7 Best Dramas Starring Jinyoung B1A4
Jung Jin Young, better known as Jinyoung, was born on November 18, 1991, and initially rose to fame as a member of the boy group B1A4. His journey with the group began in 2011 and continued until his contract concluded in 2018. Afterward, Jinyoung embarked on a solo career in music.
But Jinyoung's talents extend far beyond singing. He is also a skilled songwriter, record producer, and actor. His breakout role in the television series "Love in the Moonlight" (2016) brought him widespread recognition as an actor. Following this success, Jinyoung has been actively involved in a variety of drama and film projects.
So, which drama series has Jinyoung featured in? Bacaterus has compiled a list for you. Let's dive in and explore!
1. Police University
| Year | 2021 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Mystery |
| Director | Yoo Kwan Mo |
| Cast | Cha Tae Hyun Jung Jin Young Krystal Jung |
Released in 2021, this drama tells the story of Yoo Dong Man (Cha Tae Hyun), a professor who spent 20 years solving major criminal cases. After failing the test to become a detective instructor, he decides to become a freshman at the National Police University in South Korea.
At the university, Dong Man meets many people, including a hacker named Kang Seon Ho (Jung Jin Young). They discussed criminal cases, including illegal cryptocurrency gambling sites. Dong Man convinces Seon Ho to join the University Police, and they become partners in solving cases.
The drama not only revolves around criminal cases, but also includes a romantic story between Seon Ho and Oh Kang Hee (Krystal Jung).
2. My First First Love
| Year | 2019 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Oh Jin Seok |
| Cast | Ji Soo Jung Chae Yeon Jin Young Choi Ri Kang Tae Oh |
Have you ever dreamed of living with your closest friends? That's exactly what happens in the South Korean drama "My First First Love." This show, which debuted in 2019, is a reboot of the earlier 2015 drama titled "OnStyle." And guess what? You can stream it on Netflix!
The series introduces us to five young and close-knit friends who decide to move out of their family homes and start living together. The group includes Tae O (Ji Soo), Song Yi (Jung Chae Yeon), Do Hyun (Jin Young), Ga Rin (Choi Ri), and Hoon (Kang Tae Oh).
Being 20 years old comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you're learning to live independently and love others. The friends navigate through issues like setting aside their egos, maintaining discipline, and more. As they adjust to their new living situation, some of them start developing feelings for each other. Who might these budding romantics be? Watch "My First First Love" to find out!
3. My First First Love 2
| Year | 2019 |
| Genre | Drama, Friendship, Romance |
| Director | Oh Jin Seok |
| Cast | Ji Soo Jung Chae Yeon Jung Jin Young Choi Ri Kim Tae Oh |
Entering its second season, the drama "My First First Love 2" presents a compelling storyline in each episode. The drama continues to revolve around the friendship of five young individuals who choose to live together for personal reasons, but now there is an additional complex story between all of them.
After moving into Tae Oh's (Ji Soo) house, a gift from his grandfather, the bond between Tae Oh and his friends grows stronger, even leading to a tangled love triangle involving Tae Oh, Song Yi (Jung Chae Yoon), and Do Hyun (Jung Jin Young).
Meanwhile, Ga Rin (Choi Ri) and Hoon (Kang Tae Oh) also begin to have feelings for each other. Together, they begin to learn about first love which turns out to be confusing. Will they find the answer to what first love really is? Check out the story in the second season of My First First Love!
4. Sing Again Goo Hae Ra
| Year | 2015 |
| Genre | Family, Music, Romance |
| Director | An Joon Young, Kim Yong Bum |
| Cast | Min Hyo Rin Kwak Shi Yang Jung Jin Young |
Korean dramas never seem to run out of fresh and engaging storylines, do they? Even with similar themes, they manage to captivate audiences, like the drama "Sing Again, Goo Hae Ra" (originally titled "Preserve, Goo Hae Ra!").
