Friday, September 03, 2010

Mischievous Kiss Episode 2 Highlight Scenes 100902

Thanks Marvie for these videos.

Rating is still low for episode 2. It only went .2 notches up from episode 1 making it to 3.7%. Really unbelievable. I'm not actually expecting a very high rating on the first 2 weeks but I was not expecting it to be this low... single digit. I think the director and scriptwriter has to have lots of brainstorming to do in order to make some changes and the story each night more interesting.

Alright, I've been holding this for long and I think I need to blog this now. From the beginning of the filming of Mischievous Kiss, I worry about some things and still worrying about these. I was talking about this to one friend. I told her that I am afraid that the lead actress might overshadow Hyun Joong as from what I see from the 2 versions of the drama I've seen it focused more on the female character. The male character only get to be 'highlighted' because they're strikingly handsome but their role is not really that outstanding.

From the first 2 episodes of MK, we've seen Jung So Min getting more airtime and her acting is really cute. And after 2 episodes, Jung So Min is getting good praises from media and netizens. I am very open about my liking Jung So Min. She's easily to like and find her quite good. From the first teasers alone I find her portraying Oh Hani likable compared to the other two version as she's not annoyingly stupid.

With these, I told my friend that I think the Korean version has to make their own version that would center on Baek Seung Jo as KHJ is the main actor. And I don't know how the Kr version going to do it. So far, in terms of tv exposures JSM has the advantage and we don't know until when this is going to be as I mentioned earlier I see the manga focusing more on the female character. I'm sure majority of those watching MK wants KHJ to have more scenes and talking time. So far we are still waiting for that to come after 2 episodes.

And talking about KHJ's role as BSJ. I don't blame others for comparing his role here to Yoon Ji Hoo in Boys Over flowers because both characters are portraying cool image though BSJ has a little more twists which Hyun Joong was somehow able to show in his BSJ's character. With the help of the director and scriptwriters, they can make KHJ's character really more interesting and exciting.

As a fan of KHJ, what I want to see from him is more action, more talking . A character that would really make him shine. A character that is different from being cool.








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49 comments:

Anonymous said...

Episode 2 is so much better than the first one. They're sooooo cute together. I can see their chemistry and all.

Anonymous said...

any subs up yet? checked mysoju and vikii its not available..

oh hani's facial expression is enjoyable while baek sungjo's hmmmmm, he needs to improve.. more colder or aloof... he has to change the way he walks, its so casually lazy, (i know that's his regular walk, but he needs to portray the role) and the ways he says his lines - it appears like he's just reciting it.... leaderssi, i know you can umprove more
peace out... i love you leader^^

Anonymous said...

for me.. its ok if the public love JSM alot in the drama ... as long as the rating can increase.. lets the public of korea luv every actor/actress in naughty kiss so that they will glue to watch the drama episodes ...

in bof there are F4 team to attract audience ... now its only hyun joong carry the burden ..coz he is more popular compare to other casting ..

pinkymomo said...

it's a real battle.
how to conquer this battle?
I have no mood to work now!
Nothing we can do for the rating.....
feel so down.....

Anonymous said...

Well, i wonder if Hyun Joong Korean fans can put some kind of suggestion or pressure on the production, just like they did for BOF. Jihoo role was a lot more significant in comparing with other two versions. All thanks to all the works of Hyun Joong fans.

Anonymous said...

ep2 much better than ep1..he was good..i think korean fans wants khj more talks and actions than jsm since he's the one popular...it's sad again knowing the result, it seems only 2% increase. ..if international fans can help but nothing to do with it, sigh

Valerie said...

I feel so hopeless as an oversea fan. What can I do?

Anonymous said...

the rating is only increased by 0.2%, not 2% >_<

agree to annoy@10:09am
for overseas fans who knows Hangul, pls try to post our comment or suggestion on MBC msgboard/forum, to let MK scriptwriter/PD understand it. I'm sure HyunJoong will read it as well.

Anonymous said...

The production should give more exposure to BSJ/KHJ. How come the girl gets more exposure...

tetsu girl said...

i know we all want more Kim Hyun Joong, but the story is based on a shoujo manga, so of course it focuses more on the heroine. mostly teenage girls will watch this, and even if it's just for KHJ, they still want the show to be through the girl's POV so that they can relate more and picture themselves in her shoes (next to KHJ <3). ^^;
but i agree the writers should add their own twist to the story. i thought the Korean adaptation of BOF was sooo good because it took the best parts of the manga and added and enhanced them. JiHoo was a much bigger corner of the love triangle than Rui was. and they gave Jandi swimming, JunPyo the fear of swimming, and JiHoo the fear of driving, so the writers definitely can flesh out their PK characters more.
hopefully they will. they still have time. it's only been 2 episodes so far. ;P
hope the ratings go up next week! JANGKI FIGHTING!

