Manhwa Characters Who Are Absolutely Clueless

Key Takeaways

Leon in
Overpowered Sword
is so oblivious to Karen’s feelings that fans are screaming for him to take a hint!
Vera in
Aire
only wants to escape love, while Lady Elda tries to win his affection, leading to a slow progress.
Chen Yuan in
I Have A Billion Liquid Gold
has the perfect partner in Xu Lele, but he remains a scumbag and oblivious to her affection.

As a seasoned reader of manhwa with a keen eye for clueless protagonists, let me tell you, dear readers, that Airen Parreira from “Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble” has surely climbed his way to the top of my list! This young swordsman, with all his obliviousness and ignorance towards Illya’s affection, is a true marvel to behold. It seems as though even Ruru, the talking baby cat with a 5-year-old mind, could outsmart Airen in this matter.

A common motif found in various genres of comics known as manhwa is the recurring theme where certain characters appear so unaware of their surroundings or others’ feelings that it can negatively impact the storyline. In narratives where romance plays a significant role and fans often root for specific pairs, there is a tendency for one character to be blissfully oblivious to the other’s affectionate gestures.

In some instances, we find pairs who are ideally matched yet so oblivious that their relationship fails to progress or advance in multiple storylines. The following list features some of the most oblivious characters from manhwa, prompting fans to exclaim, “Come on, take a hint already!”

5 Leon (Overpowered Sword)

Has His Perfect Other Half Right In Front Of Him, But Ignores Her Advances

Manhwa Characters Who Are Absolutely Clueless

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Drama, Shounen, Romance
Author: ELDO
Artist: ELDO
Status: Ongoing

In every action-packed tale featuring a male lead, there’s often a romantic interest who appears during his adventures. But what if the destined love interest of our main character is exceptionally beautiful, kind, selfless, and even more admirable than the protagonist? To make matters worse, what happens when said protagonist remains blissfully unaware of her feelings towards him? In the case of Overpowered Sword, Leon, he has been oblivious for far too long about Karen’s undeniable affection.

As I delve deeper into this game, the tension’s ramping up. It seems like a pivotal moment is fast approaching in the storyline, and it looks like Leon’s love life might be taking an unexpected turn. Two mysterious suitors have popped up, causing Karen quite a bit of worry. To make matters worse, she and I haven’t made any progress on our blossoming romance for the past 20 chapters. Fans who have been rooting for us since Karen first appeared during the City Devourer Arc might find this slow-burning romance nerve-wracking. Here’s hoping Leon finally catches on, or else he might just be playing the fool.

4 Vera (Aire)

Only Wants To Run Away From Love

Genre: Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Action, Drama
Author: Seoli
Artist: Seoli
Status: Hiatus (S1 pause)

From the get-go of this tale, it’s clear that the ex-princess, Lady Elda, has a soft spot for Vera, the slave gladiator who’s become my ally. Unfortunately, Vera seems blissfully unaware of her affectionate advances and all the kindness she’s shown him. Instead, his heart yearns for something entirely different: Freedom from servitude and reuniting with his fellow slaves, whom Lady Elda graciously liberated at his behest.

In the gaming world I inhabit, there’s Lady Elda – she’s not always true to her feelings, and in a peculiar way, she expresses her love for me: by trying to dominate or oppress me whenever she gets the chance. Being a rebel at heart, raised in a strict patriarchal family that seemed indifferent to my needs, she struggles with attachment issues and has little experience showing affection. So, it’s clear she’s clueless about winning my heart.

3 Chen Yuan (I Have A Billion Liquid Gold)

Has His Happily Ever After Right In Front Of Him

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Satire, Romance, Power-Fantasy
Author: Fanqie
Artist: Fanqie
Status: Ongoing

In my gaming world, Chen Yuan wasn’t always the ruthless tycoon flaunting a billion liquid gold, not even close. Once upon a time, I was a hopeless romantic, blowing my last coins on pursuing a woman who didn’t reciprocate my feelings. This heartbreak has shaped me into someone with a vindictive streak towards the female characters in this game, leaving many hearts shattered along the way. It seems money can’t buy common sense, because despite having the ideal partner by my side for nearly 300 chapters, I continue to make questionable choices.

As a gamer, let me tell you about Xu Lele, an arts major, slightly older than Chen Yuan. Initially, I underestimated her and ignored her advances in the game world. But, boy, did she turn things around! She pulled out all the stops from the good girl’s handbook to prove that she was the perfect match for me.

2 Airen (The Reformation Of The Deadbeat Noble)

Even The Cat Knows She Loves Him, But He’s Clueless

Genre: Fantasy, Reincarnation, Sword & Sorcery, Comedy, Drama
Author: Doip
Artist: Lee Deung Byeol
Status: Ongoing

Moving on to another puzzling manga character, we present Airen Parreira, hailing from the series “Reformation of the Deadbeat Noble“. Among all his bothersome actions, his most regrettable one is turning down his ideal partner, Illya. As time goes by, Illya develops romantic feelings for Airen, and in a way that’s almost like a confession, she expresses these feelings to him. However, due to his lack of perception, Airen misinterprets this heartfelt moment as an invitation to engage in sparring with her and her father instead.

The worst part is that even Illya’s father, Lord Lindsay, who barely knows Airen, has noticed that his daughter is interested in the young swordsman. Even her two older siblings know it, and all Airen friends know it. Even Ruru (Lulu) the party’s pet knows about this, and she has the mind of a 5-year-old child. So, basically, a talking baby cat is more observant than Airen. Will he ever notice Illya’s affection? Or will he remain a sword-obsessed fool forever? Time will tell.

1 Han Hari (The Knight King Who Returned With A God)

Couldn’t Take A Hint Even If Her Life Depended On It

Genres: Dark Fantasy, Action, Comedy, Reverse Isekai
Author: Salam Sallyeo (Story)
Artist: Jeoncheon Huma Geomsa (Art)
Status: Ongoing

As a gamer, let me share with you my take on that captivating tale: “A Tale of the Returned Knight-King with a Divine Companion” is a narrative about me, a formidable and mighty warrior endowed by the gods to purge evil from their guarded realms. The next mission in this eternal crusade happens to be our very own planet, Earth. Now, remember that iconic scene in “Lilo & Stitch” where Lilo pleads for an angel sent from heaven and instead gets a six-armed space alien bent on Earth’s destruction? This story follows a similar vein but swaps Lilo with Han Hari, a Korean reborn, and replaces Stitch with Leon Dragonia Leonhart, the most potent Knight of the Grail who has ever assumed the mantle of Sacred King.

In the intricate narrative of the Pantheon guild, Han Hari often appears oblivious to the fact that Leon, a regal figure from another realm, has been working for her benefit all along. Despite the grueling and stringent training imposed by Leon upon Han Hari and the other recruits, she remains unaware of his chivalrous intentions towards her throughout the storyline.

2024-08-24 19:55