Shocking casting buzz: Singer-actress Kang Mi-na is reportedly in talks to join the Netflix original series Solo Leveling, while her agency states that nothing is confirmed yet.
According to Xportsnews on the 13th, Kang Mi-na has received an offer to appear in the Netflix original series Solo Leveling. In response, her agency Story J Company commented, "Nothing has been decided regarding her participation at this time."
Solo Leveling, based on the legendary webtoon of the same name, is a fantasy series set in a world of "hunters" who battle monsters beyond mysterious gates. It follows Sung Jin-woo, once dubbed humanity’s weakest E-rank hunter, as he gains a strange power on the brink of death and rises to become the strongest in the universe of the story.
The project has drawn major attention since early development thanks to its star-studded lineup. Reports last year claimed that breakout actor Byeon Woo-seok would play lead Sung Jin-woo, while Han So-hee would take on the role of heroine Cha Hae-in. If Kang Mi-na joins, fans are anticipating overwhelming synergy as three stars with massive global fandoms unite in one production.
Meanwhile, Kang Mi-na, formerly of the group I.O.I, recently appeared in the Netflix original series If Wishes Could Kill as Im Na-ri, showcasing deeper acting range and proving her presence as an actress beyond the "acting idol" label.