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See - Sada Elbalad
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Solo Leveling" Live-Action Series in Works at Netflix with Byeon Woo-seok to Star
Yara Sameh Netflix is producing a live-action TV adaptation of the global phenomenon 'Solo Leveling,' with rising star Byeon Woo-seok attached to lead the series as protagonist Sung Jinwoo. The project is based on the record-breaking webtoon that has amassed 14.3 billion cumulative views worldwide since its KakaoPage debut, where 'Solo Leveling' has maintained its position as the platform's No. 1 web novel and webtoon. The property was originally a web novel written by Chugong in 2016, before it was developed as a web series written by h-goon with art by Dubu, CEO of Redice Studio, and D&C Webtoon, and released by KakaoPage in 2018. The property's recent anime adaptation made history as the first Korean animation to dominate the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, sweeping nine major categories including Anime of the Year, Best Action, and Best Character. The source material follows Sung Jinwoo, an E-rank Hunter — the lowest classification in a world where supernatural Gates have opened, releasing monstrous threats. After surviving a near-death experience, Jinwoo gains extraordinary leveling abilities, transforming him from the weakest Hunter into humanity's unexpected champion against escalating dangers. Byeon Woo-seok, who has gained significant attention for his roles in '20th Century Girl' and 'Lovely Runner,' will portray the series' main character. The project will be co-directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, whose previous collaborations include 'Ashfall,' 'Like a Virgin,' and 'Castaway on the Moon.' Netflix is partnering with Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures on the production. Separately, on the animation side, global music superstar J Balvin is making his first foray into anime voice acting, joining the cast of Crunchyroll and Aniplex's 'Solo Leveling Season 2 — Arise From the Shadow' in a key role. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
‘Solo Leveling' Season 3? Best I Can Do Is A Netflix Live-Action Adaptation
Solo Leveling Fans are waiting for news about the return of Solo Leveling for season 3, which has now become Crunchyroll's most-watched anime of all time. Well, good news and bad news on that front. More Solo Leveling is coming. It's not season 3. It's a newly announced live-action adaptation coming to, you guessed it, Netflix. Netflix has just announced the news without many details, except a very important one. It's revealed that actor Byeon Woo-seok will play the lead character in Solo Leveling, Sung Jin-woo. No matter what you think of the concept of the adaptation, fans have been quick to say that yeah, Woo-seok is a dead ringer for Jin-woo: There is, however, a whole lot of skepticism about this concept, as comes with any live-action adaptation. Netflix does have a halfway decent track record with this between attempts like Avatar: The Last Airbender and genuine hits like One Piece. Solo Leveling? It will be…odd. The concept of the series is that Jin-woo lives in a world where 'Hunters' can emerge in society at a certain rank, E through S, a wide range of power levels from borderline useless to borderline godlike. Jin-woo, a clumsy E-rank, one day is gifted the ability to become a 'Player' and becomes the only Hunter in the world who can increase his rank over time, something no other Hunter can do. The whole series is him powering up to take on tougher and tougher foes, doing so through literally living out a video game through floating menus, XP gains, loot drops and specific moves that he learns that use mana. Again, he's the only one who can do this, and his ascent across two seasons is wild. Solo Leveling This playing out in live-action would seem to require a huge budget, given that the entire series is essentially fighting giant monsters with inhuman powers. Not that it's impossible, but the idea has certainly received some side-eye from fans who really just want the anime to come back. Of course, if it's great, that would be nice, but it's a tall order. There is no date given for the release of this live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, just this casting. For reference, Netflix began development of One Piece way back in January 2020. It premiered in August 2023, so it may be quite the wait for Solo Leveling from here. But if the lead is already cast, perhaps that time can be cut down a bit. We'll see. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Netflix confirms live-action ‘Solo Leveling' with Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo
Netflix is officially bringing the global webtoon sensation Solo Leveling to life with a live-action adaptation starring Korean rising star Byeon Woo-seok. The series, based on the massively popular web novel and webtoon, follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, a low-ranked Hunter who gains extraordinary powers after a near-death experience. Solo Leveling, originally written by Chugong in 2016 and illustrated by Dubu for Redice Studio, has become one of the most successful webtoons ever, racking up over 14.3 billion cumulative views globally on KakaoPage. It remains the No. 1 title on the platform for both web novel and webtoon formats. Byeon Woo-seok, best known for his breakout roles in 20th Century Girl and Lovely Runner, will take on the role of Jinwoo, an E-rank Hunter who becomes humanity's greatest weapon against monstrous forces unleashed from supernatural Gates. The Netflix adaptation will be co-directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, the duo behind acclaimed films like Ashfall and Castaway on the Moon. Production is a collaboration between Netflix, Kakao Entertainment, and Sanai Pictures. The Solo Leveling franchise recently expanded into anime, with its first season sweeping the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning nine categories including Anime of the Year and Best Action. In a separate announcement, global music star J Balvin was revealed to be voicing a character in the upcoming Solo Leveling Season 2 — Arise From the Shadow. With the webtoon's massive fanbase and Netflix's international reach, the Solo Leveling live-action adaptation is expected to become a major addition to K-drama and fantasy action programming worldwide.
