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Solo Levelingis no stranger to character deaths, so much so that even the main character, Sung Jin-Woo, dies in season 1.Season 2 also saw many character deaths, ranging from the Japanese S-rank hunters to the true MVP of the Jeju Island arc. However, as the anime heads into Season 3, a devastating character death is expected to cause pain unlike any other, not just to Jin-Woo but to the rest of the fans.
Perhaps the most painful character death in theSolo Levelinganime thus far is Min Byung-Gu’s demise at the hands of the Ant King. His last moments were painful to watch for many fans who did not expect his tragic fate. And as the plot unfolds in the anime, fans should brace themselves for yet another heartbreaking character death that is expected to happen in Season 3.
Go Gun-Hee Is Expected to Die in Solo Leveling Season 3
The End of an Era
TheSolo Levelinganime is currently in the middle of an exciting moment, after the final episode ends withJin-Woo reaching level 100and acquiring a new formidable shadow, Beru. However, the anime is also in the middle of a difficult phase, as the entire nation of Korea is in mourning due to the deaths of Min Byung-Gu and the many hunters who sacrificed their lives trying to reclaim Jeju Island from the mutated ants.
Shortlyafter Byung-Gu’s death, another S-rank hunter will follow the healer to the afterlife, as revealed in theSolo Levelingmanhwa. If season 3 covers the events that will happen during the International Guild Conference arc, another beloved character will die, which will cause pain and loneliness for the fans. Go Gun-Hee’s name is bound to appear on the Grim Reaper’s list sooner or later.
“I’ve always wanted to fight alongside young hunters like yourself."—Go Gun-Hee to Sung Jin-Woo
Go Gun-Hee’s inevitable death has been teased early on inSolo Levelingseason 2. As revealed, his health is declining due toan issue with his heart. His heart beats faster than normal, almost as if it’s rushing to the end of the finish line. While the exact cause of his condition isn’t fully explained, it’s likely related to his age. Even so, he remains a powerful hunter who doesn’t look his age.
How Will Go Gun-Hee Die?
Go Gun-Hee’s Killer Revealed
Before fans pin the blame on Jin-Woo for Go Gun-Hee’s untimely death, they should know that the unfortunate incident happenedwhen Jin-Woo was in America, attending an international guild conference. If only Jin-Woo had sensed the enemy sooner, he would have been able to intervene and save the chairman’s life. Unfortunately, Go Gun-Hee’s time was over, even though he was only living on borrowed time from the very beginning.
Go Gun-Hee’s killer is none other thanthe Frost Monarch, Sillad, who has been going around the world, hunting vessels one after another. As part of the plan to weaken the Rulers, Sillad visits the chairman at the Korean Hunters Association’s headquarters to kill him. While Go Gun-Hee will be able to fight Sillad, his strength will not be enough, and he will soon find himself fighting for his life.
“You’ve come for me, thank you very much."—Go Gun-Hee to Sung Jin-Woo
While Jin-Woo will be able to confront Sillad, he will fail to save Go Gun-Hee. He will even try touse the Elixir of Lifein an attempt to save the Chairman, but the latter will refuse treatment, much to Jin-Woo’s dismay.
Will Go Gun-Hee Ever Return?
Go Gun-Hee’s Fate
By the end of theSolo Levelingmanhwa, after Jin-Woo uses the Cup of Reincarnation and revises the timeline, Go Gun-Hee will return. Most likely, the anime will throw in a brief scene to show the chairman’s new life, similar to the others who will come back to life. He may also return and make a cameo, likely in the final arc wherethe Shadow Monarch, Ashborn, may use his image to talk to Jin-Woo.
“Please remain on the side of humans."—Go Gun-Hee to Sung Jin-Woo
For now, Go Gun-Hee remains alive and well in theSolo Levelinganime. He may have retired from the battlefield, but that doesn’t erase the fact that he’s still a powerful hunter who could fight toe-to-toe with other fighters. As one of thevessels of the Rulers, Go Gun-Hee remains an extraordinary hunter, respected by Sung Jin-Woo.
