Solo Leveling live adaptation brings Byeon Woo Seok to lead in Sung Jin Wook role, here's everything we know so far
Byeon Woo Seok is to star as Sung Jin Wook in Solo Leveling live adaptation
The Lovely Runner fame will be seen taking on the role of the protagonist Sung Jin Wook in the live adaptation of Solo Leveling. The character is an E-ranked hunter– the lowest tier among the defenders of the real world, who work to safeguard against monsters that appear through the mysterious Gates.
However, Sung Jin Wook becomes humanity's last hope when he gains extraordinary powers after escaping a near-death situation.
Thus, his transformation from a vulnerable hunter to a powerful force, forms the focal point of the upcoming dark fantasy K-drama.
More about Solo Leveling's drama and anime version
The series will be produced by Netflix in collaboration with Kakao Entertainment and Sanai Pictures. It promises to bring the popular manhwa to life in a whole new way. Before Solo Leveling's live-action adaptation, the series was made into an anime that achieved great success, sweeping nine major awards at the 2025 Crunchyroll Awards– the largest animation awards in the world. They included– Anime of the Year, Best Action, and Best Character titles.
Now the anticipation is building up to see how Byeon Woo Seok will portray the iconic lead character of the manhwa on screen.
Byeon Woo Seok's latest projects
The actor is currently filming for the upcoming drama Wife of a 21st Century Prince, alongside IU. It is set to air as a Friday-Saturday drama via broadcasting network MBC in 2026. Byeon Woo Seok will play the role of Lee Wan, the king's second son, who is destined to live in the shadows. He was last seen in the drama Lovely Runner. With the role of Ryu Sun Jae, his fame skyrocketed and he became a household name in South Korea. He will next be seen in Solo Leveling's live-action.
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