Solo Levelinghas dropped a newspin-off webtoon under itsHunter: Originseries, this time shining the spotlight on fan-favorite S-Rank hunter Cha Hae-In. TitledHunter: Origin – Pure Sword Princess Cha Hae-In’s Story, the new release explores a version of Hae-In in an alternate reality.
Originally adapted from Chu-gong’s hit web novel,Solo Levelinghas grown into a transmedia powerhouse, boasting a manhwa, a fully voiced anime adaptation, and most recently,the mobile gameSolo Leveling: Arise, developed by Netmarble. That game now acts as the springboard for theHunter: Originwebtoon line—standalone stories that flesh out characters both canon and original. Cha Hae-In’s solo story follows a string of recent character-focused chapters and arrives just in time for the game’s first anniversary update roll-out.
Solo Leveling: Cha Hae-In’s Webtoon Focuses On Her Backstory
A Forgotten World and a New Guild Leader
Pure Sword Princess Cha Hae-In’s Storyis set in an alternate reality separate from the main timeline. The webtoon opens with a striking line:
This is a story from a forgotten world. The tale of a hunter otherwise lost to time.
From there, it reconstructs Hae-In’s arc as the powerful and composed leader, where she leads the Valkyrie Guild instead of serving under the Hunters Guild.
This version of the story positions Hae-In as a leader wrestling with her own internal dissonance. Her strength isolates her, but her admiration for those who fight despite weaknessdraws her to characters like Jinwoo. The spin-off subtly underscores why Hae-In’s connection with Jinwoo resonates so deeply, even in this alternate telling—her respect isn’t for power alone, but for resilience and purpose.
Cha Hae-In’s Webtoon Is A Part of the ExpandingHunter: OriginSeries
This release joins a growing catalog ofHunter: Originstories designed to enrich theSolo Leveling: Ariseuniverse. Recent chapters have featuredmajor figures like Goto Ryuji, Gunhee, Thomas Andre, and even new original characters such as Seorin. Each webtoon in the lineup stands alone narratively, but collectively they’re painting a broader picture of the world outside of Jinwoo’s shadow.
Hae-In’s chapter, like the others, is produced by REDICE Studio—the same team responsible for the original manhwa’s high-octane visuals. It also comes with a correspondingHunter Analysis File, a YouTube mini-feature that dissects her in-game abilities.
The new video showcases her attack skillssuch asSword Princess’s Dance,Heavenly Strike,Swordstorm,Sword of Judgement, andVictory Strike. Fans can watch the Valkyrie Guild version of Hae-In go head-to-head with her canon counterpart, offering a flashy side-by-side look at how alternate storytelling intersects with gameplay mechanics.
The webtoon is nowavailable via Netmarble’s official forums, where the other spin-offs in the series can also be accessed. TheHunter Analysis Fileis available on Netmarble’s YouTube channel, giving fans an inside look at how the character translates from page to play. Like the anime’s English dub, Hae-In is voiced in the videos by Michelle Rojas, who has spoken publicly about the personal weight of voicing the Korean character as a Korean-American.
These releases also align withNetmarble’s roadmap forSolo Leveling: Arise, which is set to expand beyond mobile to Steam and console in the latter half of 2025.