Anonymous said...

This MK is really the story of the girl .From the very beginning I already thought KHJ will be overshadowed here -while the actress whoever she is will have a sterling career.Not that its bad,but KHJ is also jump starting his acting career so he really needed a vehicle where he will be given the focus. But that's water under the bridge .So what can be done -or still can be done? How much liberty does the Production team have regarding changes to make BSJ Character stronger ,more dominating perhaps .Korean fans maybe like to see KHJ turn a bad boy for this role.

Anonymous said...

It more attractive if khj create his own script as bsj.But the mk feel like overshadow the story of goong.No doubt on jsm can act very well,but cover a lot image of Yoon Eun Hye & Han Ji Hye.

Anonymous said...

what about Korean fans reaction on the low rating?
i eager to know their comments.

What is the root cause?

Anonymous said...

KBS's top serial now is coming to it's climatic end on 16 Sep, there's no way ratings can pick up now it after 16 Sep. That series is broadcast exactly the same time as PK, it's just no fight at all.

After that, let's hope the ratings will move up.

Anonymous said...

if i not mistaken after the top serial in kbs finish airing ... rain's drama will be in... so how to increace the rating if new drama keep coming in ...

i cant think straight right now.. i have been depressed frm ep1 rating come out ..til now ..

Anonymous said...

Then PK's debut is just simply bad timing.

Bad ratings = KHJ's career is at stake and it will be quite a set-back to him personally. he may lose his self-confidence.

Furthermore, his marketability may be affected too. Let's all hope that PK's ratings will go up. It's very spirit dampening to all involve in the production of PK.

Anonymous said...

I'm so desperate with the rating.
This is will infected all crew feel down, esp.main actor, uri leader.
I know leader will work harder to make this drama get better rating, but antis never satisfied, always complaining.
Yes I admit leader need to improved more, he still gets "jihoo" feeling in mk, even I see he tried his best.
I'm so worried, not feel good after see the low rating.
Korean fans, where r u? Leader needs u rite now, pls support him.

Anonymous said...

If TV viewers have been following the KBS series for months we can't expect to suddenly stop watching and switch to watch PK right?

Then when the KBS top series is over, the viewers will not be able to follow PK as they have already miss 6 episodes.

Seems like either way is bad. No amount of trying to improve in acting can help much now. It's a TV viewership rating battle between the 3 TV stations in Korea.

KHJ sure is gonna feel bad. Poor guy.

Anonymous said...

This is bad prediction.
I really don't want MK become HJ last drama........

Anonymous said...

Let's not be too pessimistic...this are only ratings. The most important thing is whether the cast and crew did their job well or not. The reason why ratings are important is because we fans care about ratings a lot, thus giving the media an opportunity to place much emphasis on ratings rather than the true nature of the piece of work being presented. Let's just continue to show our love and support for leader...have confidence in him, it will turn out fine. Our excess worrying will only serve to stress him even more. We should show him that regardless of ratings, we are still willing to support him.

Honestly, leader needs to be much colder. Up till now, from his eye expressions and speech mannerisms, I still keep getting a gentle feeling from him that I don't think I should be getting. His megawatt smiles are to die for, but it's starting to show a little too soon. Work hard leader, I believe things will get better as the series progresses. His acting only became better after a few episodes of BOF too. Give the cast some time to understand their role and 'submerge' in them. Jung So Min look's really promising, leader's working hard, i'm sure the producers are too. Let's just pray that things will get better and continue to support them^^

Anonymous said...

@ 12:37PM Anonymous
Actually, based on the high download rates for PK, it seems the Korean audience IS watching it, just later, after they watched their favorite show Baker King (or Gumiho Girlfriend) first. So it's likely that they will be caught up with the 6 episodes (that's assuming that the next few will be interesting enough to keep the online viewers), and they may start viewing PK at its regular time.

But it'll still be a tough battle with Gumiho Girlfriend, which is already doing well against Baker King, and Rain's new drama Fugitive, which starts after Baker King. There's a chance people would rather continue PK than start a new show (like PK's situation right now), or some have said they'd prefer a light comedy after the intense melodrama of Baker King. But the viewers will probably be split among Korea's 3 representative dream guys, Lee Seung Gi, Kim Hyun Joong, and Rain.

