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Playful Kiss disappoints

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Written by On September 1, 2010

After being hyped up to be the show that should topple the ratings in MBC’s favor, “Playful Kiss” has proven to be a let-down.

Last night’s premiere presented a dismal start of 3.5% viewership, even lower than numbers from other running drama “Road No. 1″, placing it in last place in the ratings race. In comparison, KBS’ “Bread, Love and Dreams” managed another win, snagging a new high of 44% and  “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” which is on the up-and-up ended with a solid hold of 11.4% for the same time slot.

Learning from past experience (thanks BOF), I’ve been leveling my hopes on this one. Keeping away from trailers and such, news like this seems to enforce one thing – as much as the fans like and want Kim Hyun Joong to lead an idol drama, you can’t squeeze those acting juices out of him. No offense to the Double S leader though, he’s hilarious as a 4D person but he couldn’t cut it for me as a sidekick and I highly doubt he’ll cut it as a lead.

Nevertheless, there’s hope! The supporting cast could very well lift the drama and forerunner BOF did premiere on a considerably low-note and very quickly picked up the pace. We could see a starting underdog go neck-and-neck eventually in popularity with MGIAG and recently premiered “Sungkyunkwan Scandal”.

For those who’ve managed to catch the first episode, shoot your comments below!

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  • HOLLA

    This drama definitely picks up. I totally thought i’ve outgrown the “asian drama phase” but this series got me hooked in the first few eps! I also originally did not like KHJ in BoF nor did I like the taiwanese version of this drama (ariel’s aloof expressions were not cute at all) but Oh Ha Ni has some potential and even though its the character’s fault for being so dependent on the guy she still manages to make herself lovable. So that’s that.

    • ariel

      I second your opinion. I refused to watch this drama at first (thanks to the Taiwan version. Ariel Lin’s character totally turned me off and annoyed em a lot). But then, after few of my friends highly recommended this drama, I finally decided to give it a try and t my surprise it was really good. Although Ha Ni appears to be messing up eveything, but the actress portrayed it really well. She’s very lovable in the drama and gives the people the want to protect her instead of blaming/hating her, unlike Ariel Lin. Not to bash anyone but yes, this is my honest opinion :) It’s definitely worth watching, the ratings aren’t that good probably cause it has tough competition. Kim Tak Gu and My GF is a Gumiho is really nice as well. I watched all of them ;)

      • JESSY

        i agree…JSMin is really the real Ha ni…cute n lovable character..she deliver’s it very well…oh ha ni fighting!!!

  • Yumi

    I’m a pretty good fan of asian dramas, myself, and Im waiting for the 13 episode. The characters are live and charismatic. I’m wishing it not too end.

    • brenna10

      am sorry 2 say but dere’s only sixteen eps…..dere IS a special edition called Naughty kiss frm 1-7 n den 8 n 9…aftr dat its ol over!!! wich is SOOOOOO UNFAIR!!!!! i cant believe it!!!!!!!!!! i sooooo dont want it 2 end!!!! i wish it wud go on 4evr!!!!! am sooooo sad n upset its finishing at either special edition 7 or special edition 9……..

      • dfgsdfg

        type normally .

        • abc123

          lol. i can understand. it is fun to read lol

      • ….

        isn’t the special episode only untill 7th episode..? is there th 8th n 9th???

        • sue

          im looking for that too..

  • Tori

    I am easily bored by tv shows but this one was atually quite interesting from the begging its really my first time watching an asia drama but im hooked! I also really love the characters their so well characteristic iguess :)

    • alchris

      yeah this one is very interesting..how come that this kind of beautiful drama did not have high ratings..it really made me curious where it went wrong since its really nice..KHJ is very cute, person..it really suits him like BOF..

  • Sung-ah

    I have to say, I’d never thought that I would watch high school romance dramas. But this one had me hooked. The beginning of the first episode was interesting. But it would be nice if there were less dream cuts in that ep. People don’t know what they’re missing from this cute adaption from Itazura na Kiss.

    I didn’t mind KHJ’s acting. But cut him some slack people. This is his second drama and he’s mainly a singer/performer. I just didn’t like it when he suddenly changed his hair when they entered college. :| And for the people who said he didn’t talk much, he’s supposed to be a silent and cold character. The girl who plays Oh Ha Ni is cute but when she whined a lot in the tennis scene, it irked me. But I liked the sweet moments they shared.

    And the second lead male character. OH GOD. HE ANNOYS ME. I was half-expecting some Grease-like song number would pop up every time he appears. And his hair. Don’t get me started on his looks.

    • Lery

      have you seen “boys over flowers (2009)”? you would like that one too. KHJ is there too.

      • abc123

        I did watched that one, but i didnt like it much tho. but dont really know why, i keep watching this over and over again. :( sadly they ended so soon, and there is no guarantee that Group 8 gonna make the 2nd ep for this drama, which make me feel so upset. :(

  • http://hulu natalie

    I love this show and cant get enough! Everyone in the cast holds their own. So I guess i cant understand the low ratings and by the way, I sure do appreciate the english cc….I’m wishing it not too end!!!!!!

