Actor Jung Hae In has opened up about his close bond with co-star Jung So Min, with whom he's currently starring in the hit tvN drama Love Next Door .

The actor sat down for an interview on the 11th at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, where he talked about his latest projects and the rumors swirling around his off-screen relationship with Jung So Min.

Jung Hae In is currently promoting his new film Veteran 2, an action-packed crime thriller directed by Ryu Seung-wan. In the movie, Jung Hae In plays rookie detective Park Sun-woo, who partners with veteran detective Seo Do-cheol, played by Hwang Jung-min, to catch a dangerous serial killer.

he movie marks a fresh start for Jung Hae In in the action genre, but fans are just as invested in his sweeter, more romantic side on Mom's Friend's Son.

"It's been so long since I’ve taken on a role where I can smile," Jung Hae In revealed. "I think the last time was in 2019 or 2020. After heavy dramas like Snowdrop, Connect, and D.P., it’s refreshing to see myself smiling on TV again." He teased fans, saying, "The drama is reaching its climax, and there are plenty of sweet scenes still to come, so you can definitely look forward to that."

When asked about his chemistry with Jung So Min, he had nothing but praise for his co-star. "So-min and I are only a year apart in age, and since we play childhood friends, I thought that if we didn’t become close, our acting might come off awkward. So we made an effort to get to know each other before filming. We’re both introverts, but when introverts become friends, there’s this unique connection. Now, we’re super comfortable with each other, and it really feels like we’ve known each other since we were kids."

Jung Hae In went on to explain how well they get along on set. "We have great 'tiki-taka' (back-and-forth banter), and we joke around a lot. Normally, I don’t joke that much, but she’s really good at playing along. On set, So-min’s leadership really stood out—she guided me and made me feel comfortable, so I could trust and rely on her."

Of course, with their undeniable chemistry, fans are already speculating about the possibility of the two dating in real life. When asked about these rumors, Jung Hae In laughed and said, "I guess our chemistry is so good that people think that way. Not just in the drama, but in the promotional videos and behind-the-scenes clips, people say we look great together." He added with a grin, "As for dating in real life, I won’t make any comments on that."

Meanwhile, Jung Hae In's action-packed film Veteran 2 is set to hit theaters on September 13.

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BTS's Jin continues to shine bright with his massive popularity, securing the No. 1 spot in the MY1PICK weekly rankings for an impressive 43 consecutive weeks!

In the MY1PICK K-POP Individual Category Weekly Ranking for the third week of December (December 16–22), Jin earned a massive 6,154,905 hearts, keeping his position at the top. From the 5th week of February to the 3rd week of December, Jin has been unbeatable in the weekly rankings, proving he has an enormous fanbase and global influence.

But Jin’s achievements don’t stop there. In November, he dominated the K-POP Individual Category Monthly Ranking, topping it with 25,452,283 hearts. He has held the No. 1 spot for 11 months straight, from January to November, showing his continuous popularity throughout the year.

Jin also claimed victory in the One Pick Chart’s “November Monthly Chart K-POP (Solo)” category, holding the No. 1 position for 8 months in a row, from April to November. On top of that, he won the 2024 Season Chart K-POP (SOLO) for both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, making him the best One Pick star of the season.

The Season Chart awards honor artists who have consistently earned love from fans, with a physical trophy given to the top artist. Jin’s back-to-back victories solidify his place as one of the most beloved stars in K-pop.

Jin’s fan power doesn’t end with rankings. He’s also triumphed in numerous themed votes, taking first place in categories like “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of,” “Star You Want to See First Pitch at a Baseball Game,” “Best Cooking Genius Idol,” “Star Who Would Be the Best Child,” and “Star You Would Fall in Love With at First Sight.” His reward advertisement for the “Star You Want to Collect All Photo Cards Of” vote began airing on December 26 and can be seen at Yeoksam Station until December 30.

Meanwhile, Jin’s first solo album Happy was released on November 15 and quickly became a global hit, showcasing his talents as a solo artist. He held a special showcase, Jin ‘Happy’ Special Stage, on November 16 and 17, where fans were captivated by his beautiful vocals and flawless live performance.

Jin has also been keeping busy with appearances on popular variety shows like Salon Drip 2, Neighborhood Star K4, and Limousine Service. He’s also appeared on famous American talk shows, including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Japan’s top music program Venue 101, where he impressed fans with his humor and solid live performances. His reputation as the “Vocal King” and “Live King” is stronger than ever!

As if that wasn't enough, Jin is also gaining attention globally for singing the main theme song for the new tvN drama Ask the Stars. Jin's talents continue to wow the world, and it's clear he's not slowing down anytime soon!

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