Calling all anime and K-drama stans for the intersection of your dreams: Solo Leveling is officially getting the live-action treatment, courtesy of Netflix.
In case you are unfamiliar with Solo Levelingalso known by its original Korean title I only level up alonethe IP first originated as a fantasy web novel by author Chugong that was later serialized as a “webtoon” — i.e., an episodic digital comic — on KakaoPage, where it has accumulated over 14.3 billion views worldwide since its debut in 2018 before getting adapted into an anime in 2024, produced by Japanese animation studio A-1 Pictures.
Now, after Solo Leveling was crowned as the big winner of the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards for its sophomore season, the IP keeps growing with a Solo Leveling live-action K-drama. Co-directed by Lee Haejun and Kim Byungseo, and produced by Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures for Netflix, who keep expanding their repertoire of webtoon- and anime-based shows, now boasting the likes of All of Us Are Dead, True Beauty, One Pieceand more.
Below, find out everything we know about the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama, from who will play the titular role of Sung Jinwoo to when we likely can expect the show to premiere and more.
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What will the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama be about?
The Solo Leveling live-action K-drama will likely follow the same events as the drama and anime. If you are unfamiliar with the story, it is set in Seoul, South Korea, in a world where warriors with magic abilities, known as “hunters,” protect humanity from magic beasts while clearing Dungeons. Hunters are ranked by their abilities into six categories: the lowest rank E, D, C, B, A, and a special category known as S.
Hunters are graded by their innate abilities and thus are stuck in their ranks for life. Or so they thought. The story centers on Sung Jinwoo, who is described as a “weak” E-rank hunter at the beginning of the story, but who climbs his way up the ranks after gaining extraordinary powers following a near-death experience.
“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. The series will also introduce viewers to fantastical dungeons and uniquely powerful monsters, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations,” Netflix said when announcing the show.
Who is in the cast of the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama?
At the time of writing, the only person who has been cast in Netflix’s live-adaptation of Solo Leveling is K-drama star Byeon Wooseok, whom you might recognize from previous hits such as Lovely Runner, 20th Century Girl, Record of Youthand more. He will take on the titular role of Sung Jinwoo, and Netflix has teased that he is “set to deliver an unforgettable portrayal of Jinwoo’s evolution and action-packed journey.”
When will the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama be released on Netflix?
At the time of writing, Netflix has yet to share a tentative release date for the live-action adaptation of Solo Levelingbut given the fact that it will be a VFX-heavy production, it will likely take a little while. For a reference, per Korea Joongang Dailyseason one of Sweet Homeanother VFX-heavy webtoon adaptation, filmed from September 2019 until February 2020, before premiering in December 2020.
Is there a trailer or photos for the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama?
Currently, there are no trailers or photos available for the Solo Leveling live-action K-drama, but we’ll keep you updated as more production details become available. To get an idea of the story, you can watch the trailer for the anime, which is available on Crunchyroll, below:
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