It’s official! From charming fans as the swoon-worthy Ryu Sunjae in Lovely Runner, Byeon Woo-Seok is now gearing up to fight against monsters as he stars in the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling as Sung Jin-Woo.
Movies and series streaming platform Netflix has confirmed the production of Solo Leveling in live-action, with Byeon Woo-Seok cast to play the iconic lead role.
The announcement has sent fans of both the actor and the anime series into a frenzy.
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Originally a Korean web novel, Solo Leveling evolved into a mega-hit webtoon and anime series, amassing over 4.3 billion views worldwide. The series made history as the first Korean animation to win nine major honors at the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, including Best Character, Anime of the Year, and Best Action.
Woo-Seok is stepping into the shoes of the underdog-turned-unstoppable E-ranked hunter, Sung Jin-Woo. Fans and critics alike are excited to see how the actor will portray and express his in-depth and emotional range as he embodies the beloved manhwa hero.
Following his striking visuals, Woo-Seok is one actor that you could say looks like he is a manhwa character come to life, perfectly cast for the role.
Adding to the excitement, the 20th Century Girl star is set to visit the Philippines for his Daydreamin’: The Byeon Woo-Seok Fan Meet on July 19.
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As production gears up, fans are eagerly waiting to see how the live-action series will bring the dynamic battles and emotional arcs of Solo Leveling to life—with Byeon Woo-Seok leading the series.
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