Roses and Champagne is a completed novel series with four books in total written by ZIG. First published in 2011 as a physical copy, it was later published by Yomi Books in Ridibooks in 2017 as a web novel. It has been adapted into an ongoing webtoon, which is written by ZIG and illustrated by Ttung Gae. The manhwa was released in 2021 and was originally published in KENAZ and serialized in Bomtoon and Lezhin.
Synopsis[]
Novel[]
Civil rights attorney Jeong Leewon practices in Russia, helping low-income clients that wouldn't otherwise have access to a lawyer. One day, he visits Councilor Zhdanov in favor of his client Nikolai. Yiwon is unaware that the city councilor has connections with the Russian mafia until he encounters Ceaser during his visit. And this silver-gray-eyed man–Yiwon nearly crashed into him on the street the other day! Something out of the ordinary is about to happen as he meets Ceaser Aleksandrovich Sergeyev, the man who will soon lead one of the most notorious mafia groups in the country.
Webtoon[]
Leewon, who works as a poor lawyer in Russia, visits City Councilor Zdanov, who is in conflict over Nikolai's commission, and there he meets the mafia boss, Caesar. Behind City Councilor Zdanov, there was a mafia involved. The meeting between the two is extraordinary.
Manhwa Seasons[]
- Season 1: Chapters 1~24 + Review (24)
- Season 2: Chapters 25~52 + Review (27)
- Specials: 32
Characters[]
Jung Lee won[]
Having a Korean-Russian background, Leewon is a lawyer. Having to finish work so he can go back to Korea, Leewon focuses on what he can do. Alerting Caesar that he can let go of him, Leewon bows while saying he is sorry for bothering him. Arriving home to his grandmother, he heads to bed early to meet Zdanov in the morning. Leewon feels someone must be helping him behind the scenes, but there is a good chance the mafia is involved. Noting that Caesar is the man he met earlier, Leewon does not believe he remembers him. Noting Caesar has been staring at him for a while now, Leewon thinks who he is and would love to know his connection to Zdanov, before happily introducing himself. Alone, Leewon thinks Caesar has a terrifying aura. Unlike many people he has encountered, the atmosphere around Caesar was noticeably subdued. Speaking to his client Nikolai about damages being claimed for unfair acquisition, Leewon thinks of getting inside the mafia. Breaching his office, Leewon hears Caesar does not know his client or that they met. Finding it too bad, Leewon questions why he did not be a little more impressive. Acquiring his fountain pen, Leewon stabs into the chair's backrest near Caesar's head and asks now if he remembers.
Character Article: Jung Lee won[]
Caesar Alexandrovich Sergeyev (Tsar)[]
The next head of the Sergeyev mafia group. Catching Leewon after accidentally bumping into him, Caesar questions if he is alright and holds him close. Caressing his hair, Caesar feels Leewon should wear sunglasses, then calls Dmitri to share he ran into someone interesting. As Caesar awaits updates, he asks what happened to Zdanov, where it is taking longer than he thought. Revealing his name to him is enough to have an assistant present Leewon with his business card. Contemplating a fountain pen gift from Zdanov, he does like it, which is why it is even more unpleasant. When Leewon enters his office, Caesar affirms he does not have time to speak right now. Spinning in his chair, he does not know whether Leewon is Nikolai's lawyer. Hearing they met, Caesar grins, but he just cannot seem to remember. Ordering information about Leewon to be gathered, Caesar wants to know about family relationships, hometown, schools, and even the number of books he has read.
Character Article: Caesar Alexandrovich Sergeyev[]
Leewon's Grandmother[]
She took care of Leewon when he first came to Russia. Welcoming him home while cooking, she asks Leewon if everything went well. Relieved that it did, she shares that Nikolai just came by.
Dmitri[]
Speaking to Caesar on the phone, he is his cousin and best friend. Dmitri is a former member of the KGB and the owner of a club. Surrounded by woman, Dmitri is glad Caesar decided to show up and asks whether everything went well on his way here. With Caesar pulling away from his kiss, Dmitri speaks about how he used to let him kiss when they were kids.
Nikolai[]
He lives on the third floor of the building where Leewon and his grandmother are. According to Leewon, his factory, which he has devoted his whole life to, is in danger of falling into someone else's hands. From Caesar's card, he recognizes Sergeyev as one of Russia's largest mafia groups.
Georg Zdanov[]
A councilor is trying to seize Nikolai's factory with a document. Concerned about that lawyer thing, Zdanov asks if Caesar will leave it like this. Presented documents, Zdanov damns the newbie lawyer, Leewon. Asking why Caesar is so calm, Zdanov is sure he will get in his way if the situation is not handled quickly.
Yuri[]
Flinching at being spoken to by Caesar, he had been asked by Zdanov what an acceptable gift would be so thought a fountain pen would be okay. Asking if he likes it, Yuri feels gloomy while stating he will be careful of choosing a gift next time. Asking who a visitor is, Yuri would have checked Ceasar's schedule today. Hearing it is a lawyer for a man named Nikolai induces a sense of unease as Yuri considers it is such bad timing.
Mikhail Lomonosov[]
Jung's father who seems to seize the chance to announce that he is his son with Caeser in view. Addressing him as Tsar, he hopes he will be a formidable opponent for his son.
Leonid[]
He is tasked by Lomonosov to find his son.
Story[]
In Moscow, Russia, Jung Leewon hurries to work before crashing into Caesar Alexandrovich Sergeyev. Suggesting that Leewon should wear sunglasses, Caesar continues that with it snowing a lot here, he has heard the strong ultraviolet rays can sometimes cause loss of eyesight. After Leewon leaves, Caesar contacts Dmitri.
Arriving home, Leewon hears from his grandmother that Nikolai visited, then shares he is going to drop by Mr. Zdanov's office tomorrow. After two men are shot, Caesar is informed. He is addressed as Tsar and is called to meet Zdanov who is concerned about a lawyer. Leewon enters his office and would like to speak with him for a moment.[1]
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References[]
- ↑ Chapter 1
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