The highly anticipated second season of Solo Leveling Jinwoo 's journey as he evolves into the strongest hunter. With his recent transformation into a Necromancer , Jinwoo is leveling up at an astonishing rate, commanding an army of undead that makes him virtually unstoppable.
Despite his growing strength, his main goal remains: protecting his family. Finding a cure for his mother is the greatest challenge he's ever faced. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, chaos ensues. In the United States, hunters encounter a powerful man inside a portal. He claims to be human, but there are many doubts. Because the man is Korean, the Americans turn to Hwang Dongsoo for interrogation.
The situation becomes even more intriguing when it turns out that the mysterious man is none other than Sung Ilhwan , Jinwoo's father. This is the first time the story mentions the protagonist's father, revealing an extremely powerful hunter.
Sung Ilhwan demonstrates enough strength to easily defeat Dongsoo , an S-Rank Hunter. This leads the American Hunters to suspect he is a beast disguised as a human, but the truth is very different.
Sung Ilhwan's Important Role in Solo Leveling
Ten years ago, Ilhwan disappeared after being trapped in a portal after defeating the dungeon boss. This event left Jinwoo with the responsibility of caring for his family from a young age. Despite facing death countless times to support his hospitalized mother and pay for his sister's education, Ilhwan also faced adversity while trying to return home. In the anime, an emotional detail is highlighted: he wears his wedding ring around his neck, symbolizing his longing for his wife.
Ilhwan initially attacks the American hunters only to defend himself from Dongsoo . Ilhwan's overwhelming strength suggests that something mysterious happened during his time in the portal. While the anime hasn't fully explored his transformation, the manhwa reveals that astral beings are behind his extraordinary powers.
Though currently in hiding, Ilhwan will return to play a vital role in the final battles of Solo Leveling , marking his importance in the series' epic finale.
