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나겸은 승호와 보내는 일상 속 두근거림을 하루하루 외면하기가 어렵다. 겨우 두 사람의 일상을 되찾은 듯 보이는 날들이지만, ‘무명’을 통해 새겨진 공포가 나겸을 따라다닌다. 시린 겨울 밤, 자명금 곡조를 따라 속절없이 연심이 흐르고….

272 pages, Paperback

First published September 25, 2025

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Profile Image for Achilleas Athanasopoulos.
122 reviews2 followers
December 14, 2025
Absolute masterpiece. Started this years ago, and stuck till its end. I loved the pace, loved Seungho's character development. The art is absolutely gorgeous. I can't put into words how much I love this manhwa in its entirety. Their stories were so tragic, but I'm so happy that in the end they could finally live together in peace. Absolutely adore both Seungho and Na kyum. Planning to read the side stories too (which will come out... someday). This manga I believe will hold a special place in my heart.

If I were to be objective, yeah ig it's kinda stockholm syndrome, but idc, they're cute and the character development made it worth it. A rocky start but I'll excuse it. I liked it.
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Profile Image for Lencka.
56 reviews3 followers
November 12, 2025
No puedo creer que ya haya terminado. Le tengo muchísimo cariño a Pintor Nocturno; cada capítulo y cada escena son especiales. La evolución que tuvieron los personajes y las dificultades que debieron superar para, al fin, ser libres y felices, me conmovieron profundamente. Esperaré con ansias los epílogos y las escenas extra, porque definitivamente no tengo suficiente de ellos. Los amo y siempre estarán en mi corazón.


•Baek Nakyum
•Yoon Seungho
Profile Image for Athéna.
16 reviews
May 5, 2026
All of the characters in this book are VERY complex and well written, and the relationship between Na-kyum and Seungho develops beautifully. I cried SO much when reading this last book, and I think that's just a testament to how masterfully byeonduck crafted this story.
Profile Image for renko.
38 reviews
January 14, 2026
"¿Qué podría yo más querer... sino que tus dulces labios, como pétalos bajo la luna... me regalen un beso, mientras nos contamos miles de secretos con nuestro silencio?"

Después de toda la esencia traumatizante que tiene que pasar Kyum, por fin encuentra la tranquilidad en la espera de su amado.

El desarrollo de Seungho fue lo mejor de la novela (además del estilo de dibujo :3 ) y es que desde un inicio su personaje está tan justificado con el amor que se hizo presente hasta ya avanzada la historia que provocó el disgusto a lo largo de la novela. Y es que desde el inicio está tan rodeado de personas que comparten su mismo privilegio que al intentar deshacer el lazo, este se encuentra en puras dificultades.

Es hasta el final cuando ambos protagonistas logran la paz y felicidad, rodeados de un lindo ambiente.
Profile Image for Cami Piriz.
77 reviews2 followers
January 28, 2026
Este es el tomo final, y voy a hablar de toda la historia con spoiler.
A mi me encanta este manhwa. Lo leí a penas salió, y hoy, ya terminado, volví a releer los 131 capítulos. En verdad, la autora ha creado una historia increíble.
Me encanta los protagonistas, su romance y en especial su construcción de personaje, en especial Seungho. Al principio era un ser insoportable, egoísta, cruel pero al contarnos su pasado, de cómo su padre lo maltrataba tratando de "curar" su pasión por los hombres y lo termino llevando a la ruina, nos hace pensar de por qué es como es. Obviamente, no justifica sus acciones futuras, pero después de darse cuenta que por fin alguien lo quiere, que alguien quiere estar a su lado, conocerlo, y tenerlo como suyo, por fin siente que debe cambiar para hacer feliz a Na-Kyum, aunque tiene alzas y bajas. El personaje de Na-Kyum, el pintor nocturno, no tuvo un desarrollo de personaje tan wow, siento que fue creado especialmente para hacer que Seungho desarrolle su cambio.
En fin, cómo sufrí, llore, me alegre, me enamore de esta historia. Ese final, cuando Seungho lloro en el mar me mató, pero por suerte todo salió bien (aunque cómo sufrí).
El final, con el personaje In Hun demuestra que por más intenciones buenas que tengas para llegar a un cargo importante, no importa lo que quieras demostrar, al final siempre necesitaras contactos de personas no tan favorables, que pueden arruinarte.
Yo pensaba que tendría un final triste, pensé que Na-Kyum moriría ahogado porque, al ser una novela ambientada en la época Joseon y no estaba permitido los gays, pensé eso. Pero no, la autora nos dio un final feliz que me calentó el alma.
Ay una parte de mi que se pregunta qué paso con el ex amante de Seungho, el llorón que lo quería a toda costa, no supimos nada de él ni del asesino a sueldo después. Espero que se hayan escapado juntos.
Lean está historia, es muy buena.
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Profile Image for MiLord.
12 reviews
March 27, 2026

The Painter of the Night is a story touched by a sense of hope that almost fades away, yet still lingers—like standing between despair and hope. It tells of two people who love each other, yet find it never easy to be together. There is a longing that tightens the chest—quiet, restrained, yet deeply felt. This is a story about a journey—about how someone can change, how wounds can slowly heal, and how endless questions eventually find their answers. And when it all comes to an end… it feels like finally being able to breathe again—a sense of relief after being lost in sorrow for so long


