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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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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