Tomorrow X Together's Solo Leveling debut LEvel gains rapid popularity post-release

After the release of episode 1 of Solo Leveling, the opening track "LEvel" by Tomorrow X Together has quickly become a trending topic worldwide. The popular K-pop group teased the music before the anime premiered, creating a buzz online. Now that the anime has hit screens globally, the Original Soundtrack (OST) has caused fans to go into a frenzy, with streaming numbers on music platforms growing rapidly.

Solo Leveling opening track LEvel by Tomorrow X Together makes waves upon release

Composer Hiroyuki Sawano collaborated with the Korean boy band Tomorrow X Together (TXT) on the opening song "LEvel" for the anime Solo Leveling. The OST is now officially available for streaming or download on platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, AWA, YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and, where available, Recochoku and KKBOX.

Netizens ecstatic over Solo Leveling Opening LEvel

With the anime adaptation generating a lot of buzz and the teaser going viral, fans are confident that this particular piece of music will make history. It also underscores the immense excitement and positive reception towards the collaboration, as the music pays homage to the Korean origins of the source material while also recognizing its Japanese production.

The release of the Solo Leveling news was met with an enthusiastic response from fans, who quickly took to social media to express their excitement. Platform X was flooded with positive reactions and high praise for the boy band Tomorrow X Together following the release of the OST.

Reactions from fans about X on Solo Leveling Opening (Image via Our Website)

LEvel marks Tomorrow X Together's first release of the year. Since its release, the group has set ambitious global goals for the OST on various platforms including iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Given the reception of the first episode of the anime, it wouldn't be surprising if their expectations are exceeded and the numbers are surpassed.

Solo Leveling episode 2 details

The upcoming episodes will unveil the fate of Sung Jin-Woo’s team inside the Cartenon temple. Episode 1 provided a glimpse into the world's setting, the Hunter system, their rankings, and the battles against Magic Beasts. It covered chapters 1-3 of the webtoon/manhwa, and included significant anime-original content.

The infamous smile from the statue as seen in Solo Leveling (Image via A-1 Pictures)

The upcoming episode, episode 2, is expected to adapt chapters 4-7 from the manhwa, with potential deviations. It is also likely to feature new scenes not found in the original source material, as several important characters have yet to be introduced. Based on the preview image, the next episode will bring the iconic smile of the stone statue to life.

Editor's P/S

As an avid fan of both Solo Leveling and Tomorrow X Together, I am thrilled about the release of the anime's opening track, "LEvel." The song perfectly captures the essence of the anime, with its upbeat and energetic melody that perfectly complements the action-packed visuals. TXT's vocals are on point, and the overall production quality is top-notch. I can't wait to hear more of their music in future episodes of the anime.

The positive reception to "LEvel" and the anime itself is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in the production. The collaboration between TXT and composer Hiroyuki Sawano has resulted in a truly memorable piece of music that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on fans of both the anime and K-pop. I am eagerly anticipating the release of the second episode and can't wait to see how the story unfolds.