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Jang Ki-yong (born August 7, 1992) is a South Korean actor and model. He began his career in the modelling industry and debuted as an actor through a guest appearance on It's Okay, That's Love (2014). He gained popularity with Confession Couple (2017) and was cast in Come and Hug Me (2018), his first-ever lead role. Jang rose to prominence with Search: WWW (2019) and My Roommate Is a Gumiho (2021), and is also known for his roles in My Mister (2018), Born Again (2020) and The Atypical Family (2024). As a model, Jang earned several awards including the "Fashion Model Award" at the 2014 Asia Model Awards and "Best Dressed Model" at the 2015 Korea's Best Dresser Swan Awards. His transition to acting earned him the accolades "Best New Actor (TV)" at the 2019 Baeksang Arts Awards, the "Excellence Award" at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards and more. Jang is also known for his endorsements with brands Estée Lauder, Lancôme, and Nivea Men.
In "Solo Leveling," the narrative unfolds in a world where hunters, endowed with supernatural abilities, protect humanity by battling monsters emerging from mysterious gates. Central to the story is Sung Jin-woo, initially the weakest E-Rank hunter, who undergoes a transformative experience in a perilous double dungeon. This event grants him a unique ability to infinitely increase his power, setting him apart in a society where hunters' abilities are typically static. As Jin-woo's strength escalates, he delves into the mysteries of the dungeons and uncovers his destiny as the successor to the Shadow Monarch, granting him dominion over an army of shadows. The series intricately weaves various factions and characters into its plot. Hunters are organized into guilds, such as the White Tiger Guild and the Hunters Guild, which coordinate dungeon raids and ensure public safety. Beyond the human realm, two powerful entities—the Monarchs and the Rulers—are locked in an eternal conflict. The Monarchs, ancient beings created by the Absolute Being, aim to annihilate humanity, while the Rulers strive to protect it. Jin-woo's journey brings him into contact with these factions, leading to alliances and confrontations that shape the fate of the world.
