Shirakawa Tiger/Baek Yoonho (백윤호) is a character in the series “Solo Leveling. And Korean S-Rank hunter who specializes in transformation magic and the Guild Master of the White Tiger Guild. He can transform into a white tiger beast.
He is one of the founders of the “Shinigami” guild, one of the five major guilds, but after becoming independent, he established the “Byakko” guild.
ShirakawaTiger/Appearance
Baek is a muscular young man with spiky orange hair, orange eyes, pronounced canine teeth, and neatly trimmed sideburns. He is typically seen wearing a black tux. During the Jeju Island Raid, he wore a black armor with yellow shoulder guards, gray pants, and a set of golden claws. When using his powers, his eyes glow yellow, his hair turns white, and his pupils become slits.(Read Also: Yoo Jinho/ Kenta Morohishi Solo Leveling)
Shirakawa Tiger/Personality
Baek Yoonho is a determined and earnest individual who prioritizes the well-being of his guild members. This was evident when he chose to depart from his original guild to establish his own, underscoring his commitment to those under his leadership. He nearly found himself in a confrontation with Hwang Dongsoo, standing up against the mistreatment of one of his employees. Additionally, in the aftermath of the Red Gate Incident, where only three of his guild members survived, Baek sought answers from Jinwoo, highlighting his sense of responsibility and concern. Notably curious and perceptive, he was the first to recognize Jinwoo’s seemingly boundless strength.(Read Also: Laura Solo Leveling)
Shirakawa Tiger/Abilities
As a S-Rank Hunter, Baek is one of the top hunters in Korea. However, he is shown to be weak for his rank, given by how easily he was defeated by some of the Japanese S-Rank Hunters.
| Ability | Description |
| Enhanced Strength | Baek can engage in combat at a formidable level even without a complete transformation. His strikes generate small bursts of wind pressure, and his transformed state boosts his strength to the extent of overpowering opponents, such as demonstrated against Ma Dongwook. |
| Enhanced Speed | Baek exhibits heightened reflexes and agility, reacting promptly to attacks from adversaries like Kumamoto. He can keep up with opponents during sparring, showcasing an impressive level of speed. |
| Enhanced Durability | Despite sustaining severe beatings and strangulation by the Ant King, Baek manages to stay conscious and mobile, showcasing remarkable durability in the face of adversity. |
| Transformation | Baek possesses the ability to transform into a tiger-like monster with distinctive features such as white fur, pure white hair, sharp claws, and prominent fangs. This transformation significantly augments his strength and speed. |
| Eyes of the Beast | Baek’s eyes grant him the capability to gauge the strength level of monsters or fellow hunters. This skill not only provides him with valuable information but also enhances his reflexes as an additional benefit. |