I think KHJ still has the star power, JSM has good acting reviews, Group8 has a good track record of hit shows, and PK itself is quite fun. But the next two episodes are pivotal! If the writing doesn't captivate the viewers by Ep 4, then the TV ratings probably won't get very high. =/ (But at least fans will keep the download rates up! ^^;)

Anonymous said...

PK needs to captivate more viewers now before Kim Tak Goo ends even if it's a little at a time per episode. If not, the 44% of KTG viewers will divert to other more promising dramas offered.

Anonymous said...

What I know about TV ratings means how many percent of the total TV audience are watching a particular show on TV. If ratings are low that means not many people are watching PK. No TV commercial will want to buy advertisement time on the show, thus the TV station will lose money!

It's just like movies at the cinema, if nobody buy ticket to watch the movie, it's deem a failure. It's a set back for the director, actors etc

Anonymous said...

You guys are right! The writing needs to be more exciting to captivate the viewers! So far, Playful Kiss has been fun, but not CAPTIVATING. Most Kdramas have more than just romance, they also have family conflict, secrets, and some kind of villain or mysterious character with a unknown past or agenda or SOMETHING to make the viewers curious what's going to happen next.
The "dumb girl & genius boy fall in love" premise is probably too simple for Korean viewers' taste, and they're still waiting for more. But PK hasn't shown it yet. The writing needs to be tighter, it drags (16 eps would've been better than 20). Anyway, the plot points and plot twists need to start NOW if they want to gain (and keep) viewers!

Anonymous said...

Lol! Honestly, I think hyunjoong did better in the imaginery scenes in the real ones...leader aja aja fighting!!

Anonymous said...

Lol! Honestly, I think hyunjoong did better in the imaginery scenes in the real ones...leader aja aja fighting!!

Anonymous said...

I hope the drama producers won't get to indulgent with the dream fantasies of Oh Hani. May become more of an irritation once the initial dream scenes fulfill their role of injecting lightness and comic effect.

chakachan said...

Hi Ms. Liezle,
I think people have to watch it with an open mind. The hardest thing for this drama is not to be compared to the taiwan version, ISWAK, because IT really was a huge hit. Koreans have been known to make their dramas as unique as possible. When BOF was shown 2 years ago, I never thought that it would be a huge hit.It was polished and well done (expensive too)...it's different from the other version, Meteor Garden. I'ld like to see more chemistry between JSM and KHJ...you can tell that KHJ was really tense in most scenes. I wish he would loosen up more, but then again, being a rookie himself, as an actor, he does have to improve more. I know that he's really doing his best..and it's really early to justify that this drama/series does not have the sparks that we anticipated...I'ld give it a rest and continue watching. I focus more on the performance and chemistry AND I've been looking forward to this..I might as well enjoy it!

Happy weekend!!
Chakachanny

rachel said...

I agree, HJ's acting has improved A LOT. I think his behavior and reactions are just too subtle (slight head turning or eyes shifting or blinking or softly sighing). That's really how HJ would react in real life, so you could actually say his acting is so good it's realistic (lol). But in front of the camera, and especially for a romantic comedy Kdrama, the acting needs to be more exaggerated. Most Korean actors actually over-act to fit the genre (like talented actor Jang Geun Suk's over-the-top scowls in "You're Beautiful" X3). That's why HJ's funny fantasy sequences seemed better, because he loosened up a bit and just used his natural comic instinct (aka silliness XD). But when he's playing the bored genius (darn another difficult quiet role!), his acting is too reserved. That'll work well in serious moments, but for the rest of the scenes, it's too subtle. His eyes are good, but he needs more obvious reactions. Hope the director can help HJ feel comfortable and confident enough to just go for it without over-thinking things. I know HJ can do it!!

pinkymomo said...

I am drowning into rating issue since MK broadcasting.

okok, we shouldn't keep focusing on the rating issue.
Just take it easy, shall we?
The story line may not suitable for Koreans but it maybe a big hit in other Asia countries, right?
Let's enjoy the drama and continue to support HyunJoong no matter what.....

Jangkiss & HyunJoong fighting!!

Anonymous said...

my heart still aching right now..liezle, did you know where is the triple s and khj's fans in korea? what's their plan to make mk rating increase? pls share with us what's their thoughts about this. thank you

Anonymous said...

Is it true that TS Korea is not supporting him because he was the first to leave DSP and thus, perceived to have "disbanded" the group??

Anonymous said...

guys, wanna ask something. hope u dont missunderstand my question.
if the rating is really low, do u think the production will cut the drama to finish soon?
i think this drama is supposed to be 16eps.
i read somewhere if drama is only get low rating, usually PD cut the episode so they can cut their loss.
omg, i know i seem so negative, but i dont want this drama to finish in that way.

some of us said rating is not that important, but we cant ignore the rating is make the drama become popular.

if really korean TS dont support leader cos he's the one who left DSP, they are not true triple s.
i hope they dont do this to leader.

