corrupt industry practices with all he has.
My Review: I’ll rate Fair Trade Commission an 8/10. Instead of a classic rags-to-riches business manhwa, this tale focuses on the regulatory side of businesses. You know, catching bad actors, making them pay, or even putting them in jail.
Anyway, this goodie reminds me a lot of lawyer-themed webtoons. It’s high-stakes, gritty, and fast-paced. It also has solid art, case-by-case plot arcs, and kickass characters.
15. I Became a Genius Salesman
Ji Hoon always doubles down on his job. When it comes to hardwork or passion, he’s not a man who will lose out to anyone. Unfortunately, he has a glaring weakness. He has a gullible personality, making him an easy target for his office rival Chief Choi.
But one fateful day, he suddenly receives a mysterious ability to read the thoughts of his customers. Yes, the perfect skill for a passionate salesman like him.
My Review: I Became a Genius Salesman deserves a solid 8/10. As someone who has a bit of experience in sales, this business webtoon nails the life of a real-life salesman. You know, smart selling, ethical tricks, closing deals without being sleazy.
Despite the MC’s golden spoon, this cookie feels just right and fun to read. It also has sleek art panels, interesting characters, and an intriguing profession-based plot.
My Final Thoughts About Business Webtoons
Truth be told, business manhwa are my go-to comfort stories. Each story has solid payoffs that just get me pumped, making me look forward to more chapters. I guess I just really love a well-done rags-to-riches story.
Anyway, if you’re someone like me, then don’t miss these cookies. I’ll also continue updating this list when new striking stories from this genre pop up. Alright, see you on my next recommendation!