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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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon is taking on a completely new and shocking role in the upcoming film "Lobby"—and he’s already apologizing for it!

On March 4, the production team of "Lobby" held a press conference at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul’s Jayang-dong.

Director Ha Jung Woo attended the event alongside cast members Kim Eui Sung, Kang Hae Lim, Lee Dong Hwi, Park Byung Eun, Kang Mal Geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo Young, and Kwak Sun Young.

In "Lobby," Choi Siwon plays Ma Tae Soo, a national actor who gets caught in major scandals and tries to use his money to buy back his lost popularity.

Talking about his character, Choi Siwon shared, “Ma Tae Soo is a romanticist who lives in his own world. He’s like a deer with the suppressed rage of a tiger.” His words left many curious about what kind of performance he would deliver.

He continued, “I did my best to bring director Ha Jung Woo’s vision to life. While acting, I even had moments of self-reflection.” Then, with a smile, he added, “I’m debating whether to invite my parents to the premiere. Since my character is very romantic in love… I apologize in advance.”

Choi Siwon’s character is also the ex-boyfriend of Cha Joo Young’s character, and he had high praise for her acting.

“While working with Cha Joo Young, I was amazed at how great she was at reacting and absorbing the scene. She pays attention to every detail, and I was truly touched by her performance.”

Meanwhile, "Lobby" is set to premiere in theaters on April 2. Fans are already excited to see Choi Siwon in a role unlike any other.

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