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South Korean actor Jung Hae-in. Photo from Hae-in's Instagram account

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7 Jung Hae-in K-dramas showcasing his versatility

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:959px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1733643173853JUNGHAEIN.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">South Korean actor Jung Hae-in. <em>Photo from Hae-in&#x27;s Instagram account</em></span></span></span>With his boyish good looks and warm smile, Jung Hae-in has firmly established himself as one of South Korea’s most beloved actors. </div><p>After memorable cameos in hit dramas like “Reply 1988” (2015) and “Goblin” (2016), Hae-in went on to star in several romance dramas, quickly capturing the hearts of viewers with his swoon-worthy charm.</p><p>However, the 36-year-old actor’s career reaches well beyond heart-fluttering moments, as he continues to take on a variety of projects that highlight his versatility.</p><p>From portraying gentle romantic leads to tackling more complex and layered characters, here are seven of Hae-in’s notable series that showcase his impressive range.</p><div><strong>While You Were Sleeping (2017)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring:</strong> Lee Jong-suk, Suzy, Lee Sang-yeob</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jgNphVgoESo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In “While You Were Sleeping,” the series that first brought Hae-in into the spotlight, he plays the “second male lead”  Han Woo-tak, a police officer with a hidden condition who becomes entangled in a love triangle with prosecutor Jung Jae-chan (Lee Jong-suk) and journalist Nam Hong-joo (Suzy). Alongside navigating their complicated feelings, the trio works together to unravel the mystery behind their unusual ability to foresee future events through dreams.</p><div><strong>Something in the Rain (2018)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring: </strong>Son Ye-jin, Jang So-yeon, Wi Ha-jun</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/srvL8tPKlo4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>“Something in the Rain” explores the societal taboo around older women dating younger men. In this series, Hae-in is Joon-hee, a game developer in his 20s who falls for Yoon Jin-ah (Son Ye-jin), his older sister’s friend and a coffee company employee in her mid-30s. Their relationship faces numerous obstacles, shedding light on the prejudices that come with such a romance in a conservative society.</p><div><strong>One Spring Night (2019)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring: </strong>Han Ji-min</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vGFu49VSoUQ?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Another drama that addresses social stigmas—this time surrounding solo parenthood—”One Spring Night” features Hae-in as Yoo Ji-ho, a pharmacist who often faces judgment as a single father. Sparks fly when he meets librarian Lee Jeong-in (Han Ji-min). As their connection deepens, a tender romance blossoms.</p><div><strong>D.P. (2021)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring: </strong>Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Sung-kyun, Son Sok-ku</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y82MspI0GX0?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>The military-themed “D.P.” generated buzz for its portrayal of abuse within South Korea’s armed forces, where service is mandatory for most able-bodied men. Over two seasons, Hae-in brings to life Ahn Jun-ho, a military police officer tasked with tracking down soldiers who desert, often driven by the harsh realities of bullying and violence within the ranks. Some viewers especially enjoyed the charming “bromance” between Hae-in and Kyo-hwan.</p><div><strong>Snowdrop (2021)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring:</strong> Jisoo (Blackpink), Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Kim Hye-yoon, Kim Min-kyu</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5j0jtb7yR5o?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Hailed as the <a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/06/22/ph-is-4th-country-tweeting-most-about-k-content"><strong>most talked-about drama on Twitter (now X) Philippines in 2022</strong></a>, “Snowdrop” is set against the backdrop of political upheaval in 1987 South Korea. Hae-in portrays Lim Soo-ho, a bloodied man who, at the start of the series, seeks refuge in a women’s dormitory, where he is aided by university student Eun Yeong-ro (Jisoo). As the story progresses, Soo-ho and Yeong-ro develop feelings for each other as their true identities come to light.</p><div><strong>Connect (2022)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring: </strong>Go Kyung-pyo, Kim Hye-jun</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/y3F0OlqEdrI?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>Based on a webtoon, the gripping “Connect” follows Hae-in’s character, Ha Dong-soo, whose eye is removed after being kidnapped by a gang of organ harvesters. He later discovers that he can see through his missing eye, which has been transplanted into serial killer Oh Jin-seop (Go Kyung-po).</p><div><strong>Love Next Door (2024)</strong></div><p><strong>Also Starring: </strong>Jung So-min, Kim Ji-eun, Yoon Ji-on</p><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/C3TpiZndAOo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><p>In his first venture into lighthearted romantic comedy, Hae-in portrays the ideal bachelor, Choi Seung-hyo, an accomplished architect who reconnects with his childhood friend, Bae Seok-ryu (Jung So-min). Seung-hyo helps Seok-ryu, for whom he has secretly harbored feelings, get back on her feet as she returns to Korea from the United States in an attempt to reboot her life.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/8/20/jung-hae-in-on-challenge-of-first-rom-com-1538"><strong>READ: Jung Hae-in on ‘challenge’ of first rom-com</strong></a></div><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4M4li6S6nMM?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><strong></strong><br/></div>

<p>Jung Hae-in's reaches well beyond heart-fluttering moments, as he continues to take on a variety of projects that highlight his versatility.</p>

Jung Hae-in's reaches well beyond heart-fluttering moments, as he continues to take on a variety of projects that highlight his versatility.

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From second lead to heartthrob: Jung Hae-in K-dramas showcasing his versatility

Jaehwa Bernardo,

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Published Dec 08, 2024 07:00 PM PHT

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