Moon Chae-won and Kwon Sang-woo talked about their collaborative project at a briefing for the production of a comedy film titled "Heartman." This event took place on December 11 at Lotte Cinema near Konkuk University.Other stars who were in attendance included Park Ji-hwan and Pyo Ji-hoon, better known as P.O.

Moon Chae-won talked about her delight with working with Kwon Sang-woo and remembered her admiration for him as a fan.

She added, "I had great chemistry with senior actor Kwon Sang-woo. He was the first male actor I liked... He was the first male actor I got excited about while watching TV when I was a student." She added that collaborating with actors she admired growing up made her feel proud of her work.=," as per OSEN

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Kwon Sang-woo spoke about his first encounter with Moon Chae-won: "I had great chemistry with senior actor Kwon Sang-woo. He was the first male actor I liked... He was the first male actor I got excited about while watching TV when I was a student." She added that collaborating with actors she admired growing up made her feel proud of her work, as reported by Chosun Daily.

At the same time, he praised Moon's professionalism and the good ambience on set. Kwon added, "When I saw her, I thought, 'She's such a pretty junior actress.' ... Moon Chae-won acted really well in our movie, and I think she'll benefit the most from 'Heartman.' She's so beautiful, and it'll be a movie where Chae-won looks the most beautiful."

"Heartman" traces the life of Seung-min (Kwon Sang-woo), a man who sets up an instrument shop after giving up on becoming a music performer himself, and the unforgettable first love, Bona (Moon Chae-won), who disrupts all that he holds dear. Directed by Choi Won-seop, known for directing comedy films, Kwon teamed up with the director again after being successful with "Hitman."

The cast also includes Park Ji-hwan and Pyo Ji-hoon. Their inclusion brings extra energy and charm to the film. According to the production crew, they have wanted a mix of comedy, romance, and first love factors that they believe will appeal to audience.

"Heartman" will be released on January 14, 2026, and he will ring in the new year with a comedy.

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