Woman with a Suitcase

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Drama: Woman with a Suitcase (literal title)
Revised romanization: Kaerieoreul Ggeuneun Yeoja
Hangul: 캐리어를 끄는 여자
Director: Kwon Seok-Jang
Writer: Kwon Eum-Mi
Network: MBC
Episodes: 16
Release Date: September 26 - November 15, 2016
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Cha Geum-Joo works as a manager at an attorney’s office. She does great work, she gets arrested for violating the attorneys-at-law act. Her career seems like it is over. She goes through more hardships, but Cha Geum-Joo becomes a great attorney.

Notes

"Woman with a Suitcase" takes over MBC's Monday & Tuesday 21:55 time slot previously occupied by "Monster" and followed by "White Nights" on November 21, 2016.
“Woman with a Suitcase” was first scheduled to air on cable channel tvN after drama series “Dear My Friends,” but due to various reasons, including script delays, the drama series was canceled by tvN.
First script reading took place August 9, 2016 at MBC Broadcasting Station in Sangam, South Korea.
Ep.1 of "Woman with a Suitcase" will air September 26, 2016 (instead of its originally planned September 19, 2016 date) due to airing of the Summer Olympics.
Ep.10 was originally scheduled to air Tuesday, October 25, 2016, but, due to a baseball playoff game, ep.10 will air Monday, October 31, 2016.

Cast



Choi Ji-Woo	Joo Jin-Mo	Jeon Hye-Bin	Lee Joon
Cha Geum-Joo	Ham Bok-Geo	Park Hye-Joo	Ma Suk-Woo



Jin Kyung	Kim Byung-Choon	Bae Noo-Ri	Choi Dae-Sung	Ji E-Suu
Goo Ji-Hyun	Manager Hwang	Oh An-Na	Go Goo-Tae	Baek Jin-Seo



Choi Tae-Hwan	Yoon Ji-Min	Choi Won-Hong	Song Soo-Hyun	Jang Hyun-Sung
Choi Hoon-Suk	Jo Ye-Ryung	Oh Kyung-Hwan	Kim Min-A	Lee Dong-Soo



Park Byung-Eun	Kim Min-Ji	Kim Young-Pil	Lim Se-Joo	Moon Hee-Kyung
Pro Kang	Seo Ji-A	Lee Sang-Yeob	Na Mi-Sun	Geum-Joo's mother

Additional Cast Members:

Oh Yeon-A - Han Ji-Won
Min Sung-Wook - Prosecutor Choi
Jang Hae-Min - Son Na-Hee
Hong Yeo-Jin - mother of man having affair with Hye-Joo
Kim Mi-Hye - anchorwoman
Lee Min-Jae - Yoo Tae-O's fan
Lee Jin-Sung - priest
Jo Jae-Yun - murderer (cameo)
Gil Eun-Hye - Kim Yoo-Ri (cameo)
Kim Kwang-Hyun
Nam Tae-Boo
Park Pal-Young
Jung Jin
Lee Seung-Hoon
Lee Jin-Sung
Baek Seung-Hee
Shin Dong-Hoon
Jo Young-Jin

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	TNmS		AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul	Nationwide	Seoul
2016-09-26	1	NR	NR	NR	7.9% (17th)
2016-09-27	2	7.2% (18th)	7.7% (15th)	8.4% (15th)	9.7% (10th)
2016-10-03	3	NR	7.5% (17th)	NR	8.8% (15th)
2016-10-04	4	7.6% (17th)	7.9% (12th)	8.6% (15th)	9.0% (12th)
2016-10-10	5	NR	7.4% (17th)	8.2% (16th)	8.5% (15th)
2016-10-11	6	8.0% (19th)	9.0% (12th)	9.6% (8th)	10.7% (6th)
2016-10-17	7	NR	7.6% (18th)	8.2% (16th)	9.5% (10th)
2016-10-18	8	7.0% (20th)	7.2% (19th)	7.9% (16th)	9.3% (12th)
2016-10-24	9	NR	7.3% (18th)	8.3% (15th)	9.7% (7th)
2016-10-31	10	NR	NR	NR	8.0% (14th)
2016-11-01	11	6.4% (20th)	6.6% (19th)	8.1% (13th)	8.6% (11th)
2016-11-07	12	7.4% (19th)	7.7% (17th)	8.2% (15th)	9.2% (11th)
2016-11-08	13	8.0% (15th)	9.2% (9th)	9.1% (10th)	9.9% (7th)
2016-11-14	14	7.4% (19th)	8.1% (15th)	8.9% (13th)	10.1% (9th)
2016-11-15	15	8.2% (15th)	8.0% (13th)	8.9% (10th)	9.8% (7th)
2016-11-15	16	7.4% (17th)	8.1% (12th)	10.0% (7th)	11.3% (6th)

Source: TNS Media Korea & AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that day according to TNS Media Korea and AGB Nielson.

