Actor Jung Hae-in first caught viewers’ attention with his special appearance as Ji Eun-tak’s first love in the drama Goblin. Jung Hae-in, who played Choi Tae-hee, Ji Eun-tak’s first love and a talented college baseball player, gained the nickname “Tae-hee Oppa” despite his brief appearance.
Building on his rising fame, Jung Hae-in took on the lead male role in his next project, While You Were Sleeping. In this drama, he captured viewers’ attention with a short scene where he changed clothes to leave the hospital, making “Jung Hae-in abs” the top trending search term.
Later, in Prison Playbook, he boldly showcased his abs again, revealing that he exercises consistently whenever he has time. With his innocent face paired with a muscular body, Jung Hae-in stole hearts and solidified his status as a “melodrama master” with the 2018 drama Something in the Rain.
Following this, Jung Hae-in continued his success with three consecutive hits: Tune in for Love, One Spring Night, and Something in the Rain.
In 2021, Jung Hae-in made a daring transformation in the Netflix series D.P., breaking from his typical roles. His powerful acting made the transformation a success, and he was soon recognized as a “master of genre roles” with projects like Snowdrop, Connect, D.P. Season 2, and the upcoming film Spring in Seoul.
Now, Jung Hae-in is taking on the challenge of mastering both romance and genre dramas at once. He is currently starring alongside Jung So-min in the new drama Love Next Door, where his perfect portrayal of the “ideal best friend” has sparked rumors that the two might actually be dating.
When asked about the rumors, Jung Hae-in playfully responded, “I won’t comment on that,” adding with a relaxed smile, “I think people say that because our chemistry is just that good.”
In his latest project, Veteran 2, which premieres on the 13th, Jung Hae-in joins the cast as rookie detective Park Seon-woo in the violent crimes investigation unit.
Many viewers are falling for Jung Hae-in’s charm as he effortlessly switches between sweet and intense roles.