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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