A generational phenomenon—Eastern media and the vertical format have captured the hearts of millions. From casual readers to aspiring creators, ideas that might’ve never seen the light of day now thrive in this modern era.
It’s an age that welcomes the bizarre—from the unorthodox to the “did you take your schizophrenia pills today?”—shaking up the industry with stories that defy logic. And where there’s chaos, there’s always a cast of (un)lovable weirdos ready to bring those stories to life.
So ladies, forget your mafia husbandos and bad boys—and say hello to the fentanyl-fueled loves of your life:
5. Cho Seok — The Sound of Your Heart
Cho Seok might look like your average Korean man, but beneath that bird’s nest of hair lies a menace—a pervert, a harbinger of misfortune, and a devoted family man.
From accidentally streaming his own butt live to peeing in public while a group of mannequins “assist,” Cho Seok’s antics know no bounds. Whether he’s in high school, the military, or just trying to live a normal day, everyone around him somehow ends up caught in the chaos.
4. Life — Bluechair
A towering, buff (probably 6’5”) figure, Life is the literal embodiment of Shen’s inner turmoil in the hit series Bluechair.
He’s always there to keep Shen’s dreams “attainable”—usually by popping balloons labeled “self-esteem” or smacking Shen awake with a spiked bat. As the saying goes: with Life, there’s never a dull moment.
3. Lily — Fox Girls Are Better
Lily, the secondary protagonist of Merryweather’s viral series Fox Girls Are Better (8.9 million views and counting), is a “reject” from a catgirl maid service determined to serve the protagonist, Noble, and make his life easier.
Except… she doesn’t.
From replacing his computer setup and “gooning material” with fox girl images to putting him on the hit list of the catgirl organization, Lily’s chaos knows no limits. She’s even responsible for Noble getting isekai’d to a harem world—via Door-kun, a moaning, masochistic door that can change forms. (Don’t ask.)
2. Paul — Love Advice From The Great Duke of Hell
Paul is your everyday guy who falls for a cute barista. Instead of asking her out, he does what any totally sane person would do—he summons Astaroth, the Great Duke of Hell, ruler of thirty legions of demons, to help spark a romance.
Unfortunately, that “spark” turns into full-on stalking. Paul starts following his crush everywhere and dragging any man who so much as looks at her into Hell for “interrogation.” On random occasions, he even flexes Astaroth’s powers by blowing up buildings—just to impress him. Talk about taking simping to demonic extremes.
1. Jiu Ji-Tae — Fight Class 3
The newest addition to the manhwa scene, Fight Class 3, doesn’t just push boundaries—it tears them apart.
Jiu Ji-Tae, a high schooler at Nam-Il High, is the living embodiment of trauma. After his mother’s death and his sister’s abduction by his own father, Jiu vows revenge. Trained by Maria Dacascos, the daughter of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master, he’s thrown into a brutal underground tournament that breaks him piece by piece.
As Jiu descends deeper into madness, he begins mutilating himself, clawing beneath his eyes to create fake tears, and laughing uncontrollably after killing an opponent—calling her his “bride.” His story drags readers into his fractured mind—moments that should horrify you somehow make you laugh, leaving you deeply, deeply concerned.
This was K-Comics Beat’s Top 5 Unhinged Webtoon Characters! Who’s your favorite chaotic mess? Or who else deserves a spot on this list?
