Jeon Woo-chi (TV series)

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Jeon Woo-chi
Promotional poster
Genre Historical
Fantasy
Comedy
Romance
Written by Jo Myung-joo
Park Dae-young
Directed by Kang Il-soo
Park Jin-seok
Starring Cha Tae-hyun
Uee
Lee Hee-joon
Baek Jin-hee
Kim Kap-soo
Music by Lee Pil-ho
Country of origin South Korea
Original language Korean
No. of episodes 24
Production
Producer Park Hyeon-seok
Production location Korea
Cinematography Kim Yong-soo
Kang Jang-soo
Editor Seon Han-saem
Running time 60 minutes
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST )
Production company Chorokbaem Media
Original release
Network KBS2
Release 21 November 2012  ( 2012-11-21 )  ?
7 February 2013  ( 2013-02-07 )
Korean name
Hangul
전우치
Hanja
Revised Romanization Jeon U-chi
McCune?Reischauer Ch?n U-ch'i

Jeon Woo-chi ( Korean :  전우치 ; Hanja :  田禹治 ) is a 2012 South Korean fantasy period television series, [1] starring Cha Tae-hyun as the titular Taoist wizard who becomes an unlikely hero to the people of Joseon . It is based on the same folktale as the 2009 movie of the same name , but has a different story. [2] [3] [4] Also starring Uee , Lee Hee-joon , Baek Jin-hee , Kim Kap-soo and Sung Dong-il , it aired on KBS2 from November 21, 2012 to February 7, 2013 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 for 24 episodes.

Synopsis [ edit ]

In the fictional utopian nation of Yuldo, established by the righteous bandit hero Hong Gil-dong , Jeon Woo-chi is a dosa , a Taoist wizard, who gained his powers by swallowing a gumiho fox bead. A friend's betrayal causes him to lose his mentor, and sorcery turns the love of his life Hong Mu-yeon into an emotionless assassin. So in order to avenge them, he travels to Joseon , and is moved by the plight of the people and becomes a reluctant hero to them.

Cast and characters [ edit ]

  • Cha Tae-hyun as Jeon Woo-chi / Lee Chi, a mischievous, confident wizard who's always chasing women. He doesn't seem like he amounts to much, but that's all an act; he just adopts that persona so that people will underestimate him. He lives a cover life as Lee Chi, a wimpy reporter for the local newspaper 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. [5]
  • Uee as Hong Mu-yeon, Hong Gil-dong 's granddaughter, princess of Yuldo. She learned wizardry along with Woo-chi, and is brave and strong-willed, and doesn't flinch in the face of death. Ma Sook 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. [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
  • Lee Hee-joon as Ma Kang-rim, Woo-chi's nemesis. He grew up with both Mu-yeon and Woo-chi in Yuldo. Kang-rim loved Mu-yeon, but always ended up second best in everything, including winning her heart. He chooses to betray them, setting the story in motion.
  • Baek Jin-hee as Lee Hye-ryung, who is searching for her brother Lee Chi. Lee Chi's been missing for some time, so when Woo-chi takes on his identity, Hye-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.
  • Kim Kap-soo as Ma Sook, a powerful wizard and Kang-rim's uncle. He was once a follower of Hong Gil-dong and part of the group Hwalbindang, but has betrayed Yuldo and set his sights to loftier kingdoms: He wants to conquer Joseon . [13]
  • Sung Dong-il as Bong-goo, a slave of Saboksi who later becomes Jeon Woo-chi's loyal servant. [13]
  • Lee Byung-joon as Woon-bo, Lee Hye-ryung's servant/guardian, a quack guru/fortune teller.
  • Ahn Yong-joon as Yi Geo, who ascended to the throne at a young age as the result of a coup to dethrone his half-brother the king. He once feigned utter indifference in politics as a mode of self-preservation, and even after becoming king he isn't quite able to command full authority and continues the pretending game: he has three facades he hides behind?weak, lax, and indecisive. In actuality, though, Yi Geo harbors "a grand vision for a new Joseon."
  • Hong Jong-hyun as Seo Chan-hwi, a member of the royal guard. He is a humorless, rule-following man of honor, and keeps trying to catch Woo-chi because he's acting outside the law. [14]
  • Lee Joo-yeon as Eun-woo, a damo ("female officer") who's a skilled warrior and royal guard.
  • Kim Byung-se as Oh Yong
  • Lee Jae-yong as So-chil
  • Shin Seung-hwan as Dung-gae
  • Kim Seung-wook as Jang Sa-doo
  • Kim Chi-gook as Noh Joon-ik
  • Kim Roi-ha as Mak-gae, who is helping Hye-ryung search for her brother.
  • Jang Won-young as Eo Joong-yi
  • Park Jae-won/Shi Ho as Mong-sae
  • Kim Kwang-kyu as Park Myung-gi
  • Jo Jae-yoon as Cheol-gyeon
  • Jung Soo-young as Eul-yi, the innkeeper of the inn Hyeryeong and Woon-bo stayed.
  • Lee Dae-yeon as Policeman Moon
  • Kim Byung-choon as Lee Chae-pal
  • Choi Deok-moon as Gye-son
  • Park Hae-joon as Dae-geun
  • Jo Ha-rang as Gam-nae, a gisaeng who works both sides of the law as an informant.
  • Jang Jung-hee as Maeb-ji
  • Ko Joo-yeon as Kim sshi/Queen
  • Park Joo-young as Oh Kyu, the son of a high-ranking minister who is Lee Chi's new editor.
  • Kim Jae-man as Eok Chun
  • Kim Sang-hoon as Eop Dong
  • Park Gil-soo as Choi Sa-ryung
  • Baekho as Jang-won, a warrior ordered to safely escort Kang-rim. (cameo, ep 17)
  • Ren as Kang-sul, a messenger who delivered the news of a death in the palace. (cameo, ep 17)
  • Jung Jin-young as Jeon Woo-chi's mentor. (cameo, ep 1)

