Solo Leveling Author Confirms the Most Authentic Version of Solo Leveling

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Solo Leveling has quickly become a major hit in the fantasy world, particularly after the incredible popularity of its second season. Winning Crunchyroll’s Anime of the Year award brought even more recognition to the series, with fans everywhere excited to follow Sung Jin-Woo’s journey to become stronger. Even though Season 2 has finished, anticipation for Jin-Woo’s future fights remains incredibly high.

I’m seeing *Solo Leveling* everywhere lately! It seems like fans are diving into all sorts of content – the anime, the original manhwa, even the mobile game. But the author, Chugong, says the best way to experience the story is through his original work. He wants to ensure everyone gets to see Sung Jin-Woo’s transformation from a weak character to an incredibly powerful one, exactly as he envisioned it.

Chugong Calls the Webnovel the Truest Form of Solo Leveling’s Story

Solo Leveling Webnovel Is the Most Authentic Version

  • Chugong confirms the Solo Leveling web novel is his favorite version.
  • Chugong confirms the Solo Leveling web novel is the most authentic story of Sung Jin-Woo.

Compared to many fantasy stories with confusing magic and characters, *Solo Leveling* is easy to get into thanks to its straightforward but exciting story. The anime, created by A-1 Pictures, has made the series even more popular by beautifully animating Sung Jin-Woo’s incredible fights and his amazing growth.

The series has become incredibly popular, and now viewers are interested in the original story that launched Solo Leveling. While many have enjoyed the first two seasons and the manhwa, the complete journey of Sung Jin-Woo – from a weak hunter to an incredibly powerful one – is only found in the Solo Leveling web novel.

The creator of *Solo Leveling*, Chugong, recently stated that the original webnovel is the most accurate and complete version of the story. He also confirmed it’s his personal favorite, as it represents his initial vision. While the anime and manhwa adaptations are fantastic, they are ultimately based on the story he first told in the webnovel.

Solo Leveling Webnovel Tells Jin-Woo’s Full Story in 270 Chapters

It Is Available in Korean and English Languages

The webnovel *Solo Leveling*, which tells the story of Sung Jin-Woo, first appeared online on July 25, 2016. This launch quickly turned it into a huge cultural hit and introduced a now-famous fantasy hero. The story concluded on December 29, 2021, bringing Jin-Woo’s epic adventure to an end.

The web novel *Solo Leveling* told the story of Sung Jin-Woo across 270 chapters, detailing his incredible growth. With only nine chapters needed to reach 300, it’s become a remarkably in-depth Korean story. D&C Media collected the entire series into 14 volumes, creating a complete and epic read.

The System uses me, and I use the System.—Sung Jin-Woo

Yen Press, a publisher known for bringing popular novels to English-speaking audiences, has officially licensed *Solo Leveling*. This means international fans can now read official English translations of the original story by Chugong. Although fan translations initially helped *Solo Leveling* become popular, the official release guarantees a consistent, accurate reading experience.

Where to Read the Solo Leveling Webnovel Online?

If you’re reading from outside of Korea, there isn’t a website where you can read the English translation of *Solo Leveling* for free. While Tapas offers the web novel, only the first 10 chapters are available without payment. To read the complete story as the author intended, you can purchase the eight available volumes from Yen Press in either digital or print format.

Korean fans have the option to read the entire *Solo Leveling* web novel on the official Kakao Page website. Unlike some platforms, it isn’t free; readers need to buy chapters or unlock them using an in-app currency, similar to how Tapas operates.

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2025-10-15 16:34