Ha Jung Woo Reported To Play Villain In Byeon Woo Seok’s “Solo Leveling” Live-Action Adaptation + Agency Comments

Ha Jung Woo may be making a special appearance in Netflix’s upcoming live-action series “Solo Leveling”!

On September 23, SPOTV News reported that Ha Jung Woo is set to make a special appearance in “Solo Leveling.”

In response to the report, his agency WALKHOUSECOMPANY briefly commented, “Nothing has been confirmed.”

Ha Jung Woo has reportedly been offered the role of Hwang Dong Soo. In the original story, Hwang Dong Soo is an S-rank Hunter and one of the major villains who comes into conflict with protagonist Sung Jin Woo.

Notably, Ha Jung Woo previously worked with “Solo Leveling” co-directors Lee Hae Jun and Kim Byung Seo on the 2019 film “Ashfall.”

“Solo Leveling,” which originally began as a web novel before being adapted into a webtoon and an animated series, tells the story of Sung Jin Woo, an E-rank Hunter—the lowest tier among those who protect the real world from monsters beyond the mysterious Gates. After a near-death experience, he gains extraordinary abilities, and as he levels up, he becomes humanity’s unexpected hope.

The drama previously confirmed Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee and Kang You Seok are in talks for the roles of Cha Hae In and Yoo Jin Ho, respectively. Kang Mina, Rain, Lee Sung Min, Lee Hong Nae, Sung Joon, Kim Si Ah, and Choi Myeong Been are also in talks to join the cast.

“Solo Leveling” has been filming since May, though its premiere date has yet to be announced.

Meanwhile, Ha Jung Woo is currently filming the upcoming movie “Inside Men: The Birth of the Villains” (literal title).

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Choi Myeong Been Reported To Join Byeon Woo Seok In “Solo Leveling” Live-Action Adaptation + Agency Comments

Choi Myeong Been may be joining the cast of “Solo Leveling”!

On September 20, OSEN reported that rising actress Choi Myeong Been will be joining the live-action adaptation of “Solo Leveling” as Byeon Woo Seok’s on-screen younger sister.

In response to the report, her agency O3 Collective briefly commented, “Nothing has been confirmed.”

Choi Myeong Been will reportedly star as Sung Jin Ah, the main character Sung Jin Woo’s younger sister.

Choi Myeong Been made her debut in 2016 through the film “Queen of Walking.” In addition to films “The Vanished,” “Waiting for Rain,” “My First Client,” and “Sua’s Home,” she also starred in the dramas “Young Lady and Gentleman,” “The King’s Affection,” “Twenty-Five, Twenty-One,” and “Our Sticky Love.”

Meanwhile, the drama previously confirmed Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee and Kang You Seok are in talks for the roles of Cha Hae In and Yoo Jin Ho, respectively. Kang Mina, Rain, Lee Sung Min, Lee Hong Nae, Sung Joon, and Kim Si Ah are also in talks to join the cast.

Stay tuned for updates!

While waiting, watch Choi Myeong Been in “Young Lady and Gentleman” below:

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Byeon Woo Seok’s Agency Issues Warning Against Invasions Of Privacy + Threatens Legal Action

Byeon Woo Seok’s agency has issued a stern warning against the invasion of his privacy.

On September 19, VARO Entertainment released a statement in which they threatened to take legal action against those those who continued to infringe on Byeon Woo Seok’s privacy.

In particular, the agency warned individuals to refrain from “visiting or waiting near private spaces like the residences of [Byeon Woo Seok’s] manager or associates in an attempt to track his movements, or obtaining or sharing the artist’s personal information and private travel details through inappropriate means.”

Hello, this is VARO Entertainment.

We would like to express our deep gratitude to the fans who care for and support actor Byeon Woo Seok.
We consider the warm interest and heartfelt support of [Byeon Woo Seok’s] fans to be precious. We are making this announcement so that the artist and his fans can continue on together in a safer and healthier environment in the future, so we ask for your active cooperation after reading the following notice.

There have recently been repeated instances of people visiting locations related to the artist’s scheduled activities or travel, such as filming sets and airports, when the locations were not officially announced, along with instances of people following the artist and his staff as they move between locations.
Therefore, in order to protect the artist’s safety and privacy, as well as to ensure smooth on-site operations, we ask that you refrain from visiting any locations or scheduled activities aside from those that have been officially announced as open to fan participation.

In particular, we hope that you will immediately cease all actions that infringe on the artist’s safety and privacy, such as visiting or waiting near private spaces like the residences of the artist’s manager or associates in an attempt to track the artist’s movements, or obtaining or sharing the artist’s personal information and private travel details through inappropriate means.

In the case where such acts compromise the artist’s safety and privacy or disrupt the carrying out of his work, it is our policy to gather relevant evidence and take the legal action necessary depending on the incident. Please be advised that in the case of repeat or severe invasions of privacy, we may take action without a separate warning.

