Lookism is an ongoing manhwa by Park Tae-jun, published on Naver Webtoon since 2014. Park Hyung Suk is an overweight, bullied teenager who wakes up able to switch between two bodies — his original body and a tall, handsome one. The series explores beauty standards, social hierarchy, bullying, and gang culture in Korea through this dual-body premise. One of the most widely-read manhwa in history.

Quick Answer Read all volumes in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest. Start at the beginning.

Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.

All Lookism Volumes in Order

Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.

  1. Lookism, Vol. 1
  2. Lookism, Vol. 2
  3. Lookism, Vol. 3
  4. Lookism, Vol. 4
  5. Lookism, Vol. 5
  6. Lookism, Vol. 6
  7. Lookism, Vol. 7
  8. Lookism, Vol. 8
  9. Lookism, Vol. 9
  10. Lookism, Vol. 10
  11. Lookism, Vol. 11
  12. Lookism, Vol. 12
  13. Lookism, Vol. 13
  14. Lookism, Vol. 14
  15. Lookism, Vol. 15
  16. Lookism, Vol. 16
  17. Lookism, Vol. 17
  18. Lookism, Vol. 18

Lookism Reading Order

Dual Body Discovery Arc (Early Chapters)

Hyung Suk adapts to his two bodies, experiencing radically different social treatment depending on which body he inhabits. The early chapters deliver sharp social commentary on looks-based discrimination.

Gang / Martial Arts Arc (Later Chapters)

The series transitions into a martial arts action format as Hyung Suk gets involved with underground fighting organizations. New characters with their own compelling backstories dominate later arcs.

Where to Read Lookism

Available on Webtoons (free) and in physical volumes from Yen Press or other publishers. We recommend reading through official channels to support the creators.

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