Solo Leveling manhwa to get a K-Drama live-action adaptation

Anime enthusiasts who also hold a great affection toward K-Drama shows will be thrilled to learn that a live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling is in the works. On Thursday, October 5, 2023, the news was made public through the French news website L’Internaute after they interviewed the creative director of D&C Webtoon, Heaeun Kwak.

During the interview, Kwak disclosed two pivotal announcements that promised to delight fans of Solo Leveling. The first introduced the eagerly anticipated WebToon version of the spin-off series authored by Chu Gong. The second unveiled the plans for a thrilling K-Drama live-action adaptation of the beloved manhwa.

These revelations signaled a vibrant future for fans of the Solo Leveling universe, filled with captivating stories in both visual and live-action formats.

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Solo Leveling K-Drama live-action adaptation is yet to reveal more information

As of now, besides the confirmation of the manhwa receiving a K-Drama adaptation, nothing has been shown so far by the creative director of D&C, who hasn’t even broken his silence on its release window. Taking that into account, it can be presumed that the K-Drama adaptation is still in the planning stage, with decisions regarding casting, scriptwriting, and all aspects still in progress.

During the interview, when queried about the other projects D&C was involved in, this was Kwak’s response (source: L’Internaute, translated by Google Translate):

In early 2024, you can read the WebToon version of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, the spin-off that takes place in the universe imagined by Chu Gong, the scenario is signed by Daul and the graphic adaptation will be carried out by Redice Studio. I can give you a scoop: a Korean drama around Solo Leveling is in the works, so get ready.

Throughout the interview, Kwak revealed how much he was fascinated by the Chu Gong’s work and his manhwa’s intricate storyline. He further revealed that he hoped the future for D&C is secure with the line-up of new titles.

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About Solo Leveling

The story follows Hunter Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest E-rank hunter in the world, as he is reborn with astounding powers after a near-death experience. He then trains and raises his skills beyond any assigned level, with the powers of the Shadow Monarch at his disposal. Hunter Sung realizes that there is more at stake than it seems and must work hard to save humanity and the world.

As announced during the Anime Expo industry panel 2022, Crunchyroll has licensed the anime adaptation for global release, and here’s how it describes the plot:

It's been over a decade since the sudden appearance of the "gates"—the paths that connect our world with a different dimension. Since then, certain humans have awakened to supernatural powers. We call these individuals "hunters." Hunters make their living by using their powers to conquer dungeons inside the gates.

It also said:

In this world of tough customers, the low-ranked hunter Jinwoo Sung is known as "the weakest hunter of all mankind." One day, Jinwoo gets fatally injured when he runs into high-rank double dungeons hidden within a low-rank dungeon. Just then, a mysterious quest window appears in front of him. On the verge of death, Jinwoo decides to accept the quest and starts leveling up... while the others aren't.

Additional details regarding the new adaptations of Chu Gong’s manhwa will be revealed in time.

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Stay tuned for more Solo Leveling news and updates as 2023 continues.