130212 Moo Yeon & Eun Woo Team Up to Protect the King

Actresses Uee and Joo Yeon have teamed up as female warriors to protect Yong Joon in the KBS2TV Wed/Thurs drama “Jeon Woo Chi”.
Uee as Moo Yeon and Joo Yeon as the king’s personal bodyguard Eun Woo are secretly helping Jeon Woo Chi do good and also protect the king every time the kingdom is in trouble. The two actresses have especially heightened the excitement in last week’s episode as the two transformed into the king(played by Ahn Yong Joon)’s personal bodyguards to protect him from Kang Lim (played by Lee Hee Jun) as a coup d’etat is staged within the palace.

While the two try to take the king to a safe place, they are ambushed by Kang Lim’s footmen and become trapped. The ending for episode 22 showed the three in turmoil while Doong Gae (played by Shin Seung Hwan) had a sinister smile on his face leaving the audience to wonder what will happen in the next episode and whether the two ladies will be able to deliver the king to safety.

Uee and Joo Yeon’s action sequence took place at a drama set located in Moon Kyung, North Gyeongsang Province. The two had been acting together for the first time since “Jeon Woo Chi” took the airwaves.

The two actresses worked together even while on break to coordinate their moves and were able to film the scene with great ease. Ahn Yong Joon who plays the king mentioned, “I can’t stop laughing being escorted by two lovely ladies”, while Shin Seung Hwan who was also close by said, “I can’t help being jealous” bringing laughter to the people who were on site.

A related official said the scene was an important one as the king’s life or death could bring changes to the plot. The official added, “Uee and Joo Yeon’s loyalty is shown in the scene saving Ahn Yong Joon. We hope the audience keeps tuning into Jeon Woo Chi until the last episode”.

Last week’s episode showed Jeon Woo Chi (played by Cha Tae Hyun) and Kang Lim (played by Lee He Joon) in a fierce battle against each other. The next episodes will air Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. on KBS2TV.

130210 Uee Talks About Finishing Up Drama "Jeon Woo Chi"

After School‘s Uee recently shared her messages with regards to the ending of the KBS 2TV’s drama “Jeon Woo Chi.”

The series ended on February 7, where Uee’s character returns to her hometown of Yul-Do and lives happily ever after.

On February 8, the actress and singer turned to her me2day to share her thoughts on the ending of the series saying, “‘Jeon Woo Chi’ has finally come to an end. Thank you to everyone who continued to watch and love the series until the very end! It will forever be an unforgettable and precious drama experience to me.”

She went on to say, “And to our ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ family members – you all worked so hard even though it was freezing at times during filming. I’d also like to thank those who loved ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ no matter what. I hope you all have a wonderful new year. ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ is the best!”

Along with her me2day messages, Uee also shared photos of herself in a pink traditional hanbok during a battle scene from the drama and a photo of some cast members from “Jeon Woo Chi” posing cheerfully together.

In related news, “Jeon Woo Chi” retained a viewership rating of 15.2% throughout its broadcast, which placed it as the number 1 drama for Wednesday and Thursday showtimes.

130207 UEE expresses her sadness on the ending of ‘Jeon Woo Chi’

After School‘s UEE expressed her sadness on the ending of ‘Jeon Woo Chi‘.

On February 7th, UEE took to her me2day and wrote, “‘Jeon Woo Chi’ ended ㅠㅠ Thank you for the love you showed us until the very end. It’s a precious drama that I’ll never forget *^^*“. Along with the post, she shared a few photos she took with the staff and cast of the drama.

In the drama, UEE played the female lead of Princess Hong Moo Yeon, the love interest of Cha Tae Hyun. She received much-praise for her superb acting and pulled off action scenes perfectly even though it was her first time participating full-time in a historical drama.

The show ran its final episode on the 7th, and will be followed by the much anticipated ‘Iris 2‘.

Source: UEE’s me2day

130207 “Jeon Woo-chi” Lee Hee-joon kidnaps UEE

On the twenty-third episode of the KBS 2TV drama “Jeon Woochi – Drama“, Kang-rim (Lee Hee-joon) kidnapped Moo-yeon (UEE).

Kang-rim conspired alongside Oh-yong (Kim Byeong-se) but failed to succeed because of Jeon Woo-chi (Cha Tae-hyeon). Angered by this, Kang-rim kidnapped Moo-yeon on the day of the Queen’s coronation.

He tied her up and fastened an arrow pointing at her. When she asked him, “If you wanted to kill me, this wouldn’t be the only way”, he answered, “I don’t want to kill you easily. I think you ought to know what it’s like to die a painful death”.