Comments

Shehla Oct 21 2020 5:34 pm Just woww ❤️amazing drama and amazing acting by JJM. He is soo , cute and so hot at the same time..love his smile, his voice, his style. He is just perfect and I love watching him. Just loved the sweet romance and funny banter between JJM and Choi Ji. But I just hoped the ending was good. It was so open ended and unclear. She should have chosen a side after such a cute and beautiful romance with JJM. Then it would have been perfect. I so hoped that JJM will finally get his love in this drama but then again as always he had to wait so many years but didn’t get his love. But atleast it was not tragic ending. I will keep watching it again and again ..Please give more projects to JJM and with a happy ending for him.

Ken Jul 19 2020 8:59 am I watched this already and thumbs up to the writer director stuff and celebrity of this drama for me my rate tho this drama is 10/10 nice one guys

sgt_doom Oct 16 2018 12:59 pm Overall enjoyable but the casting of the suave, super-smooth Joo Jin-mo opposite the bumpkinish Choi Ji-woo was a serious mismatch.

If it was Shin Min-ah and Joo Jin-mo that would have been perfect! Sorry, although Choi Ji-woo gives a respectable performance, she does not project an intelligent presence necessary for this series.

wiliey May 11 2018 7:27 am at this time i've just finished watched this drama...really awesome...best ending ever

Cat Aug 07 2017 1:38 pm A MUST SEE! One of the best and the most under rated drama of 2016. The script, acting, ost and sets were superb, which are a nice deviation from from the cookie cutter formula K dramas.

shin Jul 06 2017 7:59 am Joo Jin-Mo is so Hot

HKS Apr 09 2017 4:14 am I love this drama! Very Good! Fighting! ❤ This drama is too excellence!

evanessa Feb 25 2017 1:46 pm I want more romance.

psyduck Jan 30 2017 6:07 pm i enjoy this drama...its kind of feeling like Japanese drama,a lot about ambition with a little bit of romance. its my first time watching Joo Jin Mo/Ham Bok Geo.....and i'm looking forward to his next project.fighting!

Ivy Dec 27 2016 5:49 pm I love Joo Jin Mo and Choi Ji Woo as a couple in the drama.

Shari Dec 27 2016 3:00 am While I enjoyed this movie and the cast ----- why do these writer's continually have to have a triangle love relationship?????? It is old old old and boring!!!!!!

I like Joo Jin-Mo in all his movies and he is a good looking man.

I also like Lee Joon. He was so sweet and soft spoken in this movie. I didn't care for the way Ham treated Suk-Woo, looking down on him, always trying to get the upper hand, and disrespectful or trying to make a fool out of him. Get a grip and grow up. I thought it was cute and sweet the way Suk-Woo acted around Geum-Joo. She was lucky to have both guys care for her.

Lee Joon has a beautiful voice. Hope he continues to get more acting parts.

Aiko Dec 23 2016 4:52 am Im on episode 6. So far Im enjoying it. Didn't expect it at all that there are a lot of funny scenes. But too bad, i read the other comments about the ending so now Im preparing my heart for the worst so that i wont be too disappointed later..

nina Dec 04 2016 12:32 am I do agree with some comments that the way she talk just like spoiled teenager. She have to take some, I don't know, like acting lesson for her pronunciation. She's not bad. I've watched so many of her drama. But yes the way she talk is annoying

nina Dec 04 2016 12:18 am I thought there supposed to be romance between choi ji woo and Joo Jin Mo. Joo Jin Mo play his part well. But I must say in this drama is Choi Ji Woo not in her peak performance. So much lack in chemistry.

Star Wars Fan Nov 30 2016 3:13 am Lee Joon is so cute. I really like the character he is playing in this drama.

I liked Geum-Joo and Lee Joon working together.

Kdramanut Nov 28 2016 7:39 pm The 1st episode seemed a bit sloppy but I kept watching since I'm a fan of Joo JinMo & Lee Jun was great in Vampire Detective. I'm glad I did. This is a solid drama. I highly recommend it!! & now I'm definitely a Lee Jun fan!!

