Actress Moon Chae-won returns with the image of a 'legendary first love.' The film Heartman, released on January 14, is the first comedy movie of the 2026 New Year at the box office. It tells the story of Seung-min (played by Kwon Sang-woo), a man who returns and struggles to hold on to his first love, Bona (played by Moon Chae-won), whom he meets again, but a secret he can never tell her unfolds.

Moon Chae-won plays Bona, a photographer who instantly captured Seung-min's heart during their college days. Bona is a character with a calm and gentle impression but possesses an honest and proactive charm. Moon Chae-won naturally blends her pure visuals with bold flirting, adding a fresh nuance to the traditional first love character.

This work marks Moon Chae-won's first challenge in the comedy genre. She naturally immerses herself in the character with understated everyday acting and restrained humor, completing her own version of Bona. Last summer, Moon Chae-won left a strong impression as a mad character obsessed with beauty in the horror film Gwis. In this work, she showcases a much brighter and more flexible comedic performance, successfully transforming in a completely opposite way.

Moon Chae-won's acting transformation received positive responses from the audience. Right after the preview, praise such as "There was an outburst of admiration when Moon Chae-won appeared," "I immediately understood why she is portrayed as the first love," and "Moon Chae-won's comedy acting suits her well" followed. This raises expectations for the diverse charm Moon Chae-won will convey.

Heartman is currently screening nationwide. Through this work, Moon Chae-won regains her existing pure image and presents new charms to the audience. Her acting spectrum has expanded freely across completely different genres, horror and comedy.

Moon Chae-won's comeback is welcome news to many fans. She simultaneously shows her past image and new challenges, delivering various emotions to the audience. Heartman captures both the excitement of first love and the joy of comedy, once again highlighting Moon Chae-won's acting skills.

The film Heartman is a work anticipated for the chemistry between Moon Chae-won and Kwon Sang-woo, giving the audience a chance to become more immersed through their interaction. Moon Chae-won's comedy acting emits a charm different from her previous image, with a high possibility of forming a new fan base.

With the film's release, Moon Chae-won is once again in the spotlight, and interest in her future activities is growing. Heartman is expected to be an opportunity to confirm the various charms Moon Chae-won can show, providing enjoyment to the audience.