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Is Cha Haein in Love with Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling?

Is Cha Haein in Love with Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling?

By Lily Mae
10/02/2025
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In the world of Solo Leveling, the story mainly focuses on Sung Jinwoo, but the anime has worked hard to develop its supporting characters, especially Cha Haein. As South Korea’s 9th S-Rank Hunter and Vice President of the Hunters Guild, Haein is an important part of the story. Although her character becomes more significant later in the manhwa, the anime has introduced her early on to show how important she is to the overall plot.

Cha Haein's Connection to Sung Jinwoo

The relationship between Cha Haein and Sung Jinwoo is complicated and changes as the series goes on. In Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 6, titled "Don't Look Down on My Guys", we see Jinwoo fighting Kargalgan the leader of the High Orcs while Haein is struggling with her feelings for him. She is definitely interested in Jinwoo but not fully romantic yet.

Initial Encounters: Curiosity and Admiration

Haein and Jinwoo first meet during an A-Rank dungeon raid. Jinwoo from the Collection Team sneaks away to watch the dungeon boss. Haein who's patrolling the area finds him and shows her serious attitude and authority as the Vice President of the Hunters Guild. Their first interaction is strict but also shows Haein has a special ability to smell mana. Unlike other Hunters, Jinwoo has a nice scent which makes Haein curious and wonder about his true nature.

Initial Encounters: Curiosity and Admiration
Initial Encounters: Curiosity and Admiration

Haein becomes more curious about Jinwoo as she researches into him after finding out his file is locked by the Association. This weirdness only makes her more interested because she feels Jinwoo is different from any other Hunter she’s met.

The Anime's Emphasis on Haein's Feelings

The anime makes Haein’s feelings for Jinwoo more clear than the manhwa. For example when Haein borrows a pickax to research into Jinwoo, her embarrassment when Lee Bora asks her about it shows she wants to impress him. She admires Jinwoo’s strength but at this point her feelings are more of a crush than deep love.

The Turning Point: Jeju Island Raid

During the Jeju Island Raid Haein starts to develop strong feelings for Jinwoo. Before the raid she shows off her skills in a sparring match and catches Jinwoo’s eye. But when the Ant King shows up and threatens her life Jinwoo saves her from a serious attack. This is a crucial moment in their relationship as Haein realizes just how strong Jinwoo is and that he will protect her.

The Turning Point: Jeju Island Raid
The Turning Point: Jeju Island Raid

After the raid Haein is in critical condition and when Jinwoo uses his Shadow Extraction to save her life it makes her admire him even more. Even though she’s unconscious for most of this time knowing Jinwoo risked so much for her her feelings grow deeper and her admiration turns into something more.

Confessions and Vulnerability

The relationship between Haein and Jinwoo changes a lot during the Ahjin Guild arc. After Jinwoo becomes famous, Haein wants to join his new guild, showing that she wants to be near him. During a test of her skills against Jinwoo's Shadow Soldier, Beru, Haein works hard to prove herself. When Jinwoo jokingly asks if she has feelings for him, Haein's embarrassed response, "I think so," is the first time she openly admits her feelings.

This is a big moment for both of them. For Haein, it’s showing a side of her she doesn’t often show. For Jinwoo, it makes him rethink how he sees himself. Even though he has gained new strength and status, he still deals with self-doubt, so Haein's confession becomes a meaningful emotional moment for him.

The Evolution of Haein's Feelings

As the story goes on, Haein's feelings for Jinwoo keep changing. Her admiration grows into a deep affection, strengthened by the sense of safety and protection she feels when she is with him. Jinwoo's many heroic actions and his readiness to risk his life for her build a connection that goes beyond just admiration.

The Evolution of Haein's Feelings
The Evolution of Haein's Feelings

As of Season 2, Episode 6, Haein's feelings are still in the early stages, but they are close to growing into a deeper romantic connection. The mix of shared experiences, close calls with danger, and Jinwoo's protective nature sets the stage for a relationship that will develop a lot as the series continues.

Conclusion

In short, Cha Haein’s feelings for Sung Jinwoo in Solo Leveling are complicated. At first she’s curious and admires him, and as they face challenges together her feelings grow into a deeper affection. She may not have romantic feelings for Jinwoo yet in the anime but the foundation is being laid for a strong relationship and we can expect great things to come as the story goes on.

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