Could This S-Class Hunter Surpass Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling?

The "Solo Leveling: Ragnarok" sequel is presenting Cha Hae In as a contender for one of the strongest hunters in history, with some fans believing her current power level surpasses that of Sung Jinwoo at the end of season 2 of the anime. Her recent achievements have fueled this discussion, positioning her as a formidable force in the "Solo Leveling" universe.

In the main "Solo Leveling" story, Sung Jinwoo evolved from the world's weakest hunter to the "Shadow Monarch," possessing overwhelming power. However, by the end of season 2 of the anime, Jinwoo had not yet reached his absolute peak. After single-handedly conquering an S-class teleportation gate and defeating the Ant King on Jeju Island, Jinwoo was considered to be nearing the level of a National Hunter.

"Solo Leveling: Ragnarok" now depicts Cha Hae In with even more impressive accomplishments. She has reportedly cleared an S-class gate of comparable difficulty to the Jeju Island event, a feat confirmed by Beru. Furthermore, Cha Hae In survived for five years within an extremely dangerous S-class dungeon. During this period, she defeated an apostle of Itarim, entities described as significantly stronger than typical S-class hunters.

After defeating her opponent, Cha Hae In absorbed its power, further enhancing her combat capabilities. This detail leads many readers to believe she has reached a level equivalent to that of National Hunters. While always among South Korea's strongest hunters in the original work, Cha Hae In was never considered the absolute strongest. However, her "Ragnarok" iteration is vastly different. Years of growth and life-or-death battles have elevated her power to a new level.

According to fan community assessments, if Cha Hae In possessed her current strength during the Jeju Island incident, she could have resolved the majority of the threats at the S-class gate on her own. This implies the Jeju Island tragedy might have unfolded very differently. The continued expansion of familiar characters' powers is a major draw for "Solo Leveling: Ragnarok." Although the manhwa is currently on hiatus, fans eagerly await new developments concerning Cha Hae In, Sung Suho, and the post-"Solo Leveling" world.