Jung Hae-in Returns to 'Amazing Saturday' After Two-Year Hiatus

(By Kim Tae-hyun, MHN Entertainment Correspondent)

Actor Jung Hae-in humorously admitted to having an "allergy" to the flood of compliments about his good looks.

The January 1st episode of tvN's 'Amazing Saturday' featured Jung Hae-in, Ha Young, and Heo Sung-tae, the lead actors from the upcoming drama 'This F***ing Love'.

Jung's appearance stirred excitement among the MCs, as he had previously guested on the show in 2022 to promote 'My Friend's Mom's Son' with co-star Jung So-min.

During that episode, Jung had charmed viewers by playfully promising to treat Jung So-min to kongguksu (cold soybean noodle soup) if she correctly answered a quiz.

This time, it was Ha Young who took the initiative, confidently declaring, "I'll treat you," showcasing her assertive charm.

Heo Sung-tae revealed that his role in 'This F***ing Love' is the most villainous of his career. Having previously made a strong impression as an antagonist in 'Squid Game', Heo's statement heightened anticipation for the new drama. He added that the show's staff warned him to "be careful when going out" after the drama airs, further piquing curiosity about his character.

To demonstrate the intensity of his villainous role, Heo performed a brief in-character scene. By simply calling out Jung Hae-in's character's name, he managed to create a chilling atmosphere that captivated the audience.

Ha Young shared her observations of Jung Hae-in during filming, noting his surprising duality. She expressed amazement at Jung's unexpected brightness, contrasting with his perceived introversion. Ha Young humorously added that she confirmed his social adaptability after witnessing him becoming drained when surrounded by women.

MC Boom, clearly impressed by Jung Hae-in's appearance, boldly asked if he considers himself handsome when looking in the mirror. Jung shyly admitted that he does, but quickly added that he has a "compliment allergy," appearing flustered by the praise.

The show's first challenge was the "Tell Me, Tell Me" game, with fried duck wings from Suncheon as the prize. Contestants were divided into Team Jung Hae-in and Team Heo Sung-tae, tasked with naming works associated with displayed actor photos.

Team Jung Hae-in ultimately claimed the duck wings. Jung playfully revealed that Ha Young had been helping him throughout, to which she assertively responded, "I said I'd let you eat," once again showcasing her confident demeanor.

The next game involved guessing song lyrics, with head soup and assorted boiled meats as prizes. The featured song was "4242" by N.Flying, Jung Hae-in's label juniors. Surprisingly, Heo Sung-tae, on his third 'Amazing Saturday' appearance, excelled in this round, allowing all cast members to enjoy the hearty prizes.

The final challenge required contestants to identify movies or dramas based on love scenes. With cherry pie as the coveted prize, competition was fierce. Ha Young, first to answer correctly, celebrated with an impromptu dance.

The Netflix series 'This F***ing Love', starring Jung Hae-in, Ha Young, and Heo Sung-tae, is set to premiere on the 7th.