Painter of the Night
야화첩
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Baek Na-kyum has sworn off painting erotic art, but nobleman Seungho Yoon forces him into his household to paint it again, for his eyes only.
- Format
- webtoon
- Volumes
- Manhwa · 4 vols
- Content note
- Mature, explicit, dark themes
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Our take
Joseon-era Korea: a nobleman forces a young painter of erotic art into his household. Beautiful artwork, explicit and coercive. One of the most-read manhwa in English, for adult readers only.
Synopsis
Baek Na-kyum paints erotic art of men under a pen name, and he has given it up for good. Seungho Yoon, a nobleman known for his appetites, refuses to take no for an answer. He makes Na-kyum his in-house painter and orders pieces meant for his eyes alone, pulling him back into the work he walked away from. The webtoon has since inspired a short-form live-action series.
Where to read
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Read on Lezhin →Own the books
Yes. Seven Seas publishes it in print: 4 volumes.
The English ebooks are available (ebook ISBNs not published).
The next release is manhwa Vol 5 - 15 Dec 2026.
Volumes and editions (6 edition records)
Manhwa · print · Vol 1
Released 23 Sep 2025 · Seven Seas
Manhwa · print · Vol 2
Released 23 Dec 2025 · Seven Seas
Manhwa · print · Vol 3
Released 28 Apr 2026 · Seven Seas
Manhwa · print · Vol 4
Released 25 Aug 2026 · Seven Seas
Manhwa · print · Vol 5
Pre-order, out 15 Dec 2026 · Seven Seas
Manhwa · print · Vol 6
Pre-order, out 27 Apr 2027 · Seven Seas
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Where to read FAQ
Where can I read Painter of the Night in English?
You can read it in English on Lezhin.
Is Painter of the Night available in print?
Yes. Seven Seas publishes it in print: 4 volumes.
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