"Solo Leveling" by Chugong / TXT Official Twitter
"Solo Leveling," the acclaimed South Korean web novel by Chugong, has mesmerized a global audience since its initial serialization on KakaoPage. The upcoming anime adaptation's theme song 'LEveL,' featuring TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT)'s musical talents, is set to captivate a broad audience. Published in full by D&C Media and licensed in English by Yen Press, the novel's entrancing story was further immortalized through a webtoon adaptation by Jang SungRak, the late CEO of Redice Studio.
Serialized on KakaoPage, the webtoon brought the tale's intricate details to life, concluding its second season in December 2021. Published by D&C Media in seven volumes and licensed in English by Yen Press, it continues to captivate readers worldwide. Since its debut on KakaoPage, the novel has amassed 2.4 million readers. Licensed in English by Webnovel and Yen Press, it continues to reach a broad audience, emphasizing its global impact.
Webtoon link: English
TXT Highly Sought After For OST's
'LEveL,' the anime's opening theme by Hiroyuki Sawano and TXT, is currently available for pre-order/pre-saving on Weverse and other streaming platforms. TXT is renowned for their contributions to other animated series and webtoons, including 'Everlasting Shine' for "Black Clover," 'Force' for "World Trigger," 'Eyes' for "Armored Saurus," and 'Free Falling' for their own webtoon and web novel series "The Star Seekers."
TXT, as rising global artists, has swiftly captured the attention of the international music scene. Known for their dynamic sound and vibrant performances, TXT has carved a niche in the highly competitive music industry. Their unique blend of K-Pop with various other genres has appealed to a diverse fanbase and marked them as innovators in the music world. TXT's global appeal has led to numerous international collaborations, making them a top choice for soundtracks and musical projects beyond South Korea. Their involvement in projects like "Solo Leveling" highlights their musical versatility and cements their status as influential figures in the global entertainment landscape. As they continue to explore new horizons and genres, TXT is rapidly becoming a household name, symbolizing the new wave of global music icons.
The Expanding Universe of "Solo Leveling"
The "Solo Leveling" universe is expanding rapidly. A role-playing video game by Netmarble is underway, and an anime television series by A-1 Pictures is set to premiere in January 2024. Furthermore, a Korean drama adaptation is in development, and the spinoff webtoon "Solo Leveling: Ragnarok" is expected to debut in 2024.
"Solo Leveling" revolves around Sung JinWoo, a hunter in a world plagued by monstrous threats. His miraculous survival in a deadly dungeon grants him extraordinary powers, setting him on a quest to unravel the mysteries of his abilities and the dungeons themselves. The anime adaptation, announced at Anime Expo 2022, is a creation of A-1 Pictures. Directed by Shunsuke Nakashige, with scripts by Noboru Kimura and character design by Tomoko Sudo, it features music by Hiroyuki Sawano. Initially scheduled for 2023, the series will now premiere on January 7, 2024, and will be streamed by Crunchyroll in various regions.
Find out how @sawano_nZk approached creating the Solo Leveling opening theme, LEveL, with the @TXT_bighit members in mind! pic.twitter.com/CRdWe0fVzk
— Solo Leveling (@sololeveling_en) November 2, 2023
The upcoming anime adaptation of "Solo Leveling," enriched with the musical talents of TXT and others, is poised to captivate a diverse audience. The combination of a compelling storyline, visually stunning adaptation, and a high-profile OST positions "Solo Leveling" as a landmark series in webtoons and anime.
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