Overview
- Knights Guild, recognized as Korea’s premier guild, boasts influential A-rank hunters and is led by Park Jongsoo, despite lacking S-rank members.
- The Fiend Guild was once hailed as Korea’s strongest guild and led by Lim Tae-Gyu, continuing to wield influence even after significant losses.
- Ahjin Guild, under the leadership of Sung Jinwoo, dominates the competitive landscape with only three members, outstripping all local guilds through high-profile media-covered raids.
Solo Leveling centers on the journey of Sung Jinwoo, a frail hunter whose life changes dramatically after a personal tragedy prompts a second awakening, significantly enhancing his abilities. The story predominantly unfolds in Korea, reflecting the protagonist’s origins.
Guilds play a vital role in the hunter ecosystem, orchestrating raids that not only aim for glory but also serve as lucrative investments. While Korean guilds may not lead globally, they hold substantial respect and influence in the international arena, making them significant players based on their operational impact and the caliber of their hunters.
6 Knights Guild
Korea’s Top Guild Without S-Rankers
- Headquarters: Yeongnam Region, Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 91
At the helm of Knights Guild is Park Jongsoo, a formidable tanker-class hunter. This guild uniquely stands as the leading organization in Korea without any S-rank members, relying instead on a team packed with exceptionally skilled A-rankers like Vice Guild Master Jung Yoontae and the impressive A-rank healer, Jung Yerim.
5 Fiend Guild
Formerly Korea’s Top Guild
- Headquarters: Seoul, Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 76
The Fiend Guild, also known as the Grim Reapers, is currently led by Lim Tae-Gyu, an S-ranked ranger-class hunter. Historically, it was the strongest guild, boasting better organization than even the Hunters Guild. Although the departure of key members has led to its decline, the Fiend Guild retains significant influence within Korea’s hunter community.
4 Fame Guild
Most Powerful Guild in the Honam Region
- Headquarters: Honam Region, Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 90
Fame Guild distinguishes itself as it comprises a higher number of mages compared to other guilds, which mainly focus on tanker or ranger classes. Led by the esteemed tanker Ma Dongwook, who has extensive experience and notably participated in the Jeju Island raid, Fame Guild continues to thrive outside Seoul, headquartered in the Honam region.
3 White Tiger Guild
The Guild of Baek Yoonho
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 35
As one of Korea’s most powerful guilds, White Tiger Guild is governed by Baek Yoonho, a former member of the Fiend Guild. Following his departure, Baek established a new guild that has since grown into one of the richest and most influential in Korea, boasting two separate management departments to streamline operations: one for recruitment and another for hunter management.
2 Hunters Guild
A Leading Guild in Korea
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 62
Prior to the emergence of Ahjin Guild, the Hunters Guild was favored as the most popular guild, thanks largely to Choi Jong-In’s leadership. The guild’s influence allowed it to shape major policies governing dungeon exploration. Cha Hae-In, a celebrated athlete-turned-hunter, served as the Vice Guild Master and was revered for her humility despite her success, helping elevate the guild’s profile.
1 Ahjin Guild
The Strongest Guild in Korea
- Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea
- Webtoon Debut: Chapter 121
Ahjin Guild, under the guidance of Sung Jinwoo, is unmatched in power despite its mere three members. Within days of forming, it eclipsed all Korean guilds and registered its prominence through sensational media-reported raids. Apart from Jinwoo, the guild includes Vice Guild Master Yoo Jinho and A-rank hunter Yoo Soohyun.
Cha Hae-In even sought to join after its formation, but Jinwoo turned her down, recognizing that her talents would be better utilized elsewhere, thereby solidifying both their reputations within the guild landscape. Jinwoo’s strategic use of his shadow army ensures that his guild can compete aggressively without needing to expose all members to danger, an innovative approach that places Ahjin at the forefront of guild dynamics.
I feel something within me lost, every time I get stronger. ~ Sung Jinwoo