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- Colombian Grammy-winning artist J Balvin is set to lend his voice to a significant character in Solo Leveling Season 2, which will be available in both English and Spanish versions starting January 18.
- Details regarding J Balvin’s specific character role remain undisclosed, but it has been confirmed that he will portray a pivotal figure in the series.
- J Balvin will join a notable English dub cast that features Caitlin Glass as the ADR Director and Samantha Herek as the producer.
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On Wednesday, Crunchyroll revealed that J Balvin, the acclaimed Colombian musician, will take on a key character voice role in the highly anticipated Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow. This season, which has been streaming since January 4, will see the English dub premiere on January 18. Balvin expressed his enthusiasm for joining the vibrant community of anime fans and described the opportunity as “an absolute honour”.
Although specifics regarding Balvin’s character remain under wraps, he is confirmed to be playing a crucial role in the storyline.
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About J Balvin
Grammy-Nominated, Entrepreneurial Artist From Medellin, Colombia
J Balvin, a Grammy-nominated musical powerhouse from Medellín, Colombia, has made significant waves in the global music scene, selling over 35 million records worldwide. His latest album, “Rayo”, has been nominated for the 2025 Grammy Awards. In addition to numerous accolades, including Billboard and American Music Awards, Balvin is also a four-time Latin Grammy winner. His diverse interests extend beyond music; he is devoted to advocating for mental health and representation across various creative industries, including fashion and art.
In Solo Leveling Season 2: Arise from the Shadow, Balvin is set to join an impressive English voice cast that has been previously disclosed:
- Alex Le and Sung Jinwoo
- Rebecca Wang as Sung Jinah
- Daman Mills as Barca
- Emi Lo as Han Song-Yi
- Patrick Seitz as Kim Chul
- Trina Nishimura as Park Heejin
- Geoff Bisente as Go Myunghwan
- Kent Williams as Go Gunhee
- SungWon Cho as Woo Jinchul
- Matthew David Rudd as Hwang Dongsoo
- Ian Sinclair as Choi Jong In
- Christopher R. Sabat as Baek Yoonho
- Cory Yee as Ahn Sangmin
- Anthony Bowling as Hyun Kichul
Behind the English dub production of Solo Leveling Season 2, the crew consists of experienced individuals: Caitlin Glass serves as the ADR Director, supported by producer Samantha Herek and script adapter Jessica Sluys. Audio mixing is managed by Gino Palencia with Jamal Roberson as the engineer. Additional cast details will be announced in the coming weeks.
In Balvin’s own words, “I’m beyond thrilled to join the cast of Solo Leveling! This series has a passionate fanbase, and being part of the anime world after being a fan for so long is an absolute honor. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve been working on!”
Solo Leveling Season 2 -Arise from the Shadow- is now streaming on Crunchyroll, with new episodes released every Saturday.
Source: Press Release
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