Updated April 28, 2022 by Esquire

Are you obsessed with such main characters in a manhwa who are overpowered and cold or emotionless? Because I sure am! If a character is overpowered in a manhwa, manga, or even anime, there’s a 99% chance that he’d be emotionless, cold, or cynical. They’re absolutely ruthless and badass, and we kinda dig that.

So today, we’re here with a brand new blog for you guys. If you’re looking for a manhwa where the main character is cold, you’ve come to the right place. We have a few recommendations for you that you’ll absolutely love. So, read on if you’re interested!

 

KOREAN WEBTOONS WHERE THE MC HAS NO EMOTIONS

 

25. Study Group

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	6/10	6/10	24/40

Yusung Technical High School is a house of bullies and criminals. It’s not really a place where one could study peacefully. Our MC Gamin only wants to graduate from high school and get into a good university. But he keeps getting rejected from a lot of study groups that are taking him away from his goal. Meanwhile, Gamin’s former tutor, Hankyeong, starts working as a teacher in that school. It seems like both of them are trying to achieve something unachievable. Will they be able to do that peacefully?

 

24. Dimensional Sovereign

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
12/20	6/10	6/10	24/40

This manhwa introduces us to our MC who gets the power of Hwanmong one day. For those of you who don’t know, Hwanmong is a dimension created by one’s fantasies. So, yeah, our MC creates a dimension in which he fights with monsters. Now, if he defeats a monster in that dimension, his level will rise in reality. He would also be able to earn money like that. This manhwa will take you into a world where dreams and reality are interconnected. 

 

23. Master Hunter K 

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	6/10	6/10	25/40

The story opens with the population of the world suddenly getting teleported to an arena where endless battles are happening. The humans must prove their worth by using their powers and surviving the deadly battles. If they fail to do so, humanity shall vanish from the face of the Earth. Our MC in Master Hunter K has returned from the past and has already a lot of experience with the battles. He’s the one who’s above all and easily wins all the battles, making everyone impressed. 

 

22. Reincarnator

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
13/20	6/10	6/10	25/40

This manhwa introduces us to a world where people are made to fight with monsters in order to survive. All of this happened because the god got bored and wanted to see some action happening. Now, humans were failing at defeating the monsters from other races. However, one man was chosen to go back in time and set things right. 

 

21. Return of the Frozen Player

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	6/10	7/10	27/40

Our MC Seo Junho along with a bunch of other people were fighting the Frost Queen long ago. They decided to freeze themselves in order to defeat her only to wake up 25 years ago and find out that the trouble had only begun. In his absence, 9 more stages appeared, out of which only one was cleared. Junho is the only one who has the key to the next stage. However, Junho had been frozen for too long and his enemies have become even deadlier now. Will he be able to defeat them and save his frozen companions?

 

20. The Worn and Torn Newbie

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	6/10	7/10	27/40

Lee Eojin spent 15 years of his life as a failure at gaming. He is all ready to start again as a rookie gamer. Now that he has gained a lot of experience, he’s ready to fight monsters. He’s becoming quite popular in the gaming world. However, his enemies do not like all the grace he’s getting. Will Lee Eojin be able to conquer this game once and for all?

 

19. Everyone Else is a Returnee

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	7/10	7/10	28/40

This one is a really interesting manhwa. The story introduces us to Yu Illhan, who was a sore loser. He used to get left behind all the time. He was a true loner. Even when Earth was in danger and everybody was fleeing from Earth, our boy stayed behind. He’s the one who’s going to save the future of planet Earth. Will he be able to do that?

 

18. Villain To Kill

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	7/10	7/10	28/40

Villain to Kill introduces us to Cassian Lee who is an S-Rank Psyker. He’s quite skilled but is also very careless. He was on probation due to a blunder when he got a call from his very close friend living in Greece. Upon arriving in Greece, he finds that his friend is badly injured. Cassian saw him getting killed before his eyes, and the murderer is none other than his fellow S-Rank Psyker.

Cassian then fights a bunch of Psykers but he gets killed. Wait, the story doesn’t end here. Cassian wakes up and finds himself in the body of a Korean boy named Gangu Gwon who had also been drowned by a bunch of bullies. Now, Cassian is on the road to becoming a bitter villain that will take revenge from everyone who did him and his friend wrong.

 

17. Memorize

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	7/10	7/10	29/40

This manhwa tells us the story of Soohyun. Ten years ago, our MC, Soohyun, was summoned to a game-like fantasy world by strange creatures. In these 10 years, Soohyun has reached the apex. He has become very skilled and gained a lot of knowledge. Now, he can go back 10 years and fix all the things that went wrong. Will Soohyun be able to set things straight without further complicating them?

 

16. Reverse Villain

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
14/20	8/10	7/10	29/40

Reverse Villain tells us the story of Jung Woo who always dreamt of conquering Murim ever he was little. But he was always defeated by his rival, Shin Ryong. At this point, he got reincarnated 5 times. When he got reincarnated for the 6th time, he opened his eyes in the present world. Now, there was no Murim in the present day world. 

Jung woo decided to throw away his goal of conquering Murim and adapted a new goal to become stronger in order to defeat Shin Ryong. Also, he must know the ways of the modern world as he has a family and also goes to a school.

