Netflix is set to develop a Korean live-action series adaptation for Solo Leveling, with Byeon Woo-seok (20th Century Girl, Lovely Runner) cast as the lead. The popular franchise began as a Korean web novel and has expanded into a webtoon, anime series, and video game.
The story follows Sung Jin-woo, an E-rank Hunter (the lowest tier) who gains extraordinary abilities after a near-death experience. As he levels up, he becomes humanity’s unexpected hope, defending against monstrous threats emerging from beyond the mysterious Gates.
Read AWN’s feature article about the anime series’ production:
Faith, Trust, and Drinking with Friends: The Secrets of ‘Solo Leveling’s Success
The Solo Leveling anime adaptation made history as the first Korean animation to sweep nine major categories at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Anime of the Year, Best Action and Best Character. The upcoming live-action series adaptation promises to feature vivid characters, dynamic action sequences, and exhilarating quests, brought to life by a world-class global VFX team.
Duo Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo will direct. Kakao Entertainment and SANAI PICTURES produce.
Source: Netflix
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