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Actor Byeon Woo-seok has been confirmed to star in Netflix’s upcoming adaptation of Solo Leveling, taking on the lead role of Sung Jin-woo, a low-ranked hunter who rises to become the world’s strongest.

Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, an E-rank hunter mocked for being the weakest among those who fight monsters emerging from portals known as “gates.” After facing a near-death experience, he awakens with a unique ability to level up at an extraordinary rate, eventually transforming into humanity’s greatest hope.

Byeon will portray Jin-woo’s dramatic evolution from a powerless underdog to a game-changing hero. The series is set in a world where a gate between dimensions has opened, releasing monsters that only designated hunters can battle. Despite his poor reputation, Jin-woo’s awakening thrusts him into the center of a global struggle for survival.

Originally published by D&C Media and serialized on KakaoPage, Solo Leveling is a global hit that has amassed over 14.3 billion views worldwide across its web novel and webtoon formats, securing its place as a top-tier IP.

The series will be directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, with production led by Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures.