Check Out Jung Hae-In’s Transformations Through The Years
From his debut as a rookie to his supremacy as a lead actor, he’s always been a heartthrob!
By now, you’ve probably been bombarded by Netflix to watch its recently released Korean drama “D.P.”—a six-part series led by Jung Hae-in who plays Ahn Jun-ho as its main character. It’s the actor’s first major project since the 2020 romantic drama “A Piece of Your Mind,” and we’ve definitely missed watching him onscreen!
In celebration of his debut in a Netflix Original, we take a look back at his childhood, his previous roles, and his off-duty looks to see his transformations through the years. He’s barely changed since everyone first took notice of him in AOA Black’s “Moya” MV, which just proves his superior genes as South Korea’s “Milk Man.” Swipe through the gallery for Jung Hae-in’s evolution throughout his life and career!
Jung Hae-in Evolution
Jung Hae-in Evolution
Pre-Debut
One look and you already know it’s Prince Hae-in as a baby. How cute are those cheeks?
Photo Credit: Jung Hae In 정해인 Philippines
Pre-Debut
Every child has to go through a bowl cut phase, and Jung Hae-in is no exception.
Photo Credit: Jung Hae In 정해인 Philippines
Pre-Debut
Jung Hae-in as a haksaeng be like “business in the front, party in the back” with that mullet!
Photo Credit: Jazmine Media
Military Service
Many know he already finished his mandatory military service before debuting as an actor. Here’s a selca of a 20- or 21-year-old Jung Hae-in possibly taken during one of his leave from duty.
Photo Credit: Jung Hae-In International
AOA Black’s “Moya” MV
Who wouldn’t take notice of a rookie with that face? Check out those sideburns and long-back haircut, too. It’s so 2013!
Photo Credit: Daily K-Pop News
Bride of the Century (February 2014)
Jung Hae-in made his official debut in a K-Drama in ‘Bride of the Century’ where his long-ish hair was dyed a silvery blonde as Choi Kang-in—the younger brother to the lead character and an idol singer.
Photo Credit: KapanLagi
The Three Musketeers (August 2014)
Did you know Jung Hae-in is the great-grandson of an influential thinker from the Joseon period? In ‘The Three Musketeers,’ he transforms into Ahn Min-seo, a warrior from the empire—high bun, long hair, and all!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
October 2014
Look at 26-year-old Jung Hae-in rocking a subtly layered bowl cut in his first selca on Instagram!
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
The Youth (November 2014)
He’s sporting the same hairdo in his debut film, ‘The Youth,’ where he played Man-jae in one of the shorts titled ‘Wonderwall.’
Photo Credit: Soompi
Blood (February 2015)
The next year, Jung Hae-in appeared in a supporting role in ‘Blood’ where he played Joo Hyun-woo looking every bit like the young genius his character was. Just a touch nerdy with the same ol’ layered bowl cut, but definitely cute!
Photo Credit: 유노원/Youtube
Salut D'Amour (April 2015)
In 2015, Jung Hae-in made a brief appearance in the movie ‘Salut D’Amour’ where he played the young Sung-chil. Such a cutie in his uniform, don’t you think?
Photo Credit: IDN Times
July 2015
Off-duty, Jung Hae-in seemed to favor a bit of facial hair, wire-rimmed glasses, and a hat.
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
Reply 1988 (November 2015)
The same year, he also made a cameo in the beloved series ‘Reply 1988’ as an old friend of one of the show’s leads. How precious is this cute side part?
Photo Credit: Soompi
Yeah, That's How It Is (February 2016)
He then starred in the family drama ‘Yeah, That’s How It Is’ as Yoo Se-joon, playing the youngest son in three generations of families living in one roof. At this point, the layered bowl cut has become a signature look!
Photo Credit: SBS Drama
Night Light (November 2016)
Later that year, Jung Hae-in started taking on bigger supporting roles as he appeared in ‘Night Light’ as a bodyguard named Tak. Our Prince Hae-in cleans up nicely and looks more mature with a shorter ’do!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Guardian: The Lonely and Great (December 2016)
We were then introduced to the dashing Choi Tae-hee, a recurring character in the ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God.’ Even with his baseball cap on, we’d totally have a crush on him just as Ji Eun-tak did!
