[Drama 2016] Woman with a Suitcase 캐리어를 끄는 여자 [Starring Choi Jiwoo & Joo Jinmo // Mons. & Tues. 22:00 KST] - Thank you for watching!

[rubie]

September 22, 2016

Choi Ji-woo returns in legal-romance drama

By Lee Haye-ah

SEOUL, Sept. 22 (Yonhap) -- Actress Choi Ji-woo, an icon of the "hallyu" Korean culture craze, has returned to the small screen as a successful careerwoman who bounces back from a life-shattering downfall.

The star of such hit dramas as "Winter Sonata" takes on the role of Cha Geum-joo, a manager at an attorney's office, in the new MBC series "Woman with a Suitcase." She's fearless, competent and better than most investigators, not to mention strong enough to pull around a suitcase stuffed with legal documents.

But an unfortunate turn of events lands her in jail, forcing her to start from scratch to realize her dreams.

"I really wanted to play a character that's bright but also tough," Choi said Thursday during a press conference promoting the series at MBC headquarters, western Seoul. "I liked that there's a combination of romance, mystery and many other genres. Geum-joo, to me, is kind of adorable and silly ... she's not easy to act out but on the script, she was charming."

Scriptwriter Kwon Eum-mi said she wanted to tell the stories of people "without licenses" who do a better job than their qualified counterparts.

"I wanted to raise the question: Are the people with licenses fulfilling their responsibilities as much as they are claiming their rights?" she said.

That question inspired her to write a legal drama from the perspective of a law firm manager, not a lawyer.

Choi Ji-woo (L) and Joo Jin-mo pose for a photo during a press conference for the new drama "Woman with a Suitcase" at MBC headquarters in western Seoul on Sept. 22, 2016. (Yonhap)

Choi's love interest will be played by Joo Jin-mo, who takes on the role of the paparazzi agency chief Ham Bok-geo. Ham partners with Cha to overcome his own personal crisis.

Best known for his roles in dramas such as "Empress Ki," the actor said he expects to show a side of him he hasn't before.

"Because it's a legal drama, people may think it's heavy, chic or dry, but I'm going to try to put a human scent into my scenes and make people feel that it's fun to watch because of the gochujang-like man in it," he said, referring to the traditional Korean pepper paste.

"I think many people will watch it because it deals with issues that interest the public, like what people do and say in entertainment circles and in society as a whole," Joo added.

The new drama, which will premiere on Monday at 10 p.m. on MBC TV, will air in the same time slot as the popular period drama "Love in the Moonlight," a factor that could affect its viewership.

Joo seemed unperturbed, saying, "We didn't adjust to each other as we began shooting, but went into it fully ready, so there's no awkwardness.

"Both Ji-woo and I have been acting for a long time, so we'll show you the power of mature kimchi," he joked.

The rival drama has two young and rising actors in its lead roles -- Park Bo-gum and Kim You-jung.

Asked about her chemistry with Joo, Choi boasted that she thinks it will be her best yet with any actor. Apparently pleased, Joo playfully stuck out his microphone next to hers to turn up the volume of her voice.

Choi Ji-woo poses for a photo during a press conference for the new drama "Woman with a Suitcase" at MBC headquarters in western Seoul on Sept. 22, 2016. (Yonhap)

hague@yna.co.kr

The stars of the new drama "Woman with a Suitcase" -- Lee Jun, Jeon Hye-bin, Choi Ji-woo and Joo Jin-mo (L to R) -- pose for a photo during a publicity event in Seoul on Sept. 22, 2016. The first episode of the drama will be aired by the MBC TV network on Sept. 26. (Yonhap) (END)

[Celeste Seet]

Looking forward to the chemistry more than anything else :)) Choi jiwoo and Joo jinmo already looks so compatible based on the pictures alone, and their interactions at the press conference are too cute! <3

[wolanah]

 

Thank you for all the goodies everyone!!! I personally loved the 4 mins highlight. It looked fast paced, intense but not too much and comic. All the characters look interesting and I really wonder how everything will unfold from now on. 

@irilight Thank you for the heads up, I just did it. 

For those who missed the press conference livestream, you can watch it on Facebook, here:

 

[irilight]

On 9/22/2016 at 1:01 PM, suitcase-hoe said:

@irilight Thank you for the heads up, I just did it. 

Thank you @suitcase-hoe  And thank you also for the press conf. video.
 

Spoiler

Unfortunately it is still not listed under MBC. Maybe it is worth to PM a different moderator.  I usually PM Lyrayoo or Bebebisous or Ororomunroe.

 

And thank you to @rubie for the articles

 

 

 

[rubie]

September 25, 2016

Choi Ji-woo returns with legal-romance drama

By Park Jin-hai The Korea Times

Actress Choi Ji-woo, second from right, stands with other cast members of the MBC's new legal romance drama "Woman with a Suitcase," during a press conference at MBC headquarters, western Seoul, Thursday.

Actress Choi Ji-woo, the iconic "Winter Sonata" heroine who stirred the first K-drama craze in Asia in the early 2000s, has returned to the small screen in a legal romance drama on MBC.

