Jung Hae In encountered health issues as he returned to the small screen through Japanese horror master Takashi Miike's series' "Connect."
In a report, the actor detailed his experience including the struggles filming the fantasy thriller K-drama.
Jung Hae In Suffered Dizziness and Eye Discomfort While Filming 'Connect'
In Disney +'s "Connect" Jung Hae In plays Ha Dong Soo, a man with special healing power.
As part of his character, the team had to cover his one eye while doing some scenes.
Unfortunately, it led him to major discomfort, and suffered from lowered eyesight.
According to the outlet, Jung Hae In mentioned in the press conference that he felt extreme pain while filming part of the series.
"I was a little dizzy when I kept looking at it with one eye, and there were a few dangerous moments because I didn't feel the sense of distance properly because I was wearing an eye patch especially when I was taking action scenes," he furthered.
Despite this, Jung Hae In feels safe on the set as the team has thoroughly prepared beforehand through rehearsals.
Jung Hae In's New Drama: Cast, Release Date, and Where to Watch 'Connect'
Directed by the renowned Japanese filmmaker Miike Takashi of "The Great Yokai War: Guardians," "13 Assassins" and the blockbuster movie "As the God's Will," "Connect" will be his first time directing a K-drama.
The upcoming series depicts the story of a man whose body parts were stolen by organ hunters.
However, a mysterious incident occurs after he becomes connected to the person who has received an organ transplant.
Apart from Jung Hae In, the "Connect" cast includes Go Kyung Pyo as serial killer Oh Jin Seop, who received an organ from Ha Dong Soo, and "Kingdom" actress Kim Hye Joon as the lead stars while Jung Dong Hoon from "Prison Playbook" and veteran actor Jang Gwang joins as supporting characters.
The Jung Hae In-starred K-drama is slated to release on Disney+ in December 2022.
Jung Hae In on Working With Japanese Horror Master Takashi Miike
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During the "Connect" press conference, Jung Hae In feels honored to be working with the renowned director.
Since there is a language barrier as Takashi Miike is Japanese, the actor says that he mostly communicates with him through body language.
"I could feel the connection and catch what he wants without difficulty. Also, he knew exactly what I wanted to do," he said as obtained by Korea Herald.
Interestingly, Jung Hae In shared that although they tried to connect and communicate the best they could, the only time he felt the language barrier was when the director cracked jokes and had to seek an interpreter to translate them.
On the other hand, the director says that Jung Hae In was very helpful throughout the process.
"I had some worries about the project and Jung Hae-in told me that he had my back no matter what," the director shared.
Moreover, Japanese filmmaker Miike Takashi says that he could feel the actor's support and was told that he should do whatever he wanted for the series.