Eleni Nov 26 2016 10:19 am Loved the whole thing!

sophiagarcia Nov 21 2016 2:48 am nice drama, though the lead actor was too cheesy for his age. the ending just okay though short of expectations. just maybe, the ending is meant for another sequel, a part two, which i will watch again. the actress may or may not be the same.

kimberly Nov 19 2016 9:48 pm @Nicey

just because the ending was bad doesnt mean that the whole drama was trash ==

moshi gee yol Nov 19 2016 5:44 am The ending is not good.

Dreamhigh Nov 18 2016 12:42 pm the worsting ending drama

ks Nov 17 2016 8:49 am IM GOING TO MISS THIS DRAMA SO MUCH :( One of the few dramas that focused on the life lessons or the whole point of it being a drama about the law environment. Although honestly did expect a love story between cha geum joo and hamburger... hehe

Nicey Nov 17 2016 6:34 am Well, truth is I have not watched Ep 16 when I posted my previous comment. Now I really feel i need to be honest and need to post again after watching last Ep. 16. Now, i will say that this drama is Trash!! The ending is really bad!! Sorry

Anges Nov 15 2016 10:45 pm Anyone that already watch this drama, can you tell me did this drama is good? How good it is? I'm interested with both lead but not sure if i need to watch it or not. I need some opinion first. Please help me. Thanks

Nicey Nov 15 2016 6:00 am After Episode 13, I will now have to say, Choi Ji Woo best fits for this Lawyer Role, i am convinced, she's a brilliant actress! This drama and Choi Ji Woo deserve praises! I am wondering why the rating is low..?? Guys, you give this drama a try. Highly recommended!

Russ Nov 05 2016 6:50 pm Hi All, Choi Ji Woo is a beautiful and talented actress. Don't know who is criticizing her acting but she does an excellent job! I will keep watching this drama because of the fabulous CJW!!!

GianLouis Nov 03 2016 7:23 am The story is about a woman in her early 40s who failed 10 TIMES in BAR EXAMS. This is not a teenage role! Choi Ji Woo is the best for this role. Dont criticize her acting too much, shes one of the HIGHEST PAID ACTRESSES of Korean Drama Industry (Next to Jun Ji Hyun & Song Hye Kyo) + one of the mose popular Korean Wave / Hallyu Star in the world. I guess you havent watched all CJW Dramas.

neng Nov 03 2016 3:07 am I don't know why but CJW is always fail to certain me that the character she portrayed really falls in love with the male lead. It's not only in this drama but also in 'twenty again'. In addition her pronunciation always bothers me. It's like a spoiled teenage girl is speaking. Some people said that the character is supposed to be a bit immature but if you watch 'twenty again' she is also like that. So in my opinion it's because the way she talks that make her character looks immature.

NYJ Nov 01 2016 4:12 am I feel CWJ is more than perfect. Please correct me if I'm wrong but for those who say that CJW is not suitable, I think it'd be more appropriate to say that the character is unlikeable; the problem lies within the role and not the actress. From how I see it, the character is supposed to be a bit immature; she's a confident and spunky middle-aged woman who seems childish at times and mature at others. Some people may enjoy such a character, and others may not. It just depends on the person.

Honestly speaking, if they had someone in their 20's take this role, I feel as though the entire story and cast would have to change. Having someone younger take on such a role of an experienced, married career woman, especially in the field of law, sounds a bit unrealistic. With all due respect, PSH is a great actress but I can't see her in such a role. Not here to argue; these are just my two cents and I apologize if I ever sounded rude :)

Nicey Oct 28 2016 8:51 am Sorry.. do not hate me, i have my own opinion. I am a Fan of Korean Dramas and I am not against Park Shin Hye. I have watched some of her Dramas, and yes I agree with@ kin4, she's wooden like and always has the same level of emotions, kind of cold. She best fits maybe in Revenge dramas.

Nicey Oct 28 2016 8:41 am I am wondering, is a lawyer a teenager role..? No. So I think the role best fits the Main Actress CJW. I saw some of her Dramas already. I will give this one a try. Could not comment any further.

kin4_jihye Oct 28 2016 2:57 am I don't think that casting CJW is a bad idea because she is doing really good as Cha Geum Joo. I don't understand about her playing teenage role because she is not playing as teenage role entirely in this drama. She is perfect as a career woman suit with her age & she has a good chemistry with Joo Jin Moo & Lee Joon. I disagreed about saying PSH is more suitable with this character because i personally think that PSHis too stiff & boring!

Nurya Oct 26 2016 9:54 pm I respect everyone's opinion. But I think CJW suitable and perfect to be a woman with a suitcase. This is not a teenage drama or something. She's acting like a teenager? At her age? What's wrong with that.. Everyone can act the way we want

Eva ratna wati Oct 26 2016 4:45 pm Yes absolutely agree with ET.. she is perfect for this role... I can't imagine someone else as good as CJW did... I'm not fans of her or fans of others but this totally entertain.. I love the cast...PSH..?she is to boring for me.. sorry this just my opinion...

