This post contains spoilers for Solo Leveling.

Summary

Sung Jinwoo's father is Sung Il-Hwan, an S-rank Hunter with a complicated past.
Sung Il-Hwan meets his son during the International Guild Conference, leading to an emotional reunion.
Sung Il-Hwan sacrifices himself to protect Jinwoo, leading to a touching moment before his death.

Sung Jinwoo has been through many trials and tribulations in Solo Leveling, especially when he was an E-rank Hunter. His mother was in Eternal Sleep, and he needed money to support her. The Hunter also had to provide for his sister.

All of this could have been avoided if Sung Jinwoo's father had been present. Solo Leveling fans saw a mysterious character claim that he was Jinwoo's father, but he did not meet the hero. So, the question on everyone's mind is when will Sung Jinwoo meet his father?

Solo Leveling: The Japan Crisis Arc, Explained

The Japan Crisis arc sees Sung Jinwoo face a Monarch.

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By Suzail Ahmad

Who Is Sung Jinwoo's Father?

Sung Jinwoo's father is Sung Il-Hwan. He used to be a firefighter but left the job after becoming a Hunter. He rose through the ranks quickly and became an S-rank Hunter. However, Sung Il-Hwan did not enjoy the same level of publicity as the S-ranks that came after him.

As an S-rank Hunter, Sung Il-Hwan was given the job of tackling strong dungeons, and unfortunately, he was trapped in one of them. He roamed for a long time, and he was nearly at death's door. But Il-Hwan was saved by the Rulers from imminent death. They offered him power in exchange for carrying out a task, which turned out to be executing the Shadow Monarch. With no other choice, Sung Il-Hwan had to accept the offer to stay alive.

Sung Il-Hwan Reaches America

Hwang Dongsoo Interrogates Sung Il Hwan – Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-

Following Sung Jinwoo's selection as the Player, the Rulers commanded Il-Hwan to return to Earth and carry out his task. He made landfall in America, where he was detained by the Federal Bureau of Hunters. For the questioning, the bureau chose Hwang Dongsoo. However, it soon turned out to be a bad idea as Dongsoo told Sung Il-Hwan that he would kill Jinwoo. Angered by Dongsoo's comments, Il-Hwan attacked him, resulting in the destruction of the building. Not long after this incident, Il-Hwan fought Silad, the Frost Monarch, but the former had to retreat.

Sung Il-Hwan made his next appearance during the Japan Crisis arc. After learning that his target would be in the country, he decided to head towards the location. Eventually, he found out that Sung Jinwoo was the new Shadow Monarch. Naturally, Il-Hwan couldn't do something as heinous as killing his own blood. He knew that the Rulers would be furious with his decision and possibly even kill him. But he got lucky as the Rulers changed their minds after seeing Sung Jinwoo kill Legia. So, they issued new orders to Sung Il-Hwan, asking him to protect Jinwoo from any threats.

When Did Sung Il-Hwan Meet Sung Jinwoo?

Sung Jinwoo Met His Father In Chapter 165

Jinwoo meets Il-Hwan in the Monarchs War arc
Jinwoo's father passed away shortly afterward

Until the International Guild Conference arc, Jinwoo had no idea that his father was alive. It was only after the bureau shared Il-Hwan's picture that Jinwoo found out. The Bureau also revealed that he was the prime suspect in the murder of Christopher Reed.

Sung Jinwoo met his father, Sung Il-Hwan, in rather unfavorable circumstances. Il-Hwan was on the verge of death as his body had taken a beating from fighting two Monarchs at the same time. He had done his duty by protecting Jinwoo. Once he realized Jinwoo could handle the Monarchs, he fled from the scene. Due to expending too much energy, Il-Hwan's body was disintegrating. He did not have much time left, but luckily, Jinwoo found him.

The two shared an emotional moment as they talked about their feelings. The hero asked his father whether he missed his family, and the latter responded affirmatively. Sung Il-Hwan also apologized to his son for not being a great father to him. Il-Hwan also said that he wanted to spend more time with Jinwoo.

I'm sorry that I couldn't be a great father to you. — Sung Il-Hwan to Jinwoo

Before fading away, Il-Hwan made sure to hug his son one last time. If seeing his father after so many years wasn't bad enough, Jinwoo had to watch him die before his own eyes. So, it's hardly surprising that even the strongest Hunter had tears in his eyes. Following his father's death, Sung Jinwoo declared war on the Monarchs.

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