Jung Hae In is back with his latest romantic-comedy drama, Love Next Door, which has aired on August 17, 2024. Since his acting debut in 2014, this talented handsome actor has continued to deliver stunning performances.
His name began to shine widely after his role as a ‘sad boy’ in the drama While You Were Sleeping with Suzy, and further stole the spotlight through his abilities in various projects, including his collaboration with Jisoo BLACKPINK in the drama Snowdrop in late 2021.
Out of the many dramas he has starred in, who is your favorite and most memorable partner of Jung Hae In below?
Son Ye Jin
Actresses Son Ye Jin and Jung Hae In were once a couple in JTBC’s 2018 Korean drama Something in the Rain.
The story follows Yoon Ji Ah (Son Ye Jin), a 35-year-old career woman, and Seo Joon Hee (Jung Hae In), her best friend’s younger brother who just returned from America and is 30 years old. Despite the age difference, they choose to love each other and face various challenges.
Something in the Rain is known for its romantic and realistic storyline and the strong chemistry between the leads. The drama also won various prestigious awards, such as at the Seoul International Drama Awards and Asian Television Awards.
Han Ji Min
Han Ji Min was once Jung Hae In’s partner in the Korean drama One Spring Night. In this drama, Han Ji Min plays Lee Jung In, a 35-year-old librarian who is in a relationship with Kwon Gi Seok, a banker.
The story begins to develop when Lee Jung In meets Yoo Ji Ho (Jung Hae In), a 35-year-old pharmacist and single father, at the pharmacy where she works.
This encounter triggers a new attraction in Yoo Ji Ho towards Jung In, and slowly changes his views on love and happiness.
The drama features a sweet and realistic relationship between Lee Jung In and Yoo Ji Ho. Although there is tension in the story, the drama still appeals to fans of simple and romantic love stories.
Chae Soo Bin
A Piece of Your Mind is a collaboration between Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin that presents a tender and touching love story. This 2020 drama tells the story of Moon Ha Won (Jung Hae In), a programmer and CEO of an artificial intelligence (AI) company who prefers to focus on his small research group.
Ha won has a unique ability to analyze sounds, which he uses to create tools that can replace a person in thinking and recording their memories.
Meanwhile, Chae Soo Bin plays Han Seo Woo, a classical recording engineer with an optimistic personality.
With a combination of acting skills, strong chemistry, and the right role, Jung Hae In and Chae Soo Bin managed to duet very well in the drama A Piece of Your Mind.
Jisoo BLACKPINK
Once a hype drama in 2021 to 2022, Jisoo BLACKPINK’s appearance with Jung Hae In in Snowdrop united k-popers and k-drama lovers.
Snowdrop is a Korean drama set in 1987, presenting a love story and political struggle. Jung Hae in plays Im Soo Ho, a student involved in anti-government protests with a mysterious background. Meanwhile, Jisoo BLACKPINK plays Eun Young Ro, a cheerful student who gets caught in a dangerous situation after meeting Soo Ho.
In this drama, Jung Hae In and Jisoo BLACKPINK, managed to create a romance chemistry full of emotion and sadness. No wonder the drama received various awards, ranging from Best Korean Drama Actress at the 2022 Seoul International Drama Awards, and Best Film in an Asian Series at the 2022 Asian Economic Series (SEC) Awards.
Jung So Min
Jung Hae In makes a comeback with his latest drama, Love Next Door, which marks his first collaboration with actress Jung So Min, known for Alchemy of Souls. This is the first drama project involving the two, and is certainly highly anticipated by K-drama fans thanks to their reputations in phenomenal dramas.
Love Next Door follows the love story between two childhood friends, Choi Seung Hyo (Jung Hae In) and Bae Seok Ryu (Jung So Min). Seung Hyo, a successful young architect with a warm personality, harbors childhood memories that he wants to forget regarding Seok Ryu.
When they meet again in adulthood, old conflicts and feelings begin to unfold. This drama has been airing since August 17, 2024 on Netflix and tvN with a total of 16 episodes.
So, for you, who is your favorite Jung Hae In couple?
