Solo Leveling Season 2 has been shaking things up in the fan world, with each episode delivering action-packed fight sequences and mind-blowing power-ups for Sung Jinwoo. The ninth installment of the series, however, took a different route, by emphasizing emotional intensity over flashy fights.

Sung Jinwoo’s emotional reunion with his mother. | Credit: A-1 Pictures

While one group of fans enjoyed the tearful reunion between Jinwoo and his mother, Park Kyung-Hye, others were irritated at the skipping of an anticipated fight scene from the manhwa. However, if you look closely, this episode acted as a bridge between arcs, leading up to the much-awaited Jeju Island storyline and that is why this emotional scene was very crucial. Let’s see how.

Sung Jinwoo’s journey: More than just power

Solo Leveling is all about Sung Jinwoo transforming from being the weakest hunter to a straight-up powerhouse. Each battle made Jinwoo much, much stronger,...