Photo Credit: Soompi
The King’s Case Note (April 2017)
We see Jung Hae-in go back in time as royal bodyguard Black Cloud in ‘The King’s Case Note.’ You have to admit, he looks so good even in full Joseon Dynasty regalia.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
While You Were Sleeping (September 2017)
The role that propelled him to stardom, Han U-tak in ‘While You Were Sleeping’ was a head-turning police officer with an equally head-turning dog named Robin. The bowl cut’s back, too!
Photo Credit: Soompi
While You Were Sleeping (September 2017
We also get a quick peek at the six-pack he’s hiding underneath the police uniform!
Photo Credit: Netflix
The Age of Blood (November 2017)
The actor then transformed into Kim Ho, a Joseon era swordsman, in ‘The Age of Blood.’ Filled with thrilling action sequences, the film saw a rugged Jung Hae-in!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Prison Playbook (November 2017)
Another hit drama he starred in was ‘Prison Playbook’ where he played wrongfully accused military captain Yoo Jung-woo. Of course, the short ’do made a comeback, too.
Photo Credit: All K-Pop
Heung-Boo: The Revolutionist (February 2018)
Jung Hae-in then goes back to the Joseon period once again where he now plays King Heonjong. After taking on the role of several warriors, he now dons the ik seon gwan or the king’s/crown prince’s hat!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Something In The Rain Press Conference (March 2018)
In his breakthrough role as a lead actor in a drama, Jung Hae-in played Seo Joon-hee opposite Son Ye-jin in ‘Something in the Rain.’ At the press conference, he sported the same regent haircut as his character did in the series.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Something In The Rain (March 2018)
Who could resist this face, honestly?
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Dior Summer '19 Presentation (June 2018)
That year, he also made an appearance in Paris sporting a slick, short ’do as a special guest of designer house Dior during its Summer ’19 presentation.
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
One Spring Night (March 2019)
He then took on one of his most challenging roles to date, playing a single father in the drama ‘One Spring Night’ alongside actress Han Ji-min. Here he is twinning with his on-screen adeul in the same bowl cut!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Tune In For Love (August 2019)
Later that year, he starred opposite Kim Go-eun in the throwback film ‘Tune in for Love.’ We’re living for this gelled-up, middle part on his character Hyun-woo that’s so ’90s!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
Tune In For Love (August 2019)
As time passed, Hyun-woo grew up to become a fine young man with a more mature hairstyle to boot.
Photo Credit: Hancinema
One Summer Night in Manila (September 2019)
Jung Hae-in indulged Filipinos during his fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater. This layered bowl cut seems to be the go-to for him, no?
Photo Credit: @wilbroslive
Start-Up (December 2019)
Later that year, his film ‘Start-Up’ was released where he played Woo Sang-pil—a young man trying to navigate the ups and downs of adulthood. He’s sporting the popular two-block haircut for men here!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
A Piece Of Your Mind (March 2020)
In his next series, Jung Hae-in took on the lead role of Moon Ha-won in the romantic drama. An AI programmer and founder of his own company, he also sports the subtly layered bowl cut we’ve come to love!
Photo Credit: Hancinema
NuYou Singapore (October 2020)
A few months later, he modeled for NuYou Singapore with a stylish modern mullet. Quite a throwback to his student days!
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
JM Solution Model (June 2021)
Jung Hae-in was gearing up for several projects slated for the latter half of 2021 but made sure to grace us with his perfect visuals—from his poreless skin to his pristine regent haircut—as the new model for skincare brand JM Solution.
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
August 2021
Spoiler alert! Jung Hae-in portrays a military police officer who trained in boxing prior to his enlistment. In this Instagram post, he shares a post-training selca that shows off his flawless skin and the textures in his hair!
Photo Credit: @holyhaein
D.P. (August 2021)
Ahn Jun-ho is the latest military man Jung Hae-in has so far played in his career. We’re all here for the faded hair and the bit of rugged manliness he exudes in this show!
Photo Credit: Netflix
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