From Soldier to Sales Star: Kim Sejeong Shines in Romantic Comedy 'Brewing Love'

“Brewing Love” is a delightful concoction of a heart-fluttering romance that will have you chuckling and swooning in equal measure. It tells the story of Chae Yong Joo (played by the charming Kim Sejeong), a sales powerhouse at a liquor company who is quite the enigma—passionate, yet expertly concealing her emotions. Picture a super-sensitive brewery owner, Yoon Min Joo (the equally talented Lee Jong Won), who seems to have an uncanny knack for tuning into the emotional frequency of everyone around him. Together, they create a tapestry of love that's both refreshing and invigorating, much like your favorite pint of lager.

Yong Joo, sharp and energetic as a crisp lager, embodies ironclad stamina and mental toughness. You might even say she’s like a well-structured brew, crafted to perfection during her time in the special forces. Picture her: a legendary sales leader, laser-focused on her mission to peddle beer, covered in floral-print work pants—because why not add a hint of whimsy to the job? There she is, holding a sickle, staring off into the distance as if pondering life’s greatest mysteries or perhaps contemplating the perfect pairing of a beer with a cheese plate.

As she gazes with such intensity, one can’t help but wonder: Is she preparing for battle or merely having an existential crisis? Such is the beauty of her complexity. Just when you think she has it all (a poster to hang and a beer to sell), her world inexplicably shifts when she meets the man who knows her heart even better than she does. Cue the emotional fireworks!

We’re left eagerly anticipating how Yong Joo navigates her cheery charm and fiercely determined spirit, highlighting a rich depth to her character—layered like a well-made trifle. In reflecting on her role, Kim Sejeong wisely observes that Yong Joo “received a lot of love growing up but matured early.” She artfully captures the essence of a woman molded by her past, a former special forces soldier who straddles the line between vulnerability and tenacity.

Mark your calendars! “Brewing Love” is set to premiere on November 4 at 10 p.m. KST. It promises to be an evening filled with laughter, connection, and that sweet sensation of love—a little like finding the perfect beer after a long day. Just remember, whether you’re sipping or swiping right, love is always brewing just around the corner.