When Moo-yeon asked if he resented her, he said, “How can I express how I feel so easily with words? Don’t call my name with that filthy mouth of yours. How would you know how I feel about losing my father by falling for you?”

“He was my father. I want to kill you right away but I can’t make his dreams come true. So I am waiting. Jeon Woo-chi (Cha Tae-hyeon) and the King will both die to avenge my father’s death”.

Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jeon Woo-chi had to choose between the King Igo’s (Ahn Yong-joon) safety and Moo-yeon.

130130 Drama Jeon Woochi & Moo-yeon’s 12 Best Love Scenes Revealed

Cha Tae-yeon-Uee’s 12 most thrilling love scenes in the KBS’s Wednesday/Thursday drama “Jeon Woochi” (writer Cho Myong-joo/director Kang Il-soo/produced by Chorokbaem Media) have been revealed.

Cha Tae-yeon and Uee play the leading characters in the drama and have managed to keep their love from the days of Yuldoguk to the Chosun period. The pair, who are the main couple in Jeon Woochi, are regarded as ‘a match made in heaven’ and they are so close that they have become each other’s reason for living, attracting attention from the viewers all the time.

They are enchanting the viewers with a range of thrilling love scenes in every episode. Among them are the ‘kiss among autumn foliage’ during the Yuldoguk days to the ‘reversal embrace’ shown in the latest episode. Seeing the couple’s love action, one viewer commented, “I want to have a date like them when I have a sweetheart in the future.

Female viewers particularly enjoyed the ‘kiss among autumn foliage’ through which both confirmed their love for each other, the ‘poison kiss’, during which Jeon Woo Chi (Cha Tae-hyun) removed the poison from Moo Yeon (Uee)’s body and into his own, freeing her from its grasp, and their extraordinary rooftop date in which both reaffirmed their feelings for the other.

Their ‘sobbing embrace’ after their reunion in Chosun, and the ‘cave embrace’, after escaping from villains deeply impressed the viewers. In addition, the ‘bruise date’ in which Moo-yeon cared for Jeon Woochi after he was stabbed, thus showing her true feelings for him and the ‘reversal embrace’ after Moo-yeon’s reversal action for her life’s sake all displayed the selfless love of the couple.

Viewers were also moved by their love action ‘like one in body and soul’ as expressed in the ‘snow path date’ and the ‘warehouse love action’ in which the couple looked into each other’s eyes warm-heartedly and clasped each other’s hands.

In last week’s episode, Uee set out to tackle Ma Sook and the evil forces alone, and the audience were left curious about what fate would hold for the couple in the following four episodes of the drama.

Cha Tae-hyun said, “The latest ‘reversal embrace’ was the most impressive for me. I felt the selfless love of Moo-yeon and Jeon Woochi in the ardent embrace which could be the last one for them.” He added, “The shooting for those scenes was hard, but I will not forget it.”

Uee said, “The date with Taeyeon ‘obba’ on the roof top still rings in my heart. It was chilly and snowy and the height was somewhat scary, but it was very pleasant. I am delighted to remember it.”

In the last episode, Moo Yeon aimed her dagger towards Ma Sook (Kim Gap-soo) mercilessly when she encountered him, raising the tension in the drama.

The KBS’s mini series airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 10 p.m. on KBS 2TV.

121229 ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ continues streak at #1 in its time slot

‘Jeon Woo Chi‘ saw a continuous rise in ratings to keep the #1 spot for its time slot on Wednesday and Thursday.

On Wednesday, it brought in 12.2% viewer ratings to clinch the #1 spot again, and then continued its upward streak by gaining 12.9% on Thursday, firmly keeping its grip on first place. The show has been benefiting from its rise that started last Wednesday, as it was the only drama to air that day.

‘I Miss You‘, on the other hand, dropped down to #2 as it brought in 10.5% and 11.2% on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.

121219 After School′s Uee to Throw Off Her Cold Attitude on ′Jeon Woochi′

Uee will be coming back as a romantic girl after leaving her fighting character behind.

On the KBS2 drama Jeon Woochi, Uee appears as Hong Mu Yeon, the girl who is put under a spell by Ma Sook (Kim Gap Soo) and comes to attack her lover Woochi.

In the previous episode of Jeon Woochi, the eighth in the series, she even cast magic against Jeon Woochi (Cha Tae Hyun) as soon as she saw him without recognizing him.

Viewers took to the viewer forums to comment, "When will Mu Yeon break the spell?" "Please let Hong Mu Yeon recognize Jeon Woochi" and "It′s so sad, how she can′t recognize the man she loved even when he′s right in front of her."

