Kwon Sang-woo is stepping back into romantic comedy with the upcoming film Heartman, and he’s already generating buzz for his on-screen chemistry with Moon Chae-won. In a recent interview in Seoul, the 49-year-old actor shared behind-the-scenes thoughts on the project—especially when it comes to filming intimate scenes while being a husband in real life.
A Romantic Comedy with a Secret at Its Core
Directed by Choi Won-seop, Heartman follows Seung-min (played by Kwon), a man who returns home and reunites with his first love. Determined not to lose her again, he throws himself into winning her back—only to find himself carrying a secret he can never tell her. The film blends romance and comedy as Seung-min struggles to hold onto love while keeping the truth hidden.
Moon Chae-won plays Bona, Seung-min’s first love. The two share multiple romantic moments in the film, including several kissing scenes, and their pairing has already caught attention for its strong “visual couple” energy.
“It’s Not Just Actresses Who Worry”—Kwon on Skinship Scenes
Kwon spoke honestly about how actors can feel pressure during kissing or skinship scenes—regardless of gender.
“When there are scenes like that, actresses may have their own concerns, but male actors can feel uncomfortable too. I’m a bit like that,” he said.
He explained that at first he wasn’t sure how to approach the scenes, but Moon Chae-won’s focus and immersion helped set the tone on set. After filming a key sequence at an instrument shop—one involving a dramatic fire moment—he felt more at ease because she was fully “in” the character, making the romantic scenes feel grounded in the story rather than awkward.
Thinking About His Wife, Son Tae-young
Kwon also admitted that one thing stays on his mind: his wife watching these scenes.
“There are a lot of chaotic, comedic skinship moments. It’s not overly provocative, and we filmed it well,” he said. “Still, when your spouse watches those scenes, you can’t help but be conscious of it.”
At the same time, he emphasized that the work is professional and believes his wife will understand, because the emotions on screen are part of the role—not personal.
Working with a Child Actor Felt Natural
In addition to the romance, Heartman includes moments with a child actor, and Kwon said the experience was smooth and comfortable.
“The child actor was calm on set and performed really well,” he shared, adding that he didn’t feel the need to do anything special. Because he’s a father raising a daughter in real life, being around a child on set felt natural.
