The premiere event for 'Kimbap and Onigiri' featured stars Akaso Eiji and Kang Hae-won discussing their roles and experiences.
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Today (16th), in the city, the premiere event for 'Kimbap and Onigiri - The two in love are similar yet different -' was held! The main star Akaso Eiji and heroine Kang Hae-won from IZ*ONE attended and engaged in diverse talks. The two appeared in outfits reminiscent of a Christmas date. Their stylish attire, including luxurious outerwear and organza dresses, captivated fans at the venue. The event was also live-streamed, with enthusiastic messages from overseas fans visible in the YouTube comments. During the talk session, they discussed the work, their favorite foods, and Korean and Japanese cuisine, sharing various episodes that entertained fans. Akaso Eiji expressed his joy about being cast in the project, commenting, 'I was really happy. The emotional descriptions in the script were very detailed, and I hoped to express a universal form of love that transcends the boundaries of Japanese and Korean romance.' Reflecting on his role as Taiga Hase, he mentioned, 'He has experienced significant setbacks, and I focused on valuing communication with Rin, played by Hae-won, as they grow together.' Kang Hae-won shared her excitement about receiving the offer for this project, saying, 'I was very happy to receive this offer. It was my first Japanese work, so I had some anxiety, but I decided to participate with a mindset of wanting to challenge myself. Not only the romance but also the growth of each character is impressive, so I hope everyone looks forward to that.' When asked about filming episodes, Akaso Eiji confessed to giving Kang Hae-won a unique nickname, saying, 'Everyone calls her Hae-wona or Hae-woni, so I called her
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