Carol-chan Dias Oct 25 2016 8:49 pm Where's episode 10? :')

ET Oct 25 2016 8:22 pm I don't agree with E. There is a reason why the writer cast choi Ji Woo. I think she has a talent in remembering long lines like what she did in the drama.

On the contrary, I cannot pictures park shin hye potraying this character. It wouldn't be this perfect is they cast PSH.

Wishfulfilling Oct 20 2016 6:09 am I like this drama , good storyline and actors do their roles well. Both cjw and jjm do well in their role.

Eleni Oct 19 2016 4:23 pm Am I the only one who thinks that the banter between Joo Jin-Mo and Lee Joon's characters is absolutely adorable?

Nmas Oct 19 2016 5:20 am Cjw and jjm acting in women with a suitcase is being praised by korean audiences and korean media...surely the korean audiences have better understanding of what suits best for the character...in fact one of their comments is this drama has no acting holes and hoping it can achieve high ratings once the competitors drama had finished airing...and another comment said you can trust choi ji woo on her projects...please refer to naver comments

vhen Oct 18 2016 2:59 pm Yesss i agree with E....choi ji woo is not suitable in this role....she too old to be a teneeger role...

Nifada Oct 17 2016 8:12 am Lee Joon's character is so adorable, kind and naive like a small child. I also enjoy his chemistry with Choi Ji-Woo.

zaous Oct 17 2016 7:24 am I'll wait for this series because of ( Joo Jin-Mo ) Because I loved him and loved acting

E Oct 16 2016 7:48 am I really really really want to be honest with what I'm about to write and I'm sorry if some would get offended. Here goes..(this is just my opinion sorry)

I don't think that Choi Ji Woo is suitable for the role. Don't get me wrong. I know she is a very talented actress. This is why I'm wondering where it went wrong. Maybe someone younger would have been better? Because Cha Geum Joo's character seems to fit someone in their 20s. That's how she acts. Exaggerated and all. I find it uncomfortable to watch some scenes with Choi Ji Woo because really..a middle aged woman acting like a teenager is again..uncomfortable in my eyes. Or perhaps they could have made her character more mature? Especially since she's very skilled in her craft (CGJ). Also, sometimes I imagine Park Shin Hye as CGJ. I'm reminded of her acting in Pinocchio and I think that she fits CGJ's character here. Anyway, Joo Jin Mo is great as always.

I like to give an honest review so please don't hate me *puppy eyes

Kdramalover Oct 14 2016 9:45 am Jin Kyung ....love his acting in Empress ki and this drama. Light comedy - romance suits him.

HongnanXSeungjae Oct 13 2016 10:38 pm After watching EP 6 the OST IS STILL NOT RELEASED YET T^T and EP 6 is by far my favorite. I mean, there was THREE romantic instances between Geum Joo and Hamburger...THREE! Made my day with the last bit of the episode where she was headed to the ____ and... She would've seen the person if ____ hadn't stop her..

R Oct 13 2016 7:12 am Do any body know the song played in ep 5 & 6 ? the slow one

koru Oct 12 2016 7:56 pm Cha Geum Joo

monalisa89 Oct 11 2016 1:07 am After seen the last schne, i wish Choi Ji-Woo work in a new drama as a naughty women who is fall in love with a chaebol ahjussii in comedy melo drama. OR play history drama, i wanna see her wearing hanbok.

Lex Oct 08 2016 6:17 pm cha geum joo, you are so beautiful! I'm madly in love with you! ❤️

Shella Oct 07 2016 8:17 am I need all the song in here :) tell me the tittle if anyone know

Yanna856 Oct 06 2016 10:46 am What's the title of the song??? Please tell me. Been in love with Lee Joon in forever. <3

Peachy Oct 06 2016 6:32 am A little confusing at times...but I'm starting to like it.

m Oct 05 2016 11:06 am what is the name of the song with is frequently repeated . i think it starts like - i will tell you if you come closer ..... but where can i find the song ? and how ?

suminar Oct 04 2016 3:32 pm women with suit case good story and good actress and actor I love to see thisj drama awsome and great

Lily2207 Oct 04 2016 12:48 am Great leads and interesting story lines. Love it!

rose72 Oct 03 2016 10:58 am Perfect leads! I give it a go to this drama! Fighting WWAS!

whynot Sep 28 2016 11:37 pm this is a good drama.

