Leveling Up In An Exclusive Dungeon

What is Leveling Up In An Exclusive Dungeon?

“Leveling Up In An Exclusive Dungeon” is a Korean action adventure manhwa published on Naver Webtoon in 2024. Written by Gaon-gil and Ilhwan with art by Ilhwan and Oh Se Kwon, produced by KJ Studio and storywiz, the series is adapted from a completed web novel (206 chapters, 2020-2021). The manhwa has been completed with 60 chapters and is fully scanlated, officially licensed in English by LINE Webtoon.

The manhwa is currently listed on 213 reading lists with 28 completed lists. Anime-Planet shows 489 users tracking this series TikTok, while Bato.to reports 1,518 monthly readers FandomWire, indicating moderate readership for the completed series.

With its underdog protagonist premise of a D-rank hunter trapped in mediocrity by guild monopolies, personal dungeon mechanics appearing mysteriously in his attic giving him exclusive access, leveling system where he grinds solo to get stronger, revenge motivation against corrupt guilds who looked down on him, and dragons/elves appearing in his private dungeon, the series appeals to fans of dungeon leveling manhwa who enjoy solo grinding protagonists breaking free from oppressive systems.

Plot Overview

Kang Jin-hyeok has been stuck as a D-rank hunter for years—trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity and poverty. Life is a constant struggle: bouncing from one part-time job to another, barely scraping by financially, unable to grow stronger or level up. Why? Because all the profitable hunting grounds have been monopolized by powerful guilds who protect their own interests above everything else. They control the dungeons, they control the monsters, they even control the XP distribution. Independent hunters like Jin-hyeok are left with nothing—no opportunities, no resources, no future.

“Guilds are there to protect hunters, right? Right…?” Wrong. All they seem to protect is their own profits and power. The system is rigged against people like him, and there’s no way out. Jin-hyeok has resigned himself to this harsh reality, accepting that he’ll never be anything more than a forgotten D-rank nobody doing grunt work forever.
Then one fateful day, everything changes. Jin-hyeok discovers something impossible in the most unexpected place—his own attic. A dungeon. A real, functional dungeon has mysteriously appeared in his apartment. “This is… a dungeon?!” At first, he can’t believe it. Dungeons don’t just spawn in people’s homes. But as he cautiously explores it, the truth becomes clear: this dungeon is his and his alone.

Unlike the guild-controlled hunting grounds that require permissions, fees, and exploitation, this exclusive dungeon belongs entirely to him. He can enter whenever he wants. He can hunt as much as he needs. Most importantly, he doesn’t have to share the XP or loot with anyone. For the first time in years, Jin-hyeok has found his opening—a crack in the oppressive system, a shot at real power.

With his personal dungeon as his training ground, Jin-hyeok begins hunting monsters daily, gaining experience, leveling up, and gradually growing stronger. As his stats climb and his abilities improve, his resolve hardens: “Just wait and see, you major guild scumbags who looked down on me! I will become strong with this dungeon!”

Can a D-rank nobody use his exclusive dungeon to rise above the corrupt guilds? Will Jin-hyeok’s personal training ground be enough to challenge the monopolistic system? His journey to break the status quo has only just begun.

Associated Names

• Level Up Through Dungeon Exclusivity
• Levelling Up in an Exclusive Dungeon
• 던전 독점으로 레벨업

Where to Read Leveling Up In An Exclusive Dungeon?

You can read Leveling Up In An Exclusive Dungeon on the official Naver Webtoon and LINE Webtoon platforms. However, if you’re short on time or simply want to experience the story in a completely new way, we offer concise manhwa recaps that capture all the essential plot points and exciting moments.