[OFFICIAL] Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun Couple (JiBong/JiJi Couple)

[midorinokerochan]

Annyeong, chingus.

 

ETA:  LOL I had started writing this on Saturday, but as I was writing  - sentence by sentence it became longer than I expected and could not finish it.  Then Sunday was a busy day, and couldn't even properly come here to check out everyone's updates. Then of course I had to work on Monday, and when I finally managed to catch up with this thread in the evening I realized that this was the hot topic once again and more facts and points have been brought up! Oh, I should take a vacation to be able to keep up with you all!  Chincha, you are too fast for this ahjumma!   Anyway, since I've already written most of this post, I am not going to go back and revise it to adjust to your latest comments otherwise this will never see the light. But of course I apologize in advance if I end up repeating what you have already said 

 

I know I am a bit late since this was the topic a few days ago, but I had no time to write a longish post till now. Mianhe.

 

First, I'd like to say that I am amazed by the dedication of NamJi shippers trying to find out the dates of possible meetings of our OTP at Aluu before SP,  matching those with old interviews to connect dots, and  get a better understanding of the NamJi timeline  and history. 

I am also aware that based on these elements some shippers (mostly on other SNS) suggest that maybe there was already something going on between them before they were partnered for Suspicious Partner, possibly  since after the SMA or even earlier.

 

About this, however, let me voice a different opinion here. I, for one, don't think that was the case. 

To begin with, let me recap here the facts of the Namji Timeline along with my take/interpretation of them:

 

- they were in the same drama, Warrior Baek Dong Soo in 2011, however they didn't really meet then aside from the presscon (and maybe wrap-up party?). At any rate, at the age they were back then, the 8 years gap was big enough to prevent any meaningful interaction. Or, as  someone pointed out here in the past (and I fully agree) they would have started a purely oppa-dongseng relationship and  it would have been more difficult for JCW to see and consider NJH as an woman/adult now,  so, while it is lovely to have such an early coincidence for a "destined couple" , it's probably for the best that they did not really work together 7 years ago.  

 

- both have been going to Aluu for a long time, over 5 years. That means plenty of opportunities for them to cross each other's path, especially if they had projects in the same period. According to Hyunie (SP presscon) they would basically just greet each other in passing. Still, since it is pretty obvious that fairy godmother loves both of them a lot, it is easy to assume that she also loves to talk about them and praise them in front of the other customers of the salon she is close to. It is a fact that was confirmed by Wookie, as we all know,  when he said that he had heard a lot about her at the salon, to the point that  she felt familiar already  (Interview that took place at the time of the SP photoshoot, translated by Ji Chang Wook's Kitchen here: 

 https://jichangwookkitchen.com/2017/04/14/drama-ji-chang-wooks-qa-interview-for-suspicious-partner-revealed/ ) 

 

- they were both at the KBS awards 2014,  and shared the stage standing coincidentally next to each other when they received the Best Couple awards with the respective partners. [BTW, I've just realized that I've never shared here my 2 cents about this ...  but that would require a separate post or I might get sidetracked  I'll just keep it short and quick here! ] We've seen both official footage and fancams of that night. Played over and over. Many, many times. Slow motions, zoomed in versions, just name it: it's in the historical NamJi archives for sure.  Trying to be as objective as possible, I think we can still say that they caught each other's attention there.  Did anything concretely and palpably change between them after that? We  have no idea of course. Personally (just my opinion, of course) I don't think so. Especially because they were both busy filming their respective dramas at the time (WHTMF and Healer ended in Feb 2015), so  while probably they had more chances to bump into each other again at Aluu, on the other hand I guess they had no time then to dwell on and/or act upon whatever spark they might have felt that night. Sometimes the moment is just not right.... haven't we all experienced that in our own life? 

 

(- Feb 2015: NJH's interview where she is asked about her ideal type between her two WHTMF co-stars PHS and SKJ and she says that she would like to mix qualities from both of them, i.e. manly, but cute and affectionate  - the video can't be embedded, but the link is here if you need to check https://youtu.be/AVDD0_vKFzU?t=2m22s )   - just mentioning this for reference, but it's worth noting that she has been consistent  as lately, post SP, she mentioned that her type is mature but playful. 

 

(- Sep 2016 - JCW's Harper’s Bazaar interview,  when he states "I seem to live while holding on to the dream that I will meet a destined person someday. We will either keep running into each other coincidentally, or taking a slight glance while walking past but not being able to forget [the person]" - translated by Ji Chang Wook's Kitchen here:  https://jichangwookkitchen.com/2016/10/30/magazine-harpers-bazaar-september-2016-issue-ji-chang-wooks-earnest-jokes/). I just love this. Even though I think at that point it was still really a dream for him, an hypothetical talk, in retrospect it has me really excited thinking about NamJi.  

 

(- Nov/Dec 2016? - post K2 - JCW's interview when he mentions that dating is not his priority because he is always too busy and because he has to enlist soon) you have all already commented about this, so I don't need to add anything.

