This article contains spoilers from the Solo Leveling anime and manhwa.
Character deaths are nothing new in Solo Leveling, but bringing them back always hits differently, especially when their return ties directly to Sung Jin-Woo's rise to power. Some dead characters return as shadows, such as the likes of Kim Chul and the Ant King, while there are rare ones who just make a comeback to remind Korea’s most powerful hunter of his fading humanity.
That said, a dead S-rank hunter is expected to return in Solo Leveling Season 3, not because Jin-Woo calls for their shadow, but because they have a crucial role to play in his journey to uncover the true origins of his power. This dead S-rank hunter died a brutal death, but their knowledge of the Shadow Monarch’s power could help Jin-Woo confront the darker side of his strength.
Min Byung-Gu Could Appear in Solo Leveling Season 3
Min Byung-Gu Has an Important Message for Jin-Woo
- Min Byung-Gu died in Solo Leveling Season 2.
- Min Byung-Gu could make a cameo through a flashback in Solo Leveling Season 3.
For many Solo Leveling fans, Min Byung-Gu was the MVP of the fourth Jeju Island ant raid. His heroic sacrifice in Solo Leveling Season 2 earned the admiration of the fans, as he put his life on the line to protect his fellow Korean hunters and ensure the mission’s success. He fought until the end, refusing to retreat even as the odds stacked against him.
Min Byung-Gu's death was a major loss, considering he was the only known S-rank healer in Korea. His ability to sustain and boost the stats of his comrades made him an irreplaceable asset on the battlefield, and his absence left many Korean hunters vulnerable against future threats. Of course, with Jin-Woo's appearance, hope returned to the hunters, but Min Byung-Gu's death still left a huge void in the Korean team.
Fortunately, fans have another chance to see Min Byung-Gu again, not because Jin-Woo will summon his shadow like he did on Jeju Island, but because of Cha Hae-In. If Solo Leveling Season 3 covers the Ahjin Guild and the Double Dungeon story arcs faithfully, there’s no doubt that Min Byung-Gu will make a crucial cameo.
Min Byung-Gu Reveals the Truth About Jin-Woo's Shadow Extraction
Min Byung-Gu Fears Jin-Woo’s Dark Future
When Jin-Woo called upon Min Byung-Gu's shadow in Solo Leveling Season 2, the S-rank healer did not waste time healing Cha Hae-In's fatal injuries. While Min Byung-Gu's shadow was an incredibly useful shadow, with his healing abilities, Jin-Woo did not hesitate to release him for good. Most fans think this was the end of Byung-Gu, but manhwa fans know better.
In Solo Leveling Chapter 115, Cha Hae-In remembers Min Byung-Gu's last words for Sung Jin-Woo. Since Cha Hae-In was the last person to send off Min Byung-Gu, the latter told her an important message she needed to deliver to Jin-Woo. This message was about the truth behind Jin-Woo's shadow extraction skill, as well as his terrifying and incredibly strong powers.
Please tell him he needs to be careful with his own power.—Min Byung-Gu
According to Min Byung-Gu, the person Jin-Woo revived as a Shadow wasn’t him, despite it having his will and consciousness. He also told Cha Hae-In that he felt like a happy slave serving under Jin-Woo, with no ability to question or deny his orders. This scared Min Byung-Gu, as he realized that the version of himself under Jin-Woo's control was no longer truly free.
Min Byung-Gu’s Death Isn’t Permanent
Jin-Woo Will Bring Min Byung-Gu Back to Life
Solo Leveling fans have seen the most brutal deaths in the anime and manhwa, and Min Byung-Gu's untimely demise at the hands of the Ant King served as a gut-wrenching reminder of the reality of life-and-death battles in the series. He was impaled and decapitated, and his head was later consumed by the Ant King, shocking many fans around the world when it happened in Season 2.
Fortunately, Jin-Woo found a way to reset everything, including Min Byung-Gu's death, by using the Cup of Reincarnation. This artifact can rewind time, and with Jin-Woo activating its power, Min Byung-Gu's death becomes undone. Just like that, Jin-Woo brings Min Byung-Gu back to life, and this time, he can finally pursue his passion for history and teach students.
- Release Date
- 2024 - 2025-00-00
- Network
- Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, BS11, Tochigi TV
- Directors
- Tatsuya Sasaki, Toru Hamasaki
- Writers
- Shigeru Murakoshi, Shingo Irie, Fuka Ishii
Cast
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Taito BanSung Jin-woo -
Genta NakamuraYoo Jin-ho
A-1 Pictures' Solo Leveling is an anime based on Chugong's popular web novel. Set in an unforgiving fantasy world where hunters explore dungeons filled with monsters, the vulnerable Sung Jinwoo gains a significant power boost after he is picked to be a solo player by the System.
- Creator(s)
- Chugong
- Creator
- Chugong
- Number of Episodes
- 25
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- MyAnimeList Score
- 8.28 (Season 1); 8.86 (Season 2)
- Where To Watch
- Crunchyroll
