Solo Levelinghas done it again, only this time it is heading somewhere no one expected: the ice rink. Just when fans thought they had seen every form of adaptation from this global megahit, a new announcement has revealedSolo Leveling on ICE, a full-scale musical production set to debut in Seoul in December 2025. Yes, the hunter battles are taking to the ice, and it is not a joke.
This ambitious new project was confirmed by Korean outletET News, which reports that ten performances are scheduled from December 24 to 31 at Seoul’s Mokdong Ice Rink. With dramatic projections, emotional storytelling, and live skating action,the show promises to bringSolo Leveling’sworld to life in ways no anime or game ever has.
Solo Leveling Goes from Dungeon Battles to Double Axels
Live Arena Brings Solo Leveling to the World of Theater
Produced by Live Arena and co-hosted by BIGC,Solo Leveling on ICEis being billed as a large-scale experiment in fusing pop culture with live performance. The show will feature over 20 characters, combining musical theater, circus stunts, and professional figure skating into one dazzling spectacle.
Casting is already underway, with applications open to idols, stage actors, and even members of Korea’s national figure skating team. The production aims to recreate the high-octane battle sequences and emotional tension of the original story, all performed on ice with real-time projection mapping for immersive visual effects.
Live Arena’s spokesperson emphasized that this is more than a novelty; it is a new direction for Korean performance art.By leveragingSolo Leveling’smassive popularity, they hope to expand the reach of K-content and introduce fans of the webtoon and anime to the world of theatrical performance.
Solo Leveling Pushes the Boundaries of IP Expansion
Solo Leveling is Breaking the Ice on K-Content Innovation
While anime, video games, and dramas are standard routes for IP expansion,Solo Levelingis skating far outside the lines. The producers view this show not just as fan service, but as a creative leap that blends genres and reaches both fandoms and art lovers alike.
There is also hope for global fans. Although no international tour has been announced, producers have hinted at potential overseas development.WithSolo Levelingnow considered one of the most successful transmedia franchisesin Korean history, it is likely this icy experiment will not stay confined to Seoul.
WithSolo Leveling on ICE, the franchise continues its streak of bold reinvention, only this time with skates, songs, and soaring ambition.
From its roots as a humble web novel to its dominance in gaming and anime,Solo Levelinghas constantly reinvented itself. WithSolo Leveling on ICE, the franchise continues its streak of bold reinvention, only this time with skates, songs, and soaring ambition.
