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South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok. Photo courtesy of Netflix

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Byeon Woo-seok stars in Netflix's live-action adaptation of 'Solo Leveling'

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1752104792618photo_2025-07-10_07-26-25.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/>South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok. Photo courtesy of Netflix</div>Netflix announced Thursday it would adapt the hit South Korean web novel &quot;Solo Leveling&quot; into a live-action series, with popular heartthrob Byeon Woo-seok set to star in the lead role.Set in a world where human warriors known as &quot;hunters&quot; possess supernatural powers, “Solo Leveling” follows Sung Jin-woo, a low-ranked hunter who gains extraordinary abilities after surviving a near-death experience. As he levels up, Jin-woo becomes humanity&#x27;s unexpected hope to battle against monstrous threats.In a press release, Netflix vowed that the adaptation would feature &quot;vivid characters, dynamic action sequences, and exhilarating quests, brought to life by a world-class global VFX team.&quot;&quot;The series will also introduce viewers to fantastical dungeons and uniquely powerful monsters, setting a new standard for live-action adaptations,&quot; the streaming giant added.Sung Jin-woo will be brought to life by Woo-seok, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/4/30/love-byeon-woo-seok-check-out-these-k-dramas-movies-1702">known for his performances</a> in the romantic drama film &quot;20th Century Girl&quot; and romantic comedy series &quot;Lovely Runner.&quot;<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/6/2/8-time-travel-k-dramas-for-your-watchlist-1440">READ: 8 time travel K-dramas for your watchlist </a></div>Since its debut on the content platform KakaoPage, &quot;Solo Leveling&quot; has amassed 14.3 billion cumulative views worldwide, according to Netflix.Its anime adaptation has also emerged as a major success, <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/5/26/-solo-leveling-is-anime-of-the-year-at-2025-crunchyroll-awards-1326">sweeping the 2025 Crunchyroll Anime Awards</a> with nine wins, including the coveted Anime of the Year title.Netflix has yet to set a premiere date for its live-action adaptation of &quot;Solo Leveling.&quot;

Netflix announced Thursday it would adapt the hit South Korean web novel 'Solo Leveling' into a live-action series, with popular heartthrob Byeon Woo-seok set to star in the lead role.

Netflix announced Thursday it would adapt the hit South Korean web novel 'Solo Leveling' into a live-action series, with popular heartthrob Byeon Woo-seok set to star in the lead role.