Netflix has greenlit a live-action Solo Leveling sequence, which has already forged an actor to play the protagonist, Sung Jin-woo. The undertaking was initially introduced by Kakao Leisure again in January 2025. Will probably be an adaptation of the namesake South Korean fantasy internet 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 sequence goes into manufacturing at Netflix with Byeon Woo-seok
A live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling has entered manufacturing at Netflix. The undertaking has forged 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 Ok-dramas corresponding to Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Company, Report of Youth, Moonshine, and Sturdy Lady Nam-soon.
Netflix will collectively produce the sequence 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 undertaking was within the planning and growth part and that the script was being developed at its media division.
A lot in regards to the Solo Leveling live-action sequence stays underneath wraps. Nonetheless, that is sensible given the franchise’s immense recognition as an IP. For the reason that 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 Footage 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 12 months, Finest Motion, and Finest Character, amongst many extra (through Netflix).
Initially reported by Tamal Kundu on SuperHeroHype.