The tsundere archetype is a common trope that players may find in many romance novels. This archetype began in Japan with manga and soon spread to other platforms such as manhwa (Korean comics). Frankly, there aren't many characters that follow the trope exactly in Manhwa, but combine different traits with it. Digesting tsundere characters in manhwa can be more enjoyable than tsundere in manga.

related
6 Best Female Tsundere Characters in Manhwa, Ranked
Saunders are tough on the outside but lovely on the inside. Here are some memorable women in Manhwa who started out cold and gradually warmed up.
They are less annoying and invasive, making it easier to read because in some situations, readers can get too tired of the characters (especially loud female sunders). Male tsundere characters fit this type well in manhwa because despite their cold exterior, their soft insides are something that makes any reader feel sad. These men are quiet, cool, observant, moody and don't know how to convey their emotions properly, which makes them more attractive in everything they do.
8 Carroll De Morin
Royal princess with black hair
Publication date |
2020 |
---|---|
the creator |
Ellianyang (Story) Pang-e (Art) |
Seasons |
107 |
status |
completed |
Prince Carol and Princess Orisin have a lot more in common than they think. They're both royalty, they're both 16, and they both don't want to marry someone they don't love. They both agree to secure a divorce, but with various enemies trying to get rid of them, they both end up spending more time together than they bargained for. And of course, they are bound to be more attracted to each other than they first thought.
In this typical interpretation of the romance of enemies to lovers, Royal princess with black hairThe leading male role is Prince Caroel de Maureen and he is the darling of the nation. When he meets Orisin, he is instantly attracted to her, but the last thing he wants is a wife like her. The two of them bicker like nobody's business and his brooding personality shines through whenever Euricienne is in trouble and he has to help her out. She likes to whine about his recklessness, but he still shows up every time and lets her get away with anything.
7 Ashton Griffin
Marked by King B
Publication date |
2020 |
---|---|
the creator |
DAY7, eonjeong (story) cheddar (art) |
Seasons |
122 |
status |
completed |
Surviving high school is a race, and it's especially hard if there's a target behind it. Unfortunately, Annie Green managed to attract the attention of her school's notorious bully, Ashton Griffin, and now her life has taken a turn for the worst. She takes his fancy and tries not to become a social outcast, but as she learns to navigate social cliques and malicious gossip, Annie begins to realize that popularity comes with many setbacks.
Marked by The King B's presents high school in its original form to readers. Unyielding, aggressive and suffocating. Ashton's character is more in line with that because despite being known as a notorious bad boy who gets into fights, he's just a teenager who doesn't know what to do with his life. It's nice to see Ashton around Annie as she struggles to come to terms with her feelings and the future she wants to build with him. She is the perfect example of being tough on the outside but soft on the inside, which makes her character even more endearing to all readers out there.
6 Kyle de Wilton
Side characters deserve love too
Publication date |
2022 |
---|---|
the creator |
Sudapi (Story) Murakbol, Dandi (Art) |
Seasons |
146 |
status |
completed |
Geumja Kim is Kyle du Vilteon's biggest fan, a side character in one of her favorite novels, and perhaps her only fan is the community. In a twist of fate, she wakes up in his bedroom after re-reading the novel, and Kyle claims he can hear her thoughts. The two end up having to work together as Geumja is all about saving Kyle from death while also trying not to fan too hard and scare him.
Kyle's sad character is a little different than the other characters on this list because his status as a prince is what created it. Kyle's family is “sick” to say the least, because all his siblings are fighting to the death for the throne, and the Emperor (his father) doesn't care if one of them dies. Ever since she was a child, she had been forced to bottle up her emotions, which in turn made her uncomfortable expressing them. This is the only time that Geumja (or atmosphere) of Side characters deserve love too Do the readers see her shy and hesitant character who is afraid to express her true meaning.
5 Prince Rayburn Splendo
I'm Stan Prince
Publication date |
2020 |
---|---|
the creator |
Juxon (story and art) |
Seasons |
79 |
status |
is in progress |
When Angela's angry fandom about the dethroned Prince Rayborn is published without her knowledge, little does she know that it will become a bestseller among the Empire's citizens. Unfortunately, this book is a plot to betray the current Imperial family, and the only way to save him from them is to write a sequel to further improve Rayborn's tarnished reputation in exchange for support. Rayburn is already disgusted by the outcome, but all Angela cares about is the chance for her to finally love her favorite prince up close and personal.

