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Suspicious Partner Promotional poster
Original title 수상한 파트너
Genre Written by Kwon Ki-young Directed by Park Sun-ho Starring Country of origin South Korea Original language Korean No. of episodes40[a] Executive producer Park Young-soo Camera setup Single-camera Running time 30 mins[a] Production company The Story Works Network SBS Release May 10 (2017-05-10 ) – July 13, 2017 (2017-07-13 )
Suspicious Partner [3] (Korean : 수상한 파트너 ; RR : Susanghan Pateuneo ) is a 2017 South Korean television series starring Ji Chang-wook and Nam Ji-hyun , with Choi Tae-joon and Kwon Nara . It aired on SBS from May 10 to July 13, 2017 at 22:00 (KST ) on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 40 episodes.[4] [5]
Despite the show's lackluster viewership share, it beat its competitor by topping the important 20-49 year old demographic , as well as streaming , popularity, and brand reputation charts for consecutive weeks.[6] [7]
Synopsis
About Noh Ji-wook (Ji Chang-wook ), a prosecutor, and Eun Bong-hee (Nam Ji-hyun ), a prosecutor trainee, and how they work together on a mysterious case involving a sly psychopath murderer.[8]
Cast
Main
A prosecutor in the Sunho District Prosecutors' Office who ends up switching professions to private attorney. He harbours a trauma stemming from an event in his childhood involving his parents and first love. Bong-hee falls for him though he does not initially return the feelings. He comes to accept his feelings for her eventually and tries to win her over again.
Nam Ji-hyun as Eun Bong-hee
Choi Myung-bin as young Bong-hee
A prosecutor trainee, later lawyer who was a Taekwondo athlete in her youth. One day, she suddenly becomes a murder suspect. She falls for Ji-wook. He eventually pursues her as he realizes his feelings for her but she is skeptical to accept his feelings as she was initially rejected by him.
A lawyer with complicated family relationships who had a particularly harsh adolescence. Once best friends with Ji-wook, he is now despised by him.
Noh Ji-wook's ex-girlfriend who made an unforgettable mistake, a prosecutor who tries to win him back no matter what it takes.
Supporting
People around Noh Ji-wook
The representative of a big law firm and a father figure to Ji-wook.
Ji-wook's adoptive mom. She's a good friend of Ji wook's real mom.
Jo Seung-yeon as Noh Young-suk
Ji-wook's late father who was also a prosecutor.
Jang Hyuk-jin as Bang Eun-ho
Ji-wook's prosecutor-turned-lawyer's right-hand man.
People around Eun Bong-hee
Yoon Bok-in as Park Young-soon
Bong-hee's mother.
Bong-hee's ex-boyfriend. He died in Bong-hee's house which pointed her as the prime suspect.
People at the Training Center
Bong-hee's classmate and rival. She later becomes a prosecutor and eventually Bong-hee’s friend
Heo Joon-seok as Woo Hee-kyu
Shim Eun-woo as Hong Cha-eun
Extended
A victim who was accused of murder which has similar vibe to Bong-hee's case, but has a mysterious identity that lies in him.
Kim Hong-fa as Jang Moo-young
Jang Hee-joon's father and the District Attorney of Sunho District.
A forensic investigator who went missing after being falsely incriminated for murder.
Kim Kyung-jin as the Guy who disturbed Bong-hee while drinking (Ep. 1)
Jung Yeon
Choi Hong-il as Vice-chief of Prosecutor (Ep. 1-4)
Kim Ki-nam as Prosecutor who works with Jung Moo-young (Ep. 8)
Seo Jin-wook as Forensic expert who testified in court (Ep. 4)
Jo Won-hee as Judge
Choi Ji-hoo
Lee Da-jin
Special appearances
Jang Won-young as Ji Ha-cheol (Ep. 1-2)
Hong Seok-cheon as Monk (Ep. 3)
Park Sung-geun as flasher (Ep. 4)
Jo Jung-sik as News Anchor
Lee Shi-ah as Lee Na-eun (Ep. 6)
Ji Il-joo as Jeon Sung-ho (Ep. 6)
Kim Ye-joon as Kim Jae-hong (Ep. 32)
Production
The early working titles for the drama were Beware This Woman and Suspicious Romance .[15] The first script reading took place April 4, 2017 at SBS Ilsan Production Center in Tanhyun, South Korea .[16] [17]
Both lead actors Ji Chang-wook and Nam Ji-hyun starred in Warrior Baek Dong-soo in 2011.
Original soundtrack
OST Part 1
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "Why you?" (너는 왜) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee SEENROOT 03:36 2. "Why you?" (Inst.) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee 03:36 Total length: 07:02
OST Part 2
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "How Do I Say It?" (어떻게 말할까) O.WHEN 04:27 2. "How Do I Say It?" (Inst.) 04:27 Total length: 08:54
OST Part 3
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "The Same Day" (똑같은 날) Ra.D 04:01 2. "The Same Day" (Inst.) 04:01 Total length: 08:02
OST Part 4
Title Lyrics Music Artists 1. "How About You" (어떨까 넌) 1601 CHEEZE 04:47 2. "How About You" (Inst.)
