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GMA Network
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
Byeon Woo-Seok to lead live-action adaptation of 'Solo Leveling'
Article Inside Page Netflix has officially announced a live-action adaptation of 'Solo Leveling,' with Byeon Woo-Seok taking on the lead role. Solo Leveling is coming back to life as a live-action series! After his hit Korean dramas, South Korean star Byeon Woo-Seok is set to portray Sung Jin-Woo, the protagonist of the popular web novel. His character starts as an E-rank hunter but eventually acquires extraordinary powers, transforming into humanity's final line of defense against the deadly creatures coming from the mysterious Gates. According to Netflix, the adaptation will be filled with "vivid characters, dynamic action sequences, and exhilarating quests, brought to life by a world-class global VFX team." Adding more excitement, it will also introduce "fantastical dungeons and uniquely powerful monsters, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations." The premiere date for the live-action has not yet been confirmed. Woo-Seok is known for his roles in 20th Century Girl, Record of Youth, and the hit series Lovely Runner, which currently airs on GMA in the afternoon. Solo Leveling was written by Chugong and was originally published in 2016. In 2024, its anime adaptation premiered and went on to dominate the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards, winning nine major categories, including Anime of the Year, Best Action, and Best Character. Meanwhile, check out Byeon Woo-Seok's hottest photos in this gallery:
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Byeon Woo-Seok's agency warns fans of fraudulent international event scams
26 Mar - Byeon Woo-Seok's rep has recently released a statement warning fans to not fall victim to any deception concerning the actor's supposed overseas events. On 24 March, Varo Entertainment posted the warning, saying that there have been incidents where some parties have claimed that they hold agent rights for Byeon's international fan meetings and tried to profit from it. "We have not granted any exclusive rights or signed any agent contracts with third parties concerning Byeon Woo-seok's fan meetings or related events. We ask for special caution to avoid involvement in or damage from any illegal activities falsely conducted under the guise of an agreement with our company," the company said, according to Korea Times. Byeon rose to stardom last year through the hit tvN drama "Lovely Runner", sparking the "Sun Jae" fever around the globe. He had since held fan meetings in major Asian cities including Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei, cementing his growing popularity across the world. At the same time, the actor also started to endorse multiple brands including LG, Giordano, Prada and Cartier. His new drama, "Wife of a 21st century Prince" co-starring IU will be aired in the second half of this year. (Photo Source: Byeon Woo-Seok IG)
