Netflix Announces Live-Action Solo Leveling Series with Byeon Woo-seok as the Lead
Discover Byeon’s captivating performance as Jin-woo Sung in this must-watch film, directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo. Don’t miss out!
Exciting News: Live-Action Adaptation of Solo Leveling in the Works!
Netflix has announced that it is producing a live-action series based on the popular webcomic Solo Leveling, created by writer Chugong and the late artist DUBU. This adaptation will bring the beloved story to life with a talented cast and crew.
Key Details About the Series
- Main Actor: Byeon Woo-seok, known for 20th Century Girl and Lovely Runner, will star as the protagonist Jin-woo Sung. In the anime, he is portrayed by Shun Mizushino.
- Directors: Lee Hae-jun (Like a Virgin, Castaway on the Moon) and Kim Byung-seo (Ashfall, Cold Eyes) are at the helm.
- Production Company: Kakao Entertainment confirmed the project on January 21, with their media division heavily involved in planning, development, and scripting.
Background and Popularity
Solo Leveling started as a web novel and quickly became a massive hit worldwide. Its success led to a popular webtoon adaptation, which has inspired games and an anime series.
- The anime debuted in Japan in January 2024, with Crunchyroll providing the English dub later that month.
- A compilation film, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening-, screened in Japan and North America in late 2023, offering fans a preview of the series.
- The second season of the anime premiered on January 4, 2024, and is available for streaming with both subbed and dubbed versions.
Additional Media and Releases
- The original webtoon ran from March 2018 to December 2021, published by Yen Press in English.
- Several digital platforms, including Tapas, host the web novel and webtoon.
- The series has also been published in Japanese under the title Ore Dake Level-Up na Ken (I’m the Only One Who Has Leveled Up).
What's Next?
Fans can look forward to seeing Solo Leveling come to life in live-action form, expanding its reach and storytelling. The series promises to capture the essence of the webcomic while adding new dimensions through live-action storytelling.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting adaptation!