Netflix is making a live-action series of Solo Leveling. Here's everything we know
Solo Leveling
. The project is in early stages of production and will star South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok in the lead role of Sung Jin-woo. This announcement follows the massive success of the
Solo Leveling
anime, which became a cultural sensation—its second season was the most-watched show on Crunchyroll and made history by sweeping all nine major categories, including Anime of the Year, at the prestigious Anime Awards.
Solo Leveling
originally began as a webnovel written by Chugong and was later adapted into a webtoon in 2018 with illustrations by DUBU from Redice Studio. The series quickly gained international acclaim, especially after being translated into English by Yen Press. The webtoon was first published on KakaoPage in 2016 and has since amassed over 14.3 billion views globally, making it the most-viewed title on the platform.
The live-action version will be directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, the duo best known for their work on the disaster thriller
Ashfall
. Their involvement raises expectations for a visually compelling and emotionally intense adaptation. The series will bring to life the dark and thrilling world where monstrous threats emerge from interdimensional Gates and humanity must rely on "Hunters"—supernatural warriors ranked by their abilities—to survive.
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Sung Jin-woo, the protagonist, begins his journey as the weakest E-rank hunter. After a near-death experience in a mysterious double dungeon, he gains access to a unique game-like system that allows him to level up—a feature no other hunter possesses. This transformation propels him to become the most powerful hunter in the world.
Byeon Woo-seok's casting as Jin-woo marks a significant milestone in his career. Best known for his roles in
20th Century Girl
,
Strong Girl Nam-soon
, and the breakout hit
Lovely Runner
, Byeon's popularity has soared, making him a fitting choice for the beloved character.
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While Netflix has not yet released a premiere date or full cast list, anticipation for the live-action
Solo Leveling
series is already sky-high. Given the franchise's existing fanbase and Netflix's track record with genre adaptations, expectations are set for a high-octane series that honors the original while expanding its global reach.
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