Aleks Le’s Emotional Voice Acting Steals the Show in Solo Leveling Season 2 Episode 9

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Summary

  • Fans praise Aleks Le for emotional voice acting in Solo Leveling’s English dub, episode 9.
  • Le contributed to the script, bringing extra emotion to the reunion scene with Jinwoo’s mother.
  • Positive fan reactions show Le’s strong connection to the series and his exceptional voice acting skills.

Enthusiasts of the series “Solo Leveling” have been expressing their delight and appreciation on social media about Aleks Le’s voice-acting portrayal of main character Sung Jinwoo in episode 9 of the English Dub of “Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow.” The scene was particularly moving as the character found his mother alive and well, a moment that came after much struggle to reach this point.

Observing the original Japanese performance by Taito Ban was captivating, but Aleks Le’s English dubbed voice acting during the emotional reunion between Jinwoo and his mother was simply outstanding, adding a unique touch to the scene. Interestingly, in a series of tweets shortly after the episode aired, Aleks Le disclosed that he played a significant role in the episode’s script, writing the lines for Jinwoo’s mother, Park Kyung Hye, which were then beautifully voiced by the renowned voice actor and ADR Director, Colleen Clinkenbeard.

About Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 9

The Brilliant Most Disliked Episode of the Series

If you haven’t heard yet, the ninth episode of the second season of Solo Leveling marks a significant shift in the storyline. The protagonist, Sung Jinwoo, emerges victorious from the Demon Castle Dungeon after conquering all 100 levels and vanquishing Baran, the Monarch of White Flames. In an extraordinary feat, he also creates the elusive Elixir of Life. This miraculous potion can heal any ailment with absolute certainty. Moved by compassion, Sung Jinwoo uses it to revive his mother who has been comatose for four years. The sight of her awakening and regaining health stirs a deep emotion within him, leading him to shed tears for the first time in years.

In the Japanese original episode scene, it’s exceptionally well-done, but the English dub version has an added charm, thanks to Aleks Le’s performance that blends remarkably with Colleen Clinkenbeard’s powerful portrayal of Park Kyung Hye. This may become one of the most outstanding voice acting performances in the series. The excellence of the Solo Leveling dub is largely due to the harmonious collaboration between its talented cast, including Aleks Le, Christopher R. Sabat, Emi Lo, SungWon Cho, and Trina Nishimura, as well as the diligent work of the dubbing team.

  • Caitlin Glass as ADR Director
  • Samantha Herek as Producer
  • Michelle Rojas as Assistant ADR Director
  • Jessica Sluys on Adaptation
  • Mixer Gino Palencia
  • Engineer Jamal Roberson

He has a keen eye for detail. He can really pick up a lot of subtleties of multiple things at once.

– Solo Leveling ADR Director Caitlin Glass on Aleks Le’s biggest strengths as a voice actor

The Torrent of Positive Fan Reactions Is a Triumph

Another Major Moment For a Series on the Up and Up

It’s not difficult to visualize how Le’s performance was significantly enhanced because he was acting out lines he himself had written. These lines might have held special significance for him, lines he may have yearned to hear in his personal life, as Aleks Le has confessed a deep connection to the Solo Leveling narrative and its main character. In an interview with TopMob, this connection became particularly evident during episode 9, where Le’s performance truly shone. The lines credited to Le were collaboratively written with series ADR Director Caitlin Glass and his co-actor, who kept their adjustments under wraps. This meant that Le’s responses to the lines as they appeared in the show were sincere and unscripted. One fan exclaimed, “You really nailed it,” adding to the chorus of praise for Aleks Le. However, another performer, Colleen Clinkenbeard, also received high acclaim, with a fan describing her delivery as “serving the lines on a golden platter.” Indeed, that’s an apt description of her performance.

Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- Season 2 is available on Crunchyroll.

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2025-03-19 00:57