Actor Ha Jung-woo spoke about his relationship with his partner Cha Jung-won. Ha Jung-woo appeared as the first guest on Coupang Play's variety show "Kang Ho-dong's Bookstore" aired on the 6th. On that day, when asked, "Are you happy these days?" Ha Jung-woo answered, "Yes, I am happy." MC Kang Ho-dong mentioned Ha Jung-woo's romance with Cha Jung-won and asked, "You like walking together, do you walk while enjoying beautiful scenery?" Ha Jung-woo replied, "She doesn't really like walking." He shared an anecdote about walking for two hours during a trip to Hawaii until Cha Jung-won sat down exhausted. When Kang Ho-dong asked, "Did you go just the two of you?" Ha Jung-woo answered, "Just the two of us, I don't bring my parents along." Ha Jung-woo officially confirmed his relationship with actress Cha Jung-won, who is 11 years younger, on February 4th.

Ha Jung-woo expressed affection while mentioning the trip to Hawaii with Cha Jung-won. He added, "I wanted to walk all over the world and conquer hiking trails, but she really hates walking." Ha Jung-woo expressed positive feelings about his relationship with Cha Jung-won and emphasized the preciousness of the time they spend together.

Ha Jung-woo is currently starring in tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "How to Become a Building Owner in Korea." The drama depicts a livelihood-type building owner struggling with debt who participates in a fake kidnapping scheme to protect his family and building. Ha Jung-woo plays the main character, Ki Soo-jong, portraying his desperate fight to protect his family and building. Ha Jung-woo described, "Soo-jong is a character that shows human nature. He is an ordinary person who can be both good and evil."

Ha Jung-woo emphasized the character's charm, saying, "When Soo-jong faces the crisis of losing the building, which is his hope in life, he becomes desperate. Among more evil people, he shows 'Let's survive, let's endure.'" He added, "The fake kidnapping scheme unfolds unexpectedly, and as Soo-jong falls into a quagmire, he gradually turns darker." Ha Jung-woo plans to showcase various acting variations in this drama.

Regarding his decision to appear in "Building Owner," Ha Jung-woo said, "It was not only the power of the work but also the trust in the people I would work with on set." He said, "I had great trust in director Lim Pil-sung. After many conversations with the director and actors, I felt confident about the drama 'Building Owner.'"

Ha Jung-woo pointed to "Kkokkomu" as a highlight of "Building Owner." He explained, "The story unfolds with one twist after another, and the emotional lines of the changing characters are the key points to watch." The drama is expected to deliver intense immersion in every episode.

tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama "How to Become a Building Owner in Korea" will premiere on March 14th at 9:10 PM. Ha Jung-woo's return and the dazzling casting lineup are drawing attention. Ha Jung-woo returns to TV drama after 19 years, and there is great interest in what kind of character he will portray for viewers.