Fresh faces join the line-up
Netflix has added Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon to the cast of its upcoming Solo Leveling series. They join previously announced lead Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jin-woo. The story follows the weakest Hunter in Korea as he gains new powers and climbs the ranks to protect people from monsters that appear through mysterious gates.
Han So-hee plays Cha Hae-in, the only female S-rank Hunter and a skilled sword fighter. Kang You-seok takes the role of Yoo Jinho, a C-rank Hunter who looks up to Jin-woo after they team up. Sung Joon appears as Woo Jinchul, an A-rank inspector who starts to notice Jin-woo’s rapid growth. Lee Sung-min makes a special appearance as Go Gunhee, chairman of the Korean Hunters Association, while Jung Ji-hoon plays Baek Yoonho, head of the White Tiger Guild.
What the adaptation brings
The series draws from the original web novel that later became a webtoon, anime and games. It promises large-scale dungeon sequences and monster battles. Co-director HAN Dong-wook, whose previous credits include The Worst of Evil, is handling the action with SANAI PICTURES and Kakao Entertainment.
Who this series suits
Fans of the source material and anyone who enjoys high-stakes action with clear progression systems will find the most to like here. Viewers after lighter or more grounded stories may want to wait for reviews once footage drops. The show is coming soon and will stream exclusively on Netflix.
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