Solo Leveling is now considered a powerhouse in the fantasy genre, especially after the explosive success of Season 2. Winning Crunchyroll's Anime of the Year award brought even more fame and attention to Solo Leveling, as fans around the world continue to celebrate Sung Jin-Woo's ascent to power. Even after Season 2 ended, the hype for Jin-Woo's upcoming battles next season refuses to die down.
No wonder many fans are consuming more Solo Leveling content than ever before, from the anime adaptation to manhwa and the mobile game. Without a doubt, the series is now everywhere, but the original author, Chugong, reveals the most authentic version of Solo Leveling. This version stays true to Chugong’s original vision of Sung Jin-Woo's journey from being an underdog to becoming a godlike being.
Chugong Calls the Webnovel the Truest Form of Solo Leveling’s Story
Solo Leveling Webnovel Is the Most Authentic Version
- Chugong confirms the Solo Leveling web novel is his favorite version.
- Chugong confirms the Solo Leveling web novel is the most authentic story of Sung Jin-Woo.
Unlike other fantasy series with overly complicated power systems and characters, Solo Leveling has a simple yet thrilling plot that makes it easy for fans to fall down the rabbit hole. The anime adaptation, produced by A-1 Pictures, further amplified the series’ appeal, bringing Sung Jin-Woo's epic battles and drastic transformation to life with stunning animation.
This formula proved to be a winning combination, and fans are now eager to look into the source material that started the global Solo Leveling phenomenon. Many fans have watched Solo Leveling Seasons 1 and 2, on top of reading the manhwa adaptation, but only the Solo Leveling web novel reveals the complete story of Sung Jin-Woo, from a pathetic E-rank hunter to the most powerful being in the world.
In a recent interview with Solo Leveling’s creator, Chugong, the author finally confirmed that the Solo Leveling webnovel is the “truest, original, and 100% most authentic version of the story.” Naturally, the webnovel is also Chugong’s favorite version, considering he poured everything into it. No matter how amazing the anime and manhwa adaptations are, they will always remain interpretations of the story Chugong first brought to life through words.
Solo Leveling Webnovel Tells Jin-Woo’s Full Story in 270 Chapters
It Is Available in Korean and English Languages
Sung Jin-Woo's story in the Solo Leveling webnovel came to life back on July 25, 2016, when the debut chapter was officially published online. This is the moment that marked the birth of a cultural phenomenon and one of the most iconic modern fantasy heroes the world has ever seen. It ended five years later, on December 29, 2021, completing Jin-Woo's legendary journey.
Throughout its run, the Solo Leveling web novel released a total of 270 chapters, chronicling Sung Jin-Woo's transformation. It is just nine chapters short of reaching 300 chapters, making it one of the most detailed Korean stories ever written. A total of 14 volumes were released by D&C Media, compiling the entire journey into an epic collection.
The System uses me, and I use the System.—Sung Jin-Woo
Meanwhile, Yen Press, the publishing company responsible for bringing many popular novels to English readers, officially licensed Solo Leveling for English publication, allowing international fans to get their hands on the official translations of Chugong’s original work. While fan translations helped Solo Leveling gain traction in its early days, the official English release ensured consistent quality and accurate representation.
Where to Read the Solo Leveling Webnovel Online?
For international readers, there’s no place online where fans can legally read the English-translated Solo Leveling web novel for free. Fans can go to Tapas to read the web novel, but only 10 chapters are available for free. Fans can also go ahead and purchase the eight available volumes from Yen Press, either in digital or paperback form, to fully experience Sung Jin-Woo's story as Chugong originally intended.
On the contrary, Korean fans can just visit the official website of the Kakao page to read the Solo Leveling web novel from beginning to end. However, it’s not free, as readers need to purchase or unlock chapters using the in-app currency system, much like how Tapas works.
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- Release Date
- 2024 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Directors
- Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
- Writers
- Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
Cast
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Taito BanSung Jin-woo -
Genta NakamuraYoo Jin-ho
A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling is an anime based on Chugong's popular web novel. Set in an unforgiving fantasy world where hunters explore dungeons filled with monsters, the vulnerable Sung Jinwoo gains a significant power boost after he is picked to be a solo player by the System.
- Creator(s)
- Chugong
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
- Number of Episodes
- 25
- Where To Watch
- Crunchyroll
