
Tbh, I can kinda agree that this is overrated and its the same cliche story that the MC goes from weak to one of the most powerful, and there's slight romance, etc (also wondering why the hell Jin woo did not end up with the healer girl, I think she was way better ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ )
But I think that the story is 100% fun to read and the artwork does kinda cover up the flaws in the manhwa, SL was my first action/fantasy manhwa that I've read but there are definitely way more better stories with a better plot then this

I second this. But solo leveling is still personal in my heart, because it was an eye-opening for me (about game-themed/isekai story). I begin to read other isekai hungrily, to the point I left my yaoi list for a month now! Wow.
In my opinion, ORV is better than solo leveling. Much more detailed with almost the same art. Beside ORV, there are also few other amazing story as well.
Solo leveling starts great, but then it reached its peak. Now after mc is overpowered, there's no thrill like I used to feel when reading it.

Well yes thats one of the reason but imo no matter how many times you re-read a manhwa, if its really good you can never stop getting bored of re-reading it even if you already know what's going yo happen. Pretty much until now I still re-read TOTCF and ORV novel even if it takes me weeks to finish it.
Hear me out, solo leveling is overrated.
At first, I gotta admit that I was pretty addicted to it after reading the first season but now after reading the novel and re-reading the manhwa (up to latest chapter), I realize this isnt even worthy to be called an underrated manhwa.
Sung Jinwoo always needs to be the one saving other people's asses, he's too over powered. And the romance? I have no problem w it but, I dont really think they suit each other, like as far as i remember he called her out to like hang out w him as a "friend" and the next thing was they go to a secluded place and kiss (?). If I were to choose someone I think I would prefer the healer girl, she was one of the people who cared about Jinwoo even before when he was named as the weakest hunter.
Imo i feel like this is would be considered underrated for you if you're interested in OP main characters that simply has no flaw at all.
Anyways its just my opinion so for the ppl who wants to read it, its a good read. It was just not my cup of tea.