Solo Leveling Artist DUBU passed away

The official twitter acc of the REDICE studio published a note today informing that the artist of the Solo Leveling manhwa, DUBU passed away (real name Jang-Sung Rak), due to a chronic illness, his health ended up deteriorating a lot.

부고를 알립니다. pic.twitter.com/QMKU1fnlj2

— REDICE+ (레드아이스) (@REDICE_STUDIO) July 25, 2022

The Solo Leveling manhwa was finished in chapter 179, it was recently finally announced that Solo Leveling will be adapted into an anime by A-1 Pictures in 2023.

At the time of the announcement these were the words of DUBU:

[su_quote]Solo Leveling is finally making its anime debut. It feels like only yesterday that we got the offer for the anime adaptation. I feel so overwhelmed when I think that the anime is really being created right now.

This is all thanks to you fans who love and support Solo Leveling. I’m filled with gratitude. Thank you very much.

Also, please support the animation production team.

If this anime gives new enjoyment to the readers, I’ll be very happy.

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Unfortunately, Dubu will not see the anime premiere.