Summary
Warning: The following contains spoilers for Solo Leveling beyond the anime.
One of the highlights ofSolo Leveling, besides the tension and action-packed scenes, is how the series focuses on personal growth, since Sung Jinwoo, its protagonist, began as a weak young boy with little self-esteem, but as the story progresses, he demonstrates his heroic nature and becomes more confident and charismatic. Although Sung Jinwoo is a rational and introspective character who primarily communicates through his actions, there are some moments where he offers thoughts and reflections that have left a mark on the viewers.
Sung Jinwoo’s words usually convey a big emotional charge, speaking with conviction about true strength and how to continue improving oneself, inspiring fans to be brave, fight for the sake of others, and never give up.
The supporting characters also have fascinating personalities, making for some exciting dialogues that keep fans hooked. Because of this, the series is full of incredible phrases spoken by various characters that only elevate the epic battles and intense story developments,makingSolo Levelinghave some of the best quotes in anime and manhwa.
20 Best Manhwa Every Fan of Solo Leveling Needs to Read
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10“Frost Monarch. Do Not Assume the Position of the King With Only That Much Power”- Igris
Solo LevelingManhwa Chapter 164
Igris, who was first one of the wings of Ashborn’s Shadow Army and the Blood-Red Commander who defended the empty throne, later becamethe most powerful shadow soldier of Sung Jinwoountil the addition of Beru. Although he did not talk, he showed his loyalty in other ways, like by bringing the heads of the enemies he defeated to Sung Jinwoo.
This gives more significance to the first time he spoke in the story, which was to show respect to his master, telling the Frost Monarch he couldn’t compare to Sung Jinwoo, the human he was underestimating, who stands as the true king.
9"How could I ever tell him… I want you by my side until I draw my last breath?" - Cha Hae In
Solo LevelingManhwa Chapter 112
There is not only action inSolo Leveling; the story also leaves space for romance.The S-Rank hunter, Cha Hae In, becomes interested in Sung Jinwoo because of the pleasant scent and aura that surrounds him, standing out from other hunters as someone special, but also because of his strength and unwavering willpower, an interest that develops into love even before she realizes herself.
After their initial encounters, Cha Hae In tries to get closer to Jinwoo, and she shows her true feelings by blushing when talking to him. However, even if she wasn’t brave enough yet to confess her love to Sung Jinwoo, her thoughts confirm just how profound and serious her feelings are about wanting to spend her time next to him.
8“If the Pain Doesn’t Kill Me, It Will Only Make Me Stronger” - Sung Jinwoo
Solo LevelingEpisode 12 - Manhwa Chapter 42
Solo Levelingfollows Sung Jinwoo’s journey from weakness to strength. After being awakened,Jinwoo gains more and more power, but this is only possible thanks to his determination, because he starts to work to build himself up little by little, first doing the daily quest routine ordered by the system.
Although it hurt at first, keeping up the efforts made him improve his skills and gain enough confidence and courage to take on challenges and face off multiple enemies at once, despite the risk, even after losing and almost dying first.This mentality is what allows Sung Jinwoo to keep leveling up ceaselessly.
7“I Will Protect My Family Even if It Means Turning All the Hunters in the World Against Me” - Sung Jinwoo
Solo LevelingManhwa Chapter 148
Sung Jinwoo was always a family-oriented character with a strong sense of responsibility, as he carried the weight of looking after his mother and little sister after the disappearance of his father at a gate.
Sung Jinwoo cares deeply about his family, and his initial reason to look for strength came as a result of providing for them, which evolves into finding a cure for his mother’s disease; however, later he gains enough power to protect them from anything, which lets him show he doesn’t fear anyone and that he will fight even the world if his family is threatened.
6“The Weaker You Are, the Faster You Get Thrown Away, but if You’re Strong, People Will Seek That Strength.” - Unnamed Hunter
Solo Leveling Manhwa Chapter 21
Nobody understands weakness better than Sung Jinwoo, who was known as the “world’s weakest hunter.” He lacked physical strength but was always ready to put his life on the line in every raid in which he participated for the sake of his family, despite being constantly looked down on.
Sung Jinwoo’s weakness never stopped him from helping others, but there are other types of people who just take advantage and later get rid of those they think are below them.This quote perfectly summarizes Sung Jinwoo’s evolution, who goes from being left to his death at the beginning of the series in the Double Dungeon to becoming a hunter whose strength draws people.