This announcement was made for the sake of everyone’s safety, including the artist and the fans, so we ask for your generous understanding.
We will continue to do our utmost to ensure that our artist and his fans can be together in a safer and better environment in the future as well.

Thank you.

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Sung Joon And Kim Si Ah Reported To Join Byeon Woo Seok In “Solo Leveling” Live-Action Adaptation + Agencies Briefly Comment

Sung Joon and Kim Si Ah may be joining the cast of “Solo Leveling”!

On September 3, News1 reported that Kim Si Ah and Sung Joon will be joining the cast lineup of Netflix’s upcoming series “Solo Leveling.” In responses to the reports, Kim Si Ah’s agency VARO Entertainment and Sung Joon’s agency moahn Entertainment similarly stated, “Nothing has been confirmed.”

According to the reports, Kim Si Ah will be taking on the role of Han Song Yi, who is Sung Jin Woo’s younger sister Sung Jin Ah’s friend. Sung Joon will reportedly be joining as Woo Jin Chul, one of the key supporters in the original story.

Meanwhile, the drama previously confirmed Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee and Kang You Seok are in talks for the roles of Cha Hae In and Yoo Jin Ho, respectively. Kang Mina, Rain, Lee Sung Min, and Lee Hong Nae are also in talks to join the cast.

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Lee Hong Nae In Talks To Join Byeon Woo Seok In “Solo Leveling” Live-Action Adaptation

Lee Hong Nae may be joining “Solo Leveling!

On July 20, Xportsnews reported that Lee Hong Nae has been cast in Netflix’s upcoming series “Solo Leveling.”

In response to the report, his agency shared, “He has received an offer to appear, but nothing has been confirmed yet.”

Lee Hong Nae has reportedly been offered the role of Kang Tae Sik, a B-rank hunter in the Surveillance Division of the Korean Hunters Association. In the original work, Kang Tae Sik is a villain.

Lee Hong Nae recently impressed viewers with his performance in the TVING series “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” and also delivered a notable performance in Netflix’s “The East Palace.”

Meanwhile, the drama previously confirmed Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee and Kang You Seok are in talks for the roles of Cha Hae In and Yoo Jin Ho, respectively. Kang Mina, Rain, and Lee Sung Min are also in talks to join the cast.

Stay tuned for further updates!

In the meantime, watch Lee Hong Nae in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier” on Viki below!

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Rain In Talks + Lee Sung Min Reported To Star In “Solo Leveling” Drama Adaptation With Byeon Woo Seok

Rain and Lee Sung Min may be joing the cast of “Solo Leveling”!

On July 9, media outlets reported that Rain and Lee Sung Min will star in the upcoming drama “Solo Leveling.”

In response to the reports, Rain’s agency stated, “We are still reviewing the casting offer for “Solo Leveling,” and nothing has been decided yet.” Lee Sung Min’s agency has yet to respond.

It was previously confirmed that Byeon Woo Seok will lead the series as Sung Jin Woo, while Han So Hee and Kang You Seok are in talks for the roles of Cha Hae In and Yoo Jin Ho, respectively. Kang Mina is also in talks to join the cast.

Rain has been offered the role of Baek Yoon Ho, an S-rank hunter and the guild master of the White Tiger Guild who attempts to recruit him into his guild. Lee Sung Min, on the other hand, is reportedly playing the role of Go Gun Hee, the Chairman of the Hunter Association and an S-rank hunter.

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Byeon Woo Seok Announced As Presenter For 2026 KM Chart Awards (KMA)

Byeon Woo Seok will be partaking in this year’s KM Chart Awards (KMA)!

On June 30, it was announced that Byeon Woo Seok will appear as a presenter at the 2026 KM Chart Awards (KMA), which will be held on July 25 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Tiger Dome in Seoul.

He is expected to support the artists at KMA 2026 and deliver congratulatory remarks at the ceremony.

Byeon Woo Seok, who rose to global fame through the drama “Lovely Runner,” is currently filming the Netflix series “Solo Leveling” and preparing for an Asia fan meeting tour.

Previously, it was announced that Kang Tae Oh and Won Ji An will be hosting the ceremony.

Check out the artist lineup so far here, and stay tuned for more updates!

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Byeon Woo Seok Announces Dates And Cities For 2026 Asia Fan Meeting Tour “The Secret Library”

Byeon Woo Seok is embarking on a tour to meet his fans across Asia!

On June 9, Byeon Woo Seok’s agency VARO Entertainment announced Byeon Woo Seok’s 2026 Asia fan meeting tour “The Secret Library” through their official social media channels, unveiling the official event poster along with the news.

