Here’s a treat for you, K-Drama fans! Actor Jung Hae In is set to make his screen comeback in his first ever romcom role for the 2024 drama Mom’s Friend’s Son.
On Wednesday, December 14, the actor’s agency, FNC Entertainment confirmed that he’s been casted in the drama.
According to reports, Mom’s Friend’s Son will follow the story of a woman trying to rebuild her imperfect life. However, her life is entwined with the life of her mother’s friend’s son, who reflects her darker side.
Jung Hae In confirms casting for upcoming tvN drama ‘The Son of Mom’s Friend’ (literal title)
It tells the story of a woman, who wants to reboot her life, and the son of her mom’s friend, whom she considered as her dark past
This is Jung Hae In’s first romcom ever https://t.co/NpuDCLmHSK pic.twitter.com/X26ANX93gx
— The Seoul Story (@theseoulstory) December 13, 2023
In the series, Hae In will play the role of Choi Seung Hyo, the CEO of Architectural Atelier and the son of Bae Seok Ryu’s mother’s friend. Despite his good looks and admired personality, he struggles to deal with his love interest, Bae Seok Ryu. Interestingly, the two lead characters were revealed to have known each other since the age of four.
Moreover, fans are even more excited for the upcoming drama as this is the reunion project of PD Yoo Je Won and writer Shin Ha Eun. The two have previously worked together in the 2021 hit drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha.
Notably, Mom’s Friend’s Son will start filming next year. Additionally, it is scheduled to be released in the latter half of 2024.
More on the activities of Jung Hae In
While 2024 looks promising for the actor, Hae In has already been booked and busy with his past activities.
In August 2023, the 35-year-old actor returned for the second season of the military action drama DP, which stood for Deserter Pursuit. Alongside veteran actors in the likes of Son Suk-ku, Kim Sung Kyun, and Koo Kyo-Hwan, the drama gained recognition for its raw portrayal of the harsh reality of the country’s military service system.
돌아온 103사단 헌병대 수사과, 그리고 국군 본부의 새로운 인물들.
더 깊어진 이야기, 더 커진 스케일 <D.P.> 시즌2, 7월 28일 오직 넷플릭스에서. pic.twitter.com/AZEYnW5DbD
— Netflix Korea｜넷플릭스 코리아 (@NetflixKR) July 5, 2023
After wrapping up the drama, Jung Hae In graced his fandom, Haeiness, with the The 10th Season fan meeting. The actor visited stops across the USA, Canada and Asia to meet his international fans.
Featured image: The actor updates fans with new photo from his trip. Credit: Instagram/Jung Hae In