Suspicious Partner cast and characters: Here's who brought the Kdrama to life

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

A combination of humor with emotionally resonant elements, Suspicious Partner is a K-drama that will stay in your hearts forever. Besides the talented cast of the series, which is undoubtedly a significant aspect in making this series worth watching, there is also a distinct level of realism that comes in the storyline that leaves an impact.

The cast members of this heartwarming story bring life to the characters with a distinct level of realism.


Cast and characters of Suspicious Partner

1) Ji Chang-wook as Noh Ji-wook

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

In Suspicious Partner, Ji Chang-wook’s Noh Ji-wook becomes involved with Bong-hee after they first meet during a difficult situation for Bong-hee. Ji-wook decided to help Bong-hee, which initially became the start of their dynamic.

However, things get complicated when, due to Bong-hee’s alleged connection with a murder case, Ji-wook’s career takes a turn. Through the episodes, Ji-wook becomes more and more involved with the well-being of Bong-hee. The aspect of past struggles that Ji-wook faces truly leaves an impact.


2) Nam Ji-hyun as Eun Bong-hee

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

To say that Nam Ji-hyun’s Eun Bong-hee suffers in this series would definitely be an understatement. Bong-hee continuously navigates from one trouble to another. She truly just cannot get a break from the incessant challenges that she has to face, even in her personal life.

Nam Ji-hyun’s realistic performance in depicting the emotional turmoil that Bong-hee goes through in the series shows her acting prowess. Some of her other projects besides this series include 100 Days My Prince, Good Partner, Shopping King Louie, etc.


3) Choi Tae-joon as Ji Eun-hyuk

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

Taking on projects such as So I Married the Anti-fan, The Undateables, and many more, Choi Tae-joon brings forth a level of humor through his performance as Ji Eun-hyuk. Eun-hyuk and Ji-wook’s dynamic in the series is a crucial factor. He wants to reconnect with Ji-wook.

He knows that his past actions towards his ex-best friend were extremely wrong. This depicts a steady development in his character. Choi Tae-joon truly makes Ji Eun-hyuk’s character development resonate with authenticity.


4) Jang Hyuk-jin as Bang Eun-ho

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

Jang Hyuk-jin’s Bang Eun-ho in this series becomes a crucial connecting factor uniting the group. Eun-ho understands the emotions that Ji-wook goes through.

He always tries to make Ji-wook understand himself at the times when he needs him the most. This brings out a distinct heartwarming aspect in Eun-ho’s character. Hyuk-jin's other projects include Taxi Driver, Flex x Cop, etc.


5) Kwon Nara as Cha Yoo-jung

Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works
Suspicious Partner | Image Via: The Story Works

Cha Yoo-jung’s past actions left an impact on Ji-wook. Ji-wook was unable to overcome these complications. It eventually makes his present emotional struggles difficult. Cha Yoo-jung was in a relationship with Ji-wook. However, their relationship took a turn.

Her involvement with Eun-hyuk caused the end of their relationship. This became the driving factor leading to the split in Ji-wook and Eun-hyuk’s friendship. Kwon Nara is truly an extremely talented actor, as can be seen in her authentic performance in this series. Nara’s other projects include Itaewon Class, Doctor Prisoner, etc.


Other cast members of this K-drama are:

  • Lee Deok-hwa
  • Nam Gi-ae
  • Jo Seung-yeon
  • Yoon Bok-in
  • Hwang Chan-sung

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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY