Chugong

Chugong is a South Korean author best known for creating the popular web novel "Solo Leveling." This web novel gained immense popularity for its unique take on the isekai (another world) genre, featuring a protagonist who starts weak but gradually becomes incredibly powerful. "Solo Leveling" follows the story of Sung Jin-Woo, who awakens in a world where dungeons filled with monsters have emerged. He possesses a unique power that allows him to level up and become stronger. Due to its immense popularity, "Solo Leveling" was eventually adapted into a webtoon series with art by Jang Sung-Rak. The webtoon has also garnered a wide readership and has been praised for its stunning artwork and action-packed storyline. Chugong's work has made a significant impact on the web novel and webtoon industry, and "Solo Leveling" remains one of the most well-known and beloved series in this genre.