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Solo Leveling has dropped a new spin-off webtoon under its Hunter: Origin series, this time shining the spotlight on fan-favorite S-Rank hunter Cha Hae-In. Titled Hunter: 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 Leveling has grown into a transmedia powerhouse, boasting a manhwa, a fully voiced anime adaptation, and most recently, the mobile game Solo Leveling: Arise, developed by Netmarble. That game now acts as the springboard for the Hunter: Origin webtoon line—standalone stories that flesh out characters both canon and original. Cha Hae-In’s solo story s 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 Story is 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 weakness draws 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 Expanding Hunter: Origin Series
This release joins a growing catalog of Hunter: Origin stories designed to enrich the Solo Leveling: Arise universe. Recent chapters have featured major 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 corresponding Hunter Analysis File, a YouTube mini-feature that dissects her in-game abilities.
The new video showcases her attack skills such as Sword Princess’s Dance, Heavenly Strike, Swordstorm, Sword of Judgement, and Victory 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.
Where to Read and Watch Hunter: Origin – Pure Sword Princess Cha Hae-In
The webtoon is now available via Netmarble’s official forums, where the other spin-offs in the series can also be accessed. The Hunter Analysis File is 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 with Netmarble’s roadmap for Solo Leveling: Arise, which is set to expand beyond mobile to Steam and console in the latter half of 2025.
Source: Netmarble Official Forums
