Character introductions and kisses for Jeon Woo-chi

52 November 16, 2012November 16, 2012

Character introductions and kisses for Jeon Woo-chi

by girlfriday

Aw, smoochies, smoochies for everyone! Get ’em while you can, I say, especially since we know there’s a whole revenge plot to come, once happiness and loved ones get stripped away from our hero. But before the darkness and mayhem, it’s nice to know that life in utopia is, well, perfect. It’s a still-a-palooza for action fusion sageuk Jeon Woo-chi, featuring character promo shots for each of our players, as well as some enticing introductions to our cast of characters, supernatural and otherwise.

First, our hero Jeon Woo-chi (Cha Tae-hyun), a mischievous wizard who lacks no confidence. He chases women, talks a good game, but doesn’t seem like he amounts to much, or cares a lick about revenge. But of course that’s all an act, because he travels to Joseon to avenge the loss of his teacher and the love of his life — he just adopts that persona so that people will underestimate him. Tricksy, and smart.

Woo-chi also lives a cover life as Ichi (Ha — that’s like me forming a secret identity as girlthursday — no one will suspect!), a type of reporter for the local news source. So he’s basically got a Clark Kent/Superman deal going, complete with the dark-rimmed glasses for the dorky reporter persona. Ichi is money-crazy, and a wimp who runs away at the first sign of trouble.

Though he only cares about his own revenge mission, Woo-chi keeps getting entangled in the citizens’ problems. He finds it all annoying, but the more he helps, the more they start to see him as a hero. It’s the last thing he wants, but perhaps a fate he can’t avoid.

Our heroine Hong Mu-yeon (Uee) is the granddaughter of Hong Gil-dong and the princess the (fictional) utopian land of Yuldo. She learned wizardry along with Woo-chi, and is brave and strong-willed, and doesn’t flinch in the face of death. Big Bad Ma Sook (Kim Gab-soo) puts her under a spell that erases her memory and controls her mind, taking her away to use her as a weapon against the Joseon people. But once a month, the energy from the moon weakens the spell, and she remembers and longs for Woo-chi.

Jeon Woo-chi’s nemesis is actually a frenemy: Kang-lim (Lee Hee-jun) grew up with both Mu-yeon and Woo-chi in Yuldo, and his is the classic jealous best friend second lead story. He loved Mu-yeon, but always ended up second best in everything, including winning her heart. He chooses to betray them, setting our story in motion.

Lee He-ryung (Baek Jin-hee) is the real Ichi’s little sister. Ah, so he adopts an identity that actually exists. Ichi’s been missing for some time, so when Woo-chi takes on the persona, He-ryung thinks she’s found her long-lost oppa after all this time. Now he has to keep her fooled and thinking that he’s her brother, when he’s really not. AH. I thought she’d be Woo-chi’s little sister, but this is actually more interesting.

Seo Chan-hwi (Hong Jong-hyun) is a member of the royal guard and a humorless, rule-following man of honor. He’s a good guy, but since Woo-chi is acting outside the law, he’ll be dogged left and right by Captain Stick-in-the-Mud. I can only hope for City Hunter/Prosecutor goodness from these two.

Jeon Woo-chi premieres on Wednesday (Eeeee!) on KBS.

Via SBS E!, KBS

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1 Kenzz

November 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM

I wonder how Jowon will feel abt this lol

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Farpavilions

November 16, 2012 at 1:25 PM

Extra scuffling on 1N2D coming up! (with a side of pouts)

And even with kissy pictures I still don't quite see this OTP working out. So cute separately but I find it hard to get my head around the idea, what with the age difference and the gap between CTH playing adorably whiny ahjussi on weekends versus Uee's sexy getups for After School...

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buki

November 16, 2012 at 2:38 PM

They still look better than Joo Won with Choi Kang Hee.

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MEK

November 16, 2012 at 2:45 PM

lol...touche

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morro

November 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Yea I find this couple even less believable than CKH and Joo Won. But its not going to stop me from watching it!

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...

November 16, 2012 at 1:37 PM

completely forgot abt that... so... that means Joowon and CTH have indirectly locked lips... o.O

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foodluver88

November 16, 2012 at 2:12 PM

given the epic bromance action on 1n2d, i wouldn't be surprised if joo won and CTH directly locked lips :)

though i much, much prefer joo won with uee. (a part of me secretly wants them to be a real couple.) even with CTH's baby face, i can't get passed the huge age gap between uee and him.

still, i am SO looking forward to this!

