Jung Eun Chae has revealed how her boyfriend, artist Kim Choong Jae, reacted to her performance in the recently concluded drama Flex X Cop 2. The actress said the two support each other’s creative work and that he told her he enjoyed watching the series. Jung Eun Chae discussed their relationship and her experience playing Major Crimes Unit leader Joo Hye Ra during a September 22 interview in Seoul. She also reflected on how the role changed her and why she believes the character connected with viewers.
Kim Choong Jae Enjoyed Watching Flex X Cop 2
When asked how people close to her responded to Flex X Cop 2, Jung Eun Chae said she does not have a particularly large social circle, so she does not receive much feedback. However, she often hears from people she meets around her neighborhood that they have been watching the series.
Kim Choong Jae’s reaction was also positive. Jung Eun Chae explained that the couple respect and support each other’s work, and he told her that he enjoyed watching the drama. Asked whether any particular scene caught his attention, the actress smiled and said that there was nothing specific because both of them are independent.
Jung Eun Chae Reflects On Joo Hye Ra
Jung Eun Chae played Joo Hye Ra, the leader of Major Crimes Unit 1 at Kangha Police Station. She said she had recently been thinking about how people she admires often reveal their true charisma when their human side becomes visible. That idea shaped her view of Hye Ra, who initially appears cold and reveals little about her personal life.
As the story develops, however, she shows that she genuinely trusts, relies on and acknowledges her teammates. For Jung Eun Chae, that ability to show warmth beneath a seemingly tough exterior is one of Hye Ra’s strongest qualities.
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Actress Says Role Made Her More Like Hye Ra
Jung Eun Chae also admitted that she became more similar to Hye Ra than she had expected. When she first accepted the role, she believed the two were very different, but playing the character for more than six months changed that perception. The actress added that the director had noticed a resemblance between her and Hye Ra from their very first meeting.
He told her immediately that she was the right person for the role, something that surprised her because people can see qualities in us that we may not notice ourselves. She also said she understands why female viewers responded strongly to Hye Ra, although she admitted she was not completely sure of the reason.
Flex X Cop 2 Ends With Jung Eun Chae’s Popular Role
Jung Eun Chae said viewers may find satisfaction in watching a character who is confident and charismatic, adding that she feels a similar excitement while portraying Hye Ra. Flex X Cop 2 concluded on September 19 after following the partnership between third-generation chaebol Jin Yi Soo, played by Ahn Bo Hyun, and the new major crimes unit leader as they tackled various cases. Jung Eun Chae’s performance as Hye Ra became one of the drama’s notable additions, while her latest comments offer a glimpse into both her personal support system and the character she spent months bringing to life.
Final Take
Jung Eun Chae says Kim Choong Jae enjoyed watching Flex X Cop 2 and that they continue to support each other’s work. She also reflected on how playing Joo Hye Ra for more than six months changed her understanding of the character and, in some ways, herself.
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