Following its worldwide success as an acclaimed anime, Solo Leveling hasn’t bid farewell just yet.
I can hardly contain my excitement as I share this fantastic news with you all! It’s been officially confirmed that our beloved global sensation is being brought to life in a live-action format, and the casting for one of its central characters has already been announced! Get ready to see Sung Jin-woo come alive on your screens, played by none other than [Actor’s Name]. This promises to be an unforgettable journey that I can hardly wait to experience alongside you all!
The South Korean actor, Byeon Woo-seok, famed for his performances in “20th Century Girl” and “Lovely Runner,” is now set to portray an E-rank hunter. This character acquires extraordinary powers following a brink-of-death incident.
Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, renowned for their filmmaking in movies such as Ashfall, Virgin, Castaway on the Moon, My Dictator, and Cold Eyes, are set to take charge of the upcoming TV show.
To date, specifics regarding the series have been scarce, yet similar to its animated counterpart, it’s reasonable to anticipate that the narrative of the live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling will be based on the widely acclaimed 2016 web novel by Chugong.
Netflix appears to have reaffirmed its commitment to anime with their latest announcement, as evidenced by the recent launches of series such as The Summer Hikaru Died, Sakamoto Days, and others.
Globally, the anime titled “Solo Leveling” has gained immense popularity and shattered records on Crunchyroll. In the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, it swept an impressive nine awards, among them being Anime of the Year, Best Action, and Best Character.
This year, the highly praised second season was unveiled on Crunchyroll, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating news of a possible third season.
During a Reddit Q&A session earlier this year, the creators, Sota Furuhashi and Atsushi Kaneko, discussed the extraordinary popularity of the series, Solo Leveling.
In our line of work as animation producers, it’s uncertain if we’ll come across another production that matches the magnitude and influence of Solo Leveling.
“It’s a rare kind of series. This has been a truly special experience in our careers.”
With a live-action series now on the way, that statement has never seemed more apt.
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