The Jeju Island Raid in Solo Leveling is one of the most brutal and nerve-wracking arcs in the series, pushing Korea’s top S-Rank Hunters to their absolute limits. Among them is Cha Hae-In—a fierce swordswoman with a rare ability to smell mana. She played a crucial role in the raid, but it nearly cost her everything.
So… did she make it out alive? Let’s break down just how close she came to death.
Cha Hae-In’s Role in the Raid
From the moment the battle began, Cha Hae-In proved why she was one of Korea’s strongest Hunters. Her swordsmanship was unmatched, slicing through the Ant Queen’s Royal Guards like they were nothing. Her mana sensitivity allowed her to pinpoint the Queen’s exact location, helping her team close in for the kill. And when the moment of truth arrived, it was Hae-In who delivered the final blow, decapitating the Queen and securing what should have been a hard-earned victory.
The Arrival of the Ant King
Just when the Hunters thought it was over, things took a nightmarish turn. The surviving Ants, now enraged by their Queen’s death, started swarming back to the nest. Worse? A new, terrifying presence emerged—the Ant King.
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The second he appeared, his aura alone was suffocating. Hae-In, who could literally sense mana, was overwhelmed in an instant, her body freezing up before she could react. And that’s when he struck.
One devastating punch—so fast she couldn’t even see it coming—smashed into her ribs, launching her across the cave like a ragdoll. She crashed into the wall and collapsed, motionless. Just like that, Korea’s strongest swordswoman was down. And the rest of the Hunters were next.
Jinwoo’s Arrival – A Race Against Time
With the Ant King gone, distracted by the arrival of Japan’s top Hunter Goto Ryuji, the Korean Hunters barely managed to grab Hae-In’s unconscious body and retreat. But there was a bigger problem—she wasn’t waking up.
By the time Sung Jinwoo arrived, things were bad. His Shadow Soldiers made quick work of the remaining Ants, but when he tried to heal Hae-In, nothing worked. Not potions, not high-level healing spells—nothing. Jinwoo also used the Elixir of Life—a near-mythical item capable of healing anything. But even that failed. For the first time in a long time, Jinwoo was out of options.
And then the Ant King came back. Jinwoo faced the Ant King and won but victory wouldn’t mean much if more lives were lost.
Will Cha Hae In survive Jeju Island Raid?
Yes, she will. With nothing helping Cha Hae-In, Jinwoo took a gamble. He used his Shadow Extraction ability on Min Byung-Gyu, the fallen S-rank healer, turning him into a Shadow Soldier. Through Byung-Gyu’s magic, Hae-In was stabilized, her life just barely pulled back from the brink.
But Jinwoo knew this wasn’t right. Byung-Gyu had never wanted to fight. He had dedicated his life to healing, not war. So, in a rare moment of mercy, Jinwoo did something no Necromancer would ever do—he let him go, releasing his soul to rest in peace. It was a risky move. But it worked.
Cha Hae-In was alive.
Does Cha Hae-In Get Her Powers Back?
Absolutely—Cha Hae-In not only gets her powers back, but she becomes even stronger than before. During the Jeju Island Raid, she was already a force to be reckoned with, catching the attention of both Goto Ryuji and the Ant King, who saw her as the biggest threat among the Korean Hunters. But despite her skill, she was badly wounded in battle, unable to fight at her full potential.
In the revised timeline, though, she not only regains her abilities but surpasses her previous limits. Her swordplay becomes sharper, her speed and her endurance multiplies. She reaches a power level on par with National Level Hunters, and when she eventually takes down one of the Apostles, making her one of the strongest Hunters ever.
Why Didn’t Jinwoo Go to Jeju Island?
Jinwoo skipping the Jeju Island Raid might seem out of character, but there was a good reason—his mother had just woken up from Eternal Slumber, and for the first time in years, he had a chance to be with her. It wasn’t an easy choice, but he truly believed the S-Rank Hunters could handle the raid without him.
At first, everything went as planned. The Japanese Hunters kept the Ants busy, while the Korean Hunters took down the Ant Queen. Then, the unexpected happened—the Ant King appeared.
Jinwoo wasn’t watching in real time. The raid broadcast had a 10-minute delay, and his only way of knowing if things went south was through his Shadow Soldiers hidden in the Hunters’ shadows. Since none of them had fallen, he assumed everything was fine.
That changed the moment Goto Ryuji died. It was the signal that things had taken a turn for the worse—and that’s when Jinwoo stepped in.
Conclusion
Let’s be real—Hae-In’s survival was definitely not a guarantee. She was seconds away from dying, and had it not been for Jinwoo’s quick thinking, she wouldn’t have made it. This battle wasn’t just a showcase of her strength—it was a harsh reminder that even the mightiest Hunters could be helpless against the wrong opponent.
About Solo Leveling
Solo Leveling is a Korean Webtoon written by Chu Gong and illustrated by Jang Sung Rak. It is adapted from the web novel; I Alone Level Up. Kakaopage publishes it in South Korea and Piccoma in Japan. The series ended in December 2021 and has been collected into 14 volumes.
Portals connecting the Earth to realms of monsters have opened up, and hunters defeat those monsters. Sung Jin Woo belongs to the lowest level of hunters, but after getting involved in a Dungeon quest, he alone can see quests like that of a game.
His journey to become the most powerful hunter and bring peace back to Earth begins.
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