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Gumiho vs. Kiss: Vote!

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. [She’s a bitch that way -GF] Recaps take time and there’s just no way that I, for example, could do two in one night. [Well now you’re just being lazy. -GF] No matter how you slice it, we have to prioritize. And that’s hard. So we’re leaving the decision to you in a vote!

Basically, the pattern is AABB or ABAB. We’re ignoring ABBA. [Because it’s Swedish pop? Don’t hate! See that giiiiiiirl. Watch that sceeeene. Diggin’ the Dancing Queeeeeeeen! -GF] [Have you been drinking again? -JB]

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.

[Let the cheating begin! -GF]

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I vote Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss

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If couple on Playfull Kiss can pull the string what ISWK Joe and Ariel on Taiwan Version made, Playfull Kiss can over beat Gumiho. I am a fan of Shin Minna but on this case, I vote for ISWK coz the series was so good and i was addicted to it. Can wait for Korean Version. Hopefully both couple not over face expression coz Taiwan couple really cool.

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Same here! I want the Gumiho recaps to continue, I don't mind if you can't recap Kiss till the end.

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gumiho, gumiho, kiss kiss. Why? i've watched both taiwanese & japanese version. so, i'm not that anxious to watch any other versions of the manga for the time being. I mean, the story line/ idea is not that different. we all knew the ending, so waiting for a while for the recap is okay.
Now, the Gumiho, I AM WAAAAYYYY MUCH ANXIOUS! It's still a mystery at least for me. Still wondering what the end is gonna be. will it be like Han Ga In's Bad Boy or will it be 'everybody happy' endings? what with the 'blue pill, red pill' option and boy, those sexy glares and killer smiles of our Gumiho Hunter is... *sighs*

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GG PP, Agreed, seems like Playful Kiss will be so predictable that recaps in the beginning will be slightly unnecessary, where as Gumiho manages to surprise me every week ...Sexy Ridiculously-Emo Gumiho Hunter...sigh

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I agree with u, Lina!
what made special about ISWAK was the chemistry between all the actors, not only joe and ariel, but the mother, father, little brother....they gave life to these common characters, they were cute and funny making this plain love story adorable to watch!!!

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Agreed ^^

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yeah me too...cos Gumiho starts before Kiss its just logique that Gumiho comes first.

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me too!!

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Genius much?

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KISS ALL THE WAY PLEASE

(I think we're finally pulling out of the summer drama slump with these 2 rom-coms!!)

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finally!

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I totally agree with you. There did seem to be a drama slump this summer, which has caused my summer to be drama-lacking. I basically just rewatched my favorite episodes of Oh My Lady!, Personal Taste, and You're Beautiful all this summer.

I'm happy that Gumiho and Playful Kiss are interesting and fun romantic comedy dramas, but sad because they will still be airing once school starts back up and I have to put school before drama watching.

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i know! how sad is that? all the good dramas are coming out and we have to stay focused on school... :( there's no way i can watch a good drama during school cuz, well they just make me crazy. LOL

and now im getting the pangs of withdrawal....sadsadsad

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Absolute-ly ..
I hope that it will turn to be a good drama

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waddddd... man.. results are not leaning towarrds my side...

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I vote AABB..its easier to follow this way.

whichever comes first can be decided by both of you..you can put up recaps for the episodes that were more interesting first...

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I voted the same way, and agree with you that it's easier to follow this way.

In the end, though, whatever works out more easily for both JB and GF should be the way to go!

Thanks, JB and Girlfriday! You guys rock! =)

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[Because it's Swedish pop? Don't hate! See that giiiiiiirl. Watch that sceeeene. Diggin' the Dancing Queeeeeeeen! -GF] [Have you been drinking again? -JB]
HAHAHAHA!!

Thank you ladies! Impressive you are, considering the 2 of them. And hoping PK will be Good =) (although I am a bit more invested in GG with 6 wonderful eps)

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Gumiho already captured my heart and I have already seen iswak so I'm not anticipating much

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Exactly! We have a idea of whats going to happen in ISWAK. Gumiho is still unpredictable.

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Same..Kiss will have to wait till Gumiho is done.

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so much anticipation for Gumiho...if me of coz to see 'H.O.T' guy a.k.a No min wooo....PK can wait 1st...already know the storyline...urmmmm....

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gumiho alll the way!!!

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hehe. No Min Hot is my name for him.

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AGREE so much my eyes are popping out. :D

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Agreed! We still in the dark about Gumiho, while PK must have the same (or almost) plotline with ISWAK and that Japanese series

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MGIG already has a spot in my heart... so i voted GUMIHO, GUMIHO, KISS, KISS

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GUMIHO~!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss

It is hard to pick, since they both are good in their own way. While the Hong sisters have created many hit dramas, Group 8 are doing remakes, but then Boys Over Flowers was an instant hit. Its up to the numbers who's better.

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gumiho #1. but honestly i think it should be up to how javabeans and gf feel about the shows. ^^

im excited for kiss, but i dunno... i'm really scared about how it will turn out... as for gumiho, we all know it's solid. ^^

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i vote kiss gumiho kiss gumiho..itazura na kiss was so addicting! haha

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Gumiho, Kiss , Gumiho , Kiss.... works well with me .. we both get to see the recaps alternately ... what's there to lose ???? GF and JB , fighting !!!!!!

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Gumiho all the way!
I'm not really that excited for Playful Kiss's premiere even though I love KHJ. There are some obvious doubts about this drama that put me off a bit.

