Actor Jung Hae In has reportedly caused some trouble for a Japanese drama production after deciding not to take on a role he was seriously considering.

On November 26th, Japanese media outlet Post Seven reported that Jung Hae In's refusal to join the Japanese TBS drama has put the project in a tough spot.

The drama was supposed to be his next big project, but now the production team is facing difficulties. Jung Hae In's agency, FNC Entertainment, has not made an official comment about the situation.

The drama in question was meant to be a collaboration between Jung Hae In and Japanese actor Sakaguchi Kentaro.

The story is about the growing friendship between a Korean lawyer and a Japanese veterinarian as they work through personal struggles and build trust.

The production team had planned to start filming in February, but now they are scrambling to find a new actor after Jung Hae In pulled out. It’s also reported that Sakaguchi Kentaro was surprised by the change.

Jung Hae In has previously worked with Japanese audiences in the 2022 Japan-Korea co-production Disney+ series Connect.

He has also recently gained more attention for his role in the tvN drama Love Next Door, which just ended.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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