OST Part 5
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "Eye contact" (눈맞춤 (Acoustic Ver.)) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Kim E-Z (Ggot Jam Project) 03:30 2. "Eye contact" (Full Ver.) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Kim E-Z (Ggot Jam Project) 03:46 3. "Eye contact" (Acoustic Ver. (Inst.)) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee 03:30 4. "Eye contact" (Full Ver. (Inst.)) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee 03:46 Total length: 14:32
OST Part 6
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "Breathing All Day" (숨쉬는 모든 날) Bumkey 04:26 2. "Breathing All Day" (Inst.) 04:26 Total length: 08:52
OST Part 7
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "I've Got A Feeling" (정이 들어버렸어) Kihyun (Monsta X ) 04:52 2. "I've Got A Feeling" (Inst.) 04:52 Total length: 09:44
OST Part 8
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "The Memory Of That Day" (그날의 기억) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Kim Jong-wan (Nell ) 03:36 2. "The Memory Of That Day" (Inst.) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee 03:36 Total length: 07:12
OST Part 9
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "Silly Love" Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Jello Ann Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee Yoo Ha-jung 03:47 2. "Silly Love" (Inst.) Nam Hye-seung Park Sang-hee 03:47 Total length: 07:34
OST Part 10
Title Lyrics Music Artist 1. "101 Reasons Why I Like You" (네가 좋은 백 한가지 이유) Ji Chang-wook 03:43 2. "101 Reasons Why I Like You" (Inst.) 03:43 Total length: 07:26
Chart performance
Ratings
In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
NR denotes that the drama did not rank in the top 20 daily programs on that date.
Episode #
Title
Date
Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[20]
AGB Nielsen[21]
Nationwide
Seoul National Capital Area
Nationwide
Seoul National Capital Area
1
Hope for the Future
May 10, 2017
6.1% (19th)
7.4% (14th)
6.3% (17th)
6.5% (14th)
2
6.8% (15th)
8.2% (8th)
6.8% (13th)
6.9% (12th)
3
Take It
May 11, 2017
6.3% (NR)
7.0% (NR)
6.1% (NR)
5.8% (NR)
4
7.0% (NR)
7.9% (18th)
7.2% (18th)
7.7% (14th)
5
Restraining Order
May 17, 2017
6.9% (NR)
8.5% (12th)
6.6% (NR)
6.8% (NR)
6
7.4% (18th)
8.2% (15th)
8.0% (13th)
8.5% (9th)
7
Reunion and Reunion
May 18, 2017
6.0% (NR)
6.6% (20th)
6.8% (19th)
6.9% (18th)
8
6.0% (NR)
6.4% (NR)
7.4% (14th)
7.8% (12th)
9
Humanity Becomes Hostage
May 24, 2017
6.5% (NR)
6.9% (NR)
6.8% (20th)
7.2% (18th)
10
7.4% (17th)
8.2% (14th)
8.3% (11th)
8.7% (10th)
11
The Beginning That Hasn't Begun
May 25, 2017
6.1% (NR)
6.8% (NR)
7.1% (17th)
7.9% (13th)
12
6.5% (NR)
6.6% (20th)
7.8% (14th)
8.5% (11th)
13
Alibi
May 31, 2017
6.9% (18th)
7.7% (15th)
7.5% (16th)
8.2% (13th)
14
7.9% (15th)
9.0% (10th)
9.3% (8th)
10.0% (8th)
15
Untruthful Truth Game
June 1, 2017
7.2% (17th)
8.3% (14th)
8.4% (13th)
8.6% (11th)
16
7.8% (16th)
8.9% (12th)
9.3% (11th)
9.6% (8th)
17
Eun Bong-hee's Prime
June 7, 2017
7.3% (17th)
7.5% (13th)
8.4% (13th)
9.1% (10th)
18
7.7% (NR)
8.1% (NR)
9.8% (8th)
10.2% (7th)
19
Truth vs. Secret
June 8, 2017
7.3% (17th)
7.3% (16th)
8.0% (12th)
8.5% (10th)
20
8.3% (11th)
8.4% (10th)
9.6% (9th)
10.2% (8th)
21
In This Limited World
June 14, 2017
7.0% (NR)
8.2% (13th)
7.7% (14th)
8.3% (9th)
22
7.8% (16th)
8.7% (9th)
9.1% (7th)
9.8% (6th)
23
48 Hours Later
June 15, 2017
6.9% (19th)
7.6% (13th)
7.8% (14th)
8.2% (10th)
24
7.6% (16th)
8.1% (10th)
9.4% (7th)
9.8% (6th)
25
Attributable Reasons
June 21, 2017
6.6% (20th)
6.7% (16th)
9.0% (9th)
10.3% (8th)
26
7.8% (15th)
8.5% (9th)
10.5% (7th)
11.7% (5th)
27
The Memory of That Day
June 22, 2017
7.5% (16th)
7.9% (13th)
8.4% (11th)
8.8% (10th)
28
8.0% (15th)
8.1% (12th)
9.7% (8th)
10.4% (8th)
29
Postponement
June 28, 2017
6.1% (NR)
7.9% (13th)
6.7% (17th)
7.2% (13th)
