Known for his versatility and natural talent for acting, Jung Hae-in has starred in several hit films and K-dramas. Some of these are popular romances, showing him in varied roles, from a love-struck video game developer to a dreamy student fighting for democracy. Before the release of “Love Next Door,” let’s check out some of these tracks that made our hearts skip a beat.
1- While You Were Sleeping
Carried out by : Oh Chung-hwan
Cast: Lee Jong-suk, Bae Suzy, Lee Sang-yeob, Jung Hae-in
Number of episodes: 16
Broadcasting date : September 27, 2017
Synopsis: Journalist Nam Hong-joo (played by Bae Suzy), prosecutor Jung Jae-chan (played by Lee Jong-suk) and policeman Han Woo-tak (played by Jung Hae-in) have prophetic dreams. Some guide them toward important investigations, while others portend impending disasters. Together, they work to stop these dreams from coming true. Little by little, love is born between them.
About the K-drama: This series made Jung Hae-in known to the general public. Thanks to his performance, he received a nomination for the Excellence Award, in the category of Best Actor in a Drama broadcast on Wednesday or Thursday, during the 2017 SBS Drama Awards.
2- Something In The Rain
Carried out by : Ahn Pan-seok
with: Son Ye-jin, Jung Hae-in, Jang So-yeon
Number of episodes: 16
Date de sortie: March 30, 2018
Summary : District supervisor Jin-ah (played by Son Ye-jin) reunites with her best friend’s brother and video game developer Seo Joon-hee (played by Jung Hae-in) upon returning from a trip abroad . The two characters discover love while facing their respective age differences.
About the series: This K-drama marked the actor’s first leading role, allowing him to make headlines and receive awards at the 2018 Seoul Awards and the 6th APAN Star Awards. “I could clearly see that our K-drama received a warm reception from the audience. We had fans following us to the outdoor filming locations, » he told the Korea Times.
3- Tune In For Love
Carried out by : Jung Ji-woo
with: Kim Go-eun, Jung Hae-in
Date de sortie: August 28, 2019
Synopsis: After his release from prison in 1994, Hyun woo (played by Jung Hae-in) applied for a part-time job at a bakery run by Kim Mi-soo (played by Kim Go-eun). The two characters confide in each other and fall in love.
About the movie: “The film is like a self-portrait,” Jung Hae-in told The Korea Times, adding, “During filming, I tried to deal with the anxiety of being young.” The film broke sales records and was acclaimed by critics and audiences.
4- A Piece Of Your Mind
Carried out by : Lee Sang-yeob
with: Jung Hae-in, Chae Soo-bin, Lee Ha-na, Kim Sung-kyu
Episodes: 12
Date de sortie: March 23, 2020
Summary : Artificial intelligence programmer Moon Ha-won (played by Jung Hae-in) meets sound engineer Han Seo-woo (played by Chae Soo-bin). Although both have good hearts, the first is more stable while the second is chaotic, without family or home.
About the series: Although the K-drama had rather low ratings, fans enjoyed seeing Jung Hae-in in the lead role in a romantic story. The actor told Soompi: “I have played characters in unrequited love before. Based on this, I think a lot about my role and my performance. »
5- Snowdrop
Carried out by : Jo Hyun Tak
with: Jung Hae-in, Jisoo, Yoo In-na, Jang Seung-jo, Yoon Se-ah, Kim Hye-yoon, Jung Yoo-jin
Episodes: 16
Date de sortie: December 18, 2021
Synopsis: During the democracy movement in South Korea, young graduate Im Su-ho (played by Jung Hae-in) is seriously injured. He is cared for by student Eun Young-ro (played by Jisoo), who hides him from the authorities, putting her own life in danger. The two characters quickly fall in love.
About the series: The K-drama has achieved impressive viewership ratings. Speaking about his character, the actor told Soompi: “On the one hand, Im Su-ho is a pure young man, but he has a strong leadership style that evolves after meeting Young-ro and discovering the emotions related to love. »