“The Big Apple” (Korean comics or manhwa, 2024)
The Big Apple is a BL (Boys Love) webtoon/manhwa (Korean comic) by Harusari (author) and Hodot (illustrator). The Big Apple 1 (two books) was published in 2024, and The Big Apple 2 was published in 2025. The story takes place in New York (nicknamed “The Big Apple”).
Yaoi Wiki: The Big Apple
The Big Apple is a manhwa written by Harusari and illustrated by Hodot. It has been originally published by Ridibooks and Seoul Media Comics with the English version published by TappyToon. An English release is in progress.
Synopsis
Johan, a Swedish gay office worker has moved to New York to work at a small company. Unbeknown to everybody, he’s actually an assassin who kills Wizards belonging to a secret society. What happens when he’s caught by his lover, Juergen when he fails an assignment?
OCLC WorldCat
The Big Apple. 1
Authors:Harusari (Author), Hodot (Illustrator), Melina, Contents First, Inc (Firm) (Translator)
Summary:Love is not bulletproof. Joachim has a deadly secret: he’s a hitman for the SIA (the “Secret Intelligence Agency”): a covert organization whose operatives possess special abilities. Working in the shadows, Joachim is a trained professional assigned dangerous missions that he executes to perfection. Yet, despite his aptitude for the job, Joachim hates it! He’s constantly caught up in daydreams about quitting his risky life and trading it all for peaceful bliss with his handsome and generous lover, Juergen Eisler. But quitting the Agency is easier said than done. When Joachim’s latest mission goes awry, he determines to do whatever is necessary to keep Juergen safe—even if it means breaking off their relationship and going dark. Except Juergen isn’t ready to dive him up so easily.—Publisher description
Print Book, English, 2024
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, California, 2024
Amazon.com
The Big Apple Vol. 1 Paperback – November 12, 2024
by Harusari (Author), Hodot (Illustrator)
Book 1 of 2: The Big Apple
A gorgeous and full-color BL webtoon/manhwa (comic) about a man leading a double life—and his handsome lover who will stop at nothing to save their relationship. The Mature-rated supernatural thriller comes to print in English at last!
Joachim has a deadly secret: he’s a hitman for the SIA (the “Secret Intelligence Agency”): a covert organization whose operatives possess special abilities. Working in the shadows, Joachim is a trained professional assigned dangerous missions that he executes to perfection. Yet, despite his aptitude for the job, Joachim hates it! He’s constantly caught up in daydreams about quitting his risky life and trading it all for peaceful bliss with his handsome and generous lover, Juergen Eisler. But quitting the Agency is easier said than done.
When Joachim’s latest mission goes awry, he determines to do whatever is necessary to keep Juergen safe—even if it means breaking off their relationship and going dark. Except Juergen isn’t ready to give him up so easily.
OCLC WorldCat
The Big Apple. 2
Authors:Harusari (Author), Hodot (Illustrator), Haeronius, Contents First, Inc (Firm) (Translator)
Summary:“Locked on target. The Knights Templar are on the hunt for Joachim! He’s managed to evade them twice now, but how much longer can he fly under the radar? Meanwhile, the sniper’s got more important things vying for his attention—like meeting up with Juergen to take care of some…unfinished business.”—Back cover
Print Book, English, 2025
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment, California, 2025
Amazon.com
The Big Apple Vol. 3 Paperback – July 8, 2025
by Harusari (Author), Hodot (Illustrator)
Book 2 of 2: The Big Apple
BOUND TO DEATH
Joachim’s plan to break up with Juergen has spun totally out of control. Juergen caught him in a lie, and now he’s got the sniper handcuffed and trapped in his apartment, making sure they make the most of their last days together. But Joachim has a date with death he absolutely can’t miss. Can he escape and take out the Chechen’s boss before time runs out?
A gorgeously illustrated BL webtoon about a man leading a double life and his handsome lover who will stop at nothing to save their relationship!