''Chicago Typewriter'' () is a 2017

South Korean television series Korean drama (), also known as K-drama or Koreanovela, refers to Korean-language television shows made in South Korea. These shows began to be produced around the early 1960s, but were mostly consumed domestically until the rise of the Korean Wa ...

starring

Yoo Ah-in Uhm Hong-sik (; born October 6, 1986), known professionally as Yoo Ah-in (), is a South Korean actor, creative director, and gallerist. He is known for playing a diverse spectrum of roles in both television and film, where he often portrays dyn ...

Im Soo-jung Im Soo-jung (; born July 11, 1979) is a South Korean actress and former model. After modeling for teen magazines, Im made her acting breakthrough in Kim Jee-woon's horror film ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003), followed by the popular Korean dram ...

, and

Go Kyung-pyo Go Kyung-pyo (; born June 11, 1990) is a South Korean actor. He gained recognition for his roles in the television series ''Reply 1988'' (2015–16), '' Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016), and '' Chicago Typewriter'' (2017). He has since transitioned ...

. It ran from April to June 2017, with episodes every Friday and Saturday at 20:00 ( KST) on tvN.

Synopsis

The series depicts three resistance fighters who lived during the 1930s Japanese occupation of Korea, and are reincarnated into the present as a best-selling writer in a slump, a fan, and a ghostwriter. It is a story of camaraderie, friendship, love and betrayal that lasts 80 years, as the trio of writer, ghostwriter and fan find out the truth of the past that haunts them.

Cast

Main

as Han Se-joo / Seo Hwi-young. ** Choi Min-young as young Han Se-joo :A renowned writer in a slump who has celebrity-looks and tons of fans but is extremely depressed *

as Jeon Seol / Ryu Soo-hyun / Anastasia **

Choi Myung-bin Choi Myung-bin (; born on 15 April 2008) is a South Korean teenaged actress. She made her acting debut in 2016, since then, she has appeared in number of films and television series. She is best known for her roles in historical drama '' The Ki ...

as young Jeon Seol ** Jo Min-ah as young Ryu Soo-hyun :A veterinarian and literary fanatic who is an avid fan of Han Se-joo *

as Yoo Jin-oh / Shin Yool :A ghostwriter with a genius writing style, who has dry humor and loves jazz music and antiques * Kwak Si-yang as Baek Tae-min / Heo Young-min ** Son Sang-yeon as young Baek Tae-min : A writer who envies Han Se-joo for his writing skills

People around Han Se-joo

* Jo Woo-jin as Gal Ji-suk *

Oh Na-ra Oh Na-ra (; born October 26, 1974) is a South Korean actress. She began her career by joining the Seoul Performing Arts Company in 1996 and made her debut in the musical ''Simcheong'' the following year. She went on to star in various producti ...

as Secretary Kang

People around Jeon Seol

Yang Jin-sung Yang Jin-sung (; born June 27, 1988) is a South Korean actress. After making her acting debut in the 2010 film ''Wedding Dress'', Yang played supporting roles in various television dramas, such as the male protagonist's dead ex-girlfriend in '' ...

as Ma Bang-jin ** Kwak Ji-hye as young Ma Bang-jin *

Jeon Soo-kyeong Jeon Soo-kyeong (; born July 12, 1966) is a South Korean actress. She is best known in musical theatre, and has starred in Korean productions of '' Mamma Mia!'', ''Chicago'', '' The Life'', ''Guys and Dolls'', ''Menopause'', and '' Kiss Me, Kate ...

as Wang Bang-wool *

Jung Yeon-joo Jung Yeon-joo (born 13 February 1990) is a South Korean actress and model. Jung is known for her roles in ''Queen of Mystery'', ''Chicago Typewriter (TV series), Chicago Typewriter''. Biography and career She graduated from the Korea National ...

as Bang-Jin's colleague * Kang Hong-seok as Chef Won Dae-han ** Song Joon-hee as young Won Dae-han * as Won Man-hae

People around Baek Tae-min

Chun Ho-jin Chun Ho-jin (; born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor. Early life Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting. His father was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the country. Career ...

as Baek Do-ha, Tae-min's father * as Hong So-hee, Tae-min's mother

Others

* as Song Jong-wook * as Veterinarian * as Mi-young * as Lee Jung-bong * Park Ji-hoon as Jeon Doo-yeob * as Jo Sang-chul * Kim Si-hyun as Hannah Kim * Choi Kyo-shik as Gardener * Hong Dae-sung as Bodyguard of Carpediem * Cha Geon-woo as Butler of Yool's family * Jung Byung-ho as Yang ho-pil * Jeon Yi-rang as Jang Ki-bong * Gam Seung-min as Yang Hyung-sik * Kang Dong-yoong as Mr. Jo * Lee Doo-seok as Comrade Kang * Ha Kyung: Jo Sang Cheol * Jung Yeon Joo- Bang Jin's Colleague

Cameos

* Yoo Byung-jae as Deer keeper (episode 2) *

Choi Deok-moon Choi Deok-moon (born 1970) is a South Korean actor. Filmography Television series Film Theater References External links * * * Choi Deok-moonat Daum Choi Deok-moonat Naver Movies {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Deok-moon 1970 births Livin ...

as Jeon Seol's father (episode 3 & 16) * Choi Song-hyun as MC (episode 3) *

WJSN WJSN (; ), also known as Cosmic Girls, is a South Korean girl group formed by Starship Entertainment and Yuehua Entertainment. The group is composed of ten members: Seola (singer), Seola, Bona (singer), Bona, Exy, Soobin, Luda (singer), Luda, ...

as Themselves (episode 3) *

Jeon Mi-seon Jeon Mi-seon (December 7, 1970 – June 29, 2019) was a South Korean actress. Though best known as a supporting actress in films and television series such as '' Memories of Murder'' (2003), ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (2012), and ''Hide and Seek ...

as Lim So-yoon / Madam Sophia (episode 9-11 & 13–16) * Woo Do-im as Jo Sang-mi (episode 10–15)

Production

The series was written by Jin Soo-wan who wrote the dramas ''

Moon Embracing the Sun ''Moon Embracing the Sun'' (, also known as ''The Moon that Embraces the Sun'' or ''The Sun and the Moon'') is a 2012 South Korean television drama series, starring Han Ga-in, Kim Soo-hyun, Jung Il-woo, and Kim Min-seo. It aired on MBC from ...

'' (2012) and ''

Kill Me, Heal Me ''Kill Me, Heal Me'' () is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Ji Sung, Hwang Jung-eum, Park Seo-joon, Oh Min-suk, and Kim Yoo-ri. It aired on MBC from January 7 to March 12, 2015 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 ( KST) for 20 ...

'' (2015). This drama marks

's small screen comeback after 13 years since 2004. The series was filmed at various places in Seoul - SEOUL SEOUL 3080, Hannam-dong Book Park, Ikseon-dong and Seodaemun Prison History Museum.

Original soundtrack

Ratings

In this table, represent the lowest ratings and represent the highest ratings. *

References

External links

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