30
6.7% (17th)
8.0% (10th)
8.6% (9th)
9.5% (7th)
31
The Discovery of a Memory
June 29, 2017
6.3% (NR)
7.3% (14th)
7.7% (14th)
8.4% (9th)
32
6.8% (17th)
7.8% (11th)
8.6% (10th)
9.1% (8th)
33
Testing the Waters
July 5, 2017
6.9% (NR)
7.5% (16th)
7.2% (17th)
7.8% (13th)
34
7.2% (20th)
7.4% (17th)
9.2% (7th)
9.8% (7th)
35
Return
July 6, 2017
7.3% (19th)
8.8% (13th)
8.0% (17th)
8.5% (9th)
36
7.9% (17th)
9.4% (10th)
9.2% (9th)
9.9% (7th)
37
In Court
July 12, 2017
6.9% (20th)
7.7% (19th)
7.2% (16th)
7.4% (15th)
38
8.0% (17th)
8.7% (13th)
9.2% (8th)
9.4% (7th)
39
Return to the Daily Life
July 13, 2017
8.6% (15th)
9.5% (10th)
8.5% (12th)
9.0% (9th)
40
8.7% (14th)
8.9% (13th)
9.5% (8th)
10.2% (6th)
Average
7.2%
7.9%
8.2%
8.7%
Awards and nominations
International broadcast
In Taiwan , the drama started airing at the same time as its Korean broadcast on KKTV app and started airing on LTV from June 3, 2017.[23]
In Singapore , Malaysia and Indonesia , the drama started airing within 24 hours after its original South Korean broadcast on One TV Asia from May 11, 2017.[24]
In Philippines , the series will be airing in 2018 as part of GMA Network 's The Heart of Asia under the title Love In Trouble .
In India , the drama will be aired when announcement on Colors TV as Dubbed With Hindi, Rename as संदिग्ध-साथी (Sandigdh Saathee), Same Time, Will Be Join Dubbed With Tamil on Star Vijay as சந்தேகத்திற்கிடமான பங்குதாரர் (Cantekattirkitamana Pankutarar), Dubbed in Malayalam on Asianet as സംശയാസ്പദമായ പങ്കാളി (Sansayaspadmaya Pankali), Dubbed With Telugu on Star Maa as అనుమానాస్పద భాగస్వామి (Anumanaspada bhagasvami).
Notes
^ a b In order to circumvent Korean laws that prevent commercial breaks in the middle of an episode, what would previously have been aired as single 60 minute episodes are now being repackaged as two 30 minute episodes, with two episodes being shown each night with a commercial break between the two.[1]
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^ "Love in Trouble" . SBS International . Retrieved 21 July 2017 .
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^ "[단독] 이성경, '이 여자를 조심하세요' 여주인공" . 17 February 2017.
^ 윤고은 (2017-03-30). "지창욱·남지현 주연 SBS '수상한 파트너' 5월 방송" . 연합뉴스 (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-03-30 .
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^ "The Irony of Suspicious Partner" . Newsen . 그러나 전체 시청률을 제외한 TV 화제성, 브랜드 평판, 2049 시청률 등에서는 '수트너'가 압도적으로 1위다. 전체 가구 시청률에서 20세에서 49세까지의 시청률을 별도로 산정한 '2049 시청률'은 '수트너'가 6연속 1위를 차지했고, TV 화제성에서는 3주 연속 1위를 유지했다. '수트너'의 주인공인 지창욱은 5주 연속 TV 드라마 출연자 화제성 1위에 이름을 올렸다.
^ " "청량美 뿜뿜"..'수상한 파트너' 지창욱X남지현 '심쿵 케미' : 스포츠조선" . sports.chosun.com . Retrieved 2017-05-02 .
^ "지창욱, SBS 새 수목 '이 여자를 조심하세요' 출연 확정 (공식입장)" . Xports News . 16 March 2017.
^ "[단독]최태준, '절친' 지창욱과 SBS 드라마 주연 "브로맨스" " . JoongAng Ilbo . 22 March 2017.
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^ "동하, '수상한 파트너' 현수 役 캐스팅…제2의 '동하 신드롬' 기대 – 뉴스 – enews24" . enews24.tving.com/ (in Korean). Retrieved 2017-04-12 .
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^ Cumulative sales for "How About You":
^ "2017 Gaon Download Chart – Week 23" . Retrieved 2017-06-16 .
^ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu" . TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2017 .
^ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu" . AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved March 24, 2017 .
^ Ji Min-kyung (December 31, 2017). "[2017 SBS 연기대상 종합] '피고인' 지성, 이변 없는 대상..."사랑하는 아내 감사" " . OSEN (in Korean). Retrieved December 31, 2017 .
^ "池昌旭當兵倒數 《奇怪的搭檔》殺青後立馬入伍! | ETNEWS星光雲 | ETNEWS新聞雲" . ETNEWS星光雲 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2017-06-04 .
^ https://www.onetvasia.com/shows/suspicious-partner/videos/suspicious-partner-ji-chang-wook-greeting
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