 

15. The Heavenly Demon Can’t Live a Normal Life

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	31/40

Baek Joong Hyuk used to be a heavenly demon until one day, he opened his eyes as a human and a part of the Dimitry family. Now, he was not getting good treatment from his family and was a pushover. He was bullied by his own family members as well as the people from outside his family. He wasn’t used to this kind of treatment as a demon. Will he be able to live a normal life?

 

14. Rooftop Sword Master

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	31/40

Saeyong used to get bullied, bullied to the point that he went into coma and woke up after nine months. After waking up, he got to know about the tragic news of his father suicide while he was trying to get justice for his son. Saeyong got depressed and locked himself inside his home. He never got out. One day, Saeyong heard a sound from outside and went out to check. He saw a blade on the rooftop with the words “Fighting Sword” written on it. Was this a sign from God to break free from his depression and take revenge on those who did him dirty?

 

13. Warble

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	31/40

Warble introduces us to Jude Park, the future King of Grimoires. Unfortunately, his future was changed and instead of becoming the future king, now he must fight to protect the world from destruction.

 

12. Descent of the Demon Master

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	31/40

Jinho Kang’s life turned upside down when he got into an accident and lost his family. He, however, got reincarnated in Medieval China. He became a demon master there and was famous by the name of the Crimson Emperor. He died again and woke up in his past self. However, this time, he had all of his abilities as the demon master. He thought the trouble has ended but little did he know that the demons he was fighting off as the Crimson Emperor still exist in the modern world.

 

11. Auto Hunting

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
15/20	8/10	8/10	31/40

Oh Yunsung works at an ordinary meat restaurant until one day, he is gifted with the power to hunt monsters automatically. He just needs to press the “Auto Hunting” button that is in front of him. The premise of this manhwa is really interesting and different. You gotta check this one out!

 

10. Past Life Regressor

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	8/10	8/10	32/40

Na Seon Hoo is our MC in this manhwa. He suddenly gains the power to reverse time. In his past life, he was once a struggling dungeon explorer. But with the knowledge of the future, he wants to climb the stairs of success and be on top!

 

9. Seoul Station Necromancer

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	8/10	8/10	32/40

Seoul Station Necromancer introduces us to Kang Woojin, a high school student who gets summoned to another planet. When he gets back to Earth after 20 years, he realizes that his planet has changed considerably. Now, he wants to become Earth’s strongest necromancer. Will his dream come true?

 

8. The Dark Magician Transmigrates After 66666 Years

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	8/10	33/40

This manhwa introduces us to a dark mage named Diablo Volpir, who was sealed away by the 12 Gods. After his long slumber for 66666 years, Diablo finally woke up but in the body of a newborn baby, Jamie Welton. After 9 years, Diablo decided to take revenge on the 12 gods that sealed him away. 

 

7. SSS Class Revival Hunter

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
16/20	9/10	8/10	33/40

Confucius Kim always envies the star hunters in the RPG world he’s in. However, one day, he’s blessed with the power to copy others’ abilities. But he has to give up on his life for that. He was killed by the no.1 hunter. But now, Confucius Kim has copied an ability to travel back in time when he dies. Will he be able to use this ability to reach the top?

 

6. Kill The Hero

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	9/10	35/40

Wookin is our MC in this manhwa who gets another chance to live after getting killed by the leader of his own guild. He’s all set for revenge now. He has become overpowered and knows how to win the game. Nobody knows about his goals. He’s unstoppable now.

 

5. The Gamer

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	9/10	35/40

Jae-Han is obsessed about gaming. He spends most of his time playing games. One day, he realizes that he can use the characteristics of his favorite game in real life. It’s all fun and games for Jae-Han when he’s able to up his stats without any problems. However, Jae-Han realizes that he also has monsters to kill, just like he does in the game. The thrill has only started!

 

4. Legendary Moonlight Sculptor

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
17/20	9/10	9/10	35/40

The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor introduces us to Lee Hyun, who used to be the Legendary God Of War in an MMORPG setting. After a while, he wants to say goodbye. He’s pleased to know that his avatar is being sold for 3.1 billion Won. He tries to pay off his family’s debt but gets further involved with loan sharks. Now, he has a new goal. He’s all ready to work hard again for his family. 

 

3. Second Life Ranker

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
18/20	10/10	9/10	37/40

We’re introduced to Yeonwoo, who lost his brother under mysterious circumstances. He soon learns that there’s more to his brother’s death than it seems. He was getting involved in the Tower of the Sun God and was betrayed. Yeonwoo decides to climb the Tower in order to unveil the mystery behind his brother’s death.

 

2. The Boxer

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
19/20	10/10	9/10	38/40

Yu is a 17 year old guy who constantly got bullied throughout his life. Now he does not have any emotion and has become very cold. He’s also exceptional when it comes to boxing. Yu decides to devote himself to boxing and take revenge from his bullies.

 

1. Noblesse

Cold MC	Plot	Art	Total
2o/20	10/10	10/10	40/40

Noblesse introduces us to Rai who wakes up from his long slumber of 820 years. Now, his servant, Frankenstein is running a school where Rai gets enrolled. He thought he could live peacefully now but his peace was soon disrupted by some attackers known as the “Unions”. He also gets involved with a bunch of ordinary students who are in his class. Will he be able to keep them safe as the Organization is after them?

 

Conclusion

So, here we are at the end of our recommendation list. Please let us know in the comments below if you know of any manhwa where the main character is cold or emotionless. We’ll see you in the next blog!