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This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling anime and manhwa.

Summary

  • Lee Joo-Hee is a B-rank healer with personal struggles despite her strong magic output.
  • Joo-Hee retired gracefully from the hunter industry and left a mark on Jin-Woo and fans.
  • Joo-Hee’s potential return in Solo Leveling season 3 remains uncertain but possible.

Fans of “Solo Leveling” have differing opinions about the B-rank healer, Lee Joo-Hee. While some see her as a possible romantic interest for Jin-Woo, others feel she’s not suitable for the strongest hunter. Despite these varying views, many fans are excited to see her reappearance in “Solo Leveling” season 3. The second season introduced more original content related to the beloved healer, which has kept fans engaged.

In the storyline of Jeju Island, Lee Joo-Hee was among a select few hunters who emerged from their retirement to aid in the battle against mutated ants as they threatened to invade the mainland. Accompanied by Song Chi-Yul, a C-rank hunter, she experienced several significant events with him, such as the double dungeon incident and their run-in with Kang Tae-Shik during the Dungeon and Prisoners saga.

Lee Joo-Hee’s Departure From the Hunter Industry

Joo-Hee’s Retirement

Lee Joo-Hee, a key player in “Solo Leveling,” holds the prestigious B-level healer rank, making her an indispensable asset during dungeon expeditions. Her magical prowess is substantial, yet she encounters difficulties employing her abilities effectively in advanced gate levels, mainly due to fear, past traumas, and anxiety. The reasons behind these personal hurdles remain ambiguous, but they might be connected to the circumstances surrounding her transformation into a Hunter, as hinted by her backstory in “Solo Leveling: Arise.

Joo-Hee chose to step away from the industry, much as fans would have preferred to see her back in the dungeon. This decision signals an end to her time there, including any connection she had with Sung Jin-Woo’s character. Even though this marks a resolution, as seen at the end of the Dungeon and Prisoners storyline, and a confirmation from Chugong, the creator of ‘Solo Leveling’, many fans continue to support both Joo-Hee and Jin-Woo.

“If I back down now, I won’t be able to get back up!”—Lee Joo-Hee

The emotional parting between Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee was a big disappointment for their fans (shippers). However, the anime version of the story didn’t entirely exclude Joo-Hee from the plotline; instead, it included additional content specifically created for the anime in the second season. As a result, many people feel that the anime gives more importance to Joo-Hee compared to the original comic series, due to these newly added scenes.

Solo Leveling Season 2 Offers Anime-Original Content for Joo-Hee

Joo-Hee Remains Present in the Narrative Unlike the Manhwa

In the second season of “Solo Leveling,” Joo-Hee makes an unexpected return, even though she retired during the first season. Her presence becomes particularly significant during crucial scenes for Jin-Woo, as the anime introduced additional original scenes to heighten the emotional resonance of her bond with Sung Jin-Woo. Despite her brief screen time in the second season, Joo-Hee’s appearance left a lasting impression on the viewers.

For example, Following the announcement that Jin-Woo became Korea’s latest S-rank hunter, Joo-Hee made a brief appearance. This remarkable achievement – an E-rank hunter reaching the S-rank in such a short span – found Joo-Hee watching from home. Later on in the second season’s final episodes, she was seen alongside Song Chi-Yul. Her concern for Jin-Woo’s wellbeing and the outcome of the fourth Jeju Island raid were evident.

“I don’t want an apology, I’m worried about you (Jin-Woo)”—Lee Joo-Hee

In the second season, although Joo-Hee took a step back from the main action, she didn’t completely disappear. This subtle change might not seem significant to all viewers, but for those who still support her, it carries a lot of meaning.

Will Joo-Hee Return in Solo Leveling Season 3?

Her Potential Appearance

Currently, it’s undecided if character Lee Joo-Hee will feature in Solo Leveling season 3, but since she played a role in the second season, there’s a good possibility she’ll reappear in the upcoming season as well. There might be a chance she makes a brief appearance either before or after Jin-Woo’s confrontation with the system architect at the Cartenon Temple, given her significant connection to the double dungeon event.

In another scenario, Joo-Hee may make a brief appearance before Jin-Woo and Yoo Jin-Ho travel to Japan to address the enormous gate appearing in the city streets. This significant event could prompt the anime adaptation to reintroduce Joo-Hee, adding emotional depth to the storyline. Reminiscent of her minor roles in the second season of Solo Leveling, she might be seen at home, tuned into the TV, anticipating news about Jin-Woo.

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2025-05-20 16:54