《Solo Leveling》(Solo Leveling) live-action drama is being filmed

The Netflix live-action series 《Solo Leveling》(Solo Leveling) is currently filming.The play is adapted from the Korean online novel of the same name written by Chu Gong. Netflix has previously confirmed that Byun Woo-suk will play the leading role Sung Jin-woo, and Han Shaoxi and Kang Yousuk are also on the cast list.The report mentioned that the project started in early May this year, and the actual shooting work at this stage is still ongoing.

The original work was first serialized in the form of an online novel, and then KakaoPage launched a comic version in March 2018, with the illustrator Zhang Chengle.After the animation was broadcast, the overseas influence of the work was further expanded.The report quoted information from Crunchyroll as saying that the animated version had won the highest number of views on the platform and won nine awards at the 2025 Crunchyroll Animation Awards, including Animation of the Year, Best Action and Best Character.

《Solo Leveling》 In the world of Solo Leveling, a portal leading to the monster's habitat appeared many years ago, and some humans also awakened as hunters.Cheng Zhenyu was originally the lowest level E-level hunter in South Korea. He had to take great risks every time he entered the dungeon.After a double dungeon incident, he obtained a “ system” that only he could use, and he could continue to improve his abilities through tasks and battles.

Byun Woo-seok plays Sung Jin-woo.Public information lists him as one of the first confirmed starring actors.Han Shaoxi plays Cha Hae-yin, the only female S-class hunter in Korea.Kang Yoo-suk was invited to play the role of D-class hunter Yoo Jin-ho, who will develop a friendship with Sung Jin-woo.The roles of the three correspond to the protagonist's growth line, the top hunter system and the partnership in dungeon operations.

Other reported cast members include Choi Myung Bin as Sung Jin Ah, Cha Woo Min as the ice elf leader Baruka, and Lee Sung Min as the hunter association president Go Gun Hee.Jung Ji-hoon plays Baek Yunho, the president of the White Tiger Guild and an S-class hunter.Ha Jung Woo will play the villain Hwang Dong Soo.Kim Shi Ah plays Han Song Yi.Sung Jun plays Yu Jinzhe, the leader of the Hunter Association's inspection team.Kang Mina and Bae Sung-woo have also been confirmed to participate, but their roles have not yet been announced.

How the live-action version will handle the large number of monsters, dungeons and ability upgrade scenes in the original work is the most concerned part during the filming stage.Netflix has yet to release footage of the finished film.The report mentioned that this type of adaptation usually faces high expectations from readers of the original work and animation audiences, and listed Netflix's previous Alice in Borderland and One Piece as reference cases for platform live-action projects.

The number of episodes for the first season has not yet been officially confirmed by Netflix.The seven-episode claim appearing in the report is still information that needs to be confirmed.The production cycle is also not announced by the platform.Given that the project requires a large amount of visual effects, reports speculate that it may be launched as early as late 2027 or early 2028. This time is not Netflix's official schedule.

What is certain at present is that the live-action version has entered actual shooting, and castings for Cheng Zhenyu, Cha Haiyin, Liu Zhenhao and related figures from the Hunter Association have been completed one after another.We have to wait for the next round of releases from Netflix for the official stills, episode numbers, trailers and launch date.