  • Paulo

    I’ve just watched the first 5 episodes today and I’m definitely hooked on it! Loads of comedy and PLENTY of drama so far. Loving Playful Kiss :D

  • jing2x

    playful kiss is one of the wonderful drama i’ve ever seen. Both of them (Kim hyun joong and Jung so min) really looked good together. AJA! hope you will make part 2 for this drama… pls! pls! pls!!

  • pattylagrosa

    The Playful kiss is one of the best korean drama i watch.kim hyun joong is my one and only idol…and im really sad if this drama will end so soon.. i really like it.not just me but all of my classmate.we spent almost our time in computer shop just to watch every episode of playful kiss.and we can’t wait for the next 2last episode.PLAYFUL KISS FIGHTING!!!♥♥♥

  • nadettelee

    I’ve watched every version of this series (the Japanese drama, Taiwanese drama-both, and even the anime series including the manga) and I think this version is not bad. The casts are the bests for their role compared to the other versions (KHJ you’re the hottest Korean man alive, dude! XD), although I have to say that they made changes in some parts which lead me to boredom while watching. I really like it though, not to mention the low rating it has there in Korea, nonetheless it’s a booming here on internet.
    Can’t wait for the next episode of Playful Kiss!

  • lexie

    episode 13 is so the best yet for me!!! :)) i’ve been waiting for that scene when baek sung jo would tell oh ha ni or show that he likes er, and it’s sooo romantic,., :) can’t wait for the next episodes,., :))

  • ermz

    im from philippines. though this show is not aired in our local tv networks, we are really in to it! :)) its really funny and i like the flow of the show. i just cant get it why it has a low rating in SK., im rest assured that the international rating of PK is pretty high over other competing shows :D

  • rizz

    im from philippines and i loved this show im really addicted to it and i wish that there will be playful kiss 2..if this will be aired in the philippines i believe it will have high ratings..

    i really wish that there will be palyful kiss 2..

  • http://seoulbeats unity

    hi there!!i hope someone from MBC could read this,. playful kiss is a very nice show., although it’s a version of the taiwanese hit “IT STARTED WITH A KISS”, the korean version has it own touch on it,. the story itself is interesting., i hope and wish to see it’s 2nd part., and i really wish to see it here in the philippines as well, co’z im a filipino., keep your hopes high!!! you’ll never know, it might be a worldwide hit., =)

  • GvaneRR

    I’m from Puerto Rico and I watched the series, and although I didn’t love the beginning, I got so hooked up with it that I finished watching it in less than a week!!! It is very funny and sweet. I really hope that there would be a second season. I thought both principal actors did great, so I really din’t understand is why it says that Kim Hyun Joong can’t cut it for lead???!!! Its true that the role he had to play was quite cold for a romantic drama, but that’s just the way the story goes!

  • Mjbp

    I have already finished watching it… I love it!!!! Is there a PART 2????? I hope there will be.. :D
    I am addicted to it!!

  • Rhoda

    Hi, this drama is super cute. I love it! I was definitely hook up with it and finish it in 2 days and 1 night lol.

    • sue

      woo..im just like u too..i didnt sleep at night just to watch this drama. its the best drama i’ve ever seen. better than BOF i think

  • cara

    I can’t believe this drama’s rating is low. I really like this show it is very addictive.It’s funny and at the same time romantic. I like the perseverance of Ha Ni and the cuteness of Kim Hyun Joong, and most of all the personality of the mother, she’s one of a kind. Fighting! don’t loss hope this drama will pick up eventually.

  • alchris

    yeah that’s right..this drama is very beautiful..it is much better from the taiwanese version..i really love it..i watch it many times going back to the episodes that i like..so cute and funny..that’s only that i can say..i really really love this..

  • Eunding

    …i so0o l0ve the character of the lead guy. The blunt and cold expressi0n is fantastic… The character of the girl is cute, but the way she’s super duper obssess is very ann0ying. Well that’s h0w she is… Super l0ve this sh0w.

  • afiska

    Previously I didn’t like KHJ, but after I saw this drama, it changed my view :-) Love all characters in this drama, love how the producer created the diary (very different with others drama/film) wonder why it has a very low rate. No matters the rate, i love it so much. I wish the diary has BJS’s voice, it would be perfect.

  • gabby

    Best Drama Ever can their be more episodes

  • cheon sa

    I’m from the Philippines and I loved this drama!
    I’ve recently finished the 16 episodes, Seung Jo’s diaries and the Youtube specials. I definitely loved the scenes between Seung Jo and Ha Ni, how it made my heart throb and how it made me cry…especially when I hear its OST Should I Confess by Soyu [of Sistar]. Y_Y. I wish SK would’ve appreciated it more and that there is a part 2 for this drama.
    I loved KHJ more because of this..I love this drama so much

  • Anna

    Aaaaawww… What’s the problem with koren people??? How are they come not to like this??
    PK is the best dorama ever!!!!!! I just finished watching this (including the specials) and for me it could be a 2nd and 3rd part that I’m sure I’d never get bored… Oh Ha Ni and Baek Seung Jo are really really cute together*.* KHJ is soooo hot! I’ve become a big fan of him.

