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Solo Leveling season 2 episode 2 continues to raise the stakes as Sung Jinwoo faces the harsh realities of the Red Gate.

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Trapped in this treacherous realm alongside members of the White Tiger Guild, Jinwoo must push his evolving powers to their limits to survive.

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Meanwhile, ominous forces stir beyond the dungeon, hinting at an even greater threat on the horizon.

The battle for survival is only just beginning, and the challenges ahead promise to be unlike before.

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After completing his Job Change Quest, Sung Jinwoo received a call from his sister, Sung Jinah, about her upcoming parent-teacher meeting.

Jinwoo attended the meeting, where he learned that Jinah’s friend, Han Song-Yi, had recently awakened as a Hunter and intended to leave school to pursue this path. The teacher requested Jinwoo’s guidance for Song-Yi, and recognizing her from previous raids, he agreed to speak with her.

Despite Jinwoo’s efforts to persuade Song-Yi to continue her education, she remains resolute about becoming a Hunter. Jinwoo arranged for them to join a dungeon raid organized by the White Tiger Guild. They entered a C-Rank Dungeon, but the gate turned red upon entering, trapping the Hunters inside.

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Inside the Red Gate, the group was ambushed by Ice Elves. Two arrows were fired–one fatally struck a Hunter, while Jinwoo caught the other, prompting the Ice Elves to retreat temporarily.

The raid leader, Kim Chul, proposed splitting the group–stronger Hunters would accompany him to confront the Dungeon Boss, while the others would focus on survival.

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Observing Jinwoo’s abilities, Park Heejin, a member of the White Tiger Guild, suspected he was of higher rank than E and chose to join his group. Jinwoo provided his group with warm clothing to endure the Red Gate’s cold environment and instructed them to refrain from questioning him.

Jinwoo then ventured alone to eliminate nearby Ice Bears, utilizing his shadow soldiers. While the shadows managed most of the Ice Bears, the leader proved formidable, leading Jinwoo to deploy Igris, who successfully defeated the Ice Bear leader.

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Baek Yoon-Ho was informed of the Red Gate incident outside the dungeon and arrived to investigate. Simultaneously, Hwang Dongsoo arrived in Korea to seek Sung Jinwoo and Yoo Jinho. He was met by Woo Jin-Chul at the airport and escorted to the Red Gate’s location.

Meanwhile, inside the dungeon, Kim Chul’s group was ambushed by Ice Elves. The Ice Elves, now joined by their leader, Barca, overwhelmed the group. The episode ended with Kim Chul fleeing in terror as the sole survivor, leaving his group’s fate sealed.

Solo Leveling season 2 episode 2 release date

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Solo Leveling episode 14 airs on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT).

The release times and schedule for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

SOLO LEVELING SEASON 2 EPISODE 2 RELEASE DATE TIME ZONESSATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025/TIME
JST (Japanese Standard Time)January 12, 2:30 a.m.
GMT+8January 12, 1:30 a.m.
ET (Eastern Time)12:30 p.m.
CT (Central Time)11:30 a.m.
GMT (Western European Time)5:30 p.m.
CET (Central European Time)6.30 p.m.
IST (Indian Standard Time)11 p.m.

Where to watch Solo Leveling season 2?

The series is available to watch on multiple streaming platforms.

SOLO LEVELING STREAMING PLATFORMS
Prime Video
Crunchyroll
Netflix

Subscription costs and availability may vary depending on your location.

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