related
8 Best Male CEOs in Manhua
Looking for a rollercoaster ride of suits, secrets, and corporate drama with some brainy male CEOs in Manhua? These stories have you covered!
When analyzing Tsundere tendencies in Prince Rayborn of I'm Stan Princereaders can see that she is very different from the annoying tsundere. Rayborn is a prickly man at first and is quite sarcastic when he meets Angela. Both of them are perfect examples of the sunny sullen, as it takes a while for Rayborn to even realize her feelings for him. Despite what he says, he is very inconsistent in what he does, and that easily makes any reader fall in love with him like Angela.
4 Iske van Omerta
How to win my husband
Publication date |
2021 |
---|---|
the creator |
Spice & Kitty (Story) SIRU (Art) |
Seasons |
98 |
status |
is in progress |
After a hellish life as an adopted child in an abusive family on Earth, waking up as Rudebeckia de Borgia (Ruby for short) was not the happy ending she had hoped for. Now in possession of the body of a fictional villain from a novel, Ruby is returned to an evil family who see her as nothing more than a tool. In addition, she must marry Iske van Omerta, the golden boy of the nation, who kills not only her, but also his family for all the crimes they have committed.
As far as first impressions go, Iske says How to win my husband I can't stand the sight of Ruby. He agreed to the marriage only to save his sister from his convict. He is cold, rude and downright rude to Ruby. Only when she realizes that she is completely different from her family does she start to change. Isk is a massive tsundere and along with Ruby, they embody the grumpy Sunlight very well. Moreover, seeing him grow from an apathetic and apathetic husband to a caring and devoted husband is exactly what readers will enjoy.
3 Emperor Ron Bilotian
I was just having fun with the time limit
Publication date |
2024 |
---|---|
the creator |
wise |
Seasons |
32 |
status |
is in progress |
Reborn into a new life, Isabella Bilotin wakes up with memories of her previous life as a sick girl in present-day Korea. He is excited and grateful for this second chance, but due to a rare curse mark appearing on his body, his time is once again reduced to 21 years. However, despite her mortality creeping in, all Isabella wants to do is spend time with her family and make as many memories as she can. As an imperial princess, the country is known for its swordsmanship and an all-male royal line.
The hierarchy is such that women cannot learn Bilotian swordsmanship, and her father, Emperor Rone Bilotian, disapproves of Isabella's birth. However, even the cold and indifferent Rune Emperor cannot ignore his cute daughter. Emperor Rune is an ordinary father who is outwardly indifferent to his children and cares in private. He doesn't know how to convey his feelings properly, so most of the time, he says the opposite of what he really means. His transition from indifference to silence I was just having fun with the time limit, It is a contrast that will surely be appreciated by tsundere lovers.
2 Edwin Arthur Windsor
Cat in Chrysalis
Publication date |
2023 |
---|---|
the creator |
Bae Hee-jin, Beoteo (story) Evergreen (art) |
Seasons |
50 |
status |
is in progress |
Kate Gerald has only loved one man in her life and that is Edwin Arthur Windsor. But after hearing of his tragic death, she married the first man who came along and tried to forget her tragic first love. However, her emotions were too strong, and for all the regret and remorse she felt, Kate ended up going back in time to before she died. Together, they both try to discover the cause of her death while trying to protect their potential future.
Despite being an abandoned prince, Edwin has no desire for the throne and prefers to live in peace. Most of the time he's mean and rude to anyone he's not into, and the only time he's somewhat “affectionate” is when he's around Kate. For manhwa with heavy themes like Cat in Chrysalishe is the best male lead who is not too conflicted with his emotions and conveys them in a completely healthy way. It takes him a little while to warm up to Kate, but despite his harsh words, it's easy to see the kind heart that remains behind them.
1 Poured two sterns
After that happily ever after
Publication date |
2020 |
---|---|
the creator |
Hwang Dutul (Story) Jeong Soo (Art) |
Seasons |
89 |
status |
completed |
Reincarnated as a side character in her favorite novel, Daisy has only one goal in this new life – to marry her favorite character. Since she is now a princess, she decides to marry the novel's second leading man, the treacherous Prince Richt, who has been exiled from the empire. Richet, on the other hand, couldn't care less about his advances. It all depends on Peony and her ability to break down her walls and give her a chance to get over her broken heart.
After that happily ever after It is the manifestation of sullen-sunny. Peony can be described as a field of sunflowers, while Richet resembles a gloomy and lonely castle perched on the edge of a cliff. Richt is a real antagonist when he gets emotional, as his words always come out a little too harshly. A normal person would immediately ignore her, but Peony's optimism and light-hearted personality complements Rich's violent personality, something many readers may have witnessed.

more
Anime: 13 Best Male Tsundere Characters
Tsunderes are usually associated with female anime characters, but there are plenty of male characters as well.