Solo Leveling, a hit series that got even more popular with its anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures, is full of unique characters.
Eunseok is one character that really stands out, even though he’s no longer around. His story kicks off one of the key storylines, the Jeju Island arc.
Eunseok’s Impact on the Story
Although Eunseok never shows up in the original manhwa and is only talked about in the web novel, the anime decided to bring him back in a flashback during its first episode.
He was an S-Rank Healer, known for being incredibly skilled before the story even starts.
But, his death during the third attempt to clear out Jeju Island’s S-Rank Gate sets off a chain of events that heavily influences the series.
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The Significance of Jeju Island
Jeju Island holds a dangerous S-Rank Gate that took the government three years and multiple attempts to tackle.
Eunseok, along with other top hunters like Baek Yoonho and Min Byung-Gyu, joined the third raid.
Unfortunately, Eunseok’s death during this raid demoralized the Korean government and hunters alike, pushing Byung-Gyu to retire and Baek Yoonho to join a fourth raid to ensure Eunseok’s efforts weren’t for nothing.
The Hunters’ Role in Solo Leveling
Hunters are central to the Solo Leveling universe. They gained their powers after being exposed to mana when the Rulers opened the S-Rank gates.
A hunter’s power “awakens” initially, but a rare second awakening can significantly enhance their abilities.
Sung Jin-Woo, the main character, is an outlier because he got access to the System, which lets him level up and grow stronger over time.
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Final Thoughts on Eunseok
Eunseok’s role as an S-Rank Healer who tragically died during the third Jeju Island raid adds depth to Solo Leveling’s storyline.
Although he doesn’t appear in the manhwa and is only mentioned in the web novel, his legacy influences the strategies and morale of the Korean government and hunters facing the challenges of Jeju Island.
