High school girl meets Joseon king in Splish Splash Love
by girlfriday
Sadly, the premiere date has been pushed back for MBC’s time-slip fantasy drama special Splish Splash Love (Pongdang Pongdang Love), so we’ll have to wait another week to see it on the air. But here are a few teasers and stills to tide us over till then, featuring more adorable moments between our high school time-traveler Kim Seul-gi and our young Joseon king Yoon Doo-joon.
The 2-episode drama special has delayed its scheduled broadcast by a week because the staff needed more time to complete post-production work on the show. The change hardly makes a ripple in general programming because they’re airing it on Sunday nights at midnight, though it’s too bad that we’ll have to wait another week to see it.
Kim Seul-gi stars as a high-schooler with the ability to teleport when it rains, and the teaser shows her running on a rainy day, straight into a puddle of water that sucks her in and spits her out at the other end of a wormhole in the Joseon era. (Also, why does Kim Seul-gi keep drowning in her dramas?) Her character’s name is Dan-bi, which means “rain” (of the welcome, much-needed variety), and the teaser’s punny tagline is: “On December 13, rain will fall in Joseon.” Hur.
The rain really is needed though, because Yoon Doo-joon’s King Lee Do (Sejong the Great) happens to be dealing with drought in his kingdom when this strange time-traveler plops into his life. Convenient, that. It’s a coming-of-age story about two young people who need a little direction in their lives, and despite the vast difference in their eras, they’ll develop a connection and help each other figure out their futures. I like the teaser that’s cut to look like they’re running to each other, centuries apart. C’mon, time-travel romance, you might be short, but I’m ready to swoon!
Splish Splash Love will air December 13 and 20 on MBC.
Via Xports News
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1 Kiara
December 1, 2015 at 12:04 PM
Lucky girl. I'm a King Sejong fan-girl. I want to meet him too. It's kind of hard to imagine this book-worm falling for a girl from the future.
I'm guessing that's Queen Wongyeong? I hope she gets to tell her that she is very pretty in Six Flying Dragons lol.
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mabaydar
December 1, 2015 at 9:45 PM
I think you are mixing up the history. "Six Flying dragons" is not about King Sejong. It's about his father, King Taejong. So Queen WongYeong is actually King Sejong's Mother.
U can check out at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taejong_of_Joseon
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Kiara
December 2, 2015 at 7:25 AM
I'm NOT mixing up history. I know Queen Wongyeong is King Sejong's mother. If you scroll down there is a picture of the queen outside her quarters. (She is what I'm talking about). She looks old enough to be Sejong's mother and Queen Wongyeong was Bang-won's (King Taejong) ONLY queen. If there's a queen at the palace, she would be it.
Currently in Six Flying Dragons, Lady Min the future Queen Wongyeong is played by the beautiful Kong Seung-Yeon. It's not about King Sejong but it's about his parents.
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yuja
December 2, 2015 at 8:28 PM
Isn't that Jin Ki-Joo? From my knowledge, she's playing Queen Soheun (Sejong's wife) in the drama. I might be wrong though. The picture's rather small and it's hard to tell from that angle haha.
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Kiara
December 2, 2015 at 8:55 PM
Yes, I believe so.
Kiara
December 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM
I think that's Im Ye Jin as Queen Wongyeong but I'm not sure.
I'm excited that Kim Gab Soo is part of the cast.
Kiara
December 2, 2015 at 7:28 AM
I have better sources of Korean history than wikipedia.
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akita
December 5, 2015 at 3:44 PM
Finally the bride, err, the leading lady. You've come a long way Kim Seul Gi. And I like your King,Yoon Doo Joon can certainly match your quirkiness. I'll take this as a christmas present from Kdrama Heaven. Yes, thank you, thank you very much!
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2 missDVM
December 1, 2015 at 12:05 PM
I am looking forward to seeing this!
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3 michyeosseo
December 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM
Omona these are definitely the reasons I'm already excited for this drama special. I guess the delay's sign of stars aligning because I'd properly finish finals by then, hence uninterrupted midnight Kim Seulgi fangirling~
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4 Elaine Wong
December 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM
I so wish this was a full-length drama, or a 8-10 ep one at least. Anyway, looking forward to watching it. Short, but sweet.
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5 Tazzo
December 1, 2015 at 12:14 PM
How come no comments yet? Aren't you guys excited about this drama?....I for one, am super duper excited....I looooooove Kim Seul Gi!