The Painter of the Night adalah cerita dengan sentuhan harapan yang hampir hilang, tapi masih ada—seperti berada di antara putus asa dan harapan. Tentang dua orang yang saling mencinta, tapi tak pernah mudah untuk bersama. Ada rindu yang menyesakkan dada, diam dan tertahan, tapi terasa begitu nyata. Ini adalah cerita tentang proses—tentang bagaimana seseorang bisa berubah, bagaimana luka perlahan sembuh, dan bagaimana pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang tak berujung akhirnya menemukan jawabannya. Dan saat semuanya selesai… rasanya seperti bisa bernapas kembali—lega, setelah sekian lama tenggelam dalam duka.
Profile Image for lino.
49 reviews8 followers
January 13, 2026
im willing to give one more star bo gdyby nie kreska ktora jest calkiem pretty to mialoby to jedna gwiazdke, however kolejna jest za to ze obaj sie ogarneli na samym koncu (niby troche wczesniej ale wciaz byly pewne wyskoki?) a nakyum mial ladny fryz na koniec i w sumie to tyle lol jak sie zapomni wiekszosc serii i uzna sie ze od pewnego momentu to sa kompletnie inne postacie i to sa po prostu doomed lovers to im so in zeby dac lepsza ocene. it doesnt sit right with me w ktora strone to poszlo - niby i get it ale at the same time i totally dont, i simply cannot believe w falling in love with your abuser this way, wiec tak, uznaje 5 sezon za inna serie i zapominam poprzednie 4 for the sake of my well being
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Profile Image for mone (taylor's version).
47 reviews
January 17, 2026
I remember that when I first read this story (before its final season came out) I didn't like it, but since I'm curious by nature and three days ago I remembered I never finished it, I reread it. My final verdict is that I still don't like it, but at least now I liked it a little more than the first time. I liked the ending; it was a good conclusion for the characters and the story itself.

Seungho design is amazing and I think that's the strongest point of this manhwa, the protagonists, and also the antagonists of each season are great because they don't have a redemption arc (except Jihwa maybe?) they're bad and that's how it stays, I liked it.
Profile Image for anastasia.
43 reviews
February 14, 2026
Wow...... WOW

Started out kind of rough but it quickly found its personality and plotline. Amazing art, absolutely fantastic and unique style and beautiful to look at.
The story was so bittersweet, and always tugs at my heartstrings. Im also a sucker for period pieces.

I devoured the whole thing and counted the minutes till i got home and i could read more. Just WOW! So properly rated. This is a favorite of the community and i completely understand why. Deserves all the awards and praise. WOW!!!!
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Author 3 books22 followers
May 23, 2026
Okay, adoro il percorso fatto dai personaggi fin qui: Seungho è un pazzo furioso e mi intrattiene da matti per questo. Na-kyum è più un personaggio in cui ci dovrebbe immedesimare, ma non mi immedesimo mai in personaggi del genere, sorryyyyy! Non è la ragione per cui leggo. Perciò apprezzo il suo ruolo strumentale per mostrarci le sfaccettature di Seungho, e mi diverto molto per le cose che passa nelle sue mani 🤭
I disegni sono stupendi, gli occhi (e Seungho tutto) soprattutto, tanto che a volte mi sono fermata in certe pagine proprio per ammirarli.
E mo mi tocca aspettare i prossimi volumi 🥺
Profile Image for Quỳnh Thi.
77 reviews9 followers
May 17, 2026
T biết là add manhwa vào page của mình mà còn để lại vết cỡ này thì khá là weird rồi.
Nhưng mà
NHƯNG MÀAA
Bộ này hay kinh khủngggggggg!!!!
Không phải kiểu truyện seg toàn H để boost dopamine rẻ tiền đâu.
Cốt truyện hay đuyên lên được, cảm giác đọc liền tù tì gần 150 chap truyện liên tục trong 7,8 tiếng mà không chán, không dính reading slump, không ngấy nó cũng là cảm giác siêu peak với t luôn rồi í.
Wow, thật sự quá là wow!
Profile Image for julie austestad.
25 reviews
March 6, 2026
a story that started of as a bumpy ride with hints of stockholm syndrome, that through the volumes develops along with the characters - experiencing the themes of redemption and absence in such a delicate matter. i have reread this specific volume several times as it is so well written with the exquisite quotes.
Profile Image for Alex Jiménez.
Author 9 books41 followers
February 9, 2026
honestly this made me feel a lot of things, but mostly severely stressed. every star I'm giving to this series is bc I was on the EDGE of my seat. I was GAGGED. I was HOOKED. this isn't a romance, but it is a love story. a good love story...well idk about that. but it was a hell of a story.
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2 reviews
December 8, 2025
I’ve already finished it and it came to my conclusion that the plot twists are insane. I love the character development and how both of them slowly realized that they love each other
Profile Image for Zamira Alvarez.
80 reviews
December 9, 2025
No sé qué tienen las autoras con el síndrome de estocolmo y la romantización del abuso
Profile Image for Nali.
65 reviews
January 10, 2026
Está bueno, pero lo que no está bien romantizar las acciones que se presentan al principio. Fuera de eso es muy entretenido y el final. ( TvT)
Profile Image for Ting Ting.
80 reviews
March 26, 2026
bueno, el final me dejó como wt, pero bien, no sé puede negar que el manhwa es súper guapo(el estilo artistico)

así que aproximo el 4,3 a 5 (otra vez)
Profile Image for Valeria.
83 reviews
May 12, 2026
Qué maravillosa historia, el final me conmovió tanto y me hizo llorar a mares. Me hubiera encantado leer más, pero siento que es perfecto.
Profile Image for Kay.
4 reviews
May 20, 2026
I miss them already! This might be weird but this manhwa has been a comfort to me.
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