5 Unknown Facts about Jung Hae In

Jung Hae In celebrates another milestone in his life as he turns 33 this year.

Debuting in 2014, he first appeared in the romantic comedy "Bride of the Century," followed by a series of supporting roles.

Despite his small roles, he was recognized in the 2017 drama "While You Were Sleeping and "Prison Playbook," where he portrayed the role of Captain Yoo.

Luckily, his breakthrough role came when he landed the romantic drama "Something in the Rain" and was chosen to be the lead star opposite the "Crash Landing on You" star and award-winning actress Son Ye Jin.

Over the years, Jung Hae In captivated the hearts of her fans with his charming looks and boy next door vibe.

As he celebrates his 33rd birthday, fans expressed their support for the A-lister as they flooded Twitter with their heartfelt greetings.

With this, one fan wished him good luck in his future endeavors while the other echoed the same stance and hoped for a "boatload of big dreams coming true."

With his millions of fans sharing their heartwarming messages for the birthday boy, here are unknown facts about Jung Hae In  

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Jung Hae In refuses to be called a "Hallyu" Star

In his 2020 press conference in the Philippines, the "Snowdrop" actor shared his thoughts about being dubbed as the next "Hallyu" star.

(Photo : Jung Hae In Instagram)

As we all know, being referred to as a Hallyu star means you made it big in the entertainment industry and has played a big part in film, drama, music, and more.

At the time, he mentioned to not consider himself a Hallyu star. However, he is "grateful" that he gets to do something that he is passionate about.

"You know, I am an actor, and I'm just grateful and glad that I get to do that. It is also very embarrassing for me to compare myself to other actors and say why I am better than them. So, this is a very embarrassing question," he explained in a previous interview.

Jung Hae In is a Self-Confessed Home Buddy

Despite his status in the industry, the "A Piece of Your Mind" star says that he likes to spend his time at home.

(Photo : Jung Hae In Instagram)

Moreover, he also likes to spend his downtime with his family or just have a casual chat while grabbing a beer with close people.

Jung Hae In's Dream Role

(Photo : Jung Hae In Instagram)

In the press conference, the 33-year-old also answered some personal questions, including his dream role.

Although he says that he is "open to any roles," the Korean heartthrob revealed that he wanted to play a "chaebol" or a CEO character.

Jung Hae In's Most Memorable Role

(Photo : Jung Hae In Instagram)

Jung Hae-in managed to break the entertainment industry with his undeniable acting skills, which made him score several awards, including the 2018 Baeksang Arts Award for Most Popular Actor for "Prison Playbook" as well as the 2020 Grand Bell Award for Best New Actor.

Interestingly, the "Something in the Rain" star managed to name the character that is closest to his heart.

He mentioned Yoo Ji Ho from One Spring Night adding, "it was really hard for me to personify that character.

The role I felt closest to my heart is Seo Joon Hee from Something in the Rain," he mentioned.

Jung Hae In's Nickname is "Milk Man"

(Photo : Jung Hae-in Official Instagram)

His shy boy persona made the fans love him even more. Interestingly, another unknown fact about him is his quirky nickname.

In a report, Jung Hae-in has been referred to as "Milk Man" because of his "superior genes."

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Written by Geca Wills