Lee Jong Won Discusses Why He Chose To Star In “Brewing Love,” Shares Character Insights, And More

Lee Jong Won has shared his thoughts on his upcoming drama “Brewing Love”!

“Brewing Love” depicts the heart-fluttering love story between Chae Yong Ju (Kim Se Jeong), a super passionate sales king at a liquor company who hides her emotions, and Yun Min Ju (Lee Jong Won), a super sensitive brewery owner who is adept at catching people’s emotions.

Lee Jong Won portrays Yun Min Ju, a brewery owner and brewmaster who disrupts the liquor industry. Like a delicate ale, Yun Min Ju is an empath with a keen ability to sense the emotions of others. To prevent emotional overload, he has learned to shut himself off from those feelings. While living a quiet life in a serene rural town and focusing on brewing beer and his own emotions, he finds himself increasingly drawn to Chae Yong Ju, who captures his attention.

The released photos showcase the daily life of Yun Min Ju, a sensitive empath. He enjoys warm and peaceful moments, and an intriguing expression appears on his face as he closes his eyes to focus on his feelings. In images of him working alone at the brewery, his role as a brewmaster shines through as he finds comfort in brewing beer.

However, in another photo, Yun Min Ju displays signs of discomfort, raising curiosity. His cautious gaze reveals his sensitivity and tendency to shut himself off from others. This prompts questions about the changes that may be coming for Yun Min Ju, who has been living a stable life in his own space.

Lee Jong Won shared his reasons for choosing the project, stating, “Yong Ju’s confidence and willingness to sacrifice for others contrast with Min Ju’s sensitivity and focus on living for himself. I found the journey of discovering their common ground to be fascinating. The script is charming, highlighting similarities that are clearly different and creating a compelling intersection.”

He also noted, “The most appealing aspect is how Yong Ju and Min Ju embrace and learn from their differences as they change. The warm story that everyone—townspeople and brewery staff alike—creates together is also captivating.”

When discussing the character of Min Ju, Lee Jong Won said, “He is very sensitive and deeply feels the emotions of others, allowing him to share profound feelings with many people.” He added, “Min Ju’s unique way of interpreting and expressing emotions will be a major draw. Additionally, the character’s subtle clumsiness and awkward moments provide an interesting twist.”

Lee Jong Won shared insight into his approach to acting, sharing, “While acting, I focused on truly empathizing and connecting by looking into my scene partner’s eyes. I felt that if I were Min Ju, I would look into their eyes and absorb their emotions.”

“Brewing Love” is set to premiere on November 4 at 10 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!

Until then, watch Lee Jong Won in “Knight Flower”:

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