Playful Kiss!

This is Playful Kiss my latest K-drama addiction!

As Playful Kiss wraps up its 16 episodes run, Im trying to convince myself that saying goodbye to this current favorite of mine will be easy but heck I know it will never be! For the past 8 weeks this Korean version of the Itazura na Kiss from the Japanese manga have been my constant companion during wednesday and thursday night. This k-drama have won me over in the 1st episode even though its bit dragging. It instantly became my latest k-drama addiction. And when I say addiction, I really mean it! You wonder how addicted I am? Well even though Im not korean and can barely understand korean language, I do watch it raw just to be updated to the scenes immediately and then re-watch it again when the videos already have the subtitles. I stalked/lurk around in the all possible sites that have or give infos, news and spoilers about PK! Waste my precious sleeping time just to watch for the updates, change cellphone ringtone to the OST of the drama, well the list goes on...

Anyway back to PK! I think this is my way of saying goodbye to them, giving credit to where its due.

Even though it was based on a Japanese manga, which means that they have a plotline/story that they need to follow thru, they managed to infuse their own style and charm to the story that i feel this drama can stand alone as a whole even without the background introduction where it was based on. 



Kim Hyun Joong as Baek Seung Jo and Jung So Min as Oh Ha Ni
They look so adorable, right?



The story of Play Kiss revolves around the love and life story of Oh Ha Ni and Baek Seung Jo. On how would they fall in love despite the fact that they have totally different personality. On how they would they grow as individuals and together as well. Also, in this drama, we dont really have the uber villians, or any life shattering stakes that we usually see in any drama which for me is like a breath of fresh air. 

Im not saying that this drama is perfect, to be honest its far from it but then what makes up for the bad editing (the odd-even scheme of bad editing/directing), the unclear time lapses and other drama glitches is the core of the drama which is its HEART. This drama has a lot of heart aka LOVE, not just for romantic love but all sorts of love like love for family friends,for one's self and many others. And because of its heart the drama evokes all sort of emotions from its viewers. This drama makes us laugh, cry, angry, sad, and all other emotions that a regular person could feel. Aside from the fact that this drama comprises sweet and touching moments. Also it has this slice of life approach which make it relatable and more enjoyable watch.

This drama were so lucky to have a such amazing cast to play its characters.I think if they dont have this wonderful people to the play the parts this drama would be totally different. Every character blended together so well that as a viewer you'll be convince that they are really indeed a family, friends or even classmate in real life.



Few of the cast of Playful Kiss

 To all the cast again, they are all wonderful from seung jo's mom (the coolest mom/mom-in-law ever in kdrama history!!!) to the dads (great dads!), to tennis sunbae(so funny!), to ju ri and minah (lovable girlfriends!), to eun jo (the cutest sourpuss ever!) and all other supporting cast, KUDOS to all of you for the job well done! 

Lee Tae Sung as Bong Joon Gu



Lee Shi Young as Yoon Hae Ra

 To our second leads, Lee Tae Sung won my heart for being the devoted boon joon gu, his portrayal was so convincing that sometimes you wanted to root for him to get the lead girl and have his happy ending. I will look up for more of your other projects because I havent watched you aside here in PK. I think i will enjoy your other performances as well.



Lee shi young in the other hand is the girl you will love to hate because of slightly b*tchy character Yoon Hae Ra.  I love how she played her character, she's the obstacle for our OTP but played with certain adorableness that you cant really seem to hate her esp. when she gracefully accepted defeat from Oh Hani. I'ved seen her other projects and I would say she's just waiting for her turn to the spotlight.



Our OTP (One True Pair)



 Maybe, what also makes me stay with this drama is also because of its leads, Kim Hyun Joong and Jung So Min. At first, I didnt expect them to have that kind of chemistry that you'll believe that they can be together but OMG it was a pleasant surprise when the chemistry was there and you can actually feel it right across your screen. It also doesnt hurt that your leads are such good looking young actor and actress. And together they created such an adorable pair. 

I think i'ved written this a couple of times already in different blogs and sites, but I would like to say it again KIM HYUN JOONG you indeed proved to us that you clearly deserved the role of beak seung jo. You have redeemed yourself for the first not so stellar acting gig of yours in Boys Over Flowers. We already love you as the performer/singer with your 4D personality, flower boy looks and many other musical related talents but taking this role and making it your own makes you more lovable. And created a mass fangirls conversion in your favor.I will look forward to your upcoming projects. But please dont forget to get some well deserve rest 'cause you have worked so hard!

JUNG SO MIN, I liked her performance in Bad guy thats why I'm positive that her take on Oh Hani will be wonderful. And I'm so glad that she nailed her character as Oh Ha Ni. She played the role with such joy and energy that you cant help but to root for her in everything that she does. She embodied the warmth and soul of this drama. She made her Oh hani so relatable that her every happiness, hurts and her other emotions evoked same feelings within ourselves. Im pretty sure that this girl's star will continue to shine brighter! And I'm looking forward to it!

I'ved watched many kinds dramas in my life and I could say that there are only few dramas that have touched me but PK have done more than just touched my heart but it also let me see myself and my world in a different perspective, it makes me appreciate it more. Just what like Oh Hani have done for Baek Seung Jo. Oh Hani showed Baek Seung Jo the alternative life that he could have which is a happier and more meaningful life.

 

Few of the sweet moments of our OTP

All in all, Playful Kiss will be in my top ten of dramas that have touch my life in all aspect. I will surely miss it but as we say goodbye to his drama, I will take with me all the little lessons of life they have imparted to me. I think that is the best appreciation I could give to PLAYFUL KISS.

SARANGHAE PLAYFUL KISS!!