Synopsis
When gates linking Earth to dangerous alternate dimensions begin appearing worldwide, ordinary people known as "hunters" awaken with the power to fight the monsters inside them. Sung Jinwoo is ranked dead last among hunters — barely strong enough to survive, let alone thrive. After a near-fatal encounter deep inside a double dungeon, he wakes up with access to a mysterious system no other hunter has: the ability to level up without limit. What follows is his transformation from the weakest hunter alive into the most powerful being on the planet, as he uncovers the truth behind the gates themselves.
Main Characters
Sung Jinwoo
Protagonist
Starts out as the weakest hunter in the world and is granted a rare, one-of-a-kind system that lets him grow stronger with every fight, eventually surpassing every other hunter on the planet.
Cha Hae-in
S-Rank Hunter
One of the strongest hunters in Korea, known for her sword skill and her heightened sense of smell for detecting other hunters and magic beasts.
Go Gunhee
Chairman, Korean Hunters Association
The elder statesman of Korea’s hunter community, respected for his S-Rank strength and his role guiding national hunter policy.
Baek Yoonho
S-Rank Hunter, Guild Leader
Leader of the White Tiger Guild, one of the strongest S-Rank hunters in the country and an early ally of the protagonist.
Publication Info
- Format: Manhwa (originally a web novel)
- Chapters: 179 + epilogue (complete)
- Genres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure
- Sequel: Solo Leveling: Ragnarok (ongoing)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Solo Leveling a manga, manhwa, or manhwa-turned-manga?
Solo Leveling started as a Korean web novel, was adapted into a manhwa (Korean-style webtoon/comic), and has since been adapted into an anime series.
How many chapters does Solo Leveling have?
The manhwa adaptation ran for 179 chapters (plus a bonus epilogue), telling the complete story from start to finish.
Is Solo Leveling finished or ongoing?
The original manhwa series is complete. A sequel manhwa, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok, continues the story afterward.
Where can I read Solo Leveling legally in English?
The manhwa is officially published in English on Webtoon and in print by Yen Press. The original web novel is also officially available in English.