Say hello to new upcoming single level stories confirmed by the author

Single leveling Thanks to the incredible anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures, became an absolute sensation around the world. With its fast-paced and intense battles, fans can't get enough, and since the first anime episode, they've been completely hooked. Of course, it's pretty obvious when you see it Single leveling After the release of the TV anime became absolutely huge, but

None of this success would have been possible without the original solo leveling novel.

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Solo Leveling Author Confirms Big Plans for New Sequel Series

There may be a new sequel for solo leveling as revealed by the original creator.

The solo leveling novel was created by an incredibly talented writer named Chugong. Sadly, Chugong's work ended in 2018, and he hasn't written any more material related to the universe since. While Chugong often answers Q&As, fans really want to see a new side story written by him. Fortunately, it can happen soon. last year, Chugong revealed that he wanted to create side stories for some of his solo leveling characters with Igris and Ashborn. There are two characters he directly references. Naturally, this has fans pretty excited, and it shows that more original solo leveling content is on the way.

Chugong wants to create side stories for Igris and Ashbourne

• Igris is one of Jinwoo's shadows

• Ashbourne is the former Shadow Emperor

• Chugong confirmed major side stories in 2025

Single leveling Originally created by one man, a South Korean writer known as Chugong. In 2016, he started writing solo leveling and finally, this story ended in 2018. It goes without saying that fans have been wanting more canon content from Chugong himself. Fortunately, a year ago, in a blog post on dcinside, Chugong revealed that he really wanted to create more side stories for solo leveling. In particular, he wants to write more about the characters of Igris and Ashbourne.

As fans already know, Igris is one of Jinwu's shadows at this time. He was first revealed to fans in Season 1 of Solo Leveling, and after being defeated by Jinwu, fans knew that he became a loyal servant of the series' hero. Since then, he never looked back and the rest is history. In many ways, it can also be said that Igris took the position of right-hand man for Jinwoo.

As far as Ashbourne goes, fans know he has yet to make an anime appearanceBut he is essential to the solo leveling plot. Ashbourne is the former Shadow EmperorAnd he has a major role to play in the future of the series. As Manhwa fans probably already know, Ashborn is the one who gives Jinwoo his biggest power-up. He should make an appearance either in the next Solo Leveling movie or in Solo Leveling Season 3 — whichever comes first.

The lore of solo leveling will be greatly expanded with new side stories

If Chugong does in fact write side stories for the characters of Igris and Ashbourne, it would allow fans to learn more about these characters and in turn elevate them to new heights. But what is more interesting than that This will greatly expand the lore of solo levelingEspecially considering the roles these characters have held before.

Ashbourne is especially important, as he is the former Shadow King. If his side story is fully explored, Fans can get to see more of Absolute ExistenceAnd details about how things went down then. Fans of solo leveling don't know much about Absolute Existence, and much of Ashbourne's time is still shrouded in mystery. A total war between rulers and emperors and absolute existence can also be fully manifested. If so, fans could see Ashbourne and Igris fighting side by side.

Igris is already getting a mini backstory through a single leveling: Arise

• Igris' real life as Cyan Halat will be explored soon

• Igris' Backstory will be released on January 15

Currently, Chugong himself does not appear to have written any side stories. but, Igris may be getting a backstory soon. Solo leveling him as his human form: Raise, and to promote it, a backstory will be created in the form of a manhwa chapter for fans.

Fans will get to see Igris before he became a shadow, or in other words, in his human days. His human appearance is, of course, based on descriptions previously given by Chugong, such as his long brown hair, and blue eyes.

“Finally, many hunters await here. Igris, the Shadow King's most loyal sword, comes to you by the name of “Sian Halat.

He will join as a powerful “Dark Element Elemental Stalker”. As already teased, he will unleash heavy destructive power at the core of the new combat meta. Please wait for his crimson slash to spread across the battlefield. – Single level raising team

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After solo leveling comes Sung Jinwoo's next adventure

A new solo leveling may become a sequel, and it will again focus on Sung Jinwoo.

This backstory will be released on January 15, 2026. Fans are excited to explore the real life of Igris as Sian Halat. Although many mysteries remain about him, some details have already been revealed by the author. Fans know, for example, that Cyan held the title of Igris of Battlefield when he was still human.

Fans also know that Cyan was a famous knight before he became Shadow. It will surely be exciting to know more about this fan favorite character.

Chugong's future plans for solo leveling

• Chugong wants to write a solo leveling sequel someday

• Chugong wants to write a story about Jinwoo and Juhee

Fans are definitely excited for the side stories that Chugong will eventually come up with for both Igris and Ashbourne. However, none of these two can be seen in his work now. It's unclear, for example, how Chugong is involved in Sian Halat's backstory for solo leveling: The Rising Game.

However, putting these two side stories aside, Chugong has already stated that he wants to create more content for solo leveling, and some of them have romantic interludes. For example, fans know that in solo leveling Ragnarok, Sung Jinwoo ends up with Cha Hae-in. but, Chugong has previously expressed his desire to explore Jinwoo's story with another character. Fans already know this character as Joo Hae. She and Jinwoo had some romantic tension before the author cut her out of the story.

apart from that, Chugong has also expressed his desire to create a new sequel separate from solo leveling: Ragnarok. As fans know, Solo Leveling: Ragnarok is created by a different author, and Chugong seems to want to create another story for Jinwoo after the original novel ends. Unfortunately, none of these projects are currently in the works, at least not officially. Fans will have to wait for more information from Chugong in the future.

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