Subway misunderstandings and drunken frustrations in Suspicious Partner
by tineybeanie
Official countdown is five days until SBS’s legal rom-com drama Suspicious Partner premieres! So in a last-minute blitz of promos, here are two more teasers and a couple stills to tide us over until next Wednesday when it finally airs. They feature Ji Chang-wook (The K2) and Nam Ji-hyun (Shopping King Louis) having their first meet-cute misunderstandings which lead to love down the line.
For this drama, Ji Chang-wook plays a grouchy but brilliant prosecutor who becomes saddled with a new employee, played by Nam Ji-hyun, who seems totally clueless. She used to be a professional-level martial artist, but decided to pursue the law because of her love for justice. Always bright and optimistic, it’s no wonder that in the beginning, she clashes so often with Ji Chang-wook, who is the opposite. As they work together on a mysterious homicide case, they grow closer and fall in love.
In this teaser, Nam Ji-hyun starts her first day of work, reporting to her superior, only to realize that it’s the man she mistook for a subway pervert that very morning. She’s mortified, and we cut to another scene where he grabs her face in a frustrated moment and shakes her while saying: “Is life a joke to you, you idiot?” But perhaps he’s coming to like her, because the next scene seems to be a roundabout confession: He says that he’s losing the little sleep he has because of her, and that he only came to meet her because he wanted to preserve his dignity. Getting the gist, she asks, “Are you worrying for me?” And in typical K-drama hero fashion, he denies it, while just telling her not to appear as a victim in front of him.
Later, it’s shown that Ji Chang-wook is just not having a good day—he nearly tears out his hair in frustration at Nam Ji-hyun while his colleague nods sympathetically, and he’s slapped by someone at the office. Then we see glimpses of the secondary leads Choi Tae-joon (Missing 9) and Hello Venus’ Nara. But in the end, we’re back to our main couple, with Nam Ji-hyun staring trustingly at Ji Chang-wook while saying: “I believe in you, prosecutor-nim… You’re my lifeline.”
The second teaser shows Nam Ji-hyun when she’s at her lowest. It seems like her boyfriend cheated on her because in her inner monologue, she says: “I knew you had met someone, but I pretended not to notice.” Then in a fit of anger, she resolves to sleep with the first man she bumps into, and of course, she passes by Ji Chang-wook. She asks him straight up whether he would like to sleep with her, expecting a refusal—but to her great surprise, he accepts and she immediately begins to backpedal.
They go out for drinks, and Ji Chang-wook seems sure that he’s seen her before. She imbibes a little too much, and exhibits the type of drunken behaviors you may have thought were cute during a tipsy daze but are completely regret-inducing the next morning.
Later, he finds her with her hair all messed up and a tissue stuffing her bloody nose, and says, “You’re really dirty but you’re pretty.” At first she wonders, “Have you really fallen for me?” then sees his expression and realizes, “Nope. Okay, I see you have not.” He encounters her in jail, and in the voiceover, Ji Chang-wook says the same line that he said in the first teaser: “I told you before: Don’t appear as a victim. You’re my life’s exasperation.”
Newly released stills show scenes of Nam Ji-hyun with 2PM’s Chansung (Ms. Temper and Nam Jung-ki), who is supposed to be her ex, and a couple other images of her drinking session with Ji Chang-wook. My expectations for Suspicious Partner weren’t too high when the first plot synopsis was released, but after all these cute teasers and promo pics, I must admit that they’ve skyrocketed.
Wednesday-Thursday Suspicious Partner will air its first episode on May 10, following the end of Saimdang, Light’s Diary’s run.
Via iMBC, iMBC, TopStarNews
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1 mianmian
May 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM
I must be subconsciously programmed by all the dramas and most DB comments that I automatically thought "Subway" meant the sandwich chain. PPL works!!
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WishfulToki
May 5, 2017 at 12:16 PM
Me too! I thought the teaser would be about someone who took someone's sandwich by mistake LOL.
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sananas
May 5, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Believe me, you're not the only one.
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lenrasoon
May 5, 2017 at 1:05 PM
Omg same! i was thinking "wow they finally put subway into the plot", PPL does work lol.
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javinne
May 6, 2017 at 2:02 PM
How come everybody sees subway in K-dramas and I dont? Except in CT... there is obvious.... he he....
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littlecat
May 5, 2017 at 2:43 PM
LOL! Me tooooo!
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Adam
May 5, 2017 at 3:05 PM
Seeing that I am not alone, I already feel so much better! Nowadays, whenever I pass by such a sandwich shop I think about Chicago Typewriter and The K2. Considering that JCW is the lead in The K2 and Suspicious Partner, the confusion was almost meant to be.
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UmbrellaMan
May 5, 2017 at 3:16 PM
I think you and everyone on this site. Before I began reading I kept on imagining what scenario they cam up with as an excuse to eat Subway sandwiches.
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wackycashew
May 5, 2017 at 4:07 PM
That was the first thing that came to mind until I got to the drama title! ?
