First Look at Love Barista as Lee Kwang Soo Gets Stranded in Vietnam
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by SOOJIB Press
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Watch: “Asia’s Prince” Lee Kwang Soo Gets Stranded in Vietnam in Laugh-Out-Loud Rom-Com “Love Barista”
Lee Kwang Soo swaps red carpets for survival mode in the first poster and trailer for “Love Barista,” a fish-out-of-water comedy that puts Korea’s most adored star in the most unglamorous trouble overseas.
The setup
“Love Barista” follows Kang Joon Woo (Lee Kwang Soo), a top-tier celebrity dubbed “Asia’s Prince,” who impulsively jets off abroad—only to end up stranded in Vietnam with no manager, no phone, no cash, and no passport. Fame won’t buy him food or a bed, so he’s forced to scrape by, exposing a surprisingly grounded, lovable side behind the superstar image.
Poster and trailer vibes
The main poster plants Joon Woo inside a golden crown as he nervously bites into a bánh mì—an instant snapshot of a king without a kingdom. The trailer cranks up the chaos: one bad decision snowballs into a string of misadventures, swapping luxury for bare-knuckle survival and sight-gag comedy.
“Asia’s Prince goes missing in a foreign land?!” The crown’s off—let the chaos begin.
Stacked cast, bigger laughs
Eum Moon Suk as Jung Han Cheol, the long-suffering manager and best friend who never stops bickering—or caring.
Kang Ha Neul as Cha Do Hoon, an ambitious rising star and Joon Woo’s scene-stealing rival.
Yoo Jae Myung as famed director Lee Won Seok, adding combustible energy to the madness.
Hoàng Hà as Thao, an aspiring barista Joon Woo meets on the run—sparks and caffeine included.
Jo Woo Jin as CEO Han, whose involvement drags everyone into unpredictable (and hilarious) danger.
Why you’ll care
Lee Kwang Soo is in his comedic sweet spot: physically fearless, endlessly expressive, and quietly heartfelt. “Love Barista” blends travel chaos with star-crossed charm, brewing a rom-com that’s equal parts slapstick and sincerity.
Release
“Love Barista” opens in theaters across Korea on November 19.
Watch the trailer now and get ready to see “Asia’s Prince” dethrone his ego—one mishap at a time.
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