Moon Chae-won sifts through trash for Goodbye Mr. Black
by javabeans
Following her co-stars Lee Jin-wook and Kim Kang-woo, it’s Moon Chae-won’s turn in the spotlight for Goodbye Mr. Black, the MBC drama where she plays the spunky heroine who pretends to be the wronged hero’s (Lee Jin-wook) wife in order to help his revenge mission, and they end up falling in love. I’m a sucker for those setups.
The character names may seem a little odd, but I respect the show’s choice to keep the names from the original manhwa, even if they made more sense when the characters weren’t Korean. (The original story, though written by a Korean writer, was set in Australia and England and had names like Edward, Atreyu, and Swanny.)
Moon’s character is now Kim Swan, and she’s described as a headstrong woman with a cheerful energy. She’ll do whatever necessary to earn money, and would rather laugh than cry, figuring that crying gets you nowhere. She actually has a crush on our hero Ji-won, so it sounds like he’ll be the one to fall in love gradually while she’s already there. Black and Swan are their invented names, since he’s Ji-won prior to being betrayed, and she’s Kaya, which means trash in Thai; as a child, she was found abandoned near a trash dump in a Thai slum.
These stills are from shoots in Thailand in January, and feature Moon Chae-won amidst piles of trash, sporting a new haircut that she’d adopted specifically for the role. I’m used to seeing her with all sorts of long styles so I find it a refreshing change to see her go short for the first time, and it suits her lively energy. Fingers crossed that her character is feisty and interesting; Moon has a knack for playing strong characters, so my hopes are high.
Goodbye Mr. Black premieres on March 16.
Via Chosun
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1 Xxvxx
February 24, 2016 at 3:08 AM
I haven't been able to comment on the other two posts because I didn't read them when they're just up but IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS. I hope this is LJW redemption from The Time I loved you and I just know MCW can deliver regardless.
LJW is anything but bland w his co stars so yessssssss to flaming hot chemistry w MCW :)
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2 HuGe
February 24, 2016 at 3:10 AM
Finally, stills of Chaewonnie.
Couldn't wait for March 16th to come sooner
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3 cc
February 24, 2016 at 3:15 AM
I'm so excited!! Moon Chae Won ❤❤❤Can't waitbto watch GMB
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4 Ai Sky
February 24, 2016 at 3:15 AM
Most anticipated drama... can't wait for it. Chae Won is so pretty... short hair really suit her, fresh and lively...
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ju
February 24, 2016 at 10:38 AM
I was thinking the same, she looks really good with short hair, you just find the right words to describe it!
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Kgrl
February 25, 2016 at 2:15 PM
Ditto, especially after DoTS and Ahjussi's premiere. Nothing that overly impressed me. Was I expecting too much for pre-produced dramas?
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5 amy
February 24, 2016 at 3:18 AM
i got 2 dramas to be excited about...good bye mr black and dots. :D
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6 fab
February 24, 2016 at 3:32 AM
Hee LJW and KKW sport a gun and a suit, and MCW is going through trash. She still looks great. can't wait for the drama to air- can't believe it was almost nixed bij the network.
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7 cupkate
February 24, 2016 at 3:38 AM
Kyahhhhh love her short do!
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8 Sophia
February 24, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Loving the short hair! She looks different but still very beautiful ?
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9 Zie
February 24, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Kaya meant 'Rich' in Malay.. xDD
I don't know why but I just have to say it.. lol
Anyway, LOVE her hair. <3
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kyl
February 24, 2016 at 6:30 AM
Also, coconut jam :)
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informantxgirl
February 25, 2016 at 10:16 PM
I was wondering why there was Thai lettering on that box she's carrying, haha. Kaya. Seriously, no one would name anyone that. She'd more likely be named "ying" which just means "female" or something mundane like that.
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sarangchaeki
March 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM
Almost the same here in the Philippines! Although 'kaya' really means able (to do something), when you say "may kaya" it means you're rich.
Chae Won is rich. In beauty, talent and fans who love her. ♥ lol
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10 coffea
February 24, 2016 at 3:41 AM
She's too pretty in the dumpster ? Looking forward to this drama!
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11 Purple
February 24, 2016 at 3:58 AM
Love, love, love!
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12 tata
February 24, 2016 at 4:35 AM
I want to cryyyy. Huhu. I'm so excited for this. I miss her so much in a small screen.
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13 genuinecity
February 24, 2016 at 4:52 AM
Already love everything--HER HAIR (!) is gorgeous and fits so well on her and totally brings out/matches her character already, her character description (!!!), the actual plot, the leads... Okay, I'm ready, bring it on, Show.