Awards and nominations [ edit ]

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2012 KBS Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Cha Tae-hyun Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Uee Nominated
Best New Actor Lee Hee-joon Won
Best Supporting Actor Lee Jae-yong Nominated
Best Couple Award Cha Tae-hyun and Uee Nominated
2013 Mnet 20's Choice Awards 20's Booming Star - Female Baek Jin-hee Nominated

International broadcast [ edit ]

Country Network(s)/Station(s) Series premiere Title
  Thailand Workpoint TV 2015 ??? ?? ?? ( Jeon Woo Chi [15] )
  Indonesia RTV January 22, 2016 Aku Cinta Padamu ( Jeon Woo-chi )

References [ edit ]

  1. ^ Oh, Jean (19 November 2012). "Historical fantasies a passing fancy?" . The Korea Herald . Archived from the original on 2015-07-23 . Retrieved 2012-11-25 .
  2. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (19 October 2012). "Cha Tae-hyun, UIE Attend 1st Script Reading for New Fantasy Action Series" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on July 3, 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  3. ^ "A Gosa Ritual Praying for the Success of New Drama Cheon Woochi Held" . KBS Global . 6 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2014-05-29 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  4. ^ Jeon, Ji-young (21 November 2012). " Jeon Woochi Poster Features the Unique Personalities of Six Actors" . KBS Global . Archived from the original on 2014-05-29 . Retrieved 2012-11-28 .
  5. ^ Lee, In-kyung (16 November 2012). "Cha Tae Hyun Talks About His Role Jeon Woochi for Woochi " . enewsWorld . Archived from the original on 28 January 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  6. ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (21 September 2012). "After School′s Uee Cast as Lead of Drama Woochi " . enewsWorld . Archived from the original on 28 January 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  7. ^ Lee, Tae-ho (21 September 2012). "After School's UIE Confirms Her Role in KBS New Historical Drama" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on July 2, 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  8. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (24 September 2012). "Uee takes on new KBS period drama" . Korea JoongAng Daily . Archived from the original on January 26, 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 . {{ cite web }} : CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link )
  9. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (30 October 2012). "U-ie to Turn Dark-haired Fighter in Upcoming TV series" . 10Asia . Archived from the original on July 2, 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  10. ^ Ho, Stewart (8 November 2012). "Still Cuts of Uee as Bewitched Woman for Woochi Released" . enewsWorld . Archived from the original on 28 January 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  11. ^ "Uee Displays Charm As Cold Woman" . KBS Global . 9 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-02-02 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  12. ^ Lee, In-kyung (16 November 2012). "After School′s Uee on Acting as the Lover of a Man Much Older Than Her" . enewsWorld . Archived from the original on 28 January 2013 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  13. ^ a b "Kim Gap-soo and Song Dong-il Give Veteran-like Performances" . KBS Global . 12 November 2012. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21 . Retrieved 2012-11-22 .
  14. ^ Jeon, Ji-young (20 November 2012). "Hong Jong-hyeon plays brain game with Jeon Woochi Cha Tae-hyeon!" . KBS Global . Archived from the original on 2014-10-22 . Retrieved 2012-11-28 .
  15. ^ "Jeon Woo Chi ??? ?? ??" . workpointtv.com (in Thai). 3 November 2015. Archived from the original on 13 January 2016.

External links [ edit ]

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