This tour marks Byeon Woo Seok’s second Asia fan meeting tour, held two years after his 2024 tour “SUMMER LETTER.” Kicking off in Seoul, the actor is scheduled to visit major Asian cities—including Bangkok, Yokohama, Singapore, Taipei, Manila, Jakarta, and Hong Kong—to meet global fans who have shown him unwavering love and support.

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The poster released alongside the fan meeting schedule features Byeon Woo Seok in a space filled with books, building fans’ excitement and anticipation for the “secret library,” a special space created solely for them.

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Check out Soompi’s 2026 Actor Fan Meeting Tour Masterlist here!

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Watch: Yu Jae Seok, Lee Kwang Soo, Byeon Woo Seok, And Ji Ye Eun Barely Keep Up With Endless Chaos In “Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”

“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” has unveiled a fun new introduction video spotlighting its four chaotic staff members!

“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” follows Yu Jae Seok as he takes on the challenge of running a bed-and-breakfast for the very first time. Joined by Lee Kwang Soo, Byeon Woo Seok, and Ji Ye Eun as staff members, they welcome guests and create memorable moments filled with laughter, chaos, and heartfelt warmth.

In the newly released video, Yu Jae Seok is introduced as a “Netflix veteran” but a “complete rookie when it comes to camping.” As the first-time boss of the campsite, he is constantly running around, earning the title of the camp’s ultimate busybody. Clips of him groaning, “I can’t do this anymore,” and “This is so chaotic,” hilariously foreshadow the hectic reality awaiting the team.

Lee Kwang Soo is introduced as the B&B’s head chef, but the teaser quickly casts doubt on his culinary expertise when he is caught secretly sprinkling mysterious ingredients—presumably MSG—into his cooking. True to form, he also keeps everyone entertained with his signature witty banter and even breaks out his iconic “mosquito dance.”

Meanwhile, Byeon Woo Seok is described as the team’s source of “healing energy,” though the teaser also labels him “gentle but hopelessly clumsy.” One hilarious scene shows him completely failing at chopping firewood, while the show also dubs him the team’s “official crybaby,” raising curiosity about what emotional moments might bring him to tears.

As the youngest member of the team, Ji Ye Eun effortlessly charms guests with her lovable and easygoing personality. Introduced as the camp’s mood-maker, she also proves herself to be impressively quick and capable, smoothly handling tasks around the campsite thanks to her previous experience in a similar role on “Kian’s Bizarre B&B.”

The teaser wraps up with all four members overwhelmed by their endless workload and lack of time. “We don’t even have time to make lunch,” Lee Kwang Soo complains, while Byeon Woo Seok adds, “We still need to go grocery shopping.” Ji Ye Eun jokingly protests, “So we’re not even allowed one iced latte?” before Yu Jae Seok sends everyone into laughter by declaring, “Let’s just go without brushing our teeth.” The teaser ends with the exhausted team burying their heads in frustration and screaming, perfectly previewing the nonstop chaos awaiting viewers.

Check out the teaser below!

“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” is set to premiere on May 26.

In the meantime, watch Yu Jae Seok and Ji Ye Eun in “Running Man” on Viki:

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Watch: Yu Jae Seok, Byeon Woo Seok, Lee Kwang Soo, And Ji Ye Eun Critique Each Other’s Dishes In “Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!”

“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” is gearing up to welcome guests!

Ahead of the premiere of “Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” the four hosts gather together to taste test the B&B’s potential menu options.

First, Byeon Woo Seok offers his rolled omelette. The others jokingly start off by saying, “Don’t get offended,” as they prepare to give their honest food critiques. They conclude, “It’s just a plain rolled omelet,” taking a neutral stance.

Ji Ye Eun offers spicy stir-fried pork, which she proudly presents. Yu Jae Seok critiques honestly, “Don’t take this the wrong way. If a restaurant served me this, I wouldn’t go there again,” adding, “It’s good, but I wouldn’t want to come back for more.” Lee Kwang Soo jokingly only offers it a one and a half star review.

Although the cast playfully repeats, “Don’t be offended,” before tasting Lee Kwang Soo’s kimchi stew, the others only have positive compliments for his cooking.

Last but not least, the staff members taste Yu Jae Seok’s breakfast sandwich, which leaves the members in shock at how untasty it is. Lee Kwang Soo comments, “If I were to rank it, this would be in fourth place.” Laughing, Yu Jae Seok can’t help but agree after tasting his sandwich. As critiques continue to rain down, Yu Jae Seok hilariously cuts them off by suddenly reminding Byeon Woo Seok that it’s time for him to leave.

Watch the teaser below:

“Jae Seok’s B&B Rules!” is set to premiere on May 26.

In the meantime, watch Yu Jae Seok and Ji Ye Eun in “Running Man” on Viki:

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Also watch Byeon Woo Seok in “Lovely Runner” below:

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