Chugong

Chugong is a South Korean web novel author best known for creating "Solo Leveling," one of the most popular Korean fantasy series of the modern era. Originally published on KakaoPage, the story follows Sung Jinwoo, the world's weakest hunter who gains the power to level up infinitely. The web novel's immense success led to a manhwa adaptation and global phenomenon, captivating millions of readers worldwide with its unique progression system and compelling narrative. Chugong's work has been instrumental in popularizing the "hunter" and "dungeon" subgenres in Korean fiction, establishing him as a major voice in contemporary Korean literature.