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hannah

November 16, 2012 at 3:05 PM

No secretly about it for me, I want them to date for real :)

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2 Anne

November 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM

So excited for this!!!!! Uee's hanbok is really pretty,

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jomo143

November 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM

The costumes are amazing!
I hope the color palette of the stills matches the show.

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3 L

November 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM

In case anyone doesn't know, there's a 13 minute preview/highlight video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_e8kDiwNOU

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Arhazivory

November 17, 2012 at 3:46 PM

Thanks L. :D 13minutes was a lot for preview but it raises the anticipation.

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im_eve

November 17, 2012 at 7:12 PM

ooh!ooh! so naruto! hehe even the clones power one...& the frenemy! hehe

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4 nomu nomu nomu

November 16, 2012 at 1:39 PM

It's nice to have some details on what the story and plot is about (don't ya think, ALice?). ha. I gota say, the costumes is...um...fantasy based?

Anyways, This looks like a fun fantasy-action-romantic-comedy (and this time a LEGITIMATE comedy in the rom-com and not just because it is standard to call everything Romantic Comedy)

This and a couple other drama I'm looking forward to, will be a nice balance between other more darker drama's I've been watching.

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5 ujsid

November 16, 2012 at 1:55 PM

excited excited excited!!!!!

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6 crazedlu

November 16, 2012 at 2:26 PM

baek jinhee is so cute. excited. wednesday, come swiftly. ~

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7 DayDreamer

November 16, 2012 at 2:34 PM

Wow! This sounds exciting. After Nice Guy, I think this will be my next venture. One good thing about Kdramas is that there is always at least one drama to look forward to as soon as another one finishes.

Looking at the photos, I kinda got a Aang: The Last Airbender feel, lol.

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ar_arguably romantic

November 16, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Yay someone who has also watched Avatar: The Last Airbender!

Looks like they're from the Earth Kingdom.

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8 Kiara

November 16, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Cute but no one rocks the Joseon law-enforcement attire like Lee Jun Ki.
Uee looks gorgeous in those beautiful hanbok. I love everything I read about this show so far. Dont let me down <3.

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boholAnna

November 16, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Just read your comment - I agree, sort of - Lee Jun Ki looks gorgeous in anything :)

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Ennayra

November 16, 2012 at 8:06 PM

I did really love Lee Jun-ki in his magistrate outfit. When he was wearing his regular clothes, I was ambivalent, but he looked so good in the magistrate robes! Ugh. So good. I'm just disgusted with myself for remembering so clearly, haha

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9 mas

November 16, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Baek Jin Hee is so cute cute cute :3

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10 Lena S.

November 16, 2012 at 2:40 PM

it's so weird seeing the kiss picture, Uee looks tense and counting the seconds for the kissing to stop lol.

i'm excited for this drama to air already and i hope it's awesome.

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Uee

November 16, 2012 at 6:50 PM

I saw Uee and Cha Tae-hyun on K-Wave Extra, and she could not stop laughing at everything he said. And while Joo Won is cute, somehow I don't think Uee would be nonstop laughing with him.

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11 MEK

November 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM

i cant wait to see this...i need a drama to replace Faith...I didnt have anything to watch - well now I will - I waited for Nice Guy to finish before I start it. Aaaaaaand I. LOVE. CHA TAE HYUN!!! The funniest person in the world, i think - well, besides Will Ferrell
*giggles*

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12 Abbie

November 16, 2012 at 3:00 PM

So looking forward to this! I love UEE and Hong Jong-hyun. I'm not familiar with Cha Tae-hyun, but just these promos make me laugh, so I'm expecting big things from him!

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13 Matt

November 16, 2012 at 3:04 PM

What do you mean wizardry? Do they shoot fire out of their hands? LOL I;m new to k-Dramas so I'm not sure what to expect from this one.. I'm willing to check it out though

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Matt

November 16, 2012 at 3:24 PM

okay I just watched the trailer.. omg this looks awesome.. like Japanese anime on steroids haha

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14 becca_boo

November 16, 2012 at 3:11 PM

eeee! Can't. Wait. Thanks for the update, girlfriday!

