Netflix Has Already Perfected Solo Leveling’s Shadow Control Before With This Show

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The hit webtoon “Solo Leveling” has reached another unprecedented height, surprising fans everywhere. In a thrilling turn of events, Netflix has confirmed that they will produce a live-action version of this beloved series. The collaboration is between Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures, with Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok set to play the main character, Sung Jinwoo. This upcoming series is expected to follow a traditional K-drama structure.

While K-dramas are widely cherished, turning a suspenseful fantasy tale like “Solo Leveling”, which includes supernatural elements, into live-action carries an element of uncertainty due to its unique storyline and genre.

For some time now, Netflix has been creating live-action versions of stories, with “One Piece” being their most successful venture so far. However, they’ve also delivered other fantasy series that seamlessly integrate supernatural aspects into gripping narratives. The upcoming live-action adaptation of “Solo Leveling” is expected to heavily utilize CGI and particle effects to bring its fictional world to vivid life. While there are numerous ways the production team could approach this, a popular Netflix show has already established a solid foundation for depicting Jinwoo’s shadow-manipulation ability, which he gains upon promotion to Monarch class. A scene from this Netflix series not only demonstrates how the shadows might appear but also suggests how Jinwoo would look when using this power, and it’s nothing short of thrilling.

Netflix’s Shadow and Bone Perfectly Captures Jinwoo’s Shadow Controlling Ability

In a made-up world filled with mystical aspects, Netflix’s show “Shadow and Bone” (two seasons) features a character named Aleksander Kirigan, portrayed by Ben Barnes, who can control darkness and shadows. As the story progresses, his powers grow to the point where he can manipulate shadows to create an army in Season 1’s climax. This dramatic visual representation could offer a hint of how Jinwoo might look when using his shadow-manipulating abilities upon reaching the Monarch class. Although “Shadow and Bone” and “Solo Leveling” are produced independently, their shared platform under Netflix might influence the visual style of one series based on the other.

In addition, numerous Korean dramas (K-dramas) are now incorporating substantial computer-generated imagery (CGI) and special effects. Shows like Hellbound, with its eerie supernatural entities, suggest that the live-action version of Solo Leveling could convincingly depict its fantasy aspects. Despite potential hurdles in production, the K-drama format offers a robust base, given that the source material for the manhwa (comic) is written in Korean. The current surge of live-action adaptations by Netflix and the rising popularity of K-dramas make Solo Leveling, which encompasses both genres, primed for success. By learning from successful series, this adaptation holds great promise.

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2025-07-13 05:09