Rising Star Lee Jung-ha Shines in 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces'

Born in 1998 and represented by Namoo Actors, Lee Jung-ha has made a striking impression with his debut. Namoo Actors is home to many renowned talents, including Park Eun-bin, Song Kang, and Lee Joon-gi.

On the 17th, Lee Jung-ha appeared in the premiere of the Coupang Play and Genie TV original series 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' as 'Park Jung-hwan', an elite engineering student and former mortar soldier. He convincingly portrayed a character who views situations with a calm demeanor and steady gaze.

In episodes 1 and 2 of 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces', Park Jung-hwan completed a firearm disassembly and assembly test at a reserve training center with composed eyes and quick judgment, capturing viewers' attention. His ability to logically navigate unexpected situations further solidified his presence, showcasing his realistic nature.

A brief scene depicted Park Jung-hwan preparing to go out after helping Min-seo, the daughter of Jeong Nam-yeon (Kim Ji-hyun), with her level test. The organized dressing room and meticulously arranged items subtly revealed his stable upbringing, sparking curiosity about his character.

Lee Jung-ha has captivated audiences from the first episode by portraying Park Jung-hwan's cold rationality and 'logical mediator' traits with restrained expression. Known for his pure charm since his debut, Lee's transformation in this role is drawing attention. As he continues to make decisions and choices within the series, anticipation grows for his future performances. Besides 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces', Lee Jung-ha is also cast in this year's dramas 'ONE High School Heroes', 'Good Boy', and films 'It's Okay, It's Okay, It's Okay!' and 'Believe - Bing-shin'.

'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 PM on Coupang Play and Genie TV, and simultaneously on ENA.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr