Yes. Jang Seong-rak, the artist known as DUBU who illustrated the Solo Leveling manhwa, died on July 23, 2022. REDICE Studio’s statement, published in English translation by Yen Press, said he died from a cerebral hemorrhage stemming from a long-term health condition.
What happened to the Solo Leveling artist?
Jang Seong-rak, also rendered Sung-rak Jang and known professionally as DUBU, died on July 23, 2022. Yen Press published REDICE Studio’s announcement in English on July 25, 2022, identifying him as the artist of the Solo Leveling comic. Read Yen Press’s translation of the studio statement.
A separate notice from RED SEVEN Co., Ltd., also dated July 25, 2022, identified DUBU as the artist responsible for the manga’s art and reported his death. Read RED SEVEN’s notice.
How did DUBU die?
The translated REDICE Studio statement says Jang had struggled with a health condition for a long time and died from a cerebral hemorrhage stemming from that condition. RED SEVEN’s notice also gives cerebral hemorrhage as the cause. The notices do not provide a more specific diagnosis or medical explanation.
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What did the notices say about his funeral?
Both notices say his family requested a small, private funeral attended by close family and friends. They do not provide further details about the service.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What is established about Jang’s role?
The notices identify Jang, or DUBU, as the artist who handled the art for the Solo Leveling comic or manhwa. They do not establish that he wrote the original story. The notices also do not establish his age or provide a complete career biography, so those details should not be inferred from this announcement.
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