The Truth Behind Rumors That the Solo Leveling Author Died: DUBU (Jang Sung-rak)’s Passing and Why It Was Misunderstood
The Truth Behind Rumors That the Solo Leveling Author Died
Hello! I’m Kanahina 😊
This time, I will explain why many people search online for whether the author of Solo Leveling has died.
To start with the conclusion, the original author, Chugong, is still alive.
We will start with the obituary of DUBU (real name: Jang Sung-rak), who was in charge of drawing, and clarify the misunderstanding about the original author, Chugong.
DUBU (Jang Sung-rak), the talented artist in charge of the artwork for Solo Leveling, passed away from a brain hemorrhage on July 23, 2022.
Here are the facts.
The production staff and all the employees of Red Ice Studios and Red Seven have prayed for the repose of his soul and expressed their gratitude to his fans.
It could be considered that the person in charge of drawing is also one of the authors, so it would be completely wrong to say "author deceased," but since we generally consider "in charge of original work = author," we will list the original author, Chugong, as the author in this article.
Why did the theory of the author's death spread?
After the news of DUBU (Jang Sung-rak)’s passing was reported, some fans and media outlets mistakenly believed that Chugong, the original author of Solo Leveling, had died.
It is believed that the death of the author was spread incorrectly because the distinction between the person in charge of drawing and the person in charge of writing the original work was not made.
The Solo Leveling hiatus may also have fueled rumors that the author had died
Many readers and fans worried about the author’s death because Solo Leveling had a three-month hiatus near the end of the series.
It can be assumed that during this hiatus period, rumors of a censoring became widespread.
In addition, after the manga was completed, the "suspended" status continued until the start of the external story, leading to speculation that the manga might have been censored. Speculation that the manga was censored was rife.
The combination of these circumstances led to concerns about the safety of the author, Chugong, which may have ultimately led to the author's death.
Summary of the announcement date and time of DUBU's obituary
The following is a summary of the date of DUBU's (Jang Song Rak) death, the announcement of his death on the official website, and the start of the TV anime broadcast that led to the author Chugong's death theory.
July 23, 2022.
DUBU (Jang Song Rak) passed away due to cerebral hemorrhage
July 25, 2022
REDICE Studio (Redice Studio) announces the obituary on its official website
January 2024
TV animation broadcast begins (Chugong is still alive and well)
March 31, 2024
The second season of the TV animation "Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow-" will be produced!
Below are common questions related to the Solo Leveling author death rumor.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q.1Is the original author, Chugong, still active?
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Yes, Chugong is still alive and writing.
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Q.2Why did the theory of the author's death spread?
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Quite simply, it was due to the confusion between the person in charge of drawing and the person in charge of the original work.
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Q.3How was the death of DUBU (Jang Song Lak) reported?
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DUBU (real name: Jang Sung-rak) passed away on July 23, 2022, reportedly due to a brain hemorrhage. According to the family's wishes, the funeral service was held only with next of kin.
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Q.4What was the reaction of your fans?
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Many fans posted messages of condolence on social networking sites, expressing their appreciation for the work of DUBU (Jang Sung-rak).
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Q.5Do you have any plans to make an animated film?
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An animated TV series is scheduled to begin airing in January 2024.
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Q.6Please tell us about the career of DUBU (Jang Song Lak).
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DUBU (Sung-Lak Jang) has worked on various series in Korea and Japan.
His early works include Space Dandy Space☆Since 2018, he has been working on "Solo Leveling Solo Leveling ", for which he has been responsible for the drawing of "Solo Leveling", which has been very successful worldwide.
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Q.7What is Redice Studio (Redice Studio)?
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REDICE Studio is a Korean studio, of which DUBU (Jang Song-Lak) was the CEO, that produces webtoon versions of novels.
REDICE is a "space☆Dandy" and "The Giant Mushroom Archipelago" manga.
Drawing history of DUBU (Jang Song Lak)
DUBU (Song-Lak Jang) is the author of "Solo Leveling Solo Leveling He has also worked in Korea and Japan in the past.
There was very little information about him in Japanese articles on the Internet, so this information may be quite valuable!😊
Now, let me introduce some of his works.
Beautiful Legends" (Korea)
Beautiful Legends is a manga that I have not read, but feel very eager to read.
It is the story of a special forces unit made up of characters who are legends. The unit seems to include the following characters.
The Girl with Eternal Life: a girl who has gained immortal life through painting.
Martial artist: a warrior with high martial arts skills.
Werewolf: a character with werewolf abilities.
Frankenstein: the famous monster Frankenstein.
Vampire: a character with vampire powers.
It seems that the story will be about these characters joining forces to fight the evil ones who threaten mankind.
It used to be available on a manga application called COMICO, but due to the artist's circumstances, it was difficult to resume the series, and it seems that the series was terminated in the middle of the story.
It's a shame, because I really wanted to read it!😣
I found some images and information on MangaDex's website, so I'll post a link to their site.
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Kyochuu Rettou: The Giant Mushroom Archipelago" (Japan)
The Island of Giant Insects is a Japanese manga written by manga artist Yasutaka Fujimi and illustrated by REDICE Studio. It was serialized in Akita Shoten's MangaCross from 2014 to 2019.
It is also available on ebookJapan. There are six volumes, and the first two volumes were available for free! You can go to the website from the image above.
The story is a survival horror in which Mutsumi Oribe and her classmates fight for survival on an island inhabited by giant insects after being stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash during a school trip.
It was later adapted into a movie on January 10, 2020, with the theatrical version, "Giant Insects Island," opening in theaters nationwide.
Space Dandy Space☆Dandy" (Japan)
Space Dandy Space☆Dandy is a Japanese science fiction comedy anime.
It is also available at ebookJapan. You can go to the site from the image above.
The story follows the adventures of Dandy, a space-faring alien hunter, his robot assistant QT, and Meow, a cat-like alien.
Their goal is to find an unknown alien and earn a bounty, but their actions are always comical and unpredictable.
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Summary
In closing, I would like to conclude by stating that "Solo Leveling The truth about the author's death! I will summarize the following!
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The original author, Chugong, is still alive and well!
The author's death was mistakenly spread because the distinction between the person in charge of drawing and the person in charge of writing the original work was not made.
This is the conclusion.
DUBU (Jang Sung-Lak) was known for his outstanding drawing skills and creative talent as a "Solo Leveling visually enriched the "DUBU" and impressed many readers.
His legacy and passion for his work is carried on by his fans and production team even after his death.
We sincerely appreciate DUBU's contribution and wish him the best of luck.
