Solo Leveling: You Won’t BELIEVE Who Knew About Jin-Woo’s Power First!

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Summary

  • Sung Jin-Woo reveals his ability to level up to a few individuals in the series.
  • Jin-Ho was the first to speculate that Jin-Woo was getting stronger and showcasing improved combat skills.
  • Hwang Dong-Suk becomes the first to know about Jin-Woo’s ability to level up before his demise.

In the initial stages of “Solo Leveling,” Sung Jin-Woo conceals his exceptional abilities from others. He’s cautious about revealing he’s a unique hunter capable of increasing in power or ‘leveling up,’ as the consequences could be unpredictable. However, an overlooked character from “Solo Leveling” is privy to Sung Jin-Woo’s ability to level up, as Jin-Woo himself had shared this information with him.

After the events on Jeju Island, several elite hunters, including a high-ranking camera operator from Korea, discovered that their comrade, Jin-Woo, possessed an extraordinary ability to resurrect the dead. They bore witness to the annihilation of an ant colony under the control of Jin-Woo’s spectral shadows. However, it wasn’t entirely clear to them that he could advance in power. It seemed that Baek Yoon-Ho may have been closer to the truth, as he suspected that Jin-Woo might grow stronger unlike other hunters whose abilities remained unchanging.

It’s Not Kang Tae-Shik, the Assassin

He Is the Second Character to Know

  • First Anime Appearance: Episode 3
  • First Webtoon Appearance: Chapter 27
  • Rank: B-Rank
  • Affiliation: Korean Hunters Association

Before Kang Tae-Shik is fatally wounded during the Dungeon and Prisoners Arc, he ponders the kind of hunter Jin-Woo might be. He speculates that Jin-Woo could be a stealthy assassin with healing powers and debilitating abilities, but Jin-Woo replies that he himself doesn’t know his hunter classification. At this juncture, Jin-Woo remains clueless about his hunter category, yet his abilities seem to resemble those of Kang Tae-Shik.

“What are you?”—Kang Tae-Shik to Sung Jin-Woo

Instead of what was said, let me rephrase it for you: Rather than advising caution, Kang Tae-Shik finds himself warning Jin-Woo about the risks of concealing his powers. This advice appears to unsettle Jin-Woo, who unexpectedly confesses that he is a hunter whose strength increases with each battle. He even queries Tae-Shik about how much stronger he believes Jin-Woo will grow from that moment onward. Naturally, Tae-Shik was taken aback by Jin-Woo’s statement since it was the first time he had heard anything like this.

It’s Not Yoo Jin-Ho Either

He Initially Suspects Jin-Woo as a False Ranker

  • First Anime Appearance: Episode 1
  • First Webtoon Appearance: Chapter 18
  • Rank: D-Rank
  • Guild: Ahjin Guild

Regarding their friendship, Jin-Woo and Jin-Ho seldom talk about Jin-Woo’s unique ability to advance in the series. Although Jin-Ho is cognizant of Jin-Woo’s power to raise the dead, he remains uninformed about the intricate aspects behind it. However, when observing Jin-Woo engage in combat against Buryura and Hwang Dong-Suk’s team within the C-rank dungeon, Jin-Ho is the one who first suggests that Jin-Woo has grown stronger compared to his previous self.

“What is this person?”—Yoo Jin-Ho to Sung Jin-Woo

Despite being a D-rank hunter and having minimal combat experience, it’s evident that Jin-Woo’s speed is quicker, his attacks are more powerful, and his dagger strikes penetrate deeper into opponents as the battle progresses. Given this, it’s understandable why Jin-Woo doesn’t challenge Jin-Woo about his abilities, as he might be swiftly eliminated should he probe further. Additionally, at first, Jin-Woo assumes that Jin-Woo is a fake ranker with potentially dangerous mental issues.

Who Is the First to Know About Jin-Woo’s Ability to Level Up?

He Is One of the Most Hated Characters

  • First Anime Appearance: Episode 5
  • First Webtoon Appearance: Chapter 18
  • Rank: C-Rank
  • Class: Tanker

In the sixth episode of “Solo Leveling” season 1, titled “The Real Hunt Begins,” it is Hwang Dong-Suk, elder brother of the renowned S-rank hunter Hwang Dong-Soo, who discovers that Jin-Woo possesses the unique ability to advance in levels. However, their first encounter ends tragically when Jin-Woo reveals he’s been leveling up before beheading and slaying Dong-Suk, a consequence of his deceit and treachery within the C-rank dungeon towards Jin-Woo.

“I’m always leveling up”—Sung Jin-Woo

Interestingly, before Jin-Woo participated in the dungeon raid with Yoo Jin-Ho and Hwang Dong-Suk’s team, he was cautious about hiding his powers from others. He preferred to avoid unwanted attention because the media bothered him, and given how uncommon double awakeners are, he could potentially become a target. However, it was Jin-Woo who ultimately revealed his secret to others.

Based on this pattern, it appears that Jin-Woo often reveals his extraordinary talent for enhancement to characters nearing death. Since these individuals will soon pass away and can’t disclose his secret, it makes sense that he feels free to share it with them.

Who Is the First to Know About Jin-Woo’s Shadow Army?

For the first time, Sung Jin-Woo unveiled his shadow troops to the hunters during the Red Gate Arc. He was accompanied by Han Song-Yi, Park Hee-Jin, and some fresh recruits who had been abandoned by Kim Chul’s group due to being considered burdens. Prior to summoning the army, Jin-Woo warned the group that he would ensure their safety, provided they refrained from asking questions or making requests of him.

Luckily, the recruits maintained their composure despite having numerous queries for him. After the Red Gate incident, Park Hee-Jin informed Baek Yoon-Ho about the events, which caused the White Tiger Guild leader to grow wary of Jin-Woo’s talents. The next day, it was Jin-Ho’s opportunity to observe the shadows personally.

To summarize, Sung Jin-Woo might be private by nature, yet there are instances when he can’t resist showing off his recent power and skills. It’s possible that, due to his turbulent history in the world of Solo Leveling, he finds a certain satisfaction or pleasure in outmatching hunters who were previously thought to be stronger than him.

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2025-04-07 18:24