 

-  Jan 19th, 2017 :  SMA. NamJi's first cooperation as they presented an award together.  Again, we have seen and replayed countless times both official and fantaken videos and pictures of this, and analysed the tiniest details. More sparks. Smiles everywhere. They were definitely aware of each other. But again, it was a busy time, at least for Wookie who was doing the promotion for his movie. 

 

(- Feb 4th 2017: JCW's radio interview to promote Fabricated City. Asked about his ideal type he says “I like someone whom I can relate to emotionally and is able to communicate well with me without feeling uncomfortable when we meet up. But that is actually harder than I thought"  - translation credit  Ji Chang Wook's Kitchen: https://jichangwookkitchen.com/2017/02/04/movie-ji-chang-wook-guests-on-kbs-radio-for-fabricated-city/#more-22028  ) I am sure I've seen subbed clips of this interview on IG, but I did not save that and so I wasn't able to find any when I looked earlier. At any rate, I remember old comments in this thread pointing out how he seemed to ponder the question well and answer truthfully so one could assume that, as of February he had not found that girl would click with him yet. 

 

(- March 2017: on the occasion of his Taiwan fan  meeting if I remember correctly? JCW was asked to draw his ideal girl and the girl in the drawing has a striking resemblance to NJH at the Seoul Music Awards. Furthermore he explained that her heart is more important and the girl has a beautiful smile *(1), and we know that Hyunie's smile is indeed beautiful and lights up a room). Still, even if we are all certain in our hearts that the girl in the drawing is indeed NJH, who must have left quite an impression during the SMA, because the drawing is too similar to be a coincidence, rationally speaking we do not know for sure and this is again our assumption.

But it is a fact that Hyunie fits the description to a T:  she has a beautiful and kind heart and a beautiful smile too.  

The pieces of the puzzle are now starting to come together, but...

- March 16th 2017: More work coming up for JCW. His enlistment is impending and he knows no rest. While his promotional activities for the movie and Asian fan meetings are still ongoing, he confirms starring in a new drama. On the same day, the actress (LSK) who had been offered the role as his partner declines, and another one (Han JiMin) is in talk to join.

 

-  Fate is doing his job, and at this point it's almost ready to work its magic... - 

 

- March 23rd HJM declines and March 29th 2017 Nam JiHyun is reported to be in the final stage of negotiations and then confirmed to be JCW's leading lady in the the romantic comedy now titled Suspicious Partner.

Script reading on April 4th,

- April 11th : SP photoshoot  and JCW interview, where he shares his excitement about the drama, and when asked about NJH he mentions not having really met her at the time of WBSD, having heard about her by their hairstylist, the fun he had meeting her that day, knetz' comments that thy have similar vibes, and his conviction they will have a lovable and interesting chemistry (see above for reference)

- May 10th: Presscon and first 2 episodes of SP airing.

And the rest is history (and the reason why we are all still here ) 

 

So, why do I think that despite their previous encounters, NamJi really begins with SP and they were not close before that (despite the awesome display of sizzling chemistry and comfort with each other as early as the photoshoot?

 

Well, I'll tell you this...  next time. 

 

Seriously, I was hoping to really finish this tonight, but it's  past midnight here and I need to wake up early in the morning. 

I just want to post this anyway, without waiting for the rest, partly because I just want to actively join the fun and show that I am not just distracted and not interested these days, and partly because since this is really becoming longer than I had planned, it would be easier for you to read if I split it in shorter posts  I hope this one is not too confusing already  with some additions (in green) that I've made to the first bulk of my post this evening after reading the most recent comments and before continuing to compile the timeline  from March 2017 on. 

Just wait for the second part soon, ok? I'll try to post it tomorrow. 

 

BTW, one of the reason why this is taking me long, is that I went back to the early pages of the main drama thread to check a couple of dates and got distracted reading the posts.It was quite nice to see the early pics and clips , trying to watch them with the eyes of someone who is seeing them for the first time, reading people's comments as they were discovering this OTP's chemistry... If you have some spare time, seriously consider doing it.  A lovely and nostalgic feeling... 

 

*(1) was he thinking specifically of Hyunie's smile? My shipper heart says yes, but my rational mind remember that in the Harper's Bazaar interview Wookie, talking about jealousy etc. also said "For example, one may fall in love because the girl’s smile is very pretty. But after dating for some time, there will be a time where I’ll come to dislike that girl’s smile. I’ll get jealous when I see her smiling at other people but I do not know what to do about it  [...]. That seems to indicate that a beautiful smile is something he has always looked for in a girl, and  one of the features that definitely attracts him. So of course he would mention it when talking about his ideal type. Apparently, it's something he has always paid attention to, but then it's no wonder that Hyunie and her gorgeous smile caught his attention from the very start.  

 

Further Edited to Add: after this huge wall of text (sorry!) I needed to provide you some instant visual satisfaction  , so... have a wonderful Tuesday everyone  :

 

ctto

Edited January 22, 2018 by midorinokerochan

[adi2019jiji]

At last soompi is back.. im like refreshing this thread every second I had if it already ok.. even we are in draught still miss this thread.. 

Hello to everyone..lets gear up to make this thread sleeplessness.. 

