Underrated Series Hits Major Milestone Just 1 Month After Solo Leveling Ragnarok

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Due to the overwhelming success of the anime adaptation of “Solo Leveling“, it’s not surprising that the original manhwa has been a bestseller for years, with a sequel maintaining the same level of popularity. Unlike traditional Japanese manga, which is often measured by its sales volume, digital comics like manhwa and webtoons use a different metric of success. A manhwa’s popularity can be estimated by the number of views it receives, and “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok” has demonstrated this recently. Interestingly, just over a month later, another underappreciated manhwa has managed to reach the same level of success as “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok”, surprising fans with its popularity.

In a recent update on X, the creator of “Villains Are Destined to Die”, Suol, shared that the manhwa has surpassed 100 million views on KakaoPage, signifying a significant milestone for this popular series. The series, which reigns supreme in Korea and on Kakao’s western platform, Tapas, achieved this feat just a month after the debut of “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok”, the new sequel to “Solo Leveling”. While the latter’s achievement was through the combined view count of both the manhwa and the web novel, Suol’s accomplishment is even more noteworthy. In his post, Suol expressed gratitude to fans, saying “I am so grateful for all the love you’ve shown. I hope you continue to follow Penelope’s story as it unfolds!

Villains Are Destined to Die Joins the 100 Million Club with Solo Leveling’s Sequel

1 Webtoon “Akumetsuk” has surpassed 100 million views on KakaoPage, and I can finally breathe a sigh of relief after hearing the news! Thank you so much for your big love. I’m grateful that we’re still together in the ongoing story of Penelope. Let’s continue enjoying it!

By the way, don’t miss our special event to commemorate this milestone!~

— 수월SUOL (@A_SUOL) June 27, 2025

Ever since it first graced the pages of KakaoPage back in May 2020, I’ve been hooked on “Villains Are Destined to Die”. Over the past five years, this captivating manhwa has been steadily gaining a dedicated fanbase, especially among those who love historical romance. As we approach the final season, it’s clear that this series is not just popular on KakaoPage, but also on Tapas. In fact, it’s reached a remarkable milestone, securing its place as one of the top series on both platforms!

To put it simply, only a small number of other series have been able to surpass the 100 million view milestone on Kakao, and “Villains Are Destined to Die” has not only managed to do so but has even outperformed popular mainstream manhwa like “The Beginning After the End” and “SSS-Class Revival Hunter”. In fact, “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok’s” manhwa currently stands at 24 million views, meaning that “Villains Are Destined to Die” is significantly ahead in terms of popularity. Moreover, the web-novel version of “Villains Are Destined to Die” has an impressive view count of its own, reaching a whopping 160 million views.

Indeed, since the series Villains Are Destined to Die belongs to the less common otome isekai genre that primarily caters to women, its audience is distinct from that of Solo Leveling and action manhwa enthusiasts. Consequently, it’s accurate to say that Villains Are Destined to Die remains relatively undiscovered and unjustly so, given that the series shares many exciting game-like aspects cherished by fans of Solo Leveling and its spin-off. In essence, this recent achievement underscores the urgent need for an anime adaptation of Villains Are Destined to Die. Hopefully, it won’t be long before the series captures the interest of anime producers.

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2025-06-28 20:11