US EditionAction Solo Leveling Series Announced by Netflix, Byeon Woo-Seok to Star as Sung Jin-Woo
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, JUL 9 – The adaptation follows the record-breaking webtoon with 14.3 billion views and stars Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo, produced by Netflix with Korean creators.
- On July 10, 2025, Netflix revealed plans to develop a Korean live-action television adaptation of the popular fantasy series Solo Leveling.
- The adaptation follows Solo Leveling's story, which began as a 2016 web novel by Chugong and later became a hit webtoon and anime series.
- The story follows Sung Jin-woo, initially one of the weakest E-rank Hunters, who acquires powerful new skills after narrowly escaping death and takes on the role of protector against monstrous threats to humanity.
- Netflix confirmed Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo will co-direct the project, with Byeon Woo-seok starring as Jin-woo and production by Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures.
- This live-action adaptation marks Netflix’s growing commitment to anime-inspired content, promising richly developed characters, intense action scenes, and impressive visual effects, though an official release date has yet to be announced.
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Solo Leveling confirmed by Netflix for live-action series as major casting announced
After it took the world by storm in the form of a hit anime, Solo Leveling isn't finished with us yet.Netflix has confirmed that a live-action version of the global phenomenon is on its way - and we already know who's set to play Sung Jin-woo.Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, previously known for roles in 20th Century Girl and Lovely Runner, has been cast as the E-rank hunter who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience.Lee Hae-jun…
Action Solo Leveling Series Starring Byeon Woo-seok in the Works at Netflix
Netflix is doubling down on its anime endeavors with a live-action Solo Leveling series featuring Lovely Runner star Byeon Woo-seok.The streaming mega company announced plans to develop a show based on the popular fantasy anime series with a post on its website today. Woo-seok will portray lead character Sung Jin-woo in Netflix’s live-action Solo Leveling show, though additional casting details have yet to be revealed.“Solo Leveling follows Sung…
Byeon Woo-seok stars in Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'Solo Leveling' | ABS-CBN Entertainment
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