Highlights

  • Black-haired characters in Manhwa have a mysterious and charismatic appeal, making their stories more complex and intense.
  • Max Kasin Ashet, Inés Valeztena De Perez, and Seunghyeon Kang are among the best black-haired characters in Manhwa, each with their own unique qualities and stories.
  • Sung Jin-Woo is one of the most iconic black-haired characters, transforming from the world's weakest hunter to one of the strongest, with fascinating character development.

In the Manhwa realm, black-haired characters are the attention grabbers, as they add a mysterious and charismatic touch. Their dark-colored hair makes their stories and characteristics seem more complex and intense than other Manhwa characters.

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Black-haired characters embody the color's intensity with their characteristics, which adds to their cool, mysterious aura. With each ink stroke, the black-headed characters symbolize resilience, passion, and a journey filled with adventure. Among the well-written characters with this hair color, here are some of the best black-haired characters in Manhwa.

7 Maximilian "Max" Kasin Ashet

Soft Tyrant

maximilian kasin ashet in father i dont want this marriage

Father, I Don't Want This Marriage

Release Date

Feb 24, 2021

Genres

Fantasy, Romance, Villainess

Status

Ongoing

Creators

Hong, Heesu (Story), Roal (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

7.64

Maximilian Kasin Ashet is known as the cruel and bloodthirsty Tyrant Crown Prince in the Father, I Don't Want This Marriage Manhwa. Max's character design helps with the accusations as it makes him seem like a serious, sharp, and guarded male lead, while in fact, he's a big-hearted softie on the inside. This side of him shines the most when he stops at nothing to protect his people and the female lead, Lady Jubelian Eloy Floyen, and her peers.

6 Inés Valeztena De Perez

Assertive

inés valeztena de perez in the broken ring this marriage will fail anyway

The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway

Release Date

June 30, 2022

Genres

Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Status

Ongoing

Creators

Kim, Chacha (Story), Cheong-gwa (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

7.81

Inés Valeztena De Perez is a member of the highest-ranking families in The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway world. After being reincarnated three times during her lifetime, she was killed alongside her child in each one, which changed her character from a social butterfly to a complete nun.

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In her third life, she aspires to live a peaceful and quiet life away from the nobles and that is why she chooses Cárcel as her 'faithful' husband. Inés’ 'fake marriage' journey alongside Cárcel‘s makes them one of the most admired couples in the Manhwa world.

5 Seunghyeon Kang

Greenest Flag

seunghyeon kang in daytime shooting star

Daytime Star

Release Date

Jun 25, 2021 to Jan 9, 2023

Genres

Adult Cast, Showbiz

Status

Completed

Creators

Chae-eun (Story), Godago (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

8.26

Seunghyeon Kang is arguably one of the Greenest Flags in the Manhwa world, as he offers Yura Hwang nothing but love and support to help her succeed as a new actress throughout Daytime Star. The beautiful and neat character design mold the leads of the story into everyone's ideal type, making it stand out from other romance genres. Moreover, the Manhwa is light-hearted, straightforward, and drama-free, making it enjoyable and likable.

4 Hades Louvremont

"Most Powerful Duke"

hades louvremont in i married the male lead dad

I Married The Male Lead’s Dad

Release Date

Nov 30, 2020

Genres

Fantasy, Romance

Status

Ongoing

Creators

Go, Eunchae (Story), Eongsseu (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

7.43

Hades Louvremont is known as the most powerful, and notorious duke in the I Married The Male Lead’s Dad world. The nicknames stuck to him, as he opposed the world's religion and sought to alter such beliefs to change Abel and Aisha's fate. He would do anything for his adoptive son and wife, even if it meant giving up his life. The family relationship's adorable moments soon give way to a dark and twisted genre, in which the characters will have to face death and destiny to change their dreadful futures.

3 Yoo Joonghyuk

Confident, Resolute, And Determined

yoo joonghyuk in omniscient reader

Omniscient Reader

Release Date

May 26, 2020

Genres

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Status

Ongoing

Creators

Sing N song (Story), Sleepy-C (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

8.42

Yoo Joonghyuk is the protagonist of the Omniscient Reader Manhwa, and easily one of the most iconic characters. He's written as someone who is tougher in body and nobler in heart than any creature in this world.

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In order to reach the Final Wall, he had to take 1863 rounds, proving he’s one who fights for the greater good and won’t stop until he achieves it. Joonghyuk's character used to be caring and good, but due to repeated regressions, he commits enough sins, making him a target of the Absolute Good Constellations.

2 Rayburn Espelindo

Organized, Defined, And Direct

rayburn espelindo in i stan the prince

I Stan the Prince

Release Date

Feb 17, 2020

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Status

Ongoing

Creator

Jukseon (Story & Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

7.34

Even though Rayburn Espelindo has a tarnished reputation among the royalties, he is a calm, kind, and level-headed prince in I Stan the Prince. His personality blossoms as his heart softens toward Angela, who once was the cause of his tarnished image with her silly fan fiction. While Rayburn hasn't made a clear statement of love for Angela, he clearly prioritizes her, and his small gestures, stares, and teasing reveal his feelings.

1 Sung Jin-Woo

"World's Weakest Hunter"

sung jin woo in solo leveling

Solo Leveling

Release Date

Mar 4, 2018 to May 31, 2023

Genres

Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Status

Completed

Creators

Chugong (Story), Jang, Sung-rak (Art), Disciples (Art)

MyAnimeList Rating

8.67

Sung Jin-Woo is arguably one of the most iconic black-haired characters in the Manhwa world. His character development is fascinating as he started off as the World's Weakest Hunter and then transformed into one of the best and strongest Hunters in Solo Leveling. Although Jin-Woo is an honest, humble, and caring individual, he is also a ruthless and formidable opponent during battles.

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