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Tazzo
December 1, 2015 at 12:16 PM
Guess there are people quite excite....posted the last comment a bit too late :D
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6 Dahlia
December 1, 2015 at 12:19 PM
Kim Seul Gi! :D Doojoon was an unexpected charmer in Let's Eat too (2), so I'm looking forward to this pair on screen. Too bad it's just a short special!
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7 Nessie
December 1, 2015 at 12:19 PM
How can Seulgi not be any CUTER???!! Just from the stills and the teasers I can already feel the OTP. Whyy why must this only be 2 episodes...
Better than nothing I guess, well another week of wait will just make it all the more special when watching this.
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8 mary
December 1, 2015 at 12:31 PM
I might explode from the cute.
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9 modestgoddess
December 1, 2015 at 12:32 PM
I'll watch for Kim Seul-gi
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10 moochie
December 1, 2015 at 12:47 PM
I'm just reading about it and my heart is already breaking...
cuz really romance + time travel anywhere especially the past = where's-the-happy-ending-for-that-huh?
and based on (admittedly few) experience on this plot, the ending for such stories are either pretty depressing *side eyes or just unsatisfying..
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Aigoooo
December 1, 2015 at 1:05 PM
Well, she can't really have a happily ever after with the real Yi Do unless the writers want to throw history down the tubes. The most we'll probably get is her going back to her own time and meeting someone that looks exactly like Yi Do. I am watching this because of Kim Seul Gi. Looking forward to all her antics.
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Nena
December 1, 2015 at 3:10 PM
Sigh... your comment made me remember Rooftop Prince (and my cheated feelings)...
This looks great (LOVE the leads), really charming and heart warming... except that we can't expect them to be together, can we?
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Unless she stays there and becomes one of the numerous, concubines... ok, that IS kinda sad, in our hearts we want some exclusivety for the leads... but it's Joseon... I think that's the "best" we can get.
OR,
In her life time, she'll FOREVER jump back in time to be with him, even if for a day at a time... which is also super depressing (this just made me think of the last Pirates of the Caribbean movie... Will coming to shore every bloody 10 years... terrible).
Just hoping for an endearing show (since the get together doesn't seem possible).
Thanks for the news girlfriday!
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dooleygongshil
December 1, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Ugh I hope its not a Rooftop Price ending. It was so disappointing to have just a guy that looked like him not actually him. That difference just irked me.
I'd rather have the depressing 2nd choice LOL. It goes with the love transcends idea. Kind of like a My Love From Another Star ending I suppose?
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bd5
December 28, 2015 at 12:05 AM
That was among the least disappointing things about RTP - too many to list.
Justpassingthrough
December 5, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Or he comes back to future to be together with her and they leave a stand-in in the past? :p
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Zinabean
December 2, 2015 at 12:55 AM
Rooftop Prince, anyone?
That show cheated me so terribly with that bogus ending. I'm about to tear up just thinking of it. :(
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11 iamdeb
December 1, 2015 at 1:10 PM
Omg these pics! My heart is already beating fast! This is the kind of stuff that made me fall for kdramas. With AM 88 and I Have A Lover being current exceptions, I'm so bored with kdramas in general.
Anyway, I hope this is as good as it looks!!!
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12 mindy
December 1, 2015 at 1:32 PM
Right when my finals are done!!! Perfect!
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13 Selendrile
December 1, 2015 at 1:59 PM
drama special 2 episodes , is that kind of like a long movie ?
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14 gaeinalee
December 1, 2015 at 2:01 PM
I love time travel romance. The story of love trancends the time and space always get me interested. Add good actor such as KSG in it and I'm getting more excited. Can't wait, surely. C'mon drama, give me 1 happy ending and don't disappoint me.
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15 redna
December 1, 2015 at 2:16 PM
The time travel through water reminds me of the anime kyo kara maoh hehe
can't wait to watch, I like them both :)
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16 marsinblue
December 1, 2015 at 2:32 PM
Time-travel sageuk + Kim Seul Gi sounds great! I'll be watching this for sure., pity it's so short.
Also, I'm surprised how young Kim Seul Gi looks in the teasers. She is really pulling off the high school student lool
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17 pearl286
December 1, 2015 at 2:45 PM
Love those two! why oh why it's only 2 ep....this and KSH and ji soo drama are so short when both those specials could be full length or at least 12 episodes..oh well
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18 Meg
December 1, 2015 at 2:55 PM
Words cannot express how much I wish this was a full drama. I find the premise refreshing for a time slip drama. After the disappointment that was Faith (SO MUCH POTENTIAL RUINED!!!) This would have been an interesting take
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19 fay17
December 1, 2015 at 3:21 PM
Should we have a petition to make this a regular drama? KSG is so cute! They look good even separately.
