Solo Leveling, based on a manhwa under the same title, quickly grew in popularity following its release. The story follows Jinwoo Sung as hetransforms from an underdog into a seemingly unstoppable force. Starting out as one of the weakest hunters, Jinwoo managed to grow in power and gained abilities that, at one point, he never would have thought possible.
By the end of the first season, Jinwoo becomes a necromancer, leaving manhwa fans excited for what’s to come and anime-only fans anticipating the future. Recently,the voices behind Jinwoo Sung and Cha Hae-in shared their thoughtson the character’s evolution and the powers he’s been granted. Their comments suggest that there’s far more to Jinwoo’s power than meets the eye.
Jinwoo Sung’s Necromantic Abilities Are Far More Important Than Some May Realize
Jinwoo’s Journey Going Forward Will Become Darker
Taito Ban, the voice of Jinwoo, touched on the hidden meaning behind Jinwoo’s necromancer ability, stating:
“There must be a meaning here. I think the power of a Necromancer to enslave the dead, or rather to control those he has defeated, has a fundamental meaning. As we will find out soon, there is a meaning to everything including why Jinwoo came to have such a power.” - Taito Ban
Ban pushed forward the idea ofJinwoo’s power being tied to purpose. His ability to command the undead not only sets him apart from other hunters but also serves toquestion the weight of his choices leading up to the moment he gains the ability. Each shadow Jinwoo summons is an enemy he has already defeated, acting as a reminder of the blood on his hands.
For fans ofSolo Leveling, Ban’s words hint at the deeper meaning behind Jinwoo’s abilities and urge viewers to question his actions and motivations going forward now that hispowers have become more than a means for survival. While his powers are part of what makes Jinwoo so interesting as a character, they also raise questions surrounding the purpose behind why the system chose to grant him such dark powers.
As a Necromancer, Jinwoo Has Access to Dark Abilities That Must Be Used Wisely
Jinwoo Sung Toes a Fine Line Between Saving the World From Monsters and Becoming One Himself
While Jinwoo’s powers make him one of the most formidable and terrifying hunters inSolo Leveling, they come at a price that is difficult to ignore.Reina Ueda, the voice of Cha Hae-in, offered a thought-provoking take on Jinwoo’s current path, remarking, “The fact Jinwoo ends up killing people makes it feel he is on a path to becoming something other than human.” She suggests that the battles Jinwoo takes part in will continue toforce him to make decisions that will further separate him from humanity, even as he fights to protect it.
Solo Leveling Season 2 Is Finally Here, And Its Premiere Just Stole an Impressive Crunchyroll Record
In less than 24 hours, Solo Leveling Season 2 broke its own record on Crunchyroll, establishing the series as a major force that’s here’s to stay.
While fans of the manhwa already know the eventual revelations behind the System and Jinwoo’s power,the anime may lean further into Jinwoo’s inner conflict and the psychological tolls that come with it. Ueda’s thoughts push the idea that there isa fine line between heroism and becoming a monster in the process. As a necromancer, Jinwoo’s control over the fallen often blurs moral boundaries, especially as his shadow soldiers grow in number and power. As the journey inSolo Levelingcontinues, it will become ever more important to focus on the changes in Jinwoo’s character.
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Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
