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The official release date and announcement ofSolo Levelingseason 3 remain unconfirmed, but it doesn’t stop fans from anticipating theromantic development between Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo. After their dramatic moment on Jeju Island, many fans are expecting them to get even closer. However, it seems likeSolo Levelingseason 3 has a different plan, tearing them apart in the process.
Although many fans are aware of Cha Hae-In and Jin-Woo’s eventual romance in theSolo Levelingmanhwa, the anime adaptation has yet to show any meaningful progress between them. SinceSolo Levelingis not exactly a romance-heavy series, it can’t afford to explore Jin-Woo’s personal affairs with Cha Hae-In thoroughly. Still, fans have high expectations that Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In could be more than friends by the end of season 3.
Solo Leveling Season 3 Threatens Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s Relationship
What the Manhwa Tells Us
The first two seasons ofSolo Levelingfailed to bring Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In together. To this day, they remain civil, acting like allies fighting on the side of humanity. There’s nothing special between them, as Jin-Woo is laser-focused on accomplishing his personal goals rather than dating girls like Cha Hae-In. Still, season 2 provided some special moments between them, such asJin-Woo saving Cha Hae-In’s lifeon Jeju Island.
While many fans know about Jin-Woo’s endgame inSolo Leveling, they are also aware of the challenges the eventual couple had to face before they ended up together. According to theSolo Levelingmanhwa,Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s relationshipwill lack traditional payoff, even though they are one of the most slow-burn anime couples ever. In season 3, things may drastically change between them, as the stakes are higher and the world comes closer to destruction.
“It’s different when I’m with him (Jin-Woo). I feel good."—Cha Hae-In
As much as fans would love to see Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In holding hands inSolo Levelingseason 3, there are some urgent matters that should be settled first. From the introduction of a new character who could shake Cha Hae-In’s confidence to therise of the Monarchs, Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s relationship will be put to the test.
The Ahjin Guild Misunderstanding
Yoo Soo-Hyun In, Cha Hae-In Out
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In the final episode ofSolo Levelingseason 2, Jin-Woo expressed his desire to establish a new guild in Korea toGo Gun-Hee of the Hunters Association. Most likely, this will be explored further in Season 3, as the strongest hunter in Korea begins to look for more efficient ways to level up faster. Now that he has reached level 100, it may be difficult to gain experience points unless he succeeds in his plans to officially become a one-man army.
“Wow! I’m in front of the real Sung Jin-Woo”—Yoo Soo-Hyun
While Cha Hae-In will try her luck to enter Jin-Woo’s guild, theSolo Levelingmanhwa already revealed she will not be accepted despite her extreme efforts. Instead, Yoo Jin-Ho’s cousin, Yoo Soo-Hyun, will take her place. This outcome will shake an S-rank hunter’s pride and ego, as Cha Hae-In fails to understand the logic behind Jin-Woo choosing an A-rank hunter over an S-rank like her tojoin the Ahjin guild.
Cha Hae-In May Get Less Screen Time
Solo Leveling Season 3 May Start Sidelining Cha Hae-In
Perhaps the biggest reason why there will be a distance between Cha Hae-In and Jin-Woo is the major conflict possibly unfolding inSolo Levelingseason 3. As more new and powerful characters are introduced, recurrent characters like Cha Hae-In, Baek Yoon-Ho, and Choi Jong-In may receive less screen time, completely sidelining their roles.
Unlike Seasons 1 and 2, where the story is set mostly in Korea, most of the events in Season 3 may happen abroad. Fromthe Japan Crisis arcto the International Guild Conference arc, Jin-Woo will hop on a plane alongside Yoo Jin-Ho to settle some unresolved conflicts. These events may push Cha Hae-In to the sidelines, much like the other characters before her.
“How could I ever tell him…I want you by my side until I draw my last breath?"—Cha Hae-In
Despite this, Cha Hae-In’s role inSolo Levelingseason 3 may change, given the original content produced just for her in the first two seasons. Fans may once again see her appear every now and then, just to strengthen herplace in Jin-Woo’s heart. However, fans should not expect much, knowing the events that are about to be adapted from the manhwa to avoid disappointment.
