엄마를 만나러 가는 길 1

On the Way to Meet Mom #1

by GOMYANG, 고먕

폐건물에서 구조된 모리는 보육원에서 살게 되었다. 폐건물과 달리 보육원은 바닥이 평평하고, 깨끗한 옷을 주었으며 시간에 맞춰 음식이 나왔다. 그리고 보육원 아이들을 보살펴주는 어른, 후원자가 있는 곳이었다. 어느 날, 모리에게도 후원자가 생겼다. 향긋한 들꽃 향기가 나는 편지와 포근한 햇살처럼 부드러운 망토, 알록달록한 크레파스와 말하는 인형을 선물해 준 후원자. 모리는 생각했다. 얼마 전, 자신의 친구 로디나를 찾아온 ‘엄마’라는 사람처럼, ‘혹시 이 사람이 나의 엄마가 아닐까?’하고. 그렇게 모리는 한 걸음, 두 걸음 미지의 길을 떠났다. 엄마를 만나러 말이다. 과연 모리는 엄마를 만날 수 있을까?

Genres: Manhwa, Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Webcomic, Graphic Novels, Found Family

304 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2025

Reviews

[⋆ ࣪˖ ִֶָ sel ་༘࿐ · Rating 5 out of 5]

"This is what love in its wholeness looks like."

Screaming, crying! I love this so much! It's just so good and so touching. You might think it's just a silly cutesy story but it's so much more than that. Everyone should try reading this! You will definitely not regret it.

"I'm doubtful I could measure up to be a proper mother, even if I tried my best to imitate everything I've learned about being one."

I finished the main story that has 31 chapters, and up to the latest (4th) epilogue which seems to be a side story that continues their life together with the most adorable, Mori. Glad it's not totally finished yet! I want to see more.

I don't want to think about it but somehow, this reminds me of Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms , and I refuse to acknowledge that thought because it hurts.

Anyway, everyone's together and happy! Mori is round and lovely! Endless joy to all of them! I love this so, so much!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

On the way to meet mum – review for the FULL series

Length: 31 chapters + 2 epilogues
Physical copies available in English: No

If you like:
- Easy to understand sci-fi
- Loveable characters who grow
- Great plot
- Interesting world building
- Amazing art
- Found family trope
- HEA

Then this is the webtoon/manhwa for you.

I was really emotional reading this for some reason. Fingers crossed it gets picked up by a publisher because I would definitely buy a physical copy of this if it was available. It’s become one of my favourites now.

[Ri ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

most beautiful manhwa i have ever read. everyone should read this one for at least once in their lifetime and i am not kidding. this is truly a masterpiece!!!!

[Sara Bakhshiani · Rating 4 out of 5]

دوسش داشتم خیلی گوگول بود. نظر کلی‌مو بعد تموم شدن کامل بنویسم بهتره.

[yel ᰔ · Rating 5 out of 5]

➺ 5/5🌟

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best, super heartwarming🙂

[Meishuu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a breath of fresh air from the usual, popular manwhas. A unique, delightful exploration of unconventional “moms” (yes, there is more than one, technically speaking) with alien characters that are actual alien.

[jov · Rating 5 out of 5]

hi, i love this SO MUCH

agh it was just so good. if you like found families, read this right now!! It truly shows that family, (or in this story's case, a 'mom') doesn't have to be conventional. Who says Mori (our protagonist who sets out on his journey to find his 'mom') can't have more than 1 mom?? In fact, who says his mom needs to be a human? Ryder, Aiya, Miria, the Fah clan are all amazing moms and aunties and grandfathers TT. Man, i really started tearing up outside when Aiya sacrificed itself TT. Also the page where it shows the different Fah clan servants sending their "job applications" to be Mori's auntie or mom or grandfather, and their reasons being 'I am positive I can carry Mori in my arms all day', 'I am confident I can be strict with and care for Mori' they love him so much???????? omfg i cannot

additionally, the art in this series is top tier. the author really paid extra attention on the background sceneries, in order to help us immerse in the world, and to see the world through Mori's eyes. The sceneries were really breathtaking and I found myself pausing to zoom in on a lot of panels to just observe and admire the art, which honestly doesn't happen too often when i'm reading webtoons

my emotions really got me when i read the ending few chapters. please give this story a shot

[João · Rating 5 out of 5]

Post-apocalyptic warmness for cyclonic depressive winters.

“Mom” appears as a concept-virus, transmitted through witnessing reunion. Background noise collapses into motion: walk → observe → feel. Boy's quest = recursive loop of longing; iterating toward glitches. Ruins in complete.

Tenderness is a form of survival.

[Yeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

“𝐗𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚̀𝐨, 𝐛𝐞́ 𝐭𝐫𝐨̀𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐨̀𝐧 đ𝐚́𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞̂𝐮."

"𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐢, 𝐧𝐡𝐚̂́𝐭 đ𝐢̣𝐧𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐚̉𝐢 𝐡𝐚̣𝐧𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐮́𝐜 𝐧𝐡𝐞́!"

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Câu chuyện xoay quanh một cậu bé con tên Mori, trong một thế giới với những sinh vật mới mẻ hậu tận thế, nơi loài người đang trên đà suy tàn, với cái đầu non nớt cùng ngôn ngữ bập bẹ, đã dám rời khỏi vùng an toàn để chập chững đặt chân lên những cung đường xa lạ đầy rẫy hiểm nguy. Với một mục đích duy nhất là để tìm "Mẹ". Hay nói đúng hơn, là để đi tìm hơi ấm tình yêu thương.

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Vừa đẹp vừa dịu dàng, đó là suy nghĩ của mình sau khi đọc xong câu chuyện này.

Dù plot chẳng đao to búa lớn gì đâu, thậm chí có thể đoán trước được diễn biến tiếp theo, nhưng những hình vẽ nguệch ngoạc cùng câu từ ngây ngô của Mori vẫn mang đến sức chạm khủng khiếp khiến mình không kìm được nước mắt. Tình yêu thật sự có muôn hình vạn trạng, và chẳng hề phân biệt giống loài.

Đọc xong mình cảm thấy như được chữa lành đúng nghĩa, giờ thì đã hiểu tại sao bạn mình lại khen bộ này nhiều thế. Mình không đọc spoil, không đọc trước bản online, không đọc review, không đọc cả đoạn đọc thử của IPM để có một trải nghiệm trọn vẹn nhất✨

Sách in đẹp, khổ to, dày cộp, khuyết điểm duy nhất có lẽ là đọc xong chỉ muốn mang ngay tập 2 đến đây. Cực kỳ vô cùng thật sự rất rất xứng đáng FOMO nha mọi người💯🫶

[Rai · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing webtoon.

This is the story about Mori a child who is rescued from an abandoned house. He spent the very first years of his life alone and in a feral state. He wakes up in a shelter /children's home and began to adapt to a new life. He makes a friend there who tells him that her mom will come back for her. He learns what a mom is from her and one day he watches his friend go with her mom. He also has a very generous patron who sents him gifts and he wonders if that could be his mom. So he embarks on a journey to meet mom.

Mori is so freaking cute. This webtoon is so wholesome, it is also emotional. But so beautiful.

[Yisley Calvo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una lectura muy tierna y conmovedora, acompañada de un arte realmente precioso que hace que cada escena se sienta aún más especial. Es un manhwa muy cortito, y aunque se disfruta muchísimo, me habría encantado que durara un poquito más para poder seguir acompañando a los personajes. Aun así, es una historia muy linda, llena de sensibilidad, que emana muchísimo amor y deja una sensación muy bonita al terminarla. 💗

[The Lazy Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Seeing the world through a child's eyes is always a great reminder of the best in us- wonder and joy at the universe and it's diverse creations, and the devastating, intertwined love-grief of parenthood....

[Kasey (Mir) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Idk man, you want something to give you hope and make you cry? This is it.

[Amera Amer · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

Very Cute with gorgeous art ❤️❤️

[Kat Sperry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shouting from the rooftops how much I love this Manhwa/webtoon. English title: On The Way To Mom

[Ladiabooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

It felt like a warm and cozy hug 🩷 Highly recommended if you want to feel happines and love.

[belle · Rating 5 out of 5]

(This is a webtoon.)

A short story on the meaning of family and love, and wonder of the world through the eyes of a child. So incredibly heartwarming. The art is beautiful and magical. One of the best pieces of media i have consumed this year. A gentle reminder that the hands that raise us can take many forms.

[Anna Bard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manhwa gives me such an odd bittersweet vibe. I love it. Baby Mori is adorable

[Muskan]

The cuteness and fluffiest thing I've ever read😭😭

[Tatiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lovely, sweet and feel-good story with gorgeous art, about an adorable toddler and his chosen/found family. Includes some peril. I read it free on Webtoon.

[Fany Herondale · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 estrellas
Todo muy lindo con un arte precioso

[Maheen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ali told me to read this, very short webnovel but very sweet :')

[PinkVanilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

MY BABYYYY!!!

[Saint mariareads☀️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not crying

[shia · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO SO CUTEE.. EVERYTIME MORI APPEARS MY HEARTSTRINGS GET TUGGED. THIS IS SO GUTWRENCHINGLY BEAUTIFUL IN A GOOD WAY. SUCH A SHORT READ BUT IT'S BC OF THAT THAT IT LEFT A LASTING IMPACT ON ME MORE

[Sia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unique and absolutely adorable!

[aaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

so much cuteness and warmness 🌱

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

cried.

[Makiya B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely adorable found-family story with beautiful art and unique character designs. I shed tears and cried even more when I found out what inspired the author to write the book. SOOO CUTE