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OhReung Wins Grand Prize at Solo Leveling: Arise Championship 2025

Author:Kristen Update:May 05,2025

Solo Leveling: Arise just concluded its thrilling inaugural global tournament, the SLC 2025, which took place on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea. This electrifying event saw the world's top players clashing in the intense Battlefield of Time mode, captivating fans worldwide. Tickets sold out in less than a minute, and thousands more tuned in to watch the action unfold.

The tournament drew sixteen finalists from the International and Asia Leagues, hailing from Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. After a series of fierce battles, the competition narrowed down to four elite players. Ultimately, OhReung emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in an astonishing 2 minutes and 57 seconds to become the first-ever global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.

For his triumph, OhReung was awarded a hefty prize of KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop. The runners-up also enjoyed substantial rewards: the second-place finisher received KRW 7 million, and the third-place player took home KRW 3 million, both accompanied by LG UltraGear™ gaming monitors.

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Beyond the competitive gameplay, the event was a celebration of the Solo Leveling: Arise community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a strong debut for the game on the global esports stage, setting the stage for even more exciting future tournaments.

For insights on building the best team, check out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list.

In his victory speech, OhReung expressed his gratitude, stating, "I’m deeply honoured to share this shining moment of becoming a world champion with everyone. As a gesture of support, I will be donating half of my prize money to aid those affected by the recent wildfires in Korea."

Adding to the excitement, Solo Leveling: Arise recently released an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, visit the official website.