5 Best Manhwa Male Leads

Almost all the male leads in Manhwas are arguably some of the most handsome protagonists and antagonists. The way they are portrayed is deeply related to their character, whether it’s mischievous and roguish or innocent and cute.

The most common trait among most male leads in Manhwas is definitely their unending resilience to achieve their goals, the good and the bad. It’s not an exaggeration to say that they are willing to sacrifice everything in their way to complete their goals, and that’s what makes them the best male leads of all time.

5 Callisto Regulus

The Strongest Man In The Empire

Callisto Regulus is the main character in the Villains Are Destined to Die Manhwa and a love interest in the Daughter of the Duke – Love Project! Otome game. He has the stereotypical blonde royal hair as he is the Crown Prince of the Eorka Empire and a descendant of the golden dragon.

Callisto is hostile toward anyone he perceives as a threat, especially with the queen’s unending assassination attempts. However, he is the kindest and most easygoing person to his loved ones. Callisto is adored and highly regarded by his fellow soldiers, who view him as their honest, intelligent, and persistent Crown Prince.

4 Go Eun-Hyuk

Rude Prick

Go Eun-Hyuk is the male lead of Operation: True Love. He stands out by defying the typical flawless protagonist mold. Even though he was a victim of past traumas due to his father’s ‘faithful’ life, he doesn’t allow these struggles to interfere with his interactions with Su-Ae or his friends.

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Unlike the common trope of most Manhwa leads, Eun-Hyuk doesn’t treat Su-Ae as a mere savior for his troubled childhood nor lets himself interfere with her life choices unless she asks him to. Instead, he is a protagonist who is both relatable and likable, navigating his flaws on his own terms. This fusion of realism and likability makes Eun-Hyuk one of the most loved male leads in the Manhwa realm.

3 Cárcel Escalante De Esposa

The Son Of The Most Noble Family In Ortega

Cárcel Escalante De Esposa is the son of Ortega’s most noble family in The Broken Ring: This Marriage Will Fail Anyway. He is the cousin of the soon-to-be emperor, who abused him and drove him to death numerous times. Since Cárcel is very family-oriented, he wouldn’t fight back to keep his family safe from the royal schemes.

Furthermore, having Inés as his wife didn’t help his case, as Oscar the emperor always thrived on adding her to his ‘collection.’ Cárcel can give up anything except for Inés as he loves, cherishes, and protects her through all of their lifetimes. Whether they are together or apart, seeing her happy, even if not by his side, is enough to make him feel at ease.

2 Nora Von Neuremberg

Starving Wolf

Nora Von Neuremberg is the Neuremberg noble family’s only son and Crown Prince Theodore’s cousin in A Stepmother’s Märchen. Nora had been neglected by his parents since childhood for his cousin’s sake, rolling in the mud and waiting for his grim death. In his first life, he was drowned in solitude until he met Shuli, the kind-hearted ‘mother.’ As he grew up, fate pulled him toward her again when he was tasked by the emperor to keep an eye on her, transforming him into a being who could not be revealed to her and a man who yearned for her from afar.

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This narrative reveals Nora’s eternal love for Shuli during all their lifetimes, even when she doesn’t remember meeting him. After Shuli’s reincarnation, she meets the Brave Little Knight under better conditions and gets saved by him. Their relationship grows as they come across various situations together alongside her ‘kids.’ Shuli’s kind spirit and affection inspire Nora to grow and become someone who can stand proudly by her side.

1 Dokja Kim

Yoo Joonghyuk Companion

Dokja Kim is the sole reader of the Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse Novel and the main protagonist of Omniscient Reader. Before his life got intertwined with his favorite Novel characters and events, Dokja used to be a contractor employee at a subsidiary of a large corporation.

He is a selfless, rational, and devoted protagonist, willing to sacrifice himself for loved ones. Despite his made-up put-together image, he struggles to deal with his insecurities and perceives himself as the forever-alone type. Later, he learns to express and understand his feelings alongside Yoo Joonghyuk and his other party members. Dokja’s Exclusive Skill “The Fourth Wall” makes him stand out as a protagonist in the Three Ways to Survive the Apocalypse Novel and the Omniscient Reader Manhwa series.

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