Netflix has greenlit a live-action Solo Leveling collection, which has already solid an actor to play the protagonist, Sung Jin-woo. The challenge was initially introduced by Kakao Leisure again in January 2025. It will likely be an adaptation of the namesake South Korean fantasy net novel by Chugong. It started publishing as a serialized work in 2016 and was later become a webtoon with illustrations from Jang Sung-rak (Dubu) of Redice Studio.
Solo Leveling live-action collection goes into manufacturing at Netflix with Byeon Woo-seok
A live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling has entered manufacturing at Netflix. The challenge has solid Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jin-woo. Byeon Woo-seok started his profession as a mannequin earlier than getting into the leisure business as an actor.
He has performed Poong Woon-ho within the 2022 Netflix function twentieth Century Lady and Ham Jin-woo within the 2023 romantic drama movie Soulmate. He has additionally appeared in Okay-dramas comparable to Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Company, Document of Youth, Moonshine, and Robust Lady Nam-soon.
Netflix will collectively produce the collection with Kakao Leisure and SANAI PICTURES. Kakao Leisure initially introduced the present in January 2025. The corporate famous in a PR launch on the time that the challenge was within the planning and improvement section and that the script was being developed at its media division.
A lot in regards to the Solo Leveling live-action collection stays beneath wraps. Nevertheless, that is sensible given the franchise’s immense reputation as an IP. Because the debut of the net novel, the franchise has expanded into webtoon, anime, music, and video games.
It has acquired a powerful 14.3 billion cumulative views worldwide. The anime adaptation from A-1 Photos debuted in Japan on January 7, 2024. Later, it was renewed for Season 2, which premiered on January 5, 2025. The anime acquired 9 accolades on the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, together with Anime of the Yr, Finest Motion, and Finest Character, amongst many extra (through Netflix).
Initially reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.