You may be wondering, ‘What is this?’ But an amazing awards ceremony that you cannot help but be convinced has returned. The ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’, now in its 9th year, prides itself on being more fair than any other awards ceremony in Korea. The outrageous award names that other awards ceremonies would never dream of are sufficient reasons why the winners should receive them. We will now introduce the glorious winners of the ‘Dong-a.com’s PICK’ that will ‘be engraved’ in your memories.


◆ Award Name: Veteran of Reversals


◆ Q&A about the Award


Q. [9th Dong-a.com‘s PICK] How do you feel about receiving the award?

First of all, thank you so much for giving us this special award. I feel good whenever I receive an award. It makes me think that I should work hard in the future.


Q. What did you think when you saw the name of the award (Veteran of Reversal)?

The name of the award is the ‘Veteran of Reversal’ Award, so I feel like there will be a reversal in the award. As an actor, I always want to show a reversal rather than a similar appearance, so it felt special.


Q. Congratulations on being handsome. Please say something.

Thank you so much for thinking of me that way! Haha


Q. Please describe ‘Jung Hae-in‘s 2024’ in one word, showing polar opposite charms.

It wasn’t my intention, but the release dates of the drama ‘Mom‘s Friend’s Son’ and the movie ‘Veteran 2’ overlapped this year. The endings of the two works are different, but I think I‘m lucky that I was able to show various sides of myself at the same time. I think 2024 will be a memorable and thankful year for me.


Q. You are breaking genres from melodrama, action, and romantic comedy. What is your next goal for breaking genres?

If it is a story with power, I want to challenge myself with any genre.


Q. You have youthful skin and a great body. You are a master of management. What is your special management secret?

Rather than having a special management secret, I try to eat as healthily as possible. I also drink water often and get enough sleep.


Q. Future plans

I have a fan meeting tour planned for the future, and I am excited to meet fans from each country. I want to finish it healthily. And I will work hard to meet you in a good production.

Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com reporter misty82@donga.com
Hong Se-young, Donga.com reporter projecthong@donga.com
Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com
Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com reporter jhj@donga.com
Choi Yun-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com