She fought Igris. She nearly died facing Beru. She even confessed her feelings.
But did Cha Hae-In ever actually join the Ahjin Guild in Solo Leveling?
Short answer: No. Not officially. Not ever.
But the long answer? That’s where things get interesting.
A Guild Built for One: What Is the Ahjin Guild?
Let’s rewind. After Sung Jin-Woo skyrockets to S-Rank, he gets flooded with offers from Korea’s top guilds—Hunters Guild, White Tiger, you name it.
He turns them all down. Why? Because he’s not playing the same game.
Ahjin Guild wasn’t built for collaboration—it was built for access.
The Ahjin Guild (yes, named after his sister Jin-Ah) is just a legal loophole.
Jin-Woo needed a guild to enter high-level dungeons solo—S-Rank raids require a registered party, even if you could clear it alone.
So, he made a guild with minimum humans and maximum shadows.
- Guild Master: Sung Jin-Woo
- Vice-Master: Yoo Jinho
- Rest of the raid team: Literally the Shadow Army
It wasn’t about teamwork. It was about autonomy. Which brings us to the question…
Why Would Cha Hae-In Want to Join?
Cha Hae-In isn’t just any hunter. She’s Vice-Guild Master of the Hunters Guild, the top of the food chain before Jin-Woo arrived.
She didn’t need more power. She didn’t need prestige.
But she did need answers.
- Jin-Woo didn’t smell foul like everyone else (a big deal for her mana sensitivity).
- He kept saving her life.
- He radiated something she couldn’t explain—and couldn’t ignore.
So, yes—Cha Hae-In asked to join the Ahjin Guild. Not for rank. Not for raids. But to get closer to the man she was falling for.
The “Test”: Igris, Beru, and a Confession
Here’s how it went down:
- Cha Hae-In applies to join Ahjin.
- Jin-Woo, not wanting to blow his Shadow Monarch cover or hurt her feelings, offers a trial: beat one of his shadows.
- She defeats Igris (barely).
- She tries to face Beru, a Marshal-grade shadow. It nearly kills her. Jin-Woo stops the fight.
- Then he asks the question: “Are you into me or something?”
- Her reply: “I think so.”
And that’s where the guild conversation ends.
He never intended to recruit her. The Ahjin Guild was built to be a one-man (plus shadows) operation.
Her guild membership test was never really about skill—it was about redirecting her intentions, gently.
Why She Was Rejected (Without a Real Rejection)
Even though she passed the test (sort of), Cha Hae-In didn’t join Ahjin Guild because:
- The guild wasn’t designed for S-Rank teamplay. It was a solo engine.
- Jin-Woo needed minimal humans. He had shadows to fill quotas.
- Her desire to join came from love, not strategy—and once she admitted it, the pretense dropped.
This wasn’t just a test—it was a turning point in their relationship.
So while the Cha Hae-In and Ahjin Guild combo sounds great on paper, it never happened in canon.
She remained loyal to the Hunters Guild—her original team, her official rank, her real role.
Guild Status Recap: Cha Hae-In
| Guild | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Hunters Guild | Vice-Guild Master | ✅ Confirmed |
| Ahjin Guild | Applicant (not accepted) | ❌ Rejected |
Fans love the idea of Cha Hae-In in the Ahjin Guild, but that was never the plan—not in Solo Leveling, not in the manhwa, and not in the light novel.
She kept her title, kept her post, and built a relationship with Jin-Woo on her own terms.
And eventually?
Yes, she got the man.
But no—she never got the guild badge.
🧠 FAQ: Does Cha Hae-In Join the Ahjin Guild?
Did Cha Hae-In join Ahjin Guild in Solo Leveling?
No. Despite expressing interest and even fighting Igris as a test, Cha Hae-In never officially joins the Ahjin Guild. She remains the Vice-Guild Master of the Hunters Guild throughout the story.
Why did Cha Hae-In want to join Ahjin Guild?
Her reasons were personal, not professional. She was drawn to Sung Jin-Woo, intrigued by his mana and power, and wanted to be closer to him. Her request to join was more about connection than career.
Was she strong enough to join?
Absolutely. Cha Hae-In defeated Igris, one of Jin-Woo’s elite shadows. But strength wasn’t the issue—Ahjin Guild wasn’t designed for collaborative combat. It functioned as a solo tool for Jin-Woo’s leveling and raids.
What happened during her test to join?
She passed the Igris trial but nearly lost to Beru, prompting Jin-Woo to stop the fight. He then confronted her motivations, leading to her confessing her feelings. The guild question ended there.
Does she leave the Hunters Guild?
No. Cha Hae-In stays in the Hunters Guild as Vice-Guild Master until the end of the main story. Her position is never revoked or changed.
Do Cha Hae-In and Jin-Woo end up together?
Yes. While she never joins Ahjin Guild, she and Jin-Woo eventually fall in love, and in the post-main story timeline, they marry and have a child together.