Y'know, it IS kind of odd, that you're never here when girlthursday shows up. What a weird coincidence....

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15 whatis

November 16, 2012 at 3:15 PM

I love love LOVE their clothes!!

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16 boholAnna

November 16, 2012 at 3:54 PM

Thanks for the updates! Love, love, love Cha Tae Hyun. Love him more after seeing him in 1N2D.

I liked Uee in O.Brothers but I can't seem to wrap my head around her and CTH together. I'll try to reserve judgement of the drama until after I've watched it.

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17 Mirai

November 16, 2012 at 4:51 PM

So excited for this drama!!!!

And I see UEE still doesn't know how to kiss. Poor guys, having to do all the work. But that black and red hanbok is awesome!!!

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18 saranga

November 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM

eeeeee indeed! i think this may be the first time i've actively looked forward to a sageuk (even if it is fusion, though, aren't most of them fusion nowadays?). moon-sun did what i thought would never be possible—opening me up to the genre.

the premise (wizards, conflict, magic!!) and cha tae-hyun are the main draw for me. i'm very fond of each of the cast members up there, except baek jin-hee. i found her quite annoying in high kick (and a bit constipated looking), but hoping she won't rub on my nerves so much here. definitely planning to marathon both episodes on thanksgiving, as a nice diversion for when i'm trapped in the house, all day, with way too much family...

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19 wowow

November 16, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Joo won... what will be his thoughts regarding this? :D His beloved Hyung with his ex-gal? >:P

honestly I thought the poster shoots were kinda hilarious, and a tinge bit awkward especially for the three leads ._.

Aaand yes, Lee JunKi rocks the joseon hanbok like nobody's business :') I miss Arang so much!!!!

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20 miiko

November 16, 2012 at 6:03 PM

waaa.... that ice princess' costume is so pretty.. love the colours..

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21 Lady Seoul

November 16, 2012 at 7:38 PM

I don't really like this actor.. No eye candy either besides UEE but I'm a girl so yeah... Lol

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22 jane

November 16, 2012 at 8:28 PM

The lead is ugly, sorry i will say it. Just ugh! I need my leads to still be cute not an old looking man kissing a cute girl. Just no. Will skip this one.

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eynay

November 17, 2012 at 4:38 AM

Cha tae hyun maybe not handsome but he's not ugly. As for me, I like and love CTH acting and his persona in 1D2N.

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23 Shinmen

November 16, 2012 at 8:46 PM

To me it seems like this will be either a huge success or a huge flop

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Mystisith

November 16, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Hehe. Taking risks much? If we except Moon-Sun (QIHM on cable had good ratings too), is there a fusion sageuk out there which had ratings any different than medium/low?
That said, I wish them all the best.
Korean viewers are difficult to understand sometimes...

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24 misch

November 17, 2012 at 1:46 AM

im looking forward. love both leads. they look perfect for the role ;)

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25 MEalways

November 17, 2012 at 2:54 AM

I love Cha Tae Hyun, especially since he joined 2D1N. He's so witty and frank (a rare quality, since sometimes people can misinterpret it as being rude), but that just what he is.

I like Uee, especially since Okjagyo Brothers. She was playing her part quite well there.

Sasageuk drama actually is not my cup of tea. So far, I only able to love Deep Root Tree and now I still like Great Seer (those two strong females characters hooked me from the start). But, since CTH and Uee there, I wish it really, really, really delivers...

Couldn't wait....

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26 hairpin

November 17, 2012 at 3:40 AM

i'm quite confident this drama will be a huge succes like NG.
It looks this year KBS produce more successful drama from bridal mask, NG and Jeon Woon Chi.

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27 Irene

November 17, 2012 at 5:05 AM

I'm kinda grossed out by this picture....and UEE looks so tense and uncomfortable when CTH has his lips on her.

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28 foolmoon

November 17, 2012 at 5:11 AM

Those hanbok are very beautiful and dreamy-like. Like them, like them very much. ^_^
It's a kind of awkward looking at the picture CTH and UEE kissing 'cause I remember about their age gap, Joo Won, and to be honest, visually CTH isn't an eye candy.
BUt I know he can act and so does Uee, hoping for the chemistry in the screen ...