Painter of the Night
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Synonyms: Yahwacheop
Japanese: 야화첩
English: Painter of the Night
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Type: Manhwa
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: 135
Status: Finished
Published: May 14, 2019 to May 31, 2024
Genres: Boys Love Boys Love, Erotica Erotica
Theme: Historical Historical
Serialization: Lezhin Comics Webtoon
Authors: Byeonduck (Story & Art)

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Score: 7.541 (scored by 51005,100 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: N/A2
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #1898
Members: 12,556
Favorites: 333

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Synopsis

Baek Na-kyum is a young man with a single talent: painting explicit depictions of men caught in the throes of passion. Having published his pornographic art under a pseudonym for several years, Na-kyum has ultimately decided to quit painting for good. That is, until the appearance of Yoon Seungho—a nobleman who abuses his authority to force Na-kyum to return to his illicit hobby.

Seungho, notorious for his sodomizing ways and insatiable lust, coerces Na-kyum to illustrate his regular private affairs. Although he initially tries to resist, Seungho's indecent nights of thrusting men into the very depths of pleasure awakens something in Na-kyum. However, Yoon Seungho's side is a dangerous place to be, and Na-kyum quickly finds himself tangled in a web of desire and jealousy—with many a looming threat hoping to devour him.

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Painter of the Night is originally a webtoon series which has been officially published in book format by Lezhin Entertainment (레진엔터테인먼트) since August 25, 2021.

It has been digitally published in English, French, German, and Spanish by Lezhin Entertainment. The volumes have been published by Seven Seas Entertainment since September 23, 2025.

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Characters

 Yoon, Seungho
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Baek, Na-kyum
Main
Lee, Jihwa
Supporting
No Name Assassin
Supporting
Heena
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Min
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Deok-jae
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Jung, In-hun
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Yoon, Seung-won
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2 Recommended
2 Mixed Feelings
5 Not Recommended
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Aug 13, 2021
Lizymarie
Recommended
Preliminary (75/135 eps)
I will give my best review with no spoilers. (At the time of writing review, the manwha is not yet complete) Updated as of 2022 start.

Story - 9
Art - 10
Character - 9
Overall - 10

This is an absolutely beautiful manwha, and really sets itself apart from the rest on many levels. The art is gorgeous, even for the usual full color manwha. The story really pulls you in, and you feel fully invested in what is happening and to whom. As well, this is not your average yaoi. While the content can get very smutty at times, you don't really feel that "oh, look! ...
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Nov 24, 2025
emerald_hill
Mixed Feelings
Preliminary (133/135 eps)
Overall, for me it's a strong 7, but starting out like 4/10
Mixed feelings, but I recommend sticking with it!
I started reading this tile back in 2020, rolled with it for a while and then dropped it for a few years. Because to be fair, back then this title was nothing more but a pure porn, no substance to it. That's why I decided to stop wasting my time and say bye bye to it.
Pwp, rape, romanticising that kind of twisted behaviour? God, no. 😬
A few years later I reminded myself of this webtoon and seeing that it's complete, I thought why not go through ...
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Oct 5, 2021
sumchi
Not Recommended
Preliminary (76/135 eps)
This is perfect example of artistic talent being wasted on a horrible story. While the while historical concept would have had tons of potential, Painter of Night just reeks of romanticzing abuse and rape. While something like Killing Stalking had actual writing in it (That unfortunately got worse, yes, but still), Potn has nothing in that sense going on for it. It's rape porn through and through.

Story: Nakyum, a peasant who loves to draw erotic images of men just so happend to get kidnapped by a handsome, sex-obsessed nobleman, Seungho. As if that already didn't feel forced enough, the story BARELY progresses. Seungho basically fucks ...
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