In the 10th episode, to air on December 20, Mu Yeon will finally break through the spell as viewers so wished. A series of stills released before the airing of the episode shows Uee shedding tears as soon as she is released, drawing attention to how she was able to break the spell and why she cries.

The episode was filmed on December 17 at a set in Mungyeong for 10 hours from 8 a.m. As soon as she appeared on set, Uee had to attach wires to her body for her action scenes, but still, despite the cold weather, she managed to put on a great performance in the air on her wires. As soon as she got the OK sign she even used her break to draw out the emotions for her next scene, in which she had to spill tears.

When her large eyes started to well up with tears, a male staff member even volunteered to cry for her.

A rep from Chorokbaem Media, Jeon Woochi′s production company, said, "Viewers bombarded us with questions on when Mu Yeon will be released from her spell. They will be able to see Mu Yeon break the spell in the 10th episode. Uee acted as a cold Hong Mu Yeon who didn′t show any emotions, but now she will express herself and become a loveable figure. Please show us more love for Jeon Woochi, with its ever-evolving story."

Photo credit: Chorokbaem Media

121218 After School’s UEE displayed her lovely charms

After School’s UEE recently displayed her cute and adorable appeal.

On December 17, the production crew for KBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series ‘Jeon Woochi’ revealed new photos of UEE acting cutesy. The photos were taken during a shooting that was held on November 29th at a set located in Namyangju, Gyeong-gi Province.

UEE, who plays Hong Moo Yeon in the drama, drew everyone’s attention lovely poses. Despite the cold weather, UEE never lose her smiles, and always makes the atmosphere happy on the set, gaining the nickname, ‘The mascot of Jeon Woochi.’

An official said, “She’s such a bright person, and even though the weather is very cold, shootings are always full of laughters. Even though she must be exhausted because of endless all-nighters and busy schedules, she never looses her smile. She is energizing the whole team a lot.”

121212 Cha Tae Hyun and UEE look like a real couple

Actor Cha Tae Hyun and After School UEE’s great partnership is drawing many people’s attention.

On December 11th, the production team of KBS2’s Wednesday-Thursday series ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ revealed photos of Cha Tae Hyun and UEE showing great intimacy for each other.

In the photos, the two stars shared a set of earphones and looking cozy despite the severely cold weather. The two seemed to be enjoying watching themselves very much, laughing and discussing their acting.

A staff from the drama stated, “Cha Tae Hyun and UEE are always leading the bright atmosphere during shootings. We really enjoy ourselves working on the series, so I hope you enjoy watching the show and send us love and support.”

121116 ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ reveals still cuts of UEE and Cha Tae Hyun’s first kiss scene

‘Jeon Woo Chi‘ revealed still cuts of UEE and Cha Tae Hyun‘s first kiss scene!

As mentioned previously, the show will tell the story of Jeon Woo Chi, who lost his father-like mentor as well as his lover because of his friend’s betrayal, and unintentionally becomes the hero by defeating the evil forces. The kiss scene is part of the scene where Jeon Woo Chi reminisces about the past.

The scene was filmed on the 12th at the Moonkyung drama set on a cold day. The two leads first came on set dressed head to toe in thick clothing, but had no complaints about the cold even when they had to exchange their winter gear for thin hanbok when they filmed their kiss, which was completed without any awkwardness or NGs.

UEE had been embarrassed before the kiss scene, but Cha Tae Hyun managed to make her laugh and loosen her up by imitating her lines with a comical voice. UEE said, “We’ve been filming action scenes every day, so I was excited to film a love scene. It was like a refreshing mood change. Cha Tae Hyun oppa helped me a lot so I could focus on the acting, so I was able to happily finish the shooting as if I had really become my character.”

The first episode of ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ will air on November 21st.

121115 UEE, Cha Tae Hyun and Lee Hee Joon attend press conference for ‘Jeon Woo Chi’

 

KBS 2TV’s new drama series, ‘Jeon Woo Chi’, held its press conference at the Yeouido Conrad Hotel on November 14th.

The lead cast After School’s UEE, Cha Tae Hyu and Lee Hee Joon along with Baek Jin Hee, Sung Dong Il, Hong Jong Hyun and director Kang Il Soo attended the event to introduce the new drama as well as their characters.

‘Jeon Woo Chi’ centers around Jeon Woo Chi (Cha Tae Hyun) who turns into a punisher to the evil and unexpectedly becomes a hero after swearing revenge on his friend who took away Woo Chi’s father-like person Hong Gil Dong and lover Moo Yeon (UEE).