Anonymous said...

I read that it will be a 20 epi series so you may be right, if it is fighting a losing battle, they may cut it down to 18 or 16.

Anonymous said...

OMG i don't want this drama end..how rude ts fans in korea to leave leader like this..i really worried to khj right now..i read a while ago a comment from anonymous that the workers of PK will not continue to work PK drama,huhu... i hope it's not true..poor leader

Anonymous said...

Anony@4:51pm
As i know there's a strikes issue happened among 3 tv stations.
But PK is not affected by the strikes issue.
pls correct me if i m wrong....


ya, i heard it has 20ep.
this prediction is too much scary.... NO WAY!!
I can't accept IF it really has to cut off and ended in this way due to poor rating.

Anonymous said...

Let's just hope the story can be better! Leader on the other hand still needs to improve a lot (I still think he has a lot to dig, he has potential you know. With a help of great acting coach he will do amazing)
And the time slot too, doesn't really give them benefit.
I'll pray every night :)

Anonymous said...

韓國人選劇看真的有點怪...面包金卓求可拿到咁高rating, 8成原因係因為個劇本好看, 加上頭十集那個小朋友演得真係好慘情..所以惡吻要特破低迷, 要將劇本改得吸引一點..前2年看花樣就係因為佢同台版大部份情節改動, 那才吸引.至於賢重, 他演得很好, 尤其是第二集, 不明白為何總說演得同尹智厚一樣? 要多鼓勵才會有進步呀, 進步也要給予時間呀!

Anonymous said...

I feel that MK can only appeal to a specific audience group, mainly students & fans of leader.

A drama can only enjoy high ratings if people from different age groups, ie students, working adults, housewives etc watch it.
Its success will depend on its ability to attract a wider audience base.

The cute story theme in MK is not everybody's cup of tea when there are more exciting dramas to choose from.

Though I like leader , I've to admit I'm not so inclined to watch this drama coz of the theme, maybe I've grown out of drama with a "cute" theme.

Would have prefer him to take on a stronger role in a drama with more thrilling/exciting theme.

Anonymous said...

Totally agree with anonymous at 7:32 PM!!

Anonymous said...

Let's just support wuri hyun joong no matter what! Praying for him every day/night. HJ & MK fighting!

Anonymous said...

Whether it is a cute drama or a thriller, still HJ is already in it, just have to make the best out of it.
I don't understand how come before the broadcast, MK top all survey as the most anticipated new TV series with KHJ and now the rating is dead low meaning nobody's interested?

Anonymous said...

What to do...How to help...?
I'm depressed since 1st Sept

with low rating like this,
the one who hurt the most is Hyunjoong,
since it his face all over the news...

I do agree with you
if they're totally following the manga
female character will outshine male character
I really don't wanna see that
I need more Hyun Joong's airtime

Anonymous said...

Actually, it is quite an interesting cute comedy with cute girl and handsome guy. I really prefer this to BOF anytime.
It should have lotsa viewers but because other channels have on-going series with an already huge following that they can't watch both at the same time.

Anonymous said...

@11:08pm anonymous,

perhaps is a bubble popularity which can burst anytime.

Anonymous said...

11:51

it not like that
I think the main reason is because that Bakery King drama seem like it Korea nation drama now...
that drama is on it climax now,
who gonna turn to drama that just started

there're a lot of drama with big names in it but got poor rating because of bad timeslot
examples
World Within (Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo)it average rating is 6-7%
Road no.1 (So ji Sub and Kim Ha Neul) avearage rating is 5%
and so on

lovedoubleSS said...

Hi Liezle!
why don't u let mbc knows bout this fact?I mean by posting this at their official website.I think they really need to know bout this n maybe who knows this can helps to increase the low rating.Thx 4 sharing :)

yumi

Anonymous said...

i am read comment in mbc official website they said re-run rating was 8%, and several of them say korean promotion itself doesn't really good like promotion to oversea fans. i think many viewer didn't know about MK especially to viewer that not often watch MBC,and infrequent using internet to search info about new drama except TS or hyun joong's fans itself, that's one of many reason why MK rating was low.

Anonymous said...

I saw rating of MK, although ep2 got just 0.1% higher than ep1 nationwide but in Seoul it's (<8.6) much better than 3.8 of ep1.

In PD's interview, he said they will evaluate at ep16 if the rating is good then they will make it 20 ep.

So if rating not increase then it might cut short. It's already happen before and I don't want that to happen to KHJ first leading role.