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WithSolo Leveling season 3on the horizon, many fans are eager to see the romantic development between Sung Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In. After their dramatic moment in the Jeju Island story arc, a lot of fans can’t help but feel excited about what’s coming next for them in the next season. That said, how willSolo Leveling season 3change Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s relationship?
In the last season, Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo shared a few key moments together. They first meet in episode 4 during one of the Hunters Guild’s raids, and they later become more acquainted during the sparring session between Korea and Japan’s elite hunters. During the Jeju Island raid, Jin-Woo swooped in at the final moments of the battle against the Ant King,saving Cha Hae-In’s life.
Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In’s Current Relationship in the Anime
Allies Fighting on the Same Side
In the beginning, Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo had nothing to do with each other, despite working in the same industry for quite some time. Jin-Woo may be familiar with Cha Hae-In’s name due to her prominence as theVice Master of the Hunters Guild, but he doesn’t know her personally. The same goes for Cha Hae-In, who isn’t aware of Jin-Woo’s existence until his unique scent draws her attention in the second season.
As more episodes come out, viewers witness howCha Hae-In develops an unusual interestin Sung Jin-Woo. She finds him incredibly mysterious, not to mention suspicious, for concealing his true power from the rest of the world. While Jin-Woo remains focused on gaining more power and leveling up, Cha Hae-In continues her investigation into his background and abilities, much like a detective.
“It’s different when I’m with him (Jin-Woo). I feel good."—Cha Hae-In
It isn’t long before Cha Hae-In finds it difficult to escape from Jin-Woo. She begins to actively seek out his presence, especially after she witnesses his heroic feat against Kargalgan and his epic showdown withJapan’s strongest hunter, Goto Ryuji. In other words, Jin-Woo truly amazes Cha Hae-In to the point that she’s willing to go above and beyond to get stronger and fight by his side.
Despite all this, it’s clear thatCha Hae-In and Jin-Woo’s relationshipin the first two seasons ofSolo Levelinghas yet to truly flourish. Although they grow somewhat closer during the ant raid, it’s still undeniable that they’re only at the stage where everyone sees them as allies who are simply fighting on the same side. Romance hasn’t sparked just yet, but some individuals, like Go Gun-Hee and the White Tiger Guild’s Baek Yoon-Ho, may already sense the chemistry between them, even before Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In fully realize it themselves.
How Will Solo Leveling Season 3 Change Their Relationship?
From Allies to Friends
WhileSolo Levelingseason 3 is not yet confirmed as of this writing, the events that follow in the webtoon suggest that the next season could change the relationship between Jin-Woo and Cha Hae-In in a positive direction. Should the upcoming sequel stay true to the webtoon, viewers can expect their relationship to transform from a simple alliance into a special friendship, marking the beginning of something deeper between them.
Based on the webtoon, this special friendship will begin in the middle ofSung Jin-Woo’s battle with the hidden bossof the double dungeon, Kandiaru. While Jin-Woo’s body enters a state of trance, caught in a vision of the Shadow Monarch’s past, Cha Hae-In, along with Choi Jong-In and the rest of the backup hunters, will try their best to snap Jin-Woo out of his trance while fighting Kandiaru and his puppet statues.
“You’re the only friend I have, Hae-In."—Sung Jin-Woo to Cha Hae-In
And for the first time ever, Cha Hae-In will declare that she is Jin-Woo’s friend, a heartfelt moment that will leave a lasting impression on Jin-Woo despite being immobilized at the time. This will become a turning point in Cha Hae-In and Jin-Woo’s relationship, resulting in an unexpected payoff that will happen later on in the webtoon. Without this pivotal moment, it’s hard to imagine how their romance would unfold amid the loomingthreat of the Monarchs.
For now, there are high expectations thatSolo Levelingseason 3 will take Cha Hae-In and Sung Jin-Woo’s relationship to the next level following their dramatic moment in the second season. However, it’s best to limit expectations, asSolo Levelingremains, at its core, an action and fantasy series that focuses more on Jin-Woo’s rise to power rather than his personal relationships with other characters.
