This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling manhwa.

Solo Leveling is one of the best power fantasy anime, and it will continue to reach new heights once Season 3 is released. Fans are looking forward to Sung Jin-Woo's intense fights with stronger opponents, but they are also anticipating his long-awaited romantic development with the strongest female hunter in Korea, Cha Hae-In.

Cha Hae-In is often regarded as the best girl in Solo Leveling. She is winning the race to Jin-Woo's heart, completely ahead of the other girls who have their eyes on Jin-Woo. However, Solo Leveling Season 3 will shake things up by introducing Jin-Woo's new love interest, rejecting Cha Hae-In in the process.

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Solo Leveling: Where Does Season 2 End In The Manhwa?

Solo Leveling Season 2 has ended, and if fans wish to read the manhwa before next season's release, here's where the second season ends.

Jin-Woo's Main Love Interest Is Cha Hae-In

Solo Leveling Replaced Joo-Hee With Cha Hae-In

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Sung Jin-Woo is one of the best bachelors in Korea, not only for his handsome looks but also for his personality. No wonder many women want to know him on a deeper level and stay by his side. From the B-rank healer Lee Joo-Hee to the demon Esil to the nurse in the hospital, these women keep on crushing on Jin-Woo, while the strongest hunter himself has zero intention of going out on dates at the moment.

Unfortunately, dating is not included in Jin-Woo's list of priorities. He can’t afford to pursue a beautiful girl, let alone go out on dates. Even so, the author of Solo Leveling had to ensure that Jin-Woo would experience love by introducing him to some potential love interests. The first of the many was Lee Joo-Hee, who decided to move away after realizing she wouldn’t be able to keep up with Jin-Woo.

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Then, Cha Hae-In enters the picture, replacing Joo-Hee in the long run. She is the strongest female hunter in Korea, with an increased sensitivity to the smell of mana. This sensitivity drew her to Jin-Woo, of all people, as the former E-rank hunter had no foul scent. The rest was history, with Cha Hae-In eventually developing feelings for Jin-Woo, as the plot unfolds in Solo Leveling.

Jin-Woo's New Love Interest Is A-Rank Hunter Yoo Soo-Hyun

Yoo Soo-Hyun Is Yoo Jin-Ho's Cousin

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  • Yoo Soo-Hyun should appear in Solo Leveling Season 3.
  • Yoo Soo-Hyun is interested in Jin-Woo.

Cha Hae-In is Jin-Woo's main love interest, but a rival in love is set to make her debut in Solo Leveling Season 3. She is none other than Yoo Jin-Ho's cousin, the ever beautiful and elegant Yoo Soo-Hyun. Unlike Cha Hae-In, who’s committed to her hunter career, Yoo Soo-Hyun is a successful and popular actress and model. Make no mistake though, she is also a low-key hunter.

Yoo Soo-Hyun was supposed to appear in Solo Leveling Season 2, but for some reason, probably runtime and pacing, her debut was cut. However, she should appear next season as Yoo Jin-Ho's cousin and Jin-Woo's new love interest. Similar to the other girls, she is beautiful and gorgeous, someone who can stand with Jin-Woo without feeling embarrassed of her looks and build.

As Jin-Ho's cousin, Yoo Soo-Hyun receives an easy pass to reach Jin-Woo. She has been dying to get to know Jin-Woo personally, as the man has grown extremely popular after his stellar performance on Jeju Island. This is bad news for Cha Hae-In, who has to go above and beyond just to get a special moment with Jin-Woo.

Jin-Woo Will Reject Cha Hae-In For Yoo Soo-Hyun

Yoo Soo-Hyun Will Join the Ahjin Guild Led By Jin-Woo

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  • Jin-Woo allows Yoo Soo-Hyun to join the Ahjin Guild.
  • Jin-Woo rejects Cha Hae-In's application.

As much as fans would love to see Cha Hae-In hanging out with Sung Jin-Woo and Yoo Jin-Ho in the Ahjin Guild, she won’t be able to get in. Despite her desperate yet bold attempt at convincing Jin-Woo to approve her guild application, she won’t be a part of the Ahjin Guild. Therefore, Cha Hae-In should remain as the Vice Master of the Hunters Guild, which is led by the Ultimate Soldier, Choi Jong-In, in Season 3 and later.

"I get to meet the hunter who ruined Lee Min-Sung's press interview and immediately disappeared!"—Yoo Soo-Hyun to Sung Jin-Woo

On the contrary, in Yoo Soo-Hyun's situation, Jin-Woo will accept her as a member of the Ahjin Guild. Of course, this will be big news, with Cha Hae-In hearing about it immediately on the news and social media. Worse, she would also see the first-ever selfie of the Ahjin Guild members after Yoo Soo-Hyun posted it online. This would sadden Cha Hae-In, who would question why Jin-Woo chose an A-rank hunter over an S-rank like her to join the guild.

Still, as many Solo Leveling fans know, Yoo Soo-Hyun's role should be limited. Since she’s not an active hunter, she would not get many opportunities to hang out with Jin-Woo. The same should be true for Cha Hae-In, as Jin-Woo prefers to be a one-man army in Solo Leveling.

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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
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