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bananachocolate
May 5, 2017 at 4:46 PM
Same. I was thinking, "Are they really having arguments and misunderstandings over a freaking sandwich?"
The PPL power is too strong.
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nerdy
May 5, 2017 at 5:50 PM
I had the same reaction reading Duel's poster description. I am not native English speaker so for me, it feels like in a year or two the only subway in my vocabulary would have sandwiches
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byeol
May 6, 2017 at 1:06 AM
Same with the Duel's poster description and comments ?
for a second, I'll get confused whether Is it subway sandwich, time travelling subway or just a plain subway?
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etrenelle
May 5, 2017 at 6:39 PM
BHAHAHAHA I AM SO GLAD I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE~!!!
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ketchup
May 5, 2017 at 8:34 PM
lol same! What have they done to us?
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narcolepticsmurf
May 6, 2017 at 6:15 AM
lol yes
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teacup
May 6, 2017 at 9:50 PM
LOL.....me too
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2 Lunabird
May 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM
I can't wait that long for Suspicious Partner to finally air (only 5 days) I am very excited for this new pairing as I loved both of them in their respective shows (Shopping King Louie and Healer). The teaser and the pics just look so adorable. How do you expect me to wait
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3 cherkell
May 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM
That "someone" who dare assaults the baby face of My Precious with a slap is named Jang Mu Yeong (played by Kim Hong Pa), who is Ji Wook's supervisor at the Prosecutor's Office. Mark my words, he will PAY DEARLY for that slap! ???
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kiara
May 5, 2017 at 2:38 PM
Lol <3.
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lalalili
May 5, 2017 at 3:35 PM
It seems that Kang Yu Taek (in whisper) has bern reincarnated as Jang Mu Yeong
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Enrique\'s Ahjumma
May 5, 2017 at 10:17 PM
**Whispers** My precioussss *kisses photo in frame*
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4 cherkell
May 5, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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5 violetsakura
May 5, 2017 at 12:13 PM
Damn, I wish Ji Chang-Wook was the first man I bumped into if I made the resolution like the heroine and he has the same answer, hahaha :D
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Chandler
May 5, 2017 at 2:06 PM
LOL. Right?! There would be no backpedaling from me ;)
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6 yobbie
May 5, 2017 at 12:29 PM
ohk. so this really looks fun. i haven't seen our jichang wook in a romantic drama that doesn't involve kicking butt. i only ever watched healer and the K2 and fell in love with him. i want to see how he does in this plot. i cant wait
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elle
May 5, 2017 at 7:20 PM
i myself am a little concerned about the law/legal genre tag ... i don't have a good history with legal dramas (^^;;
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7 imzadi
May 5, 2017 at 12:58 PM
I am so exited for this. I need my fluffy rom-com fix after Strong Woman ended. I watched the first two episodes of My Secret Romance, but didn't continue watching it yet. Not sure if I will. So I really, really need this.
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vongole
May 5, 2017 at 1:19 PM
I have been watching MSR - the squeals continue, but it's been steadily going downhill. You will enjoy it mostly if you are 13 or feeling nostalgic about that time you were 13 and wanted to be in one of those pulp romances.
So yes, bring on the new crop of rom-coms, I say!
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imzadi
May 6, 2017 at 3:28 AM
I guess it isn't for me then. I am old enough to have a 13 year old daughter ;)
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skelly
May 6, 2017 at 12:04 PM
MSR is one of those shows that never met a drama cliche that wasn't worth stealing.
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RoseRedFern
May 5, 2017 at 1:47 PM
I am also excited for this - a fluffy rom-com can also be smart.
I found MSR unwatchable. Her chronic incompetence is neither cute nor attractive. 13 year old Twilight fans maybe...
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Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
May 5, 2017 at 8:02 PM
I hate to say this, but My Secret Romance is an absolutely rubbish show. It's so ridiculous I cannot even comprehend.
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elle
May 5, 2017 at 7:23 PM
I am also struggling with my secret romance ... her hiccups ... the sound effects and the writing ... it's all soooo painful ... (ノ_＜) tell me when it's over ...
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imzadi
May 6, 2017 at 3:27 AM
The sound effects annoyed the hell out of me in the first to episodes. They have absolutely no sense for timing.
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Quirkitten
May 6, 2017 at 3:26 AM
OMG SAME.
I only watched the first two episodes of MSR too, never seen both of the lead actors so I thought the show might surprise me since it comes from OCN, my fave channel ever, and... sadly it was too cliche and boring :(
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javinne
May 6, 2017 at 2:08 PM
My secret romance is already on air?????
I thought i wanted yo watch it, but after all these coments I better not. I could also have a 13 year old daughter! LOL
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8 lenrasoon
May 5, 2017 at 1:08 PM
Yes finally a rom-com to watch <3
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9 Michi
May 5, 2017 at 1:12 PM
I can't wait to watch JCW in a rom-com. I miss him so much. This drama seems like a very fun and interesting one. ;)
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10 wapz
May 5, 2017 at 1:29 PM
How I wish this show turns out to be a total rom com, but it is a procedural kind of a show with a criminal on the loose. I just hope now that they have more rom com than that. Too much of thrillers these days. Plus these two look so good together. Is JCW aging backwards?
