Posts Tagged ‘Smile’

Drama Recaps
Smile: Episode 5
by | October 20, 2009 | 34 Comments
Hullo! I’m soyjoy, and I’ll be your guide through episodes 5 & 6. The three of us “Smile” recappers are rotating weekly, so hopefully our stylistic differences won’t throw you off. Luckily, we’re all in agreement that this is an endearing and enjoyable series, so at least the commentary should be pretty consistent in tone!... More »


Drama Recaps
Smile: Episode 4
by | October 17, 2009 | 33 Comments
This episode had a quite a bit less hustle and bustle compared to the first 3 episodes, but showcased a subtler side. It still had its energy, but maybe with a little restraint. I missed Jung-in a little bit, but appreciated the bits of tranquility. I’m hoping that the directing will take a hint. Most... More »


Drama Recaps
Smile: Episode 3
by | October 16, 2009 | 41 Comments
Hello all! To help alleviate some of javabean‘s lovely recap work, 3 guest bloggers (including yours truly, dw4p) will be taking over the Smile (Smile, You) series. This is my first time doing recaps of this nature, so I may have some growing pains… bear with me! Just a quick synopsis: Smile stars Lee Min... More »


Drama Recaps
Smile: Episodes 1 & 2
by | October 6, 2009 | 69 Comments
SBS’s new weekend drama Smile (or Smile, You) got off to a brisk start and seems to be poised to do decently. Is it wildly innovative or surprising? No — but it IS refreshing and fun. Like with so many romantic storylines in dramas, the lovelines here are obvious and expected, but the chemistry between... More »


Sitcoms/Variety Shows
Lee Chun-hee regrets quitting Family Outing
by | September 21, 2009 | 20 Comments
Actor Lee Chun-hee (aka “Chunderella”) was a fan favorite on the SBS sitcom program Family Outing, and it was to much disappointment that he chose to leave the show in June against the producers’ requests. Now he has come out and admitted, “I regret leaving.” Lee Chun-hee candidly expressed his regrets on the September 21st... More »


Drama Casting & News
Lee Min-jung gets dumped
by | September 18, 2009 | 27 Comments
A few more shots have been released of Smile [그대 웃어요], SBS’s upcoming weekend drama starring Lee Min-jung as a bride who is jilted after news of her family’s financial ruin makes her fiance’s family cry off the union. This particular scene was shot near the road to Incheon International Airport, and required Lee Min-jung... More »


Drama Casting & News
Lee Min-jung takes a second walk down the aisle
by | September 13, 2009 | 12 Comments
Lee Min-jung first walked down the aisle for her role in Boys Before Flowers, and now takes a second turn as a bride in her upcoming drama, Smile [그대웃어요]. The SBS drama is Lee’s first leading role, and features her in a riches-to-rags role; her sassy, rash character is dumped by fiance Lee Kyu-han (pictured... More »


Drama Casting & News
Smile finishes casting, begins filming
by | August 31, 2009 | 24 Comments
The new SBS drama Smile [or Smile, You aka 그대 웃어요] has found its leading man to play opposite Lee Min-jung (Boys Before Flowers, Who Are You) in her first leading role. Although the cast already includes Family Outing‘s “Chunderella” Lee Chun-hee and Que Sera Sera‘s Lee Kyu-han, neither of them will be the main... More »