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Chugong is a South Korean web novelist best known for creating Solo Leveling, a globally popular fantasy series that has been adapted into a webtoon and anime. His works are recognized for their game-inspired systems and fast-paced storytelling.
Known for: Solo Leveling 13 (Korean Edition), Solo Leveling, Vol. 10, Solo Leveling, Vol. 12 (Comic)
Books by Chugong
Solo Leveling 13 (Korean Edition)
Solo Leveling is a South Korean fantasy action novel by Chugong. It follows Sung Jin-Woo, an E-rank hunter who gains the ability to level up infinitely after a mysterious event in a dungeon. Volume 13...
Solo Leveling, Vol. 10
Solo Leveling, Vol. 10 continues the thrilling saga of Sung Jinwoo, an E-rank hunter who has become the world's strongest after awakening a mysterious power. In this volume, Jinwoo faces even greater ...
Solo Leveling, Vol. 12 (Comic)
In this twelfth volume of the hit Korean webcomic series, Jinwoo Sung faces off against the Monarchs in the heart of Seoul. Despite his immense power, three otherworldly beings prove to be a formidabl...
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The Consolidation of Power and the Weight of Leadership
At the beginning of Volume 13, Jin-Woo has already proven that his power surpasses imagination. Yet, what I found most compelling to write was the quiet burden that comes after such victories. Power brings solitude. Having ascended to the mantle of the Shadow Monarch, Jin-Woo must now manage an army...
From Solo Leveling 13 (Korean Edition)
Revelations of the System and the Cosmic War
As Jin-Woo investigates the origin of his powers, the story pivots toward revelation. The System, long perceived as an algorithmic construct guiding his leveling, begins to fray. Its purpose and creator come under scrutiny. The truth unfolds: it was never a game but a containment mechanism—a gift an...
From Solo Leveling 13 (Korean Edition)
The Shadow Monarch’s Awakening
At this point in my journey, I have become fully aware of the power that courses through me—the dominion of shadows, the call of an army born from death itself. As the Shadow Monarch, I now see the world differently. Shadows are not mere extensions of my will; they are echoes of souls who have chose...
From Solo Leveling, Vol. 10
The World in Crisis
Even as I mastered my power, the world beyond my reach began to crumble. The frequency of dungeon breaks increased alarmingly, and the once-clear boundaries of gates grew unstable. Hunters everywhere faced challenges that surpassed their limits, and entire cities trembled before S-rank entities esca...
From Solo Leveling, Vol. 10
The Gathering Storm
When Jinwoo Sung steps back into Seoul, there is no peace in his return—only the awareness that the air itself hums with malevolence. He senses the cold touch of otherworldly beings swirling at the edges of reality. The Monarchs are not simply preparing for an attack; they are orchestrating a reckon...
From Solo Leveling, Vol. 12 (Comic)
The Clash of Monarchs
When the assault begins, Seoul becomes a battlefield unlike any other in the series. Readers can hear the thunder of the Monarchs’ arrival—ice freezing skyscrapers midair, the roar of bestial fury tearing asphalt, and the stench of plague corroding matter itself. Here, I wanted to portray the fragil...
From Solo Leveling, Vol. 12 (Comic)
About Chugong
Chugong is a South Korean web novelist best known for creating Solo Leveling, a globally popular fantasy series that has been adapted into a webtoon and anime. His works are recognized for their game-inspired systems and fast-paced storytelling.
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