Solo Leveling: Why Jin-Woo Will Owe Cha Hae-In the Biggest Apology in Season 3

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This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling manhwa.

Season 3 of *Solo Leveling* is promising intense battles for Jin-Woo, but viewers are also eager to see what happens with his connection to Cha Hae-In after their dangerous experience on Jeju Island. A lot of fans are hoping the new season will finally show a romantic relationship developing between Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In, even with everything else going on.

Fans of the manhwa know that Sung Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s relationship develops gradually. Despite a clear connection and romantic tension, they don’t jump into a romance quickly. This makes it challenging for them to become closer, especially because Jin-Woo still needs to sincerely apologize to Cha Hae-In for a major mistake he made, which will be addressed in the next season.

Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In Are Still Not Together in the Solo Leveling Anime

No Real Development for Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In

  • Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In are not romantically connected yet.
  • Solo Leveling Seasons 1 and 2 had no room for romance between Cha Hae-In and Jin-Woo.

Seasons 1 and 2 of Solo Leveling followed Sung Jin-Woo’s incredible journey from a weak character to a powerful hero, destined to become the Shadow Monarch’s successor. Viewers were captivated by his transformation, enjoying his adventures through dangerous dungeons, epic battles with bosses, and increasingly impressive displays of strength.

The story of Solo Leveling moves at a rapid pace, and many viewers felt that Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In didn’t have enough opportunities to build a romantic connection. The plot prioritizes Jin-Woo becoming the strongest hunter in the world, leaving little time for personal relationships or enjoying life. Romance with Cha Hae-In simply wasn’t a focus in the first two seasons, as Jin-Woo’s growth took precedence.

I’ve noticed that Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo are still just friends in the anime, at least for now. They aren’t officially dating, but it seems like Cha Hae-In was starting to develop feelings for Jin-Woo even before the Jeju Island raid really got going. A lot of fans have picked up on how she keeps looking for him – it’s a pretty clear sign she’s becoming attracted to him.

Jin-Woo Will Apologize to Cha Hae-In

Jin-Woo Will Accidentally Watch Cha Hae-In in the Bathroom

  • Jin-Woo sees Cha Hae-In in the bathroom through Shared Senses.
  • Jin-Woo wants to apologize to Cha Hae-In.

Sung Jin-Woo rarely apologizes to anyone in *Solo Leveling*, particularly after becoming an incredibly powerful hunter. But during the Double Dungeon Arc, a situation arises with Cha Hae-In that leads him to offer her an apology. By this point in the story, they’ve become friends, and Jin-Woo has even placed a shadow soldier to protect her.

In chapter 123 of Solo Leveling, Sung Jin-Woo uses a special ability called Shadow Preservation to check on the well-being of people he cares about, starting with his sister, Jin-Ah. Jin-Ah recently went through a frightening ordeal when a dungeon unexpectedly appeared at her school, leaving her traumatized and needing his help.

I better apologize one of these days. Do I need to buy her lunch? —Sung Jin-Woo to Cha Hae-In

To keep Jin-Ah safe, Jin-Woo asked Beru to watch over her constantly and assigned a shadow protector to Cha Hae-In. He could monitor their surroundings through their shared senses, but he was shocked to see Cha Hae-In completely naked in the bathtub, unaware she was being watched. The unexpected and embarrassing sight left Jin-Woo flustered and mortified, realizing even good intentions can lead to awkward situations. He felt a strong need to apologize to Cha Hae-In, but knew explaining how he saw her would only make things worse.

Solo Leveling Season 3 Will Be the Best Season for Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In

Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In Are Expected to Share More Romantic Moments

Even though Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo haven’t become a couple, Season 3 of Solo Leveling is setting up to be very important for their relationship. Unless the creators decide to leave out some key scenes, we’ll likely see Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In become closer in surprising ways-through tough battles where they need to depend on each other, and through experiences that will challenge how much they trust and understand one another.

Fans of the manhwa are confident that Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In are destined to be together. While a new romantic character might appear in Season 3, it won’t change the fact that Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In are truly meant for each other – his heart belongs to her, regardless of what happens.

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2025-09-20 18:36