Moving is one of the newest Disney+ original series that premiered on Wednesday (9/8) with its first 7 episodes. This sci-fi drama adaptation of the webtoon, which has been long awaited by Drakor lovers, was able to score high ratings and occupy top 1 in five Asian countries.
This success cannot be separated from the quality of acting of a number of famous Korean actresses and young players who are on the rise, one of which is Lee Jung Ha who plays Han Hyo Joo’s son Kim Bong Seok.
Poster of Lee Jung Ha in the drama Moving/ Photo: instagram.com/jungha.km
He is described as having super powers inherited from his parents, namely flying and the sensitivity of his five senses. Besides Bong Seok has not been able to control his strength, the mother actually insists on hiding it to protect the safety of her child
Thanks to his total acting, Lee Jung Ha also stole the audience’s attention because of his funny behavior that makes him excited. So, Beauties want to know more about this rookie actor? Come on, see some facts about Lee Jung Ha below!
1. Former JYP Entertainment Agency Idol Trainee
Lee Jung Ha/ Photo: instagram.com/jungha.km
Long before becoming the actor he is today, Lee Jung Ha was a JYP Entertainment trainee who dreamed of debuting as a K-Pop idol. Even as a trainee, he participated in the survival program The Unit in 2017.
Unfortunately, Lee Jung Ha’s dream of becoming an idol had to be dashed because since being eliminated from the survival program, he found it difficult to keep up with other trainees. Therefore, he decided to leave the JYP Entertainment agency.
2. Acting Debut in Web Drama
Lee Jung Ha/ Photo: instagram.com/namooactors
Having not successfully debuted as a K-Pop idol, apparently this did not dampen Lee Jung Ha’s enthusiasm for a career in the Korean entertainment industry. He decided to turn into an actor by joining the Namoo Actors agency.
A year later, Lee Jung Ha started his acting career in several web drama series as the main character, such as Want More 19 (2018) and Freshman (2019).
In the same year, he officially debuted as an actor in the sageuk drama titled Rookie Historian Goo Hae Ryung with Cha Eun Woo and Shin Se Kyung. There, Lee Jung Ha played a supporting role, Kim Chi Guk.
3. His name began to be known through the drama Run On and Nevertheless
Lee Jung Ha in the drama Nevertheless/ Photo: soompi.com
Run On (2020) is the first drama that managed to increase Lee Jung Ha’s popularity. Even though he was only a supporting actor, his name is increasingly becoming known and attracting public attention.
In this drama, he plays Kim Woo Shik, a track athlete who ends the career of fellow athlete Seon Gyeom (Im Si Wan).
Beauties, fans of the Netflix romance series Nevertheless (2021)? It turns out that Lee Jung Ha also appeared to be one of the seniors who had feelings for Na Bi (Han So Hee), you know.
4. Willing to gain 30 kg for the role
Lee Jung Ha is willing to gain 30 kg of weight/ Photo: instagram.com/namooactors
Two years later, he successfully made a comeback through the latest Disney+ drama entitled Moving. In this drama, Lee Jung Ha has successfully captured the public’s attention thanks to his acting skills and adorable appearance.
FYI Beauties, during the Moving press conference, Lee Jung Ha revealed that in order to adapt to Kim Bong Seok’s character, the actor was willing to increase his weight by up to 30 kg.
After this recognition, many public praised Lee Jung Ha’s hard work and totality for his project this time.
5. Owner of Adorable Smile and Eye Smile
Lee Jung Ha/ Photo: instagram.com/namooactors
In addition to his acting skills which are extraordinary in totality, the actor who was born on February 23, 1998 is increasingly loved by the audience and fans because he has a beautiful eye smile.
There is almost no difference in character between the role and real life, Lee Jung Ha’s smile managed to bring joy and anesthetize the public.
So, that’s a series of facts about Lee Jung Ha. Come on, don’t forget to watch the continuation of Lee Jung Ha’s exciting story as Kim Bong Seok in the drama Moving on Disney+ Hotstar!
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