If you’re into BL manhwas with mafia characters or gang and crime dynamics, then you’re in for a treat. These completed stories combine tough-as-nails villains, dangerous power plays, and surprisingly tender romance, the kind of mix that keeps readers hooked. Whether it’s a mafia don falling for someone soft or a gangster’s world colliding with loyalty and desire, these manhwas bring both action and heart. Below is a refined list of BL manhwas featuring mafias and gangs, with updated descriptions rooted in their official synopses and legal sources, so you can find and support these stories on legit platforms.
ASSORTED WILDNESS
Creators: Gyeja, Zi
In this roller-coaster crime romance, Mongryong is dragged into a dangerous game when his sister’s affair entangles them with a major mob family. As the mob boss’s brother kidnaps Mongryong to force his sister out, he discovers his own hidden strength, and maybe a twisted chance at love. The series mixes action, crime, and a good dose of dark comedy, making it as wild as its title suggests.
Available on Tapas.
LEGS THAT WON’T WALK
Creator: Black Apricot
Suyeong is a former boxer who was forced to give up his career after a leg injury. Struggling to make ends meet, he burdens himself further by taking on his father’s debt until Taeseung, a private moneylender with dangerous ties, offers him a deal: work for him, pay off the debt, and maybe redeem himself. But Taeseung’s fascination with Suyeong isn’t just business. The series dives deep into power dynamics, loyalty, and whether a “rescuer” can also be a captor.
Available on Lezhin.
DEAR BENJAMIN
Creators: TopJung, Id
An omegaverse story between a badass omega on the run and a richass alpha who is way too dense to pick up the obvious. And of course, there’s an adorable bundle of joy that brings them together.
It’s an omegaverse story with high stakes and emotional tension, paired with the added charm of a child who becomes the bond between the two leads.
* Please note that the one surrounded by controversy is the artist, not the writer. The artist is eventually replaced. *
Available on Tappytoon.
SHUTLINE
Creator: KYOU
A chance encounter between a rogue street mechanic and a gang member brings forth a pretty hot and exciting series. You’ve heard of friends with benefits, but have you heard of a personal mechanic with benefits? Well, now you have.
Their first meeting isn’t just professional. What starts as a transactional liaison quickly becomes far more complicated and dangerous. Jake’s life in organized crime blends with personal desire, and Shin is forced to navigate not just the wires under the hood, but the tangled power between them.
Available on Lezhin.
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY!
Creators: Gwendoline, Hyesung
Yuno is a money launderer who has taken a risky job with the deadly Russian mafia boss, Kaminsky. The real risk is being found out as gay. This terrifyingly powerful man is very open about his attraction towards Yuno but that doesn’t make him any less of a scary guy. As Kaminsky’s obsession with Yuno deepens, Yuno gets torn between survival, fear, and desire. This story explores risk, power imbalance, and what happens when the monster you fear also wants you.
Available on Lezhin.
A THOUSAND CRANES
Creator: Jung Seokchan
Craig works himself to death trying to pay off his father’s death. One unfortunate night, he becomes a witness to a murder. He makes a run for it but eventually gets tracked down. Luckily enough, due to an unexplainable form of interest, the most lethal member of the gang is willing to let him live and work off his debt.
Craig and Dean develop a complicated relationship: one that’s as much about redemption as it is about danger.
Available on Tapas.
THE WORDS IN YOUR SNARE
Creators: Chepali, Aeju
Jooin is able to see people’s thoughts in the form of texts that float around them. Hoping to get more peace in his life, he decides to manage a simple cafe in the countryside. Then, due to a drug incident involving his shop, he meets the high-ranking gang member, Mookya. Jooin eventually moves back to Seoul but he’s not met with a very warm homecoming.
Available on Tappytoon.
YAKUZA IN LOVE
Creators: Molimi, Dupal
Screwed over by his ex, a Korean college student in Japan continues to be unlucky when a random child suddenly runs to him yelling out, “Mama“. This precious child of the head of a yakuza ends up bringing him home.
Available on Lezhin.
ROSES AND CHAMPAGNE
Creator: Team JT
Atty. Leewon is a strong-willed lawyer in Russia who meets the mafia boss, Caesar, by chance encounter. He then gets thrust into a buttload of insane happenings by simply being involved with a large madman.
Caesar, the charismatic but ruthless mafia boss, upends Leewon’s life and legal ethics as their relationship becomes entangled with power, danger, and unexpected desire.
Available on Lezhin.
DANGEROUS CONVENIENCE STORE
Creator: 945
A part-timer at a convenience store often visited by gangsters becomes close with one. The one who always seems to listen to him. Despite knowing the field this ahjussi is in, he still wants to learn more about him and become closer to him.
Available on Manta and Lezhin.
If you’re looking for completed BL manhwas with mafia characters that go beyond fluffy romance, these mafia- and gang-driven stories are perfect for you. They offer a compelling mix of crime, power struggles, emotional turmoil, and forbidden love – everything that makes the genre so thrilling. By reading on legal platforms like Lezhin, Tappytoon, and Tapas, you’re not just getting high-quality content, you’re also supporting the creators directly. So grab your device, pick a title that speaks to you, and dive into a world where danger and desire go hand in hand.
Happy reading!