Rain Joins Netflix’s Live-Action Solo Leveling as Baek Yoonho
What Readers Should Know
Rain will make a special appearance as Baek Yoonho in Netflix’s live-action Solo Leveling, joining lead actor Byeon Woo-seok and an expanded cast. Netflix’s latest casting announcement does not supply a premiere date.
Key Takeaways
- Rain’s role: He plays Baek Yoonho in a special appearance.
- Character background: Baek Yoonho leads the White Tiger Guild and can transform into a beast.
- Lead actor: Byeon Woo-seok plays Sung Jin-woo.
- Additional cast: Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, and Lee Sung-min are confirmed.
- Release timing: The official casting update gives no premiere date.
Rain, also known as Jung Ji-hoon, will make a special appearance as Baek Yoonho in Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Solo Leveling. The casting announcement adds him to the series led by Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jin-woo.
Netflix describes Baek Yoonho as an S-rank Hunter who can transform into a beast and leads the White Tiger Guild. Rain’s participation is identified as a special appearance.
More Hunters Join the Cast
The latest reveal also confirms Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, and Lee Sung-min. Their characters connect Sung Jin-woo’s story with fellow Hunters and the organization overseeing them.
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Byeon Woo-seok | Sung Jin-woo |
| Han So-hee | Cha Hae-in |
| Kang You-seok | Yoo Jinho |
| Sung Joon | Woo Jinchul |
| Lee Sung-min | Go Gunhee — special appearance |
| Rain / Jung Ji-hoon | Baek Yoonho — special appearance |
The expanded cast brings several central figures from the story into the adaptation.
A Fantasy Story Moves Into Live Action
Solo Leveling follows a weak Hunter whose extraordinary awakening changes his place in a world threatened by monsters beyond mysterious gates.
The franchise began as a web novel and expanded into a webtoon, animation, and games. The Netflix production brings that story into another format, offering a new interpretation of its characters and fantasy setting.
Premiere Date Still Pending
Netflix’s October 6 casting announcement describes the series as coming soon but provides no premiere date.
For fans, the confirmed roles offer a clearer picture of the adaptation while leaving its release schedule and on-screen execution to future announcements.
Follow Netflix for further production and release updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Rain play?
Baek Yoonho, an S-rank Hunter and White Tiger Guild leader.
Is Rain the lead actor?
His role is a special appearance. Byeon Woo-seok leads the series.
Who does Han So-hee play?
Cha Hae-in.
What is Solo Leveling about?
A weak Hunter gains extraordinary abilities in a world threatened by monsters.
When will the live-action series premiere?
Netflix’s latest casting announcement does not provide a premiere date.
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