    • dana

      you sound like the typical south east asian Korean wannabee. Koreans do not like this because they’ve had enough of bad acting, awkward lame retelling of the same storyline done 3 times previously and mostly a very weak male lead that is KJH. HE CANNOT ACT. But what Koreans toss aside, Korean-wannabees like youRself will lap up desperately. Koreans get the last laugh. You even want their garbage.

      • MeIguess

        Listen, I was introduced to this wonderful world of addiction by a korean and, so I think I should be able to recognize the good ones. And Like Dana Said, PK is not in anyway great. Well no, I take that back, because we all have different standards and different likes and our opinions are nvr wrong but…the story line is phenominal (its a classic and well loved manga) but if you truly want to get the depth of the story I suggest you tune into the taiwanese version: “It Started With A Kiss” and its second part “They Kiss Again”. This is the best portrayal of this manga ever!!! And its longer and staisfying and the actors are great and have such great chemistry. You just get into it. Watch it!!!! :) heheh alot of ppl like PK and thats ok, but you just have to see the taiwanese version to completely enjoy it

        • Meiguess

          oops hehe i meant o say that I was introduced to this wonderful world of addiction by a KOREAN drama. Addiction meaning my addiction to korean dramas if you dont get it. :)

        • http://facebook.com beatrize

          anna you’re right!!! actually playful kiss is better than it started with a kiss… started with a kiss is kinda boring for me and for my family as well… PLAYFUL KISS is the best korean drama ever!!! kim hyun joong acting is hot and great!!! he’s also cool!!! love it talaga…wahaha… im sure it will bop to the top here in the philippines…. im already addicted to it… Filipino people will surely love it!!!! wahahahah….ejejeje….

    • http://facebook.com beatrize

      anna you’re right!!! actually playful kiss is better than it started with a kiss… started with a kiss is kinda boring for me and for my family as well… PLAYFUL KISS is the best korean drama ever!!! kim hyun joong acting is hot and great!!! he’s also cool!!! love it talaga…wahaha… im sure it will bop to the top here in the philippines…. im already addicted to it… Filipino people will surely love it!!!! wahahahah….ejejeje

  • Marionne

    PK is very wonderful i hope that there will be a season 2.

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  • http://facebook.com jhaz

    playful kiss is really best!!!! I LOVE IT!!!

  • http://facebook.com jhaz

    playful kiss is really best!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
    <3

  • http://facebook.com rheinze

    i cant imagine life without playful kiss… ilove baker king but ilove you more baek seong jo( kim hyun joong) mwuahh…marry me plx…ill w8 4 that..im willing to w8 for you…

    • http://facebook.com jaala

      I hope playful kiss will have part 2… im looking forward to it…. the best korean drama i’ve ever watched!!! i love baek seong jo and oh ha ni….

  • http://facebook.com jhaz

    im sure playful kiss will hit to the top here in the philippines.., love it!!! love it!!! love it!!!! im looking forward in the part 2!!!! sana naman no!!! i’ll be missing baek seong jo….

  • http://www.yahoo.com im****

    i wish playful kiss will become no. 1 here in th phil`
    ilove sega and baker king too ___________—the story is very addicting! :)

  • Ayreen

    Hi, I’ve watched Playful Kiss until episode 6 last night…I could say it was lovely story like Princess Hour….this drama helps reduce my addiction to Personal Taste. Both Lee Min Ho & Kim Hyun Joong extremely Gorgeous!!!

  • gado

    hmm…it looks like i’m the only that thinks this but…the way hani stalks and is constantly thinking about baek seong jo 24/7 is starting to get really annoying by the 9th episode!

  • Unknown

    They seem as if they copied It Started with a Kiss.

    • someone

      well, that’s because it’s another version but the same manga. It Started with a Kiss is Japanese version (correct me if i’m wrong..) while Playful kiss is the Korean version – meaning, it’s natural to have almost the same storyline.

  • michelle

    i hope that there is a Playfull kiss 2.. we want a twist this time….like.. an accident happen to the couples.. then oh hani is missing, baek keep on searching for his wife.. when he totally found her Hani lost her memory..then the twist comes Bake is now the one who always follow Hani to win her back.. he do just the same Hani do when high school and college times…Hani acts diff, now, she is grown up like a real Lady….Baek reallydo his best to get hani back..in short baek is the one who always follow hanu… OH MY AM SO ADDICTED!!! PETITION FOR SEASON 2!!!!!!

  • janine

    PLAYFUL KISS IS THE BEST EVER KOREAN EPISODES THAT I WISH THAT NO ENDS .. PLAYFUL KISS PART 2 PLSSSS .. LOVE U KIM HYUN JOONG .. HONEY OH ..

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  • Bettypengy248

    I never thought this drama would be that good but it was amazingly GREAT! I really want the drama to keep on going!!!! :(

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