Solo LevelingManhwa Chapter 120
Beru, after being a powerful enemy, later becomes the most loyal shadow soldier of Sung Jinwoo, almost reaching the point of excessive admiration. There’s no doubt he will do everything for his liege, so when he took Sung Jinwoo’s place while helping the Knights Guild clear an A-Rank Gate in the Ahjin Guild Arc,Beru took the job very seriously, but that doesn’t mean he couldn’t mock the enemy a little.
The Dungeon’s boss was an Arch Lich who was surprised to see the Army of the Shadow Monarch attacking them, as they are also undead. Beru just showed off by telling him they were chosen by the monarch and they weren’t. When the Arch Lich asks to speak to the Monarch in person, Beru just says the coolest quote before defeating him with one blow.
4"If You Guys Are Hunters, I’m Saying You Should Be Ready to Become Hunted" - Sung Jinwoo
Solo LevelingEpisode 6 - Manhwa Chapter 23
Sung Jinwoo and Jinho were betrayed and abandoned to be killed by the boss of the dungeon, just for the ambition of their raid group, lizard-like hunters who only care about collecting the mana crystals for themselves. This makes Jinwoo realize the frightening nature of the dungeons, a place where some hunters can also act like monsters, abusing their powers to manipulate and trample on the weak.
This threatening quote is uttered by Sung Jinwoo, which perfectly conveys the message that those who play with other people’s lives, disposing of them without any kind of remorse, should be prepared to face the consequences of their actions,because a hunter can always become prey.
3"If You Gaze Long Into an Abyss, the Abyss Also Gazes Into You" - Kang Taeshik
Solo LevelingEpisode 9 - Manhwa Chapter 34
The famous quote by Friedrich Nietzsche, which starts with “He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster,” applies to Sung Jinwoo, since as he gains more strength, over time there are things that change within him and are not recovered, which affect his own identity.
However,only by touching the bottom of deep darkness is Sung Jinwoo able to reach the center and find himself, which allows him to take the next step. Sung Jinwoo’s skills are based on darkness; however, he doesn’t let himself be consumed by it and always keeps improving himself to protect others. Knowing the confines of the abyss is what always leads to the other side, and deciding to move forward is what allows you to grow, since remaining forever contemplating the darkness will only make it open the door and contemplate you.
2“The System Uses Me, and I Use the System” - Sung Jinwoo
Sung Jin Woo was chosen on the brink of death to be the player of a game-like system that leveled up his skills, and eventually he found himself in the moral dilemma of following the system’s order and defeating the enemies, which meant killing a person for the first time. After Sung Jinwoo acknowledges he has grown numb to how ruthless and cruel hunters can be and how being in a dungeon is a life-or-death situation, he realizes the system needs him for some reason, so he will take advantage of that.
Sung Jinwoo’s hesitation fades away, and he decides to fight and use the system to his benefit, just as he is being used as a peon by it. This quote represents the emotional weight and impact of the turning point in Sung Jinwoo’s life when he reaches his resolve as a hunter.
1“I Feel Like Something Within Me Is Lost Every Time I Get Stronger” - Sung Jinwoo
Something about power is that having too much can affect people’s humanity.This is something that Sung Jinwoo notices as his strength begins to grow exponentially through the story, wondering if he is losing part of himself. He first feels inner turmoil while dealing with the moral quandary of taking someone else’s life, but ultimately decides to do it because his survival is what matters most.
Also, despite his first-kind demeanor,Sung Jinwoo’s experience in the Double Dungeonmakes him cold-hearted toward those he believes to be in the wrong, which desensitizes him a little to violence, getting carried away on occasions. However, acknowledging his flaws is what makes Sung Jinwoo stand out from other protagonists, as he ultimately always chooses to do his best to protect others. This makesSung Jinwoo’s thoughts about losing his identity the best quote ofSolo Leveling.
Solo Leveling
Cast
Solo Leveling follows Sung Jin-woo, the world’s weakest hunter, who gains extraordinary powers through a mysterious program after surviving a brutal monster attack. As he navigates his newfound abilities, Jinwoo embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of his powers and the dungeon that altered his fate.
