A psychological thriller disguised as romance. Two love junkies (one male, one female) are set up on a blind date. They recognize the addiction in each other and decide to "use" each other safely. It does not stay safe.

Why does chapter 11 feel satisfying rather than frustrating? Because the reader, too, has become a love junkie — addicted to the pattern. Weekly updates create intermittent reinforcement: the unpredictable timing of a new chapter (delays, early releases) mirrors the unpredictable reward schedule of a toxic relationship. By chapter 11, the reader anticipates the relapse and craves it. The manhwa’s comment sections fill with “Nooo, don’t text him back!” and “I knew it 😭” — performative resistance that masks engagement. The platform’s “wait for unlock” or “fast-pass” economy further monetizes this addiction. Thus, Love Junkie (as a hypothetical title) becomes self-referential: the manhwa is about a love addict, and it produces love-addicted readers.

: Hwa-ik discovers the affair and begins manipulating Ye-won to get closer to her, adding a dangerous layer of tension. Recent Developments

To support the creators (and avoid broken scanlation sites), you should read Love Junkie legally. As of this month:

You can find the official English release on platforms like Lezhin Comics.