 

Morning popo from our otp 

 

Just cant wait for this friday.. it mybe her last vlive bcoz she need to focus with her uni life as a student, if not mistaken her semester will be started this feb.. perhaps she need to focus on her thesis..if she comeback with new project it will be the best for us to see her in action again and a bless to us to analysis further her interactions/behavious with her "co-star" 

 

 

 

[pauliza]

Her long & beautiful legs 

He waited 8 years for this SEXY lady .No ,we are not fabricated story .Its loud & clear in the above video,he said it in front of the public  ,she is SEXY  .

 

Who cares what the haters said .We just count on words that came out directly from this guy's mouth

 

 

credit to the owner

[khalinkikyo]

Thanks.... Soompi is back 

[pauliza]

 

 

Unforgettable by Nat King Cole - .
Unforgettable, that's what you are
Unforgettable though near or far
Like a song of love that clings to me
How the thought of you does things to me
Never before has someone been more

Unforgettable in every way
And forever more, that's how you'll stay
That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
.

 

 

[pauliza]

 

credit to the owners 

[pauliza]

"Is someone who only a co - worker would do this to you?Hmm..just curious .Maybe he just followed her heart ? " - credit to the owner

[daloula]

8 hours ago, shady01girl said:

is it friday yet? long day at work.... bleh and this thred was so quite today. =(

The thread was quiet because soompi was not working

Not being able to lurk at the thread was harder than I thought.

I wonder why the next vlive of NJH would be her last for a while. Is she just trying to focus on her studies?

[pauliza]

4 minutes ago, daloula said:

The thread was quiet because soompi was not working

Not being able to lurk at the thread was harder than I thought.

I wonder why the next vlive of NJH would be her last for a while. Is she just trying to focus on her studies?

Somebody asked me about this mbc's ig post .Did hyunnie gonna to have drama with mbc because of this ig's captions ? Its seem like we are going to see him /her /them again on next mbc awards,right ?Or its a wrong ig's translation? 

 

[masthu]

Kiyaaaaaaaaa soompi is back!!! Missed our NAmJi/JiJi haven

 

I cried REAL tears of joy after watching this scene.  This drama will remain in my heart forever  can't believe it ended already 

 

 

 

Cr to @kangan_gupta24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's amazing so many people find it hard to move on from #SuspiciousPartner. Even they watch other drama, they still coming back to watch sp

[pauliza]

I m admitted ,I got goosebumps everytime I see their  "look alike"  photo like this

 

[masthu]

one of my favorite scenes from suspicious partner!  *swoons*  

 

 

 

 

I can’t remember this scene This is about what???

 

 

Cr @ShiAhJCW

Edited January 23, 2018 by masthu

[khalinkikyo]

6 hours ago, daloula said:

The thread was quiet because soompi was not working

Not being able to lurk at the thread was harder than I thought.

I wonder why the next vlive of NJH would be her last for a while. Is she just trying to focus on her studies?

Maybe this semester will be her last, so she will focus on the final exam. 

Hmmmmm it will be semihiatus in our thread .. 

[luvforever]

48 minutes ago, daloula said:

The thread was quiet because soompi was not working

Not being able to lurk at the thread was harder than I thought.

I wonder why the next vlive of NJH would be her last for a while. Is she just trying to focus on her studies?

I'm guessing she's going to focus on her studies. She mentioned only 3 more semesters right? I figured she probably signed up for upper division classes for her major since she's near her expected graduation. Then, later on have to do her thesis or internship depending on what Korean universities requirements are in order to graduate. I don't even know if she's gonna have time for a new project not unless she decides to do it during her summer breaks. I actually want to know if she's going to continue on for a Master's degree or just take on acting after she's done with school. She has a passion for both so I'll support her all the way whatever her decision is later on.

 

“If I wasn’t an actress, I think I would be pursuing a career where I would be studying. I think a researcher or someone who cultivates learning would be good.”

https://www.soompi.com/2017/08/04/nam-ji-hyun-reveals-wasnt-actress/

[khalinkikyo]

@masthu That was the scene when njw got drunk, and asked ebh to be his employee... 

[masthu]

3 minutes ago, khalinkikyo said:

@masthu That was the scene when njw got drunk, and asked ebh to be his employee... 

 

yeah unnie i remember. I just quoted the caption of a twitter post with due credits. Thank you anyways

[luvforever]

14 minutes ago, khalinkikyo said:

Maybe this semester will her last, so she will focus on the final exam. 

Hmmmmm it will be semihiatus in our thread .. 

Don't worry we will have the d-cut to spazz on when she's busy with her classes. I think time will fly by pass not just for both our couple but for us as well.

[masthu]

Throw back Tuesday 

 

 

 

 

CTTO

[masthu]

You know JW must really love her. I would have dropped her annoying drunk richard simmons 

 

 

 

 

You know JW must really love her. I would have dropped her annoying drunk richard simmons. 

 

 

 

[pauliza]

4 hours ago, masthu said:

It's amazing so many people find it hard to move on from #SuspiciousPartner. Even they watch other drama, they still coming back to watch sp

I am in this group - try to watch other drama ,finished that drama & thats it .Come back to Sp & rewatch for nth times