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11 jessanno
May 5, 2017 at 1:42 PM
My expectations for this is literally sky high. I hope it's as good as I think it's going to be.
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12 kakakash
May 5, 2017 at 2:04 PM
I can't wait for the cute!
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13 Rachel
May 5, 2017 at 2:21 PM
Chairman Kang died in whisper to join suspicious partner hahaha
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14 Chandler
May 5, 2017 at 2:55 PM
Haha, I feel like I keep saying this over and over again, but ahhhh, this pairing already puts the hugest grin on my face! This drama would have to seriously suck to mess this up for me.
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15 potatodrama
May 5, 2017 at 3:00 PM
My body is ready for this!!!!
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etrenelle
May 5, 2017 at 6:39 PM
..... Nope my body is not ready for this XD
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16 sharreb
May 5, 2017 at 4:46 PM
How is it that JCW looks even more handsome here than K2. N NJH blossomed into a fine young lady. The teaser promises all sorts of fun. I hope the thriller pArt doesnt overshadow the rom com bits.
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javinne
May 6, 2017 at 2:11 PM
I didnt watch the K2, but the Healer and i fell for him in There.... omg... he is gorgeous. I cant wait to see him again....
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17 etrenelle
May 5, 2017 at 6:38 PM
I really want to look forward to this drama but I am scared to bring my hopes up at the same time...
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18 elle
May 5, 2017 at 7:18 PM
I'm hoping the rumors about Ji Chang Wook's amazing acting will prove to be a good omen for this drama! the teasers are sooooo good! looking forward to this rom-com!
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skelly
May 6, 2017 at 12:02 PM
Well, he has an actual, talented actress to riff off of - between Yoona and the writing K2 was DOA. But of course this show has to have its idols as well, also bound to be horrible - one look at Chansung's bug-eyed stare in the pic above gave me the shivers. I can only hope his part is small.
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19 PinkSushi
May 5, 2017 at 7:27 PM
HAHAHAHA. Omgoodness, these trailers are gold! I wasn't going to watch this but seeing Ji Chang-wook in this state of hilarity is something I can't pass up.
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20 celine
May 5, 2017 at 7:58 PM
Seriously loving OTP already. JCW is adamant to make me a full-fledged fan with these teasers. I have to say, it's working. NJH is very pretty. I want her hair. hehe!
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21 Ek Ladhki Thi is Kim Eun-sooks no 1 fan
May 5, 2017 at 7:59 PM
Wait, this drama is competing with Ruler: Master of the Mask? I mean it's great for me because after getting drained from that drama I can laugh because of this one but I want both of them to get good ratings. Ah, what to do?
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22 vardinihaeyo
May 5, 2017 at 9:27 PM
Haha! Enjoying Ji Chang Wook's frustrated expressions so much? And I spotted one kdrama cliche there.. the hero rescues the heroine probably from falling into the path of a truck of doom by grabbing her hand and she gazed up at him ?
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23 Enrique\'s Ahjumma
May 5, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Wait so Subway as in the subway not the sandwich? Huh. The goblin disapproves...we all need sandwich to start anew~
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amaimikan
May 5, 2017 at 10:39 PM
Thought it's "that" subway too ?
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24 allaroundfangirl
May 6, 2017 at 10:09 AM
The waiting game feels like forever. ? I honestly did not even bother to watch K2 after the 2nd episode because of too much action and I didn't really like the pairing but this one I have a feeling I would really really love since NJH is one of the most adorable actresses along with Park Bo Young
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25 anrytoma
May 6, 2017 at 1:34 PM
They look so good together. I can't believe that Im rooting for Nam Ji Hyun with another man here. Sorry Louis, your Bok Shil is taken ?
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javinne
May 6, 2017 at 2:18 PM
Well... i have to brainwash myself that yes, this one is not Bok shil anymore. I will make it as if she is the lost twin sister that she never knew...
Because whenever i think of NJH i remember Louis, but again.... lost twin sister.... yes....
And Ji Chang Wook here is the Healer's lost twin brother.... that's it! LOL?
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26 Meri
May 6, 2017 at 6:02 PM
Anticipating this along with Yoo Seungho and Kim Sohyun's drama!!?
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27 lolita
May 7, 2017 at 8:07 AM
Awww! Great dramas airing on May 10! Yay! ツ
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28 Rudy
May 7, 2017 at 8:20 AM
I was getting ready to be disappointed, but the trailers are getting my hopes up again.
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29 kellibean
May 7, 2017 at 9:41 AM
Yaaaaay! I am so excited! I love both of the leads!
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30 SNbReal
May 11, 2017 at 12:41 AM
Hi! Is any beanie doing a recap for Suspicious Partner?? Episodes 1 & 2 are already shown with English subtitles ...
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