8 Yaoi Manga Similar to Byeonduck’s Painter in the Night

Recently I have been reading a lot of yaoi manga(s) and manhwa(s), and I cannot lie, my favorite is still Byeonduck’s Painter in the Night.
I have read a few that are absolutely engrossing and amazing in their art style, but still, none could beat Painter in the Night for the no. 1 spot in my heart. Therefore, today your girl is embarking on a journey to find more manga(s) and manhwa(s) that are similar to Byenduck’s Painter in the Night.
This is seriously like when a kid is discovering a new toy, this is basically your girl right now. But hey, give me sexy men and a good storyline, I will quietly stay in my corner and enjoy my books.
1. Walk on Water
Genre : Romance,
Volume/Chapters : 6 volumes (62 chapters)
Status : Completed
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Ed, a broke bodyguard in search of some fast cash, saddled with his late grandfather’s debts, and sorely lacks in terms of both job satisfaction and salary. So when he hears a guy in a bar bragging about how he bought a car with the money earned through acting in gay porn, he jumps at the idea. He then enters the world of porn by applying to the adult film company McQueen Entertainment under the alias ‘Tommy.’ He originally planned to just perform as a top. But one day when his assigned partner couldn’t make it on time for the shoot, Ed ends up playing bottom to the charismatic owner of the company himself, Glenn McQueen!
2. If You Hate Me that Much (그렇게 내가 싫다면 )
Genre : Drama, Romance, School, Psychological,
Volume/Chapters : 53 chapters
Status : Completed
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Minjae’s quiet life turns upside down when he walks in on Hyung-jo masturbating to a T.A. sleeping in the student lounge. Hyung-jo threatens Minjae to keep the incident a secret and to keep his distance from the T.A., whom he has an obsessive crush on. But Minjae can’t stop having dreams about the scene he witnessed. Despite Hyung-jo’s extreme threats, his body reacts to the T.A…. wait, no. To…Hyung-jo…
3. Ennead (엔네아드)
Genre : Action, Drama, Fantasy, Historical, Supernatural,
Volume/Chapters : 74 chapters
Status : On-going
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The once peaceful land of Egypt has been stained with blood under the tyrannical rule of Seth, the god of war. Horus, son of the god Isis but not yet one himself, rises to challenge the throne and put an end to the chaos and destruction. Although the confrontation between Seth and Horus began with hatred, in time it becomes blurred by obsession and desire… The ancient mythology of Egypt comes to life as you’ve never seen it before in this compelling fantasy BL.
4. Palace of Bardo (바르도의 궁)
Genre : Historical Romance,
Volume/Chapters : 52 chapters
Status : Completed
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One hundred years ago, Gwang-in became the obsession of the first emperor – a man who would stop at nothing to ensure that he got what he wanted. Death was his only escape, and he prayed that it would forever conceal from him the memory of that life. But one does not simply run from karma, and Gwang-in finds himself and the emperor have both been reborn into the same timeline – but only Gwang-in can remember their past.
5. Down and Dirty (쓰레기의 정사)
Genre : Romance,
Volume/Chapters : 60 chapters
Status : Completed
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How far (or low) can an attractive body take you in a slum? Pretty and well endowed, Choi Hyungdo scrapes together a living as a waiter by day and porn actor by night. He’s occasionally called in for odd jobs at the male brothel where the charismatic owner, Lee Gyung, relentlessly tries to seduce him. Hyungdo feels as though he’s spiraling, but his attraction to Gyung feels as real as his imminent bankruptcy. The descent may be ruthless, but it’s not without its pleasures.
6. Cover Up (커버업)
Genre : Romance, Psycological,
Volume/Chapters : 30 chapters
Status : Completed
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Fresh out of an abusive relationship with a controlling ex, tattoo artist Geum-hwa heads to Japan to work for a mysterious customer. When he arrives, he learns that his client, Ryusei Katamoto, is the handsome half-Korean son of a yakuza family. The tattoo work Geum-hwa will be doing is a cover-up for a huge burn scar on Ryusei’s back. And though Ryusei and Geum-hwa are curious about each other, Geum-hwa’s obsessive ex is far from giving up. Can a new relationship cover up these old scars?
7. Legs That Won’t Walk (걷지 않는 다리)
Genre : Romance, Psychological, Action,
Volume/Chapters : 46 chapters
Status : On-going
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“Do you want to live at the bottom while working like a dog? Or come under me to pay off your debt?” Suyeong, a former boxer who retired due to a leg injury, was held up by Taesung, a private moneylender, to pay off his father’s debt which he didn’t even know about. But Taesung seems interested in Suyeong’s tenacious figure… Will Taesung’s offer be a new bridge for Suyeong? Or another hell?
8. A Painter Behind the Curtain (대리화가)
Genre : Historical, Romance, , Psychological
Volume/Chapters : 7 volumes (70 chapters)
Status : Completed
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Ian is a painter with a natural-born talent, but his love for painting is soon lost after being forced to work for the cruel and greedy Bardi family. No one knows that he’s the genius behind the beautiful works of art that the famous family claims as their own. That is until one day, when the wealthy merchant Raymond comes for a portrait and his interest in Ian is piqued… Can Raymond help him to see the beauty in the world again? Or will Ian’s true talent forever remain unseen?
Other posts:
- Manhwa Quotes Galore : Painter of the Night (야화첩) by Byeonduck
- Korean Drama Quotes Galore: The Penthouse (펜트하우스)