Business Upturn
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Solo Leveling Season 3: Release date rumors, cast updates and what to expect next
By Aman Shukla Published on June 10, 2025, 19:30 IST Last updated June 10, 2025, 14:49 IST Solo Leveling has taken the anime world by storm with its breathtaking animation, gripping storyline, and the meteoric rise of Sung Jinwoo from the weakest hunter to a near-unstoppable force. After the explosive Season 2 finale in March 2025, fans are eagerly awaiting news about Solo Leveling Season 3. Here's everything we know so far about the upcoming season. Solo Leveling Season 3 Release Date Rumors Speculation about the Solo Leveling Season 3 release date varies widely. Based on the production timeline of previous seasons, which saw Season 1 premiere in January 2024 and Season 2 in January 2025, some fans hoped for a January 2026 release. Aleks Le, the English voice actor for Sung Jinwoo, confirmed that Season 3 is in the works but won't arrive 'for a while,' aligning with projections of late 2026 or 2027. Fans might also see a compilation film, similar to Solo Leveling: ReAwakening for Season 1, to bridge the gap Cast Updates for Solo Leveling Season 3 The core voice cast is expected to return for Solo Leveling Season 3, continuing the stellar performances that have defined the series. Confirmed returning cast members include: Taito Ban (Japanese) and Aleks Le (English) as Sung Jinwoo, the Shadow Monarch. (Japanese) and (English) as Sung Jinwoo, the Shadow Monarch. Reina Ueda (Japanese) and Michelle Rojas (English) as Cha Hae-in, the S-rank hunter and Jinwoo's ally. (Japanese) and (English) as Cha Hae-in, the S-rank hunter and Jinwoo's ally. Haruna Mikawa (Japanese) and Rebecca Wang (English) as Sung Jin-ah, Jinwoo's sister. (Japanese) and (English) as Sung Jin-ah, Jinwoo's sister. Rikiya Koyama (Japanese) and Robert McCollum (English) as Sung Il-Hwan, Jinwoo's father, whose role will expand in Season 3. What to Expect from Solo Leveling Season 3 Solo Leveling Season 3 will pick up after the Jeju Island arc, which concluded around chapter 110 of the manhwa. The anime has adapted roughly 3.5 volumes per season, and Season 3 is expected to cover volumes 8 to 11, spanning the following arcs: Recruitment Arc : Jinwoo forms the Ahjin Guild, taking on a leadership role while recruiting new allies. : Jinwoo forms the Ahjin Guild, taking on a leadership role while recruiting new allies. Ahjin Guild Arc : Jinwoo's guild faces new challenges, deepening his relationships with other hunters. : Jinwoo's guild faces new challenges, deepening his relationships with other hunters. Double Dungeon Arc : A return to the dungeon where Jinwoo's journey began, revealing secrets about the System and his powers. : A return to the dungeon where Jinwoo's journey began, revealing secrets about the System and his powers. Japan Crisis and International Guild Conference Arcs: Global stakes rise as Jinwoo confronts international hunters and the looming threat of the Monarchs. The season will delve deeper into the conflict between the Monarchs and Rulers, with Jinwoo facing formidable foes like the Dragon Monarch. Expect larger-scale battles, political intrigue, and emotional moments as Jinwoo uncovers the truth behind his abilities and his father's mysterious past. The narrative will grow darker and more existential, setting the stage for the final war in the manhwa's later arcs. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Hypebeast
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
‘Solo Leveling' Crowned Anime of the Year at Crunchyroll Awards 2025
