Jung worked as a part-time servant at a café during college time. His early roles were small but then he appeared in Blood (2015) as a vampire’s assistant, showing his talent and charming characters. His turning point came with Reply 1988 (2015-2016). He act as a cameo Duk-seon’s childhood friend. The director Shin Won-ho interested in his role and leading to Prison Playbook.
By 2017, his persistence paid off with While You Were Sleeping, he show the tearful scenes come the “Jung Hae-in crying” meme 🙂
Let’s take a look of Hae-in Profile:
| Jung Hae-in Birthday | Born April 1, 1988 |
| Place of birth | Seoul |
| Height | 178cm |
| Blood type | A |
| Hobbies | Photography, traveling, watching movies |
| JungHaeIN.net | |
| @holyhaein | |
| YouTube | Jung Hae In’s Travel Log |
Early Life and Education
Jung Hae-in growth from a well-to-do family. A fun fact about him is his great grand father is Jeong Yak-yong who is a great thinker of the later Joseon period.
Jung initially showed no interest in acting actually. As a teenager, he is really good at science and dreamed of becoming a biotechnologist. He was even entering Pyeongtaek University to study Biotechnology. However, during his first year he encounter some event changed his life.
After watching a school play drama, he switched majors to Broadcasting and Entertainment and then graduating in 2012 with the new passion.
Hae-in completed his mandatory military service from 2007 to 2009. His role was an assistant instructor in the 5th Infantry Division. You can tell he is a discipline and resilience person for sure. His height is around 178 cm with a lean build (around 65 kg). The physical strength with his soft features and warm demeanor make him as a trademark in romantic roles.
Early Career Life
The post-military life so happen when a friend dragged him to an audition during college. At first he is shy (just like his natural character), he then show up in 2013 with a cameo in AOA Black’s music video “Moya,” . Audiences love his boyish charm.
His first acting role came instead come by 2014 with the drama Bride of the Century. At that time he is still playing a minor character alongside Yang Jin-sung. His breakthrough arrived in 2017 with While You Were Sleeping. He played Han Woo-tak, a kind-hearted cop caught in a love triangle with Lee Jong-suk and Bae Suzy. Although it’s a supporting role, his chemistry and emotional depth hit the heart of the fans and slowly build up his followers.
And then in 2018, he take the lead role in Something in the Rain (2018), opposite Son Ye-jin, cementing his status as a romantic lead. He start making more heartfelt performances and building up his image. Look at the quick capture of Jung Hae-in outlook over the years 🙂
Top Jung Hae-in Dramas
- Something in the Rain (2018) – As Seo Joon-hee, he portrayed a younger man in a taboo romance, winning over fans with his tender gaze.
- D.P. (2021-2023) – Playing Ahn Jun-ho, a military deserter hunter, he showcased grit and vulnerability.
- Snowdrop (2021-2022) – His role as Lim Soo-ho, a North Korean spy, stirred controversy but highlighted his range.
Other gems include Prison Playbook (2017-2018), One Spring Night (2019) - Love next door (2024) – Modern romantic drama with Jung So-min. They are neighbour as a child and a hidden love behind. Jung Hae-in act as an architect (choi seung hyo) show his charming outlook and extraordinary caring to So-min. It’s a really simple good romance story overall.