In "Woman with a Suitcase," which will premiere tonight and airs Monday and Tuesday, Choi plays a successful career woman Cha Geum-joo, a manager at an attorney's office, whose life goes into free-fall after she is framed and serves time in prison.

Written by Kwon Eum-mi, who previously wrote the romance drama "Royal Family" (2011) and crime thriller "Gap-dong" (2014), the new drama tells the story of Cha rising again to realize her dreams.

"I really wanted to play a bright but tough character," said the actress during a press conference at MBC headquarters, western Seoul, Thursday. "There's a combination of romance and mystery. I understood my character as a person who acts kind of silly sometimes, but is lovely. It was a little complex to depict her, but I did my best to portray her as an attractive person."

Unlike other legal dramas, "Woman with a Suitcase" will be lighter, spending more time out of the court. Instead of focusing on trials, the MBC drama will concentrate on the legal staff and other elements such as rampant social networking, websites-based rumor mills and paparazzi media. 

Kwon said she wanted to that show the perspective that those who don't have "licenses" can do a better job than the licensed. "I thought that a legal drama shedding light on the ordinary people inside the legal circle, rather than lawyers, would be different and new," said Kwon. "I wanted to show that those unlicensed professionals can do better than those licensed lawyers and I also wanted to raise the question of whether those license–holders are doing their duty correctly." 

Choi's love interest will be played by Joo Jin-mo, who takes on the role of paparazzi news agency K-fact's chief Ham Bok-geo. "As an outsider, my role is to reflect the voices of the viewers each episode I appear in and to deliver punch lines."

Asked about the difference from the recently ended tvN's legal drama "The Good Wife," a Korean adaptation of the popular CBS series with the same name that starred Cannes-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon and was directed by Kang Dae-sun, Kwon said that apart from the courtroom set, the new drama shares almost nothing.

"Our main sets are the public seating area in the courtroom and outside the court, since the protagonist runs to investigate outside. In terms of mood, if The Good Wife has been painted in a calm manner, ours will be more light and cheerful," she said. 

jinhai@ktimes.com

[wolanah]

CHOI JIWOO, LEE JOON AND JOO JINMO STILL CUTS

 

Spoiler

 

[dragon98]

i wish there's eng sub on choi ji woo and joo jin moo conference...both looks good

[irilight]

 

11 hours ago, dragon98 said:

i wish there's eng sub on choi ji woo and joo jin moo conference...both looks good

I was hoping Viki might translate some of these...

[irilight]

 

[rubie]

September 25, 2016

Choi Ji-woo and Joo Jin-moo with cake and cones

Source: Hankooki.com via Hancinema.net

Actors Choi Ji-woo and Joo Jin-mo are appearing in the new MBC drama "Woman with a Suitcase".

A picture came up on Choi Ji-woo's Instagram with Joo Jin-mo.

They are smiling widely with cones on their heads and judging by the cake, it looks like it's Joo Jin-mo's birthday.

Meanwhile, "Woman with a Suitcase" will be released on the 26th.

[irilight]

more stills

 

 

 

[valsava]

Boy JJM is up against some tough competition for Monday lineup

[yujien]

I hope one of our chingus here will recap the episode tonight...

whoever you are chingu advance 'thank you"

Don't mind the ratings as long as we enjoy and comeback drama of CJW and JJM its fine...

let's group hug guys for the success (we can claim it now) of this drama 

 

aja aja fighting! 

 

 

[eyjooniesh]

2 hours ago, yujien said:

I hope one of our chingus here will recap the episode tonight...

whoever you are chingu advance 'thank you"

Don't mind the ratings as long as we enjoy and comeback drama of CJW and JJM its fine...

let's group hug guys for the success (we can claim it now) of this drama 

aja aja fighting! 

 

 

*hugs 

waiting for tonight caps ~

[dragon98]

oh my this is the  day i ive been waiting for...it finally come...i wish Choi Ji Woo and Joo Jin Moo in good rating and success,

[wolanah]

MBC RELEASED SOME STILLS OF OUR FOUR LEADS -- > HERE

They also were interviewed yesterday for MBC Section TV --> Full interview

Choi Jiwoo and Joo Jinmo were on a radio today

Will share the link when i find it. 

[tilac]

Tonight is the night !! Thank you everyone for all the updates etc .... Now ... let the conversation begin !! and of course FIGHTING !!

 

[0ly40]

Episode 1 clips:

Preview ep2:

 

[badsmuler]

Ratings Nationwide ( AGB Nielsen ) 9/27/2016

1. Moonlight Drawn By Clouds ( KBS2 ) : 20.7 % ( + 1.1 % )  ---------------->  Ep. 11

2. Scarlet Heart Ryeo ( SBS ) : 7.1 % ( + 0.9 % )  -------------------------------->  Ep. 10

3. Woman With A Suitcase ( MBC ) : 6.9 %  ---------------------------------------->  Pilot Episode

Credit : http://chicnews.mk.co.kr/article.php?aid=1474929251122256006

[forevergirl]

woot woot finally its airing.. Its a must watch drama for me. I havent watch kdrama for a long time