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14 mindy
February 24, 2016 at 6:14 AM
This cast seriously rocks, I can't wait to see them in action! I love love love Moon Chae Won! Please please be good!
So many dramas I'm anticipating this cycle!
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15 kanz
February 24, 2016 at 6:30 AM
Jin Wook: Black
Chae Won: Swan
Black Swan couple then?
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Affie
February 24, 2016 at 9:43 AM
yay! Black Swan couple ftw!
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sarangchaeki
March 2, 2016 at 8:45 AM
Yep! MBC posted and hashtagged that already so I guess it's official! :)
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16 pitch
February 24, 2016 at 6:33 AM
She´s SO cute <3
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17 dramamad
February 24, 2016 at 7:04 AM
Eeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!! Marriage of convenience is my favourite trope. And monte christo is one of my all time favs!! I can't wait!
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18 keenan
February 24, 2016 at 7:10 AM
fighting GOODBYE MR.BLACK！
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19 eeva
February 24, 2016 at 7:26 AM
i love moon chae won but i dont think that hairstyle suit her -_-
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HuGe
February 24, 2016 at 7:50 AM
But it does suit her character in the drama. The hairstyle is not for the 'MCW' but for Swan of GMB. :)
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20 blg
February 24, 2016 at 9:00 AM
unnecessary information alert,Kaya means rock in Turkish also.
Anyway,im excited for this drama
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Affie
February 24, 2016 at 9:45 AM
'Kaya' also means 'porter' in a language i know... lol
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jean
February 24, 2016 at 8:29 PM
In japanese it has a lot of meaning but the well-known meaning of kaya is a resting place; a good field. In Greek it means pure. In ancient Sanskrit it means tomorrow(if I remember it correctly lol). And in Native American they say it means wise child. Well, what I'm sure of is ... It's a girls' name and it's definitely a nice name. ???
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21 sweetsour
February 24, 2016 at 9:33 AM
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22 Mandy
February 24, 2016 at 9:45 AM
I remember disliking her hair so much in her promotions for the movie with YYS. But in this setting, I think she looks great! Hope she plays a good character instead of a sidekick role. She managed that in Nice Guy despite it being a revenge drama.
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23 Affie
February 24, 2016 at 9:49 AM
i just love Moon ChaeWonnie! yaaassss! this is going on my must-watch list! along with DOTS and Come Back Ahjusshi! tho i love Song Joong Ki ... i hope CBA can capture me with its flair and sentimentality...
oh i also hope its hella funny! Goodbye Mr Black and DOTS should have me covered on the tragic melo front! GOSH this is a great drama year for me! lol!
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24 Moonlight
February 24, 2016 at 11:53 AM
I'm kind of sad about her being in yet another male-centered role, but I have faith in the script if she picked it. She is very picky with the storylines and chooses scripts based on whether her character has a "particular charm" rather than how big the role is which is something I get frustrated about but also respect her for. It will make me pretty sad if this ends up like Good Doctor where her character was memorable, but didn't have much of a storyline. She's too amazing for that! Please give her some action scenes!
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25 ..
February 24, 2016 at 12:54 PM
+1
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26 Mimi
February 24, 2016 at 4:26 PM
AHHHHHHH! Omg! I cannot wait for this! I've been waiting forever for any news of GBMB! Chae Wonnie looks so adorable in these stills! I seriously love her to death! So excited to see her onscreen again! March 16, please come faster!
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27 Xingii
February 24, 2016 at 5:14 PM
I love her so much, the last thing I had seen of hers was Nice Guy, so it has been WAY too long ;~; I can't wait.
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28 changhyun
February 24, 2016 at 5:21 PM
Not even that bad when Kim Swan is like Soo-an and I know a couple Sua's lol
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29 Wendy
February 24, 2016 at 7:14 PM
Love love her hair ahh I miss her so much and can't for her comeback! Excited for this
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30 Princess
February 24, 2016 at 9:46 PM
that situation she's in reminds me of Ha Ji Won in What Happened In Bali when she was a tour guide. Moon Chae Won is cute as always! Love her <3
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31 sarangchaeki
March 2, 2016 at 8:50 AM
I AM SO THRILLED AND DYING FROM EXCITEMENT. IT WILL BE SAD IF I DIE ALREADY BEFORE MARCH 16.
Anyway, I'm crossing my fingers and am having so much faith in this. Plus, her character, ugh, rockstar-badass-rough Chae Won again. And we love that!
Plus, I believe in her character, too, since according to Baek Ji Yong (the OST singer of GMB, wow right!), she doesn't just sing for dramas unless the female lead struck her so omg, there you have it. Looking forward to Black Swan, Jae Rim, Kang Woo and In Young!
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