Gumiho vs. Kiss: Vote!
by javabeans
As you know, an epic showdown is approaching, with My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho and Playful Kiss both airing on Wednesday-Thursday nights.
Girlfriday and I have literally spent hours (HOURS!) trying to figure out how to handle recaps of both dramas (if Playful Kiss ends up being recap-worthy, that is), and both dramas have the potential to be madly addictive and highly popular with fans.
One problem: We have yet to discover how to make time stand still.
Basically, the pattern is AABB or ABAB. We’re ignoring ABBA.
Vote for your preference below, and we’ll let the numbers do the talkin’.
BIG FAT CAVEAT: Barring extenuating circumstances, we will abide by the winning pattern. However, we reserve the right to change our minds if, for instance, one drama starts sucking the mighty big one halfway through, in which case we want to feel free to bump up the better performer. And we are not making promises as to WHEN these recaps get put up. We are mindful of fan fervor and would love to be as fast as possible, but we also want to leave room for, you know, life and stuff. We will promise to try.
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51 dramaville
August 28, 2010 at 8:59 PM
GGKK
I wasn't a fan of the Taiwanese drama. The story wasn't going anywhere. And the scenes were purely corny and slapstick. Even me liking Joe Chen wasn't enough to make me stick watching it.
I hope the Korean version will be better. One thing I like about most Korean drama series is that, you can almost always expect the story to move forward, bringing the story somewhere solid, and not just going round and round. Plus great production value, scenes are almost always creative. There are semi-ridiculous parts, but not enough to be classified corny or slapstick. (I'd rather define them cute than semi-ridiculous.)
Hopefully, pk doesn't follow it's predecessors' suit.
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52 Boo
August 28, 2010 at 9:04 PM
GUMIHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
not interested in Kim Hyun Joong in playful kiss... =\ Disappointed in actor selection already, so whatever....
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rizza
August 31, 2010 at 2:02 AM
then you better watch your gumiho!!! you don't force to watch playful kiss since your not triple s anyway...FYI, as i've learned from other country. playful kiss is sold already for several countries to air that drama on their respective network....and how about your gumiho???? only korea???shame on you!
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hoihoi~
September 3, 2010 at 12:55 PM
okay, you're lame...... It doesn't matter whether it sold to other countries..lol b/c MGIG also will sell to other countries like all other Kdrama sold to other countries.
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53 Joyceee
August 28, 2010 at 9:09 PM
gumiho all the way!!!!! <3<3 i love hoi-hoi couple!!! heehee
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54 langdon813
August 28, 2010 at 9:12 PM
My vote:
Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss!
JB and GF, you guys are THE BEST. *muah*
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55 Purpleclouds
August 28, 2010 at 9:12 PM
gumiho was fun for 3 eps and then I don't feel the need to watch right away because the male lead is as plain as the neighbor down the street. His good humor/acting is not enough to have me remember to chase each ep. ..will eventually watch it though. For NK, no comment until a few eps. I'm fine with your recaps of both, no rush, i can wait a day or a few days. I do appreciate the recaps cuz you have more insights and nice/humorous comments that i really enjoy reading. Yeah, no rush, quality, not speed. Thank you.
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sl
August 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM
but it's LEE SEUNG GI. it's the only reason why someone "as plain as the neighbor down the street" would get casted as a lead 1st time around in Shining Inheritance and in MGIaG.
plus he grows on you. such a talented little cutie(:
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Ani
August 28, 2010 at 9:28 PM
About Gumiho, I just keep watching it just because. I don't rush to see it, and sometimes I don't mind waiting to finish the episode the next day, unlike the way I hunger for I Am Legend. But the mythical aspect of the story keeps me intrigued. The cuteness is funny and enjoyable to watch, but I know what you mean about not chasing the next episode (even if our reasons are different). But Gumiho definitely gives me outright laugh out loud moments, which is A+ in my opinion. I probably need a few more episodes to completely formulate my opinion.
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56
August 28, 2010 at 9:16 PM
I think Kiss is higher in rating but the plot of Gumiho is more interesting.
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57 Ani
August 28, 2010 at 9:18 PM
After seeing the trailer for "Kiss" I was actually a little excited since Kumiko seems to have a bit of feistiness that Ariel and the Japanese version (j-dorama and anime) lacked, but Gumiho came first so I don't really mine either way since I want to try viewing the dramas before reading the recaps - which won't happen since school starting equals no drama watching time. XC
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Ani
August 28, 2010 at 9:19 PM
*mind
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58 summer
August 28, 2010 at 9:21 PM
thank u always for the recaps dear! I enjoyed reading it.
Loving both dramas so either ABAB or BABA(lol!) is fine with me.
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59 grasya
August 28, 2010 at 9:22 PM
i voted gumiho, gumiho, kiss, kiss ^___^
...because i'm gonna be watching gumiho, gumiho, kiss, kiss, hahaha.
but whichever wins, i'd still be grateful for the recaps : )
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60 sl
August 28, 2010 at 9:22 PM
Way too obsessed with Gumiho right now to even consider Playful Kiss. No offense to KHJ.
