Lee Kwang-soo Returns as the ‘Asian Prince’ in New Film 'Love Barista'
Nov 10, 2025
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On the 10th, a press distribution preview and press conference were held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Director Kim Sung-hoon and actor Lee Kwang-soo attended the site.
'Prince Alone' is a survival comic romance played by Kang Jun-woo (Lee Kwang-soo), an Asian prince who is left alone in a strange foreign land without a manager, passport, or any money.
Director Kim once visited Vietnam for a movie event. The scenery there was nice. I talked to the movie officials there and said it would be nice to work together. I chose this genre because I think it's important to communicate with people in romance, and the relationship that the viewer sees most importantly," he said in expressing his intention to plan.
In particular, Lee Kwang-soo, who has provided laughter with his unique sense of comedy in each work, has returned to the role of Kang Jun-woo, an Asian prince who can only pull off.
In that Lee Kwang-soo acted in another country, there was no significant burden in the preparation process. I moved to Vietnam early with the director, and talked about the script. Since the language is different, I talked enough with my friends even before filming. So there was no pressure to act with other countries."
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Lee Kwang-soo then went on the YouTube channel to promote it, but the title changed. The title is so good, but I'm shy to tell someone the title with my own mouth. I think I'm getting closer to this title and getting used to it," he said with a smile.
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Then "When I was doing a stage greeting or promotion there, a friend who was a student 10 years ago brought a baby, and a friend who was pregnant brought a big child. It was a new feeling, a touch of emotion..." he confessed.
As Lee Kwang-soo is also a top star, the point where he sympathized with his role, Kang Jun-woo, is also curious. Lee Kwang-soo is a character who worries that his place will disappear and feels burdened. Rather than such pressure, I thankfully keep busy working. I actually don't think I've ever thought about wanting to leave somewhere because I'm exhausted. I love working and I think I tend to get energy from the field. I don't think I've ever said I'm tired. It's a bit different, but I hope this busyness will be maintained," he said.
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Director Kim said, `I didn't know that much time has passed. I always kept in touch, and I didn't know because I was close. I was supposed to do it together someday, but I couldn't reach the opportunity. I play the role of a top Asian star in this movie, and I am an Asian prince in a special way. When Lee Kwang-soo says 'Asian Prince', everyone says 'Really?It is said that '. I thought it would be good for a fresh Hallyu star to do it this time. I also wanted to have a long breath with Kwang-soo. Since we have trust, I think it will be a meaningful work of our own if we do it together," he said, explaining the reason for casting Lee Kwang-soo.
Finally, director Kim said, `I think it is a movie that can be enjoyed pleasantly and comfortably. It's not the period that actor Lee Kwang-soo has been acting so far, but Lee Kwang-soo worked hard enough to make it a work that can be a dot or comma. I think you will be able to enjoy this movie again this time," he said emphatically.
The movie 'Prince Alone' is scheduled to be released in theaters on the 19th.
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