Summary Over the weekend, theCrunchyroll's 2025 Anime Awards celebrated anime's global influence with a record-breaking 51 million fan votes and star-studded presentations byKacey Musgraves,Finn Wolfhard,Gaten MatarazzoandJ Balvin. The biggest honor of the night, Anime of the Year, went toSolo Leveling, recognizing its widespread. The series also swept a number of accolades, including Best New Series, Best Action, Best Main Character and Best Score. Meanwhile, critically acclaimedFrieren: Beyond Journey's Endtook home Best Drama, Best Director and Best Background Art, cementing its status as a favorite among critics and industry DA DAN, while missing out on its top-category hopes, still claimed Best Character Design, Best Opening Sequence and Best Anime Song. Additionally,Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACKreceived the first-ever Global Impact Award, honoring its profound influence on anime culture and storytelling. Fans were treated to electrifying performances, including Creepy Nuts, who delivered B'ling-Bang-Bang-Born' fromMashle: Magic and Muscles, and FLOW, who commemoratedEureka Seven's 20th anniversary with 'DAYS.' LiSA, one of anime's most celebrated artists, performed a selection of hits, including 'gurenge', the iconic theme fromDemon Slayer. The event, held at the Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa, reaffirmed anime's presence in mainstream entertainment, with Sony Music Solutions Inc. and Dempsey Productions partnering with Crunchyroll to execute the celebration. Check out the full list of winners below: Anime of the YearSolo Leveling Film of the YearLook Back Best Original AnimeNinja Kamui Best Continuing SeriesDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Best New SeriesSolo Leveling Best Opening Sequence'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts –DAN DA DAN Best Ending Sequence'request' – krage –Solo Leveling Best ActionSolo Leveling Best ComedyMASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES The Divine Visionary Candidate Exam Arc Best DramaFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Isekai AnimeRe:ZERO -Starting Life in Another WorldSeason 3 Best RomanceBlue Box Best Slice of LifeMakeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! Best AnimationDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc Best Background ArtFrieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Character DesignDAN DA DAN Best DirectorKeiichiro Saito –Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Best Main CharacterSung Jinwoo –Solo Leveling Best Supporting CharacterFern –Frieren: Beyond Journey's End 'Must Protect At All Cost' CharacterAnya Forger –SPY × FAMILYSeason 2 Best Anime Song'Otonoke' – Creepy Nuts –DAN DA DAN Best ScoreSolo Leveling– Hiroyuki Sawano Best Japanese Voice Artist PerformanceAoi Yuki (Maomao) –The Apothecary Diaries Best English Voice Artist PerformanceAleks Le (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best Arabic Voice Artist PerformanceHiba Snobar (Anya Forger) –SPY × FAMILYSeason 2 Best Brazilian Portuguese Voice Artist PerformanceCharles Emmanuel (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best Castilian Spanish Voice Artist PerformanceMasumi Mutsuda (Sung Jinwoo) –Solo Leveling Best French Voice Artist PerformanceAdrien Antoine (Kafka Hibino) –Kaiju No. 8 Best German Voice Artist PerformanceDaniel Schlauch (Monkey D. Luffy) –ONE PIECE Best Hindi Voice Artist PerformanceLohit Sharma (Satoru Gojo) –Jujutsu KaisenSeason 2 Best Italian Voice Artist PerformanceIlaria Pellicone (Kyomoto) –Look Back Best Latin Spanish Voice Artist PerformanceMiguel Ángel Leal (Eren Jaeger) –Attack on Titan Final Season THE FINAL CHAPTERSSpecial 2
