On the morning of September 11th, an interview with Jung Hae-in regarding his movie “I, The Executioner” (“Veteran 2”) (directed by Ryu Seung-wan) was held at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul.
“Veteran 2” is an action crime investigation film that follows veteran detective Seo Do-cheol (played by Hwang Jung-min) from the Serious Crimes Investigation Unit as he pursues a notorious serial killer, with rookie detective Park Sun-woo (played by Jung Hae-in) joining the team.
Jung Hae-in plays the role of Park Sun-woo, the newest member of the Serious Crimes Investigation Unit. In his previous roles in the series “D.P.” and the film “Spring of Seoul”, Jung impressed audiences with his military uniforms, and he continued to capture attention in “Veteran 2” with his police uniform.
He commented, “I have received a lot of love playing roles with ‘government jobs,’” adding, “I think people have a certain image of me. However, I worry that this perception might change with this new role.“
Jung Hae-in is also currently appearing in tvN’s “Love Next Door” and said, “It feels like it has been a long time since I have played a lighthearted character. I think it is the first time since 2019.”
He added, “Even I was happy to be laughing on set. The drama is now heading toward its climax, and there will be plenty of scenes that viewers are eagerly waiting for. There will be so many that you might even think, ‘Please, no more!’ so I hope you are looking forward to it.“
When asked about his chemistry with Jung So-min, his co-star in “Love Next Door”, Jung Hae-in explained, “So-min and I are only one year apart, and our characters are childhood friends. We knew we had to be comfortable with each other, otherwise, it would come off as awkward.“
He continued, “Both So-min and I are introverts, but once introverts become close, they have that childhood friend vibe. We started playing pranks on each other. I usually do not joke around much, but she was good at receiving my jokes, so it made me more comfortable. In previous projects, I felt like I had to be mature and hold the center, but on “Love Next Door”, So-min took on a leadership role on set, which allowed me to relax and have fun.“
When asked about fans hoping for the two to develop into a real-life couple, Jung Hae-in replied with a smile, “No comment,” but added, “Our chemistry on set was incredible, really unprecedented.“
He also mentioned, “The entire cast of “Love Next Door” said they are coming to the premiere of “Veteran 2”. I’m so grateful, but also a bit nervous.“
Meanwhile, “Veteran 2”, starring Jung Hae-in, is set to be released on the 13th of this month.
Source: Nate