Eleni Sep 28 2016 8:41 am I'm so happy I gave this drama another go!

Lee Joon's character is very enjoyable and I really like his chemistry with the lead acress as well as Joo Jin-Mo. The story is getting more interesting aswell and now I'm really excited for the 3rd episode. Hwaiting!

helen dancer Sep 27 2016 9:54 pm I'm lovin this drama. The ji-woo and jin-mo are great performers. We need to give this drama a chance. Looking forward to the twist that's coming up; girl in coma has gone missing, the perp is looking for her and the wimp sister is up to something. Just look out for what she will do to her sister, she's crushing on jin-mo and might be a little fatal attraction.

Follow the story line and you can see the twist and turns that might come up.

I give this drama five stars

Lee joon Sep 27 2016 7:14 pm Choi ji woo my queen...

Eleni Sep 27 2016 1:24 pm I was really excited for this drama. I thought that Joo Jin-Mo, Jeon Hye-Bin and Lee Joon (though he didn't appear much on screen in the 1st episode) were interesting. However I was really turned off by the lead actress. Not so much by the way she chose to portrait her character as much as what she had to work with. So my problem with this drama is mainly with the script and the editing.

But you can't really judge a series from the 1st episode, so I'm looking forward to the next ones hoping that they find their pace. Hwaiting!

Tristan Sep 26 2016 9:54 pm Is the female lead out to look for the "Man with the Carry On?" Seriously silly drama titles, some of them sound stupid like Girl who wear Earrings, the title alone can turn you off. Anyway, I've watched Joo Jin Mo in a drama before & thought he was alright.

Rainbow Fish Sep 25 2016 4:10 pm I am looking forward to seeing Joo Jin Mo-the best actor in the world.

A Sep 25 2016 9:29 am Lee Joon fighting ^^

Vianey Sep 25 2016 1:41 am Lee Joon!!!!!!

kiki Sep 22 2016 12:16 pm kind a wierd seeing our hunter hyebin unnie with short hair here...

Baran Sep 21 2016 12:43 am Cant wait for lee joon he try his best as always .i believe him

The Watcher Sep 20 2016 8:00 pm perfect pair....

j Sep 14 2016 8:16 am So excited for this! The world needs more Joo Jin Mo dramas! :)

CoffeeManiac Sep 10 2016 11:22 pm Can't wait to see more acting variety from Lee Joon !! and Jin Mo omg yassss

Rama shrestha Sep 10 2016 6:16 am So excited cant wait more for joo jin mo's drama

Czarina Sep 05 2016 10:05 pm Woooohoooo! Joo Jin Mo....more, more, more Dramas for Joo Jin Mo!

Bernice Ponce Sep 05 2016 10:02 pm Yeey!!! Looking forward and very very thrilled to wacth JOO JIN MO and CHOI JI WOO..Hoping to see exciting chemistry for these two and not less than 30 episodes...Hurray!!

Dulce Dy Aug 26 2016 9:52 pm Soooo excited and looking forward to watching this drama..Our wish to see our 2 favorite lead stars Choi Ji Woo and Joo Jin Mo together is a blessing from heaven..We hope the drama has great storyline and make it a 2016 hit..Love you very much Choi Ji Woo and Joo Jin Moo...Salute and GoodLuck!!!

Lucas Aug 21 2016 10:12 am I can meet Joo Jin Mo in Drama again :) Perfect

Clare Aug 10 2016 2:32 am Joo JinMo and Choi Jiwoo!!Full of anticipation,hope this takes off:)

DramaLover Jul 31 2016 7:30 am Actor Lee Joon Fighting!!❤ ^-^ Woman with a Suitcase Cast Fighting!!❤ =)

din Jul 30 2016 8:11 am Can't wait for this..#choi ji woo

neulrin Jul 28 2016 7:32 pm Another drama, huh? I CAN'T WAIT ❤️

Arreypotter Jul 28 2016 1:43 am Lee joon ❤️❤️

thornnnn Jul 28 2016 12:27 am MUST WATCH for me. Choi Ji-woo !!! To me she's a world treasure!

Haha Jul 26 2016 3:15 am Yaaaaaaaay Joo Jin Mo!!!!

To much Jul 17 2016 11:09 am Kwon sang woo and choi jo woo plss.. Its like stairway to heaven!!!!

Meisha Jul 17 2016 1:44 am please ji woo accept the role can't wait to see your acting skills...

Aina Ambor Jul 15 2016 9:06 pm Males lead kwon sang woo please. .♡♥♡

juniasat Jul 03 2016 10:51 pm JI Woo hime please accept the role

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