Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is set to unveil the world’s first wax figure of Korean heartthrob Jung Hae-in this December, adding another major name to its growing K-Wave Zone.
The actor, who celebrated his 10th debut anniversary last year, rose to mainstream popularity after his breakout role in the romance drama “Something in the Rain,” where he starred opposite Son Ye-jin. The series earned him widespread praise and cemented his status among fans known as HAEINESS.
Jung Hae-in has since received recognition from major award-giving bodies, including the 2nd The Seoul Awards, the APAN Star Awards, the Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the 2022 Asian Academy Creative Awards.
Coming from the success of his latest drama “Love Next Door,” Jung Hae-in said yes to having his charm immortalized in wax as a tribute to HAEINESS. He underwent a five-hour sitting session in South Korea, where he cheerfully shared, “This is so cool! I never imagined I would become a famous attraction. Part of me hopes that my wax figure can exude warm positivity to fans worldwide.”
Wade Chang, general manager of Merlin Entertainments Hong Kong, said “We have an aim to enhance the K-Wave Zone experience, and I’m grateful to Jung Hae-in for bringing his dedication to drama to the sitting process. I believe his contribution will greatly promote local tourism and Asian culture.”
Jung Hae-in’s wax figure will be displayed alongside fellow Korean stars Lee Jong-suk and Bae Suzy in the K-Wave Zone, giving fans an immersive and photo-ready experience in Hong Kong.
This article was written with the help of AI, based on a Madame Tussauds Hong Kong press release distributed via Media Outreach Newswire, and was reviewed and edited by the Hallyu Dorama team.
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