OSEN DB.Jung Hae-in Returns with New Drama Love Virus
Actor Jung Hae-in is bouncing back just a month after facing unforeseen promotional hurdles, officially announcing his next major television project. Jung Hae-in and Shin Se-kyung are teaming up for the upcoming TVing original romance series Love Virus, produced by CJ ENM Studios and Studio Phoenix. The drama follows a 9-year long-term couple who were each other’s first loves. To ensure zero lingering regrets or curiosity about other people before tying the knot, they decide to take a ‘break time’ to date other individuals. Directed by Kim Seok-yoon and written by Choi Soo-young, the series is scheduled to premiere on TVing in 2027.
Character Details and Plot Dynamics
In Love Virus, Jung Hae-in takes on the role of Ha Do-un, a capable attorney and the long-time boyfriend of Kang Chae-rin, played by Shin Se-kyung. Ha Do-un is a quintessential ‘hexagonal man’ born into an affluent family with stellar looks, career success, and athletic prowess. Meanwhile, Shin Se-kyung plays Kang Chae-rin, a dental associate and campus beauty who begins to experience doubt after a lifetime of following a single path. The series will explore the provocative tension and emotional depths of a long-term relationship undergoing a bold test.
Overcoming Recent Co-Star Controversies
This swift casting announcement comes on the heels of a turbulent promotional period for Jung Hae-in. Last month, the actor starred in the Netflix series Love in Contract (translated from source), but faced severe promotional setbacks when female lead Ha Young became embroiled in historical pro-Japanese controversies involving her great-grandfather. While co-stars typically handle promotional rounds together, Jung Hae-in was left to independently navigate and wrap up minimal promotional duties. Fans are now looking forward to a fresh start as he prepares for his upcoming chemistry with Shin Se-kyung.
