Kim Sejeong and Lee Jong Won's Brewing Love is making waves across Asia, with strong rankings in multiple countries.

On November 17th, Viu, the biggest OTT platform in Asia, shared that the ENA drama Brewing Love ranked 2nd in Indonesia during the first week of November (November 4–10) on its weekly chart.

The drama also made an impact in other countries, securing 6th place in Malaysia, 8th in Hong Kong, and 9th in Thailand, placing it in the top 10 charts in four Asian nations.

Brewing Love tells the story of Yongju (Kim Sejeong), a sales expert at a major beverage company who hides her true feelings, and Minju (Lee Jong Won), the CEO of a brewery who can read emotions. The drama uses the theme of alcohol to give a fresh spin on the beloved K-romantic comedy genre.

The chemistry between Kim Sejeong and Lee Jong Won is a big highlight, with their sweet interactions and the tension between their characters bringing extra excitement to the show.

Kim Sejeong, who previously gained success with Today’s Webtoon, has found another hit with Brewing Love.

Viu, a Hong Kong-based streaming platform, is known for offering popular Korean content across 16 countries, including in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia for monthly active users (MAU), streaming time, and paid subscribers.

Alongside Brewing Love, Viu also offers dramas like Modular Family and variety shows such as Iron Girl Squad.

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Kim Jae Joong couldn’t hold back his tears as he experienced an emotional moment with his father.

On April 4, the KBS 2TV show "New Menu Launching: Pyeon Restaurant" aired a heartwarming episode where Kim Jae Joong, the youngest of nine siblings, threw a special celebration for his parents’ 60th wedding anniversary.

The star took charge of everything—planning, organizing, and hosting the event—as a grand gesture to show his gratitude for everything his parents had done for him and his siblings.

Kim Jae Joong rented a luxurious banquet hall at a five-star hotel for the celebration. He made sure to select food that would please all of his family, including his parents and siblings.

With his large family in attendance, the venue was filled with love and joy. Kim Jae Joong’s nine siblings all bowed deeply to thank their parents for raising them, showing immense respect and love.

As his father saw all of his children gathered in one place, he couldn’t help but express his pride, saying, “Are all these really my children?” But his emotions quickly took a turn as he shared his feelings of regret. “I feel sorry that I couldn’t do better for you, I’m sorry I couldn’t do as much as others did. But I’m so thankful that you all grew up so well,” he said, with tears starting to form in his eyes.

It was the first time Kim Jae Joong had seen his father cry. Overcome with emotion, he said, “I know my father’s life very well, so I couldn’t help but cry too.” The entire family shared in the tears, shouting, “We love you, Dad,” creating an unforgettable moment that moved everyone to tears.

The touching episode aired on April 4 at 8:30 PM, showing viewers the deep love and gratitude Kim Jae Joong and his siblings have for their parents.

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