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Shin Jae-ha
ActorJ-Wide Company

Shin Jae-ha

Shin Jae-ha (신재하) is a South Korean actor born on April 2, 1993, in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, managed by J-Wide Company. A Dankook University graduate, he made his screen debut in the 2014 film Set Me Free and built his reputation through precise, layered supporting work across Korea's most acclaimed dramas.

He first caught wide attention in Pinocchio (2014-2015) before delivering a standout ensemble turn in the hit black comedy Prison Playbook (2017-2018), holding his own alongside Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho. Further recognition came through While You Were Sleeping (2017) and My Unfamiliar Family (2020). His breakthrough villain role as On Ha-jun in Taxi Driver 2 (2023) earned him the Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards, cementing him as one of the most versatile actors of his generation.

In 2026 he appears in two high-profile projects: the JTBC thriller Still Shining and the SBS romance Gold Digger opposite Kim Hee-ae. He completed mandatory military service between November 2020 and May 2022.

1 articles10 creditsDebut: January 1, 2013South Korean

Gallery

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Filmography

2014
Set Me FreeFilm
Lead

Other Credits

2026
Gold DiggerTV Drama
Kim Hee-ae's son
2026
Still ShiningTV Drama
Bae Seong-chan
2023
Taxi Driver 2TV Drama
Oh Ha-jun
2023
Wicked LegendTV Drama
Supporting
2020
My Unfamiliar FamilyTV Drama
Lee Jun-hyeong
2017
Prison PlaybookTV Drama
Jung Han
2017
While You Were SleepingTV Drama
Yoo Bum
2016
Page TurnerTV Drama
Seo Jin-mok
2014
PinocchioTV Drama
Young Ki Jae-myung

Fans Also Ask

When and where was Shin Jae-ha born?
Shin Jae-ha was born on April 2, 1993, in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. He studied at Dankook University before making his screen debut in the 2014 film Set Me Free.
What is Shin Jae-ha's agency?
Shin Jae-ha is managed by J-Wide Company, a Seoul-based talent agency. He has been with the label throughout his acting career since his debut in 2014.
What are Shin Jae-ha's most acclaimed roles?
Shin Jae-ha is best known for playing villain On Ha-jun in Taxi Driver 2 (2023), earning the Excellence Award at the SBS Drama Awards. Earlier standout roles include Prison Playbook (2017-2018) and While You Were Sleeping (2017).
What is Shin Jae-ha's role in Gold Digger?
In Gold Digger (2026), Shin Jae-ha plays the son of Kim Hee-ae's character. The JTBC drama stars Kim Hee-ae and Steve Noh as leads navigating complex romantic dynamics.
Did Shin Jae-ha complete military service?
Yes. Shin Jae-ha enrolled in mandatory military service on November 24, 2020, and was discharged on May 23, 2022, without returning to his unit, per Korean Army COVID-19 policy.

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