Actor Chung Hae-in is in talks to star in a Japanese drama, following recent trends of Korean actors entering Japanese television.
October/18/2024 17:29
Actor Chung Hae-in is attracting attention for possibly appearing in a Japanese drama. His agency, FNC Entertainment, revealed today (18th) to Newsen that 'it is one of the works we received a proposal for.' Chung Hae-in collaborated with famous Japanese film director Takashi Miike through the Disney+ original series 'Connect,' which was released in December 2022. There is rising anticipation for whether he will make a full-fledged entry into Japanese dramas. Recently, there has been a continuous appearance of Korean actors in Japanese dramas. Choi Jong-hyup gained syndrome-level popularity by appearing in the Japanese drama 'Eye Love You.' Additionally, Han Hyo-joo appeared in the Japanese Netflix series 'Romantic Anonymous.' 2PM member and actor Taecyeon has also confirmed his participation in the Japanese Netflix series 'Soulmate.' Chung Hae-in recently starred in the movie 'Veteran 2' and the tvN drama 'Mr. Perfect Next Door,' both of which garnered popularity. From 'Queen of Tears' to 'Mr. Perfect Next Door,' there have been rumors of romantic relationships in three consecutive works... tvN dramas are a big hit! Chung Hae-in has previously experienced insomnia and panic disorder, stating, 'I wasn't ready to attract attention.'
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