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Netflix Unveils Live-Action 'Solo Leveling' Series with Byeon Woo-seok

7/10/2025

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Netflix is bringing the beloved webtoon “Solo Leveling” to life with a thrilling live-action series, featuring Byeon Woo-seok as the determined protagonist, Sung Jinwoo. With an astounding 14.3 billion views, the story chronicles Jinwoo's epic journey from the weakest Hunter to humanity's ultimate savior. Co-directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, the project is backed by Kakao Entertainment.

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Story summary

Netflix is bringing the beloved webtoon “Solo Leveling” to life with a thrilling live-action series, featuring Byeon Woo-seok as the determined protagonist, Sung Jinwoo. With an astounding 14.3 billion views, the story chronicles Jinwoo's epic journey from the weakest Hunter to humanity's ultimate savior. Co-directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, the project is backed by Kakao Entertainment.