Following the success of the hit anime Solo Leveling, Netflix recently confirmed the production of a live-action Korean adaptation series.
Netflix also announced beloved actor Byeon Woo-seok will lead the adaptation as the main character, Sung Jin-woo. Byeon Woo-seok, previously appeared in hit series and films including Record of Youth, 20th Century Girl, and Lovely Runner. With his incredible repertoire, Byeon Woo-seok will surely capture audiences’ hearts as Sung Jin-woo.
Directors Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo will co-produce the live-action adaptation. The directors previously worked on films like Cold Eyes, Ashfall, and Castaway on the Moon. Kakao Production and SANAI PRODUCTION will work on the production.Â
Although Netflix did not reveal any extra information about the live-action Solo Leveling adaptation, Netflix promised to deliver incredible characters, thrilling quests, and fights that will leave fans on the edge of their seats, with their VFX team. Netflix previously produced numerous other live-action anime series, including Cowboy Bebop and ONE PIECE.
About Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, introduced as a lowest-tier hunter, an E-rank, who faces a near-death experience. Following his near-death experience, Sung Jin-woo finds himself with video game-like abilities that allow him to “level up.” As Sung Jin-woo levels up, he becomes a beacon of hope for humanity, fighting against threats and uncovering the secrets behind the Gates.
The series originated as a Korean web novel, which later evolved into a webtoon. A-1 Production then picked up the series, alongside Aniplex and Crunchyroll, to produce the anime. Shortly after the anime’s release, Netmarble released the video game Solo Leveling: ARISE.
Solo Leveling swept at the ninth-annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards by winning in nine categories, including Anime of the Year, Best New Anime, and Best Main Character (Sung Jin-woo), earlier this year. Solo Leveling made history as the first Korean animation to win nine awards at the Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Crunchyroll streams the first two seasons of Solo Leveling, with a third season currently in the works.
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