The drama revolves around a young woman named Hae Ra (Min Hyo Rin), who aspires to become a singer. Her goal is to bring her late father's musical works to the limelight, honoring his legacy as a musician.
At 21, Hae Ra joins the music TV contest "SuperstarK 2" alongside her childhood twin friends, Se-Jong (Kwak Si Yang) and Se-Chan (Jin Young). The trio makes it through the local trials, earning a spot in the competition.
During the intense "super week," Hae Ra and her friends team up with Henry (Henry), Woo-Ri (Yoo Sung Eun), and Jang Goon (Park Kwang Sun) to face a tough challenge. Despite their efforts, they are eliminated and sent home. Yet, in an unexpected twist, the team reunites and achieves their dream of debuting together.
5. Wind-Bell
| Year | 2019 |
| Genre | Drama, Family, Romance |
| Director | Kwak Byung Gwan |
| Cast | Jung Jin Young Kwon Mina |
Check out "Wind-Bell," an engaging drama series from South Korea, written and directed by Kwak Byung Gwan. An interesting fact about this drama: Kwak Byung Gwan won a scriptwriting contest organized by the Seoul Tourism Bureau, which led to the drama's production with them as the main sponsor.
The series centers around Daniel (Jung Jin Young), a globally renowned writer. Adopted and taken to America at the age of 10, he finds success and decides to return to Korea. His main goal is to find his birth mother and uncover the reasons behind his adoption and relocation.
While in Korea, Daniel tries to piece together his past. In this mission, he crosses paths with Yeo Jin (Mina), an editor who helps with the publication of his book in Korea. Their interaction turns into special connection, stirring up Daniel's childhood memories, including those of his mother.
With Yeo Jin's assistance, will Daniel finally reunite with his mother?
6. Love Detective Sherlock K
| Year | 2015 |
| Genre | Comedy, Drama, Mystery |
| Director | Aaron Kim |
| Cast | Nam Bo Ra Jung Jin Young |
Love Detective Sherlock K is an exciting South Korean drama from 2015. Directed by Kim Aaron, this 10-episode series stars Nam Bo Ra, Jun Jin Young, and others. It focuses on the undercover endeavors of a beautiful girl on a major mission.
Nam Bo Ra plays Dae He, a psychologist with a specialty in romantic relationships. Her passion for helping people overcome love-related issues leads her to create a healing cafe. This cafe serves as a sanctuary for those who have faced heartbreak and seek to heal.
In a twist to conceal her identity as a renowned psychologist, Dae He disguises herself as a man and adopts the alias Sherlock K.
During her undercover work, Sherlock K encounters a wealthy client named Do Min Woo (Park Min Woo). He involves Dae He and her team, Kang San (Jung Jinyoung) and Jin Joo (Park Jin Joo), in a complex case that intertwines love and murder. Can Sherlock K unravel the truth as per the client's request?
7. She is Wow!
| Year | 2013 |
| Genre | Drama, Family |
| Director | Kim Chul Gyu |
| Cast | Park Sung Woong Oh Hyun Kyung Jung Jin Young |
Everyone dreams of a perfect life, but often, there's a hidden cost. This is the central theme of the South Korean drama "She is Wow!" directed by Kim Chul Gyu. The story revolves around a popular actress, Jo Ah Ra (Oh Hyun Kyung).
Jo Ah Ra appears to have it all: a successful and affluent career, an ideal husband, Gong Jung Han (Park Sung Woong), and a handsome son, Gong Min Kyu (Jung Jin Young). However, beneath this veneer of perfection, Ah Ra faces numerous challenges.
As a senior actress, Ah Ra struggles with the pressures of aging in the spotlight. Her marriage to Jung Han is not as harmonious as it seems.
Moreover, her son Min Kyu is a source of worry. He has been sent back from America to Korea after being expelled from school for misconduct. Ah Ra is constantly strategizing to maintain her flawless public image, hiding her family's real life from the media. How long can she keep up with these deceptions?