The popular franchiseSolo Leveling” has faced a setback with the extended hiatus of its sequel web novel series, “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok“, due to a recent traffic accident suffered by the author Daul. The official publishing platform, Kakao Page, shared a statement announcing that the pause will be extended until January 31, 2025 to allow for necessary medical treatment.
The statement issued on December 25 by the Papyrus publishing house indicated: «After being hospitalized, the doctor recommended additional treatment, so the break from Solo Leveling: Ragnarok It will run until January 31. We ask for your understanding. Thank you». The accident occurred in late December while Daul was walking. Although he was initially expected to return on January 3, the medical situation necessitated a longer hiatus. The last chapter of the novel was published on December 27, and the work, which is serialized three times a week on Kakao Page, has left fans waiting for new developments.
“Solo Leveling: Ragnarok” is the sequel to the acclaimed original series “Solo Leveling,” written by Chu-gong. Released on April 10, 2023, it has amassed more than 72 million reads across 312 chapters to date, with an impressive average of three chapters per week. The series debuted its long-awaited webcomic on October 1, 2024, achieving two million views in just 24 hours in South Korea. Its reception in Japan was equally spectacular, becoming the first series to reach number one on the Kakao Piccoma platform with just two chapters published.
The official synopsis for “Solo Leveling: Ragnarok” describes a world once again under threat after the disappearance of the Absolute Being, allowing the arrival of the Itarim, gods from other universes. In this new saga, Sung Jinwoo must rely on Beru, the shadow ant king, to awaken the powers of his son Suho, who will face challenges similar to those of his father in the past. With the fate of the planet at stake, Suho must overcome the shadow dungeon and earn his place in a hunter's world full of new threats.
With its mix of action, fantasy, and an ever-expanding legacy, “Solo Leveling” continues to be one of the most influential and anticipated franchises in the web literature and webcomic landscape. Fans will have to wait patiently until the end of January to find out the next chapter of this epic story.
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