Ant King was meant to be darker villain

The creator of Solo Leveling, Chugong, has revealed that the Ant King, a major villain in Season 2, was meant to be much darker than fans realize. As the series heads towards an anticipated fight between Jinwoo and the Ant King, also known as Beru, viewers are excited to see how this powerful character will unfold. In a recent online post, Chugong explained that the Ant King's original plan involved torturing Korean S-rank hunters who had killed his queen. Instead of killing them quickly, he intended to inflict prolonged suffering. This was not an act of mercy; rather, it reflects his cruel nature. Chugong used a haunting phrase to describe the Ant King's actions: "Tearing the wings of a dragonfly." The show has introduced intelligent magical beasts this season, and the Ant King stands out with a strong motive fueled by revenge. After witnessing the death of his queen, he is driven to avenge her by specifically targeting the Korean hunters responsible. If Jinwoo had not intervened, the Ant King would have executed his plan to eliminate all Koreans. Chugong clarifies that the Ant King killed Min Byung-gu, one of the S-rank hunters, not for his healing abilities, but to gain information about the hunters who killed the queen. This detailed backstory shows a far more sinister perspective of the Ant King than what fans might have initially imagined. As the series continues, it’s clear that the character has layers that reveal a darker side, adding complexity to his role in the story. Fans are curious to see how this will play out in upcoming episodes.