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Solo Levelingstands out as one of the few Korean manhwa that achieved immense global fame, even before its anime adaptation was announced. The anime-manhwa adaptation ranks among the biggest hits of the Winter 2024 anime season, with fans applauding its stunning art, sharp execution, and strong direction.
While Song Jinwoo dominates theSolo Levelinglandscape, the Shadow Monarch is far from the only top Hunter or interesting character in the series. Amid the excitement for its first season debut, the anime quickly gained high status and a massive following among anime and isekai fans.
Solo Levelinghas emerged as a standout gem in the Korean Webtoon industry, ensuring it didn’t repeat the critical mistake Tite Kubo made inBleach, which spared it from fan backlash.
HowSolo LevelingAvoided the Pitfall That Held BackBleach‘s Success
Solo Leveling‘s success in the anime world shows that manhwa, like manga, boasts compelling storylines and characters that, when adapted into anime, captivate fans and drive popularity. Following Season 1’s immense success, the season finale left fans unsatisfied and craving more.
Based on Chugong’s highly popular webnovel, it follows the story of Sung Jinwoo, who is introduced as the weakest hunter because of his low-rank status as an E-rank hunter. Even for those unfamiliar with the nuances of the Korean webtoon industry,Solo Levelingis well-known for its immense popularity in the manhwa scene.
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Though most of the story focuses on the protagonist, there are a plethora of side characters inSolo Leveling, and some pretty fun female cast members are scattered throughout the series.
Lee Joohee used to be a B-rank hunter and healer who helped the main character explore the lowest level gates, back when everyone underestimated and overlooked Sung Jinwoo for being the weakest hunter.
Since Lee Joohee’s introduction in the early chapters, many fans saw her as a perfect match for Sung Jinwoo.
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However, the author ofSolo Levelinghad already planned for Cha Hae-In and Sung Jinwoo’s relationship, which led to Lee Joohee being sidelined.
Though some fansdemand justice for Lee Joohee, others are happy that the author didn’t follow in the same footsteps as Tite Kubo’sBleachdid with Ichigo and Orihime.
Orihime and Ichigo might look good, but the power balance between the two makes their relationship weak and one-sided. Initially, fans used to think that Ichigo might end up with another main female character, Rukia; however, Tite Kubo had some different plans in mind.
This led viewers to believe their relationship was added just for plot convenience, lacking real chemistry.Solo Levelingtakes a different approach, sidelining Lee Joohee—who shares many similarities with Orihime—in favor of developing a meaningful relationship with Cha Hae-in, leaving fans wanting more.
Lee Joohee’s Untapped Potential in the Story
InSolo Leveling, healing magic hunters are a rare and valuable asset, yet the author chose to sideline her early on, never bringing her back into the story. She always displayed a kind and caring nature, especially towards our protagonist, who constantly worried about his well-being and got upset by his frequent injuries.
Her relationship with Jinwoo was cute, even though it never came to anything. Moreover, she was one of the survivors of the Double Dungeon Raid, who fans highly adored since the introduction. Had the mangaka chosen to highlight Lee Joohee, she could have been astandout addition to the story.
The Beginning After the End Can Easily Avoid a Major Factor that Assured Fans Solo Leveling’s Anime Would Fail
Despite her skills, she retired from hunting after the traumatic Double Dungeon incident, opting for a safer path due to her fear of high-risk portals.
Solo Levelingmanhwa can be read on Webtoons, while the anime is available to watch on Crunchyroll
Mehul Rolta
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Mehul Rolta is a seasoned journalist with over 3 years in esports and soccer journalism. Transitioning to anime writing at Fandom Wire, Mehul shares his lifelong passion for anime about integrates professionalism. Dedicated to connecting the world of anime globally, Mehul shares thoughts and insights, communicating personal passion with professional insight.
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