
On the October 9th episode of tvN’s You Quiz on the Block, Jung Hae In appeared as a guest, opening up about the struggles he faced at the height of his career.
Host Yoo Jae Suk referred to Something in the Rain as a turning point in Jung Hae In’s life, and the actor expressed gratitude for the show’s success. “I was 31, and I was really lucky. Son Ye Jin helped me a lot, and so did director Ahn Pan Seok. Being cast in that drama felt like a miracle,” Jung Hae In said.
Despite the success, Jung Hae In admitted that he wasn’t fully prepared for the attention. “It hit me hard. I dealt with severe insomnia and wasn’t as happy as I thought I’d be. At that time, I thought hate comments were everything. Being constantly evaluated by the public was terrifying for me,” he revealed.
The actor also shared how deeply this affected him. “I started questioning my existence—’Who am I? What’s the point of living?’ There was a period when I didn’t leave the house at all, living like a recluse. I even developed panic disorder. I was scared to meet people,” he confessed.
“Back then, I read all the hate comments,” Jung Hae In admitted, but soon talked about how he’s gotten better now, sharing, “But now I know there are people who support me, and I also understand that not everyone will like me. You can’t be loved by everyone. Now, I focus on those who love and support me and give them my best.”
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