The Architect

The creator of the System. A statue-like entity that tested Jin-Woo in the Double Dungeon and designed the leveling system to prepare a vessel for Ashborn. He is obsessed with finding the perfect host and views humans as mere tools.

Ashborn

Sung Jin-Woo

Antares

The Monarch of Destruction and King of Dragons. He is the final antagonist of the series and the strongest of all Monarchs. Created by the Absolute Being solely for the purpose of destruction, he commands the Army of Destruction and seeks to wipe out humanity.

Shadow Monarch... Ashborn chose a human successor? How amusing.

Burn, everything! Let the world return to nothingness!

Monarchs

The only worthy opponent he acknowledges.

Hwang Dong-Su

An S-Rank hunter from the Scavenger Guild who holds a grudge against Jin-Woo for the death of his brother, Hwang Dong-Suk. He is arrogant, cruel, and willing to kill fellow hunters. He is a prime example of a corrupt hunter.

Thomas Andre

Hwang Dong-Suk

The Shadow Monarch. Originally known as the 'World's Weakest Hunter', Sung Jin-Woo was reawakened as a Player of the System after surviving the Double Dungeon. Unlike other hunters whose power is fixed at awakening, he possesses the unique ability to level up, eventually inheriting the full powers of Ashborn, the Shadow Monarch. His journey transforms him from a timid, frail young man into a god-like entity capable of commanding an army of millions of shadow soldiers.

I'll protect my family, even if it means turning the entire world against me.

If you hunt monsters, you should be prepared to become prey yourself.

His first loyal follower who stood by him when he was weak.

Yoo Jin-Ho

Chairman of the Hunter's Association who recognized his potential and character.

Go Gun-Hee

Chief Inspector who eventually becomes the Association Chairman.

Woo Jin-Chul

National Level Hunter who respects Jin-Woo after being defeated by him.

The Dragon Monarch, his ultimate opponent.

S-Rank hunter who tried to kill him for revenge.

Designed the system to find a vessel for Ashborn.

Sung Jin-Ah

Park Kyung-Hye

Missing father who returned to protect him.

Sung Il-Hwan

Cha Hae-In

Sung Su-Ho

The Vice-Guild Master of the Hunters Guild and the only female S-Rank Hunter in South Korea. Known as the 'Dancer' for her elegant and deadly swordsmanship. She possesses a unique constitution that makes her sensitive to the smell of mana, causing most hunters and monsters to smell terrible to her—except for Sung Jin-Woo.

I want to join your guild. Even if it's just as a porter.

Why are you always fighting alone? You have us now.

Her boss in Hunters Guild, the 'Ultimate Soldier'.

Choi Jong-In

Nearly killed her during Jeju Raid; later serves her husband.

Ant King (Beru)

The only hunter who smells nice to her; her savior and love.

Her son with Jin-Woo, who inherits the Shadow Monarch's powers.

The D-Rank Tank and Vice-Master of the Ahjin Guild. He is Jin-Woo's first loyal follower and best friend. Despite his low rank and wealthy background, he proves to be brave and incredibly loyal, handling all the administrative work for the guild.

I will follow you to the ends of the earth, Hyung-nim!

This armor is top-of-the-line Italian craftsmanship!

I am the Vice-Guild Master of the Ahjin Guild, Yoo Jin-Ho!

Don't worry, Hyung-nim, I handled all the paperwork.

Idolizes him completely; would die for him.

Strict father who eventually accepts him.

Yoo Myung-Han

Yoo Jin-Sung

Beru (Ant King)

The Shadow of the Ant King. Originally the apex predator of Jeju Island, he slaughtered many S-Rank hunters. After being killed and extracted by Jin-Woo, he became the first Marshal Grade shadow. He is fiercely loyal, terrifyingly powerful, and surprisingly fond of historical TV dramas.

Beru

I shall chew the flesh from your bones for daring to oppose my King.

The young lord is watching. I must perform well.

Competes for Jin-Woo's favor (Right Hand vs Left Hand).

Igris

Anyone opposing Jin-Woo

Igris (Blood-Red Commander)

The Blood-Red Commander Igris. A chivalrous knight who was one of the first high-grade shadows extracted by Jin-Woo. Originally the guardian of an empty throne, he is a warrior of honor and immense skill. Unlike Beru, he is silent and stoic, but deeply loyal.

I surrender my sword to you, my new liege.

Finds him annoying but respects his power.

The Chairman of the Korean Hunters Association. A powerful S-Rank hunter who could have been a National Level Hunter if not for his old age and heart condition. He is a father figure to Jin-Woo and a pillar of the Korean hunter community, embodying the ideals of a true hunter who protects the weak.

Hunter Sung Jin-Woo... Please protect this country.

Frost Monarch

The stoic and diligent Chief Inspector of the HPRD (Hunter's Surveillance Team). He eventually succeeds Go Gun-Hee as the Chairman. He is one of the few people who witnessed Jin-Woo's growth from the beginning and maintains a professional yet trusting relationship with him.

The Guild Master of the Hunters Guild and Korea's strongest Mage-type hunter. Known as 'The Ultimate Soldier', he specializes in destructive fire magic. He is calm, calculating, and wears glasses, giving him an intellectual look.

Baek Yoon-Ho

The Guild Master of the White Tiger Guild. An S-Rank hunter capable of transforming into a white tiger beast. He has a keen instinct, 'Beast Eyes', which allows him to gauge the strength of others. He was one of the first to realize Jin-Woo's true potential.

The Goliath. An American National Level Hunter and the Guild Master of the Scavenger Guild. He is a tank of immense power, capable of overwhelming enemies with brute force. Initially an antagonist who clashed with Jin-Woo over Hwang Dong-Su, he becomes a respectful ally after his defeat.

Esil Radiru

The daughter of the Demon King (Radir Clan). She met Jin-Woo in the Demon Castle and acted as his guide. A fan-favorite character for her spirited personality and interactions with Jin-Woo.

Radir

The original Shadow Monarch and the King of the Dead. Formerly a Ruler, he became a Monarch after retaining his powers. He chose Sung Jin-Woo as his successor, passing on his powers and his army.

Rulers

A South Korean web novel and webtoon series written by Chugong. It follows Sung Jin-Woo, the weakest hunter who gains the unique ability to level up.

A dagger obtained from the Blue Venom-Fanged Kasaka.

Kasaka's Venom Fang

Powerful daggers obtained from the Demon King Baran.

Demon King's Daggers

Solo Leveling

In a world where hunters, humans who possess magical abilities, must battle deadly monsters to protect the human race from certain annihilation, a notoriously weak hunter named Sung Jinwoo finds himself in a seemingly endless struggle for survival. One day, after narrowly surviving an overwhelmingly powerful double dungeon that nearly wipes out his entire party, a mysterious program called the System selects him as its sole player and in turn, gives him the extremely rare ability to level up in strength.

The Architect – Solo Leveling

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Ashborn

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Sung Jin-Woo

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