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61 Kathy
August 28, 2010 at 9:22 PM
I was just thinking:
Why not have 1 person recap Gumiho and the other recap Kiss for Wednesday and then switch off for Thursday?
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62 fiey
August 28, 2010 at 9:27 PM
i depend a lot on your recap because viikii is loading too slow for me, so really, thank u sooo much for the recaps!
i'm not interested with PK so my vote goes to GGKK.
i'm wondering when this poll will be closed?
i really hope my preference wins hehe
cant wait for MGIG Ep7 this wednesday!
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63 viola
August 28, 2010 at 9:30 PM
I voted for Gumhio Gumhi0 Kiss Kiss, but you know what, I am amazed that you guys are doing both and even giving us a choice about it. Seriously, you are awesome.much love to you both.
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64 cille
August 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM
i voted GKGK.
BUT it's totally up to you JB & GF which you end up recapping first or second.. i'm just in it for the ride and your funny insights!
like some people have already said, you didn't always post recaps same day - so i'll totally wait regardless on how long it takes for you to recap..
keep up the good work ladies! and thank you for thinking of including us in your decision making..
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65 Osi
August 28, 2010 at 9:40 PM
I'm so in love with gumiho. So, gumiho, gumiho, kiss, kiss..
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66 Yunk
August 28, 2010 at 9:44 PM
GGKK please!i hope rating for gumiho will not drop because its such a funy,fresh,romantic drama.So poor that its only get the 14th rating because its competition with BKKTG.plus its only 16 ep.but i hope after BKKTG finish,people will prefer to watch gumiho.Not realy care bout PF kiss coz the story line is so so..but after all,it depend on you,JB&GF..thank u so much to provide such beautiful recap..LOVE U!
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67 Viner
August 28, 2010 at 9:44 PM
Because of those 2 photos above, I voted GGKK.
Cute!
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68 Rizzy
August 28, 2010 at 9:46 PM
I voted for Gumiho,Kiss,Gumiho,Kiss :) I am so loving Gumiho right now but I want to give Kiss a chance since I adore the Taiwanese version and KMJ stars in it. Let the ratings war begin!
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69 moimeme
August 28, 2010 at 9:49 PM
I voted for gumiho kiss gumiho kiss. I really don't care about the order because I just want to read your recaps on both dramas :) We are so busy at school nowadays that it's hard to find the time to watch a drama. Thank you so much for recapping the dramas!You guys are the best! :>
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70 xiaoSxin
August 28, 2010 at 9:50 PM
GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I already decided that I will support both dramas (i LOVE LOVE ISWAK Couple)
BUT... I will watch Gumiho first THEN Playful Kiss. Gumiho will always be 2 steps ahead of PK..
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71 exupery
August 28, 2010 at 9:52 PM
i'll vote for gumiho all the way but if you have to do both then gumiho, kiss, gumiho, kiss
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72 elisa
August 28, 2010 at 9:52 PM
PWAHAHAHAHA. GUMIHOGUMIHO IS WINNING KISSKISS. hahahaha. sorry jung so min, but shin min ah is sooooo lovelyyyy.
what if someone else did the recaps~ or are you two insistent on getting in the playful kiss game hahaha :D. not that i mindddd.
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73 Swansfan
August 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM
Gumiho Kiss Gumiho Kiss
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74 K-lover
August 28, 2010 at 9:54 PM
I voted GKGK because I love the hong sisters' dramas foremost! But ISWAK was my favourite taiwanese drama so I'm curious how the Korean adaptation goes!
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75 aisuzieya
August 28, 2010 at 9:55 PM
voted GUMIHO. am not really excited abt Itazura na Kiss. maybe i'l just read the recaps. Im more interested in MGIAG and since im not very familiar with some korean culture, the recaps helped me a lot.
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76 arwenarya
August 28, 2010 at 9:58 PM
yes whoever wins i will respect that...thanks GF and JB i really love your recaps...more power guys...
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77 Noypi
August 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM
JB and GF--
For now since I've fallen in love with Gumiho, i vote GGKK
But ill wait and see if i will love PK..
if it will catch my attention, ill change my vote to GKGK =)
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78 okitokki
August 28, 2010 at 10:09 PM
No matter what you guys end up doing, we'll probably still love you as much as we do now. Well. We'll love the recaps, anyways. So, you know. No pressure or anything[[:
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79 cheanne
August 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM
For me, as long as can read them both....I don't mind which comes first and how fast it can be put up. I know how difficult it is to organize and format then post......I will be happy just reading them both in this wonderful site.....
More power!!!
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80 Q
August 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Whichever works best for you guys will be fine :D as long as both shows get recapped the order doesn't really matter to me. And we know how difficult it must be for you guys to keep this blog going so take your time and don't stress out! We will always be here to support you :) lol I sound so cheesy == sorry haha.
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81 Tm
August 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM
Hahaha " jb- gulp for fugitive" I'm anticipating for fugitive but at the same time I hope the plot is good too.