121109 After School’s UEE receives praise from ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ staff + more still cuts

UEE showed her ‘bipolar’ side while filming for ‘Jeon Woo Chi‘.

UEE is currently playing the female protagonist, Princess Hong Moo Yeon, in the new KBS 2TV drama ‘Jeon Woo Chi’. Hong Moo Yeon is the main character Jeon woo Chi’s (Cha Tae Hyun) lover, who falls under a spell that rids her of all emotions.

The After School member has a lively personality and is reported to bring a cheerful mood on the set, making friends with staff and her fellow actors. However, once the cameras turn on, she immediately becomes the cold, emotionless princess. In the recently revealed still cuts, UEE is shown in a redhanbok deep in thought, and again in a blue hanbok as she portrays an icy exterior without emotion.

One staff member commented, “UEE is a really [playful] actress. She has a 100% different personality than her character Hong Moo Yeon. But when she’s acting, she’s 100% synchronized with her character. I can tell how hard she works for the drama.”

‘Jeon Woo Chi’ is set to premiere on November 21 KST.

121019 Cha Tae Hyun, After School’s Uee, Juyeon and Others Hold First Script Reading for ‘Woochi’

Upcoming drama, Woochi is in full pre-production mode and has already completed its first script reading.

On October 3, some 30 cast members of the upcoming historic drama, Woochi, gathered at the KBS Hall in Yeoido to hold their first script reading.

The actors familiarized themselves with each other and held their first rehearsal over the course of four hours. Starring Cha Tae Hyun, Uee, Baek Jin Hee, Hong Jong Hyun and more, the atmosphere was said to be positive and light showing the great chemistry between the actors even before production had begun.

A production member shared, “Though it was the first gathering, the chemistry was beyond our expectations. We will create a new ‘Jeon Woochi’ myth with these passionate actors.”

The premiere episode of Woochi will take place after the conclusion of Nice Guy.

Photo Credit: Green Snake Media

121004 After School’s Jooyeon might be cast on ‘Jeon Woo Chi’

After School’s member Jooyeon has a high chance of being casted for the upcoming drama, ‘Jeon Woo Chi’.

Sources from the production team told Star News on October 3, “We are reviewing the process for Jooyeon to be casted in the drama ‘Jeon Woo Chi’. She has a high chance of being chosen to be casted in this drama.”

The role that Jooyeon will most likely take on is Eun Woo. Her character has an excellent martial arts skills and well versed in corpses and medicine. Eun Woo is a guard warrior who secretly loves the young 19-year-old king Lee Geo.

‘Jeon Woo Chi’ is a fusion martial arts drama that is based on a novel. The main characters will be played by actor Cha Tae Hyun and fellow After School member Uee.

120920 After School U-ee is Confirmed to Star in “Jeon Woo Chi

The popular movie ‘Jeon Woo Chi’ will be made into a drama.

After much speculation the lead actors have been confirmed. As revealed last month U-ie received an offer to star in this promising drama. It has now been officially confirmed that U-ie will star in this drama as the lead female. Noted actor and singer Cha Tae-Hyun has been cast in the lead male role.

This story is based on a fantasy novel/folktale, so it’s not necessary an adaptation of the 2009 film bearing the same name. Same source material, similar aspects, but a different angle.

For those of you unfamiliar with the film, the plot revolves around a Taoist wizard (dosa) named Jeon Woo-chi who has been locked in a magic scroll for 500 years. Then the seal is broken and the impish Woo Chi is released into the modern world, where he fights goblins and monsters. And wreaks a little havoc of his own.

The drama sounds like it’s hewing closer to the original story, where Jeon Woo-chi is an inhabitant of Yuldo, a (fictional) ideal nation established by righteous bandit and Robin Hood, Hong Gil-dong. Woo-chi is a dosa who initially gains his powers by swallowing a gumiho fox bead. He travels to Joseon on a revenge mission, but when he sees the plight of the people there suffering under tyranny and famine, he develops into a hero. Sweet.

It’ll be a fusion sageuk, so no time-traveling or modern-day Seoul. Woo-chi’s character is trouble-making and mischievous, and the producers have stated their intention to include all kinds of colorful characters from the “bottom” of Joseon society: con artists, bandits, gisaengs, and more.

Attached are PD Kang Il-soo of Kingdom of the Wind and Emperor of the Sea; writer is Jo Myung-joo of King Gwanggaeto — so, lots of sageuk experience up in here. In any case, sounds like an interesting project with a fresh premise.

Jeon Woo Chi will start to air in November on KBS 2TV.

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