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20 laserdine
December 1, 2015 at 4:36 PM
She is so stinkin' cute!!!! Giving me the feels already just from the teasers!!! can't wait!!!!!
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21 wackycashew
December 1, 2015 at 5:53 PM
Really looking forward to this!! ^^ Looks fun and cute!!
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22 Yamapisukii
December 1, 2015 at 6:32 PM
is it wishful thinking that maybe it'll be a ratings killer and they'll extend it by 14 eps.? ahahahaha it already looks good enough!.
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23 azkaa
December 1, 2015 at 6:33 PM
"It’s a coming-of-age story about two young people who need a little direction in their lives, and despite the vast difference in their eras, they’ll develop a connection and help each other figure out their futures"
Well, i always wonder where is drama plot for me when i am so needing this in my life.
The premise slightly worry me, what about happy ending??? Kim Seulgi deserves happy ending after Ghostess >.< Meanwhile, the teaser is uber cute!! Can't wait
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24 Maru Hime
December 1, 2015 at 6:35 PM
I love it I love it I LOVE IT! I am shouting it from the rooftops!
It's a bit like anime and a bit like manga and a lot of cute kdrama! It has everything I like including whimsy in the rain.
And I'm a fan of Seul-gi too. Super double triple whammy yeah!
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25 Zawse
December 1, 2015 at 6:39 PM
YAY! Can't wait! Kyaaa! Missing Doo-Joon!
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26 cmak
December 1, 2015 at 6:54 PM
This has been teasing me for months now. Can't wait to watch this!!! Love Yoon Doo Joon <3
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27 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
December 1, 2015 at 7:03 PM
SWOON.
They already look so cute together, the wait is killing me (but I'd rather have a good, well-produced drama so I'll get through it).
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28 Dukdam
December 1, 2015 at 7:18 PM
The thing about time traveling and meeting King Sejong is, so do you tell him that one of his sons takes after gramps and ends up killing his nephew?
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29 ⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
December 1, 2015 at 8:57 PM
Auww excited for this! please sub this :)
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30 sunnyxshin
December 1, 2015 at 10:52 PM
Ah no wonder it's called Splish Splash Love with all that rain!
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31 4drama
December 2, 2015 at 2:30 AM
It's soooo cute☺️☺️☺️??? can't hardly wait!! Hope its subbed in eng.
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32 Yanange
December 2, 2015 at 5:00 AM
Kim Seul-gi is such a lovable actress, may not be the usual beautiful idol actress but she's so likeable with a clear streak of comedic talents in the dramas she had been in. Looking forward to her being real funny and affirmable in this drama! But it will be interesting to see if she can pull out some good tricks in the books when it comes to the dramatic scenes. Since currently I like her more in comedic roles (from Surplus princess and from Oh my Goddess)
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atz
December 2, 2015 at 5:18 AM
Kim Seul-gi was great with Ko Gyun Pyo in Flower boy next door. Their love line( she is a sleep deprived editor) is cute and hilarious.
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floating
December 2, 2015 at 3:55 PM
@atz. You are soooo right! i am laughing my ass off. Kim Seul-gi was SUPER-DUPER CUTE in that drama. Love, love, love Kim Seul-gi.
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33 Kookie
December 2, 2015 at 5:11 AM
About time! Kim Seul Gi showcased excellent acting chops in Ghostess, but pity, got kind of sidelined by the script. Hope she goes on to have meatier roles after this little drama.
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34 jodie
December 2, 2015 at 6:15 AM
Adorable, I can't wait! Pity this is a short one though =(
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35 Sara
December 2, 2015 at 9:14 AM
dojoooooooooooniieeeeee
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36 jane
December 2, 2015 at 9:31 PM
I hope it get subbed!
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37 light
December 3, 2015 at 12:25 AM
I love time travel romances. This drama sounds exciting, but sad at the same time. If I believe that love is not forever, then i will be fine. Haha.
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38 Annie
December 11, 2015 at 9:53 PM
Does anyone know where I can watch this online? It seems SO cute and much more light hearted that some of the other time traveling dramas. (It's also perfect for a short commitment. Two episodes! You can't go wrong.)
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39 Chan
December 15, 2015 at 10:13 PM
Just watched it. So adorable. Love love love it.
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