Back to the topic, I hope the Korean version of the kiss is just as good as the Taiwan version cos then it will be worth to recap. Plus I think the one to keep the drama's interest will be Jung so min. ;)
I love the angst of the gumiho drama. So naturally I will side with gumiho recaps first ;) hehe.
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82 jjang_ayj
August 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM
GGKK.. I like MGIG more because it is new.. I already know the story of PK..
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83 cattey
August 28, 2010 at 10:17 PM
I'm so glad that you're even considering to recap both dramas. I can only imagine how much busier both of your lives are about to become. I'm really thankful, along with the other readers, to the two of you for your work and efforts. I sincerely wish everything ends up working out harmoniously. ~^_^~
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84 peanut butter
August 28, 2010 at 10:24 PM
i voted G K G K only because i haven't actually seen the taiwanese version. if kiss fails to deliver then i am all for G G K K. after all, i know for sure that gumiho is awesome!
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85 LolliDoAlittle
August 28, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Shiza... Crap... not like it really matters to me because I don't need the recaps but I love reading your analyzes girls!
This isn't fair! [stomps & crosses arms across chest] I love My GF is a Gumiho and I think that I am going to love Playful Kiss and you're asking me to choose? This is like choosing apples and oranges... do I like the apples or oranges more? But I like both.
This is cruel! This is cruel and unusual punishment! I understand that there are so many dramas and you can only pick a couple to do. [sighs] Recaps are also time consuming and you girls have a life outside of recapping.
Sooo... what will Lollikins choose? KHJ or LSG?
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86 reddandelion
August 28, 2010 at 10:29 PM
the thing is i am not too sure about hj acting. his one expression thingy is not going to work for me. I still dont know why they gave the role to him -.-
I love all hong sisters drama. <3 and the drama is awesome awesome.
so GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO GUMIHO
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87 meteorflower
August 28, 2010 at 10:31 PM
KISS all the way
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88 nixxochick
August 28, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Gumiho all the way..like some people have already said, i am completely addicted to this amazing drama and honestly i don't think PK will and can live up to what ISWK did just like how BOF couldn't top HYD
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89 Memei
August 28, 2010 at 10:53 PM
does this mean you both are doing each episode's recap? If Playful Kiss gives off a BOF vibe, then we'll just forget about it and devote all of our time on Gumiho right? :(
But what if it gives a Goong vibe, then we're screwed.
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90 Karen K
August 28, 2010 at 10:57 PM
Gumiho all the way! Please recap Gumiho! I always read your recaps on Gumiho at least three times!
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91 abcz
August 28, 2010 at 11:00 PM
gumiho first please~
although it's a remake with differences from ISWAK,playful kiss plot is still predictable,
while gumiho is a fresh new plot that no ones know what will happens which is more interesting
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92 Leeley
August 28, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Gumiho, gumiho, kiss, kiss...
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93 Jenju
August 28, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Wow,
so many comments! I'll be honest, I didn't think I would be so excited about MGiaG but after the first episode was so awesome it planted a seed in my heart.
PK on the other hand, ISWAK irked me and got under my skin in so many ways that I'm really looking forward to the Korean version in high hopes that they will do better.
BUT I'm in love with MGiaG whereas PK will probably be like a summer fling.
So I'd much rather MGiaG recaps over PK. JB and GF you guys already work so hard and passionately and being a worker and student myself I can only marvel at how in the world you guys find the time to do Dramabeans.
You guys should do what doesn't cause stress lines and grey hair. No need to get in a bitch fight with Time.
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coconana
August 29, 2010 at 8:50 AM
"You guys should do what doesn’t cause stress lines and grey hair."
And immediately I get a vision of GF and JB watching Kdramas wearing cucumber-slice facials and plucking out each other's grey hairs.
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94 sari
August 28, 2010 at 11:10 PM
Gumiho please... Just love the cute lee seung gi n shin min-a... That pretty boy kim hyun joong just a pretty boy no offense to his fans
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rizza
August 31, 2010 at 2:10 AM
yeah that's why he is cool to watch!!! your comment is so irritating, don't you know????
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95 Han Mania
August 28, 2010 at 11:11 PM
GGKK! I'm loving Gumiho right now and it has proven to be praiseworthy.
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96 karen
August 28, 2010 at 11:12 PM
gumiho, gumiho please..
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97 Cam
August 28, 2010 at 11:17 PM
YAYAY for Gumiho first! ^______^
Oh yeah! (claps)
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98 Kiki
August 28, 2010 at 11:19 PM
AABB FTW :) less confusing that way
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99 Alexis
August 28, 2010 at 11:19 PM
Gumiho Gumiho Gumiho GUMIHO!!!!
First GUMIHO, then KISS, GOT IT?! (winks & smirks)
DO IT! =)
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100 anitalotti
August 28, 2010 at 11:28 PM
One might be biased towards Gumiho as we already know (and love) it. But really - will Kiss really measure up to a Hong Sisters drama with all the hidden allusions and tiny little details which urgently need to be addressed in a recap and the ensuing discussion?
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