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Byeon Woo Seok 변우석 will play Sung Jin-woo in Netflix’s live action adaptation of popular webtoon and anime series SOLO LEVELING.

Netflix has officially announced its live-action adaptation of ‘Solo Leveling’ with rising star Byeon Woo-seok set to play Sung Jin-woo. The global phenomenon, which began as a web novel before dominating as a webtoon and anime, will now get the live-action treatment—promising intense action, high-stakes battles, and a faithful expansion of its beloved story. Directed by Lee Hae-jun and Kim Byung-seo, the series is already shaping up to be one of Netflix’s most ambitious Korean productions.

The adaptation will bring to life the story of the world's weakest hunter who gains extraordinary powers, featuring the franchise's signature RPG-style leveling system and monstrous threats from the Gates. With Kakao Entertainment and SANAI PICTURES producing, fans can expect top-tier production values and visual effects worthy of the source material's epic scale.

Are you ready to witness Jin-woo's journey from E-rank hunter to legendary warrior? The series is currently in production for a planned 2026 release. Which moments from the webtoon are you most excited to see in live-action?