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Cha Hae-In is one of the most loved female characters in the world ofSolo Leveling. Her charm and grace continue to capture not just fans, but alsoKorea’s strongest hunter, Sung Jin-Woo. Despite her on-and-off appearances inSolo Leveling, many fans are surprised to discover a striking yet subtle detail: Cha Hae-In rocks piercings. Yes, seriously.
It’s not uncommon for female anime characters to wear piercings. There’sFull Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood’s Winry Rockbell,My Dress-Up Darling’s Marin Kitagawa, andNaruto’s Konan, to name a few. What’s truly interesting about Cha Hae-In’s piercings isn’t the piercings themselves—it’s how long it took theSolo Levelingfanbase to actually notice them. Now that it’s confirmed she has piercings, they have become impossible to unsee and ignore.
Solo Leveling Fans Just Realized Cha Hae-In Has Piercings in the Manhwa
When Did Cha Hae-In’s Piercings Show Up?
At first glance, Cha Hae-In looks like an elegant and disciplined young woman who can never go wrong and commit mistakes. Dubbed “The Dancer”among other female hunters, she stands out due to her graceful but deadly swordsmanship. Her aloof and reserved nature makes her an enigma, someone who could be difficult to read and associate with, but that’s also what makes her special.
In both theSolo Levelinganime and manhwa, Cha Hae-In can often be seen wearing her casual clothes and hunting gear. Whenever she’s outside the battlefield, she sports a white long-sleeved shirt paired with jeans. She also adds a pretty nice cap to complete the look, in addition to her shoes. Although she repeats this getup throughout the series, some fans still failed to notice a subtle yet striking detail about her.
I was today years old when I found out Cha has piercings -RedditorOneAttention2623
InSolo Levelingchapter 71, right in the middle ofJin-Woo’s fight with Kargalganinside an A-rank gate, Cha Hae-In was seen rocking not just one but two ear piercings. At the time, she was starting to get curious about Jin-Woo’s identity after she saw him for the first time the other day. She finds herself caught on the hunter’s mystery, leading her to investigate without him knowing.
Just found out now -Redditorbygoneorbuygun
Before Cha Hae-In enters the A-rank gate, fans can turn to some panels from theSolo Levelingmanhwa where they can see her wearing piercings. It’s a small detail that can be easily missed by many fans, as it was hardly noticeable. Most probably, one of the reasons why fans missed this detail early on is the timing it was drawn, as Jin-Woo happens to be fighting against a powerful dungeon boss who’s about tojoin his shadow army.
Why Is This Surprising
Many fans are surprised to see Cha Hae-In rocking ear piercings in theSolo Levelingmanhwa, likely because it contrasts the gentle and elegant image they have of her. Her piercings possibly caught them off-guard, considering she isn’t someone who’s known for being flashy or showy. In fact, she rarely indulges in material things, as she’s solelyfocused on growing stronger.
What!!! I gotta go back and watch it again -RedditorEducational_Cry5478
In addition, Cha Hae-In also gives off a minimalist vibe. In other words, she seems like the type of woman who prefers to have a clean look: tied-back hair and simple outfits. Not once did fans see her wearing something out of her personality, both in the anime and manhwa.
Did Cha Hae-In’s Piercings Appear in the Anime?
Will She Wear Her Piercings Again?
As much as fans would love to see Cha Hae-In wearing the same piercings in theSolo Levelinganime, the first two seasons omitted them. While her piercings were seen in chapter 71, they did not appear in season 2, neither in episode 5 nor 6, where they were supposed to be seen. Even after this story arc, the anime failed to include this small detail, so fans will have to turn to the manhwa to see these piercings for themselves.
“I want to catch up with him and stand shoulder to shoulder with him. For that, I must become stronger."—Cha Hae-In to Sung Jin-Woo
Of course, things could still change in the future, possibly inSolo Levelingseason 3. After all, the anime adaptation is known to change some content from the source material, like addingmore original scenes for Cha Hae-In. Hopefully, by then, fans can spot her wearing piercings, but it’s still best to avoid so many expectations.
