New Solo Leveling Story: Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee’s Parallel Universe Romance

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Summary

  • Joo-Hee harbors romantic feelings for Jin-Woo, but their relationship ends abruptly.
  • Chugong hints at writing a parallel universe story about Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee.
  • Fans may see a version of Joo-Hee who overcomes trauma and stays with Jin-Woo.

Among the less recognized characters in the popular series “Solo Leveling” is Lee Joo-Hee, initially known as Sung Jin-Woo’s original love interest who holds a B-rank healer status. The manner of her departure from the storyline has sparked disagreement among fans, with some thinking her role may not be finished yet and others believing otherwise. However, it seems that the creator of “Solo Leveling”, Chugong, has hinted at planning a fresh narrative focused on Joo-Hee and Jin-Woo, which brings optimism to those who support this potential pairing.

Among the scant few companions from his days as an E-rank hunter, it’s Lee Joo-Hee who stands out, consistently showing unwavering determination to aid Jin-Woo and tend to his wounds. Her worth as an invaluable and indispensable ally is evident. It’s common knowledge that she nurtures romantic feelings for Jin-Woo, fully aware of the depth of his powers. Unlike other suitors of Jin-Woo, Lee Joo-Hee admires him not for his future role as Ashborn’s successor but for who he was before he assumed that title.

Lee Joo-Hee’s Romantic Feelings for Sung Jin-Woo

Their Relationship Ends Before It Even Begins

In the popular series “Solo Leveling“, Lee Joo-Hee stands out among Jin-Woo’s love interests due to her crucial role during a difficult period in his life as an E-rank hunter. Unlike others who might ridicule Jin-Woo’s financial struggles, Joo-Hee provides not just comfort but also her healing and enhancement abilities. Initially, she finds it frustrating to constantly heal Jin-Woo because it impacts her own health, but eventually, she starts understanding his predicament and finding parallels with her own challenges.

In their joint dungeon adventures, their friendship intensifies, and the author of Solo Leveling, Chugong, acknowledges that Jin-Woo harbored feelings for Joo-Hee prior to their separation. Regrettably, before they could initiate a relationship, external factors caused it to dissolve. Despite their mutual compatibility, differences, personal aspirations, and unresolved matters ultimately drive them apart.

“Ah… Joo-Hee… looks like we’ll be working together again.” —Sung Jin-Woo

In the story of “Solo Leveling”, character Joo-Hee decides to step down from her hunter role, effectively distancing herself from Jin-Woo and the dangerous world of hunting. This move significantly reduces the likelihood of her being Jin-Woo’s romantic interest or future spouse, a development that some fans find disappointing, while others understand it given Joo-Hee’s mental health issues and her wish for a normal life.

From my perspective as an avid fan, it’s clear that Sung Jin-Woo gracefully accepts Joo-Hee’s decision with a smile, despite the news leaving him stunned. While I, along with many others, have imagined a delightful future scenario where Jin-Woo accompanies Joo-Hee on a date in her hometown, that dream seems unlikely to materialize in the upcoming story arcs. Here’s an intriguing perspective from Chugong about Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee’s fate in the series:

Joohee is a character who symbolizes the oppressed or harmed individuals within this unusual setting.

Initially, she was meant to lead a life as a university student, yet due to her timid nature, she found herself in possession of powers beyond her expectations, ultimately being drawn against her will into an unusual realm.

At the conclusion of Solo Leveling, Jinwoo aimed to restore the irregular world to its original state. Consequently, Joohee could put aside her experiences in the irregular world and resume her life as an ordinary young woman.

And Jinwoo, who was able to confirm this and was happy for her.

It seems that my intended meaning may not have been fully communicated, perhaps requiring clarification for better reader comprehension.

Solo Leveling’s Creator Wants to Write New Story About Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee

A New Hope for Their Supporters

As a diehard fan of Solo Leveling, I’m thrilled to share that even though Cha Hae-In grips Jin-Woo’s heart at the series and Ragnarok webtoon conclusion, there’s an exciting glimmer of hope for Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee supporters. In fact, on the same forum where the creator, Chugong, delves deeper into their relationship, he teases a “what if” tale about Jin-Woo and Joo-Hee set in an alternate universe!

“You seriously need to be more careful!”—Lee Joo-Hee to Sung Jin-Woo

In this alternate narrative, our character Lee Joo-Hee would be depicted as one who manages to conquer her trauma instead. As you know, Joo-Hee steps down from the battlefield due to her difficulties in handling fear and trauma, intensified after the event with the colossal statues at the Carthenon Temple. Moreover, this hypothetical tale would also portray a Joo-Hee who chooses to stay by Jin-Woo’s side. So, it seems reasonable to infer that this alternate storyline would showcase a version of Joo-Hee who wouldn’t retreat from the turmoil and Jin-Woo in search of peace.

In a hypothetical scenario, if things were different in the future, fans of Solo Leveling might find themselves exploring a new world where Cha Hae-In doesn’t take over as Jin-Woo’s primary love interest, replacing Joo-Hee. This non-canonical storyline could provide great joy for those who have always rooted for Joo-Hee and Jin-Woo’s relationship. It’s speculative, but perhaps Joo-Hee might even join forces with Jin-Woo in his Ahjin guild. There might be instances where Jin-Woo shares some of his powers’ secrets with Joo-Hee as their bond deepens. For now, these possibilities are just assumptions, so fans will have to stay tuned for more updates on this intriguing development.

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2025-05-05 15:18