Title: Love Junkie (Romance Junkie) Genre: Romance, Drama, Slice of Life, Psychological Author: Gwajang
The Premise: The story subverts the typical "innocent romance" trope. The female protagonist, Miso, is a self-proclaimed "romance junkie." She doesn't just want love; she is addicted to the thrill of it. However, she is cynical about the longevity of relationships. She believes that romance is like a drug—intense at first, but eventually, the high fades, and you are left with nothing but the side effects.
She enters into a relationship with the male lead, a stoic and somewhat mysterious man, with the intention of "using" him to satisfy her addiction to the butterflies and excitement of a new relationship, planning to discard the connection before it gets boring or painful. love junkie webtoon read
She (or he) is usually intelligent but emotionally stunted. They have an anxious attachment style. They know the relationship is bad, but the highs are so high that they tolerate the devastating lows. Their internal monologue is the heart of the series.
One of the most common questions from new readers is about the reading order. Because the creator has sometimes released side stories or alternate point-of-view chapters, here is the recommended order: Title: Love Junkie (Romance Junkie) Genre: Romance, Drama,
Before you dive into that "love junkie webtoon read" tab, please note that this webtoon is for mature audiences (18+). It contains depictions of:
If you are currently recovering from a toxic relationship, this webtoon might be cathartic, but it could also be triggering. Read with a self-care plan in place. If you are currently recovering from a toxic
This is not your typical bad boy with a heart of gold. The love interest is often a narcissist, a commitment-phobe, or an avoidant personality. They provide "intermittent reinforcement"—sometimes loving, sometimes cold—which scientifically makes the addiction worse. Readers spend hours debating whether this character is redeemable or a monster.
This is not a PG-13 high school romance. The webtoon deals with mental health, codependency, therapy, and physical intimacy in a way that is honest rather than exploitative.