OhReung Wins Grand Prize at Solo Leveling: Arise Championship 2025

Solo Leveling: Arise just wrapped up its inaugural global tournament, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Held on April 12th at Ivex Studio in Korea, the SLC 2025 saw top players from around the globe compete in the thrilling Battlefield of Time mode. The event was a hit with fans, selling out tickets in under a minute and attracting thousands of online viewers.

Sixteen finalists, evenly split between the International and Asia Leagues, hailed from across Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. The competition was fierce, but after several intense rounds, the final showdown featured four elite players. Ultimately, it was OhReung who emerged victorious, conquering four battlefields in a stunning 2 minutes and 57 seconds to claim the title of the first official global Solo Leveling: Arise champion.

For his triumph, OhReung was awarded KRW 10 million and an LG gram Pro 360 laptop—a fantastic reward for his swift victory. The runners-up were also generously rewarded; the second and third-place finishers received KRW 7 million and KRW 3 million respectively, along with LG UltraGearTM gaming monitors.

In addition to the high-octane gameplay, the event was a celebration of the community, featuring live giveaways and redemption codes throughout the stream. It marked a strong debut for Solo Leveling: Arise in the global esports arena, setting the stage for even more exciting tournaments in the future.

For those looking to optimize their gameplay, be sure to check out our Solo Leveling: Arise tier list to assemble the best squad.

Reflecting on his victory, OhReung shared, “I’m deeply honored 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.”

In other news, Solo Leveling: Arise recently rolled out an update introducing a new SSR water-type hunter, coinciding with the game surpassing 60 million downloads. For more details, visit the official website.