From the rumors circulating since January to Netflix finally officially announcing the adaptation this July, Solo Leveling’s live-action adaptation seems to be coming along very smoothly. It hasn’t been too long since Netflix revealed that Byeon Woo-seok was cast as Jinwoo, and now, the series finally has its live-action Hae-in to join him. According to an exclusive report in the South Korean news vertical Sports Kyunghyang, the Nevertheless and Gyeongseong Creature star Han So-Hee has been cast as Cha Hae-in, one of South Korea’s S-rank hunters in Solo Leveling and Jinwoo’s main love interest, and she could not have been more perfect for the role.
Netflix Casts Han So-hee as Cha Ha-in in Solo Leveling’s Live-Action
As far as Netflix’s live-action adaptations go, they can be quite a mixed bag, with exceptional ones like One Piece as well as controversial ones like BET, the recent Kakegurui-inspiredadaptation. Having said that, the Solo Leveling live-action does already seem quite promising, having nailed the casting for both Jinwoo and now Hae-in as well. Much like with Jinwoo’s casting, Han So-hee fits the bill perfectly in terms of her physical resemblance to Hae-in.
In fact, between Byeon Woo-seok’s charming good looks and So-hee often being regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in the Korean acting industry, the two make for nothing short of a dream pairing. Furthermore, So-hee also possesses quite an impressive acting portfolio, having starred in many beloved K-dramas such as Nevertheless, Gyeongseong Creature, 100 Days My Prince, The World of the Married, and many more, which are a testament to her phenomenal acting. Now all that remains is to see who Netflix casts for the rest of the main roles, such as Yoo Jinho, Lee Joo-hee, as well as other fan-favorite hunters like Baek Yoonho, Choi Jong-in, and Woo Jinchul, though it seems like Solo Leveling’s live action is in safe hands for now.
Solo Leveling’s anime can be streamed on Crunchyroll.
What do you think of Han So-hee as Cha Hae-in, and who do you think should be cast to play the rest of Solo Leveling’s main cast? Be sure to tell us in the comments below!
