Actress Choi Ji-woo shared her thoughts on the box office showdown with her colleague Kwon Sang-woo. On December 18, a production briefing for the film Sugar was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Choi Ji-woo, Min Jin-woong, and Go Dong-ha attended the event. Director Choi Se-chun was absent due to personal reasons.

Choi Ji-woo expressed surprise about the overlapping release schedules with Kwon Sang-woo, saying, "Kwon Sang-woo and I are friends and neighbors, so we see each other often. I didn't know he was releasing a new film." Kwon Sang-woo is scheduled to release the film Heartman on January 14. Choi Ji-woo said, "I hope Sang-woo's film does well, but I hope our film does a little better."

The film Sugar is a human drama about a mother struggling to save her young son who has been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Choi Ji-woo plays Mira, a mother who fights against the world to protect her son. She expressed her expectations, saying, "It's a family film with a hopeful message. I hope it can convey warmth during the year-end and New Year period."

Sugar, starring Min Jin-woong and Go Dong-ha alongside Choi Ji-woo, is set to be released on January 21, 2026. Choi Ji-woo emphasized that it is important not only to provide medical information about the disease but also for the audience to understand the emotions behind it. She added, "This is a way of life, and it makes you think about how to live. I would appreciate it if people watch it with that perspective."

Choi Ji-woo clearly stated her intention to deliver a warm message to the audience through the film's theme. Sugar is a story centered on family love and hope, aiming for the audience to have a warm heart.

At the production briefing, Choi Ji-woo responded cheerfully to the competition with Kwon Sang-woo, drawing attention to the simultaneous release of the two films. She joked, "I hope both do well, but I hope our film does a little better."

Sugar is expected to showcase the hottest acting transformation in Choi Ji-woo's filmography. The acting ensemble of Min Jin-woong and Go Dong-ha is also receiving attention. Choi Ji-woo said, "I hope the audience feels warm emotions through this film."

Heartman, starring Kwon Sang-woo, has attracted public interest in the face-off between the two actors. Choi Ji-woo described her relationship with Kwon Sang-woo as "close friends" and wished success for both films.

Through this work, Choi Ji-woo is set to portray a strong mother figure, promising to deeply move the audience. Sugar carries a message about the importance of family and hope, expected to attract much attention from viewers.

As the release of Sugar approaches, anticipation for the showdown between Choi Ji-woo and Kwon Sang-woo grows. The two actors previously worked together on the drama Stairway to Heaven, and attention is focused on the outcome of their competition in this film.

Choi Ji-woo urged viewers, saying, "I hope the film does well. I hope the audience watches it with a warm heart." Sugar, a film about family love and hope, is expected to deeply move the audience.

In this film, Choi Ji-woo shows strong maternal love and emphasizes communication with the audience. She expressed, "I hope this film is loved by many people."

Sugar will be released on January 21, and attention is focused on how the competition with Kwon Sang-woo's Heartman will unfold. Both films are drawing audience interest, and their performance at the box office is highly anticipated.