Out of all the anime that have been released in the last couple of years, theSolo Levelingadaptation is arguably the most popular and beloved. The story of Sung Jin-woo, rising from a novice hunter toone of the world’s strongest fighters, has captivated the minds of millions of viewers.
As such, it was only right that this incredible series would become the next to be adapted into a live-action show. Recently, Netflix confirmed that this project has begun production, with none other than the famed actor Byeon Woo-seok as its star.
Solo Leveling’s Live-Action Will Soon Be a Reality
Jin-Woo Is Ready To Take Netflix by Storm
On August 16, 2025, Netflix officially announced that the live-action adaptation of theSolo Levelingseries had begun production. This series, which follows the journey of novice hunter Sung Jin-woo, has taken the world by storm over the last couple of years. The series was evenawarded Anime of the Year by Crunchyroll.
The series has a complex and engaging story, endearing characters, and some of the best action scenes fans have seen in this decade. It seems that Netflix believes in the potential of this beloved show to succeed on their platform, as theSolo Levelingadaptation will soon be released for fans to enjoy.
Jin-woo Sung, the mighty Shadow Monarch, will be played by Byeon Woo-seok, famous for his work in the Korean dramaLovely Runner.
While not many details about its release or production were revealed, the company did disclose the name of who will bring Jin-woo to life. The mighty Shadow Monarch will be played by Byeon Woo-seok, famous for his work in the Korean dramaLovely Runner.Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo will co-direct this ambitious project to bring fans a memorable experience.
Netflix Has an Amazing Track With Live-Actions
The Company Knows How To Bring Anime to Life
Immediately after the announcement of theSolo Levelinglive-action adaptation, members of the fandom began celebrating the news on social media. One of the main reasons why this project was received with such a positive reaction is that Netflix is the one working on it. Thestreaming company has become one of anime’s biggest advocatesin recent years.
Their live-action adaptations have become quite popular among audiences, thanks to their amazing casting, impressive camerawork, and being among thefew that respect the source material. This has given fans of Jin-woo’s story hope that the company will know how to successfully bring the anime to life.
Similar endeavors like the critically acclaimedOne Pieceadaptation have become examples of how to effectively bring an anime or manga to the real world. If Netflix maintains its quality and respects the original story ofSolo Leveling, this upcoming series has the potential to become one of its most popular shows to date.