Besides, what about the "one cannot live while the other lives" plot of Gumiho? I'm a sucker for dilemma such as this! (HP fan!) lol

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definitely gumiho,kiss,gumiho,kiss too

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hmmmm... i'll go for which one's more interesting that week, regardless of the order. decision made by JB and/GF. surprise us all! (:

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I will pick joe cheng and ariel lim anytime !.

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Gumiho! Gumiho! FTW!

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i have a feeling kiss will have NOTHING on gumiho, judging by the long trailer. they seem to have taken quite a bit from the taiwanese drama and manga with a few new/different/more korean kicks here and there.

i'll be WATCHING gumiho and likely dropping by here for recaps of kiss, if i don't like the first episode. i still dig your guys' thoughts and comments, so i'm looking forward to gumiho recaps too. =)

gumiho, kiss, gumiho, kiss.

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i don't think so since your gumiho's leading actor and actresse are old enough to watch and the story line are boring..no matter what the outcome of playful kiss, we khj's fans are support him all the way!!! obviously, this blog are for lee seungi's fans!!!!

i'm pretty sure playful kiss will win at the end!!!!!...anyway, for the fans outside korea. don't worry in your country playful kiss will on air soon in your respective tv networks since they already communicate g8 for that

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So I guess we're ignoring Sungkyunkwan Scandal? That's premiering this week too right? Whatever, I just want my Gumiho addiction. Not too excited for PK (the storyline has always bugged me), but we'll see how it turns out.

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Sungkyunkwan scandal airs on Mon-Tues, so it doesn't compete with Gumiho or Kiss.

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*facepalm* my bad, everything always seems to come on wednesdays and thursdays so I just assumed SS would too.

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so, is there anyone will be recapping SS?? *hoping*

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Please do recap SKKS! That's my must-watch drama but I can't wait for subs because I'll pass out (>.<)

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Gumiho Kiss Gumiho Kiss!

I thought of Gumiho Gumiho Kiss Kiss because I'm (we are?) mighty scared of KHJ's acting (and the possibility of its affecting PK) but the [Taiwanese] series was so good that I'm letting it pass.

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hahaha...i guess all are mighty scare of how KHJ would perform...me either....though i'm a fangirl of SS501....he in Love Ya is so BOMBASTIC...i rather say...haha...flaming charisma...duhhh....pardon my fangirling....but ACTING?? still doubtful...urmmm....

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Can I vote for GUMIHO, GUMIHO, GUMIHO, GUMIHO !!!!

Just kidding.

Definitely Gumiho, Gumiho, Kiss, Kiss :)

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Or..
Can I vote for gumiho kisses dae woong kisses gumiho???
Hehe..

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I'm already a big fan of Gumiho so GGKK for me. :D

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Darn it! I chose Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss, but have now changed my mind to Gumiho, Gumiho, Kiss, Kiss. I guess my preference is with Gumiho since it's not a remake of anything and it seems like a deeper drama.

But then really, you guys are the recappers. I'm not sure if either or both of you are students or work some stressful job- don't feel pressured to squeeze out all those recaps if you don't have time or are too stressed!

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What # 8 ais said. I'm all about MGiaG right now. I wanna lay down with MGiaG in a sweet-scented meadow and play hoi-hoi. Ergo, I voted Gumiho, Gumiho, Kiss, Kiss, but I'm also amenable to Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss as long as the Wednesday Gumiho is recapped before Wednesday Kiss, and Thursday Gumiho is recapped before Thursday Kiss.

To All Voters Who Watch on ViiKii:

I've confirmed with the ViiKii uploader of Playful Kiss that "PK is licensed already that means that it will only be available for general viewing a few days after."
So it appears that we're looking at Friday-or-even-later viewings for Playful Kiss. So if the recaps come up super-fast, there's only so much we can contribute if we haven't seen the episode. Whereas the subbed videos of MGiaG always go up the same day, hence the reason so many of us can partake in the discussions. That's why I voted Gumiho, Gumiho, Kiss, Kiss, so recaps generally get timed to when I can actually watch the episodes and revel in the awesomeness of JB and Girlfriday and my splendid, most excellent fellow posters (my God, I am such a kiss-ass).

Ultimately Javabeans and Girlfriday, you need to do what's easiest for you. Seriously. No one is going to die waiting for recaps.

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Good point there. I think a lot of people watch on Viikii, and with incensed dramas, there's always been that question of whether to cheat and read the recap first or wait for the subs.

But yeah, like Lahlita said (pretty name!), dude, do what you want. :)
I haven't seen Gumiho yet nor have I cheated with the recaps, but I am pretty psyched for Kiss. Ultimately, I'd love a ABAB or BABA pattern, just for some variety.

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@ Javabeans

Has it been decided that you're doing the recaps for the Wednesday episodes of both dramas? Would it help if Girlfriday took the Wednesday episodes of Playful Kiss, so you each have a Wednesday ep and a Thursday ep? That way you don't have to feel pressured to recap two dramas post-haste as Girlfriday wouldn't be behind you for both.

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We've considered all possibilities. We're trying to find that sweet spot of what works for us AND what people want, but there is also one key consideration: We also have lives (read: jobs and stuff) outside of the blog so there is a need to prioritize, as there is no way we can do everything instantly. (Somebody create that machine!)

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You know, JB, I was following recaps for Cinderella's Sister and TWWSWTM, and if I recall correctly, sometimes the recaps were coming out thisclose to -- or even after -- the next week's episode had already aired, and it was fine. This recent thing thing where recaps are coming out next-day/same-day is a splendid treat for us, but if push comes to shove, the sweet spot is definitely closer to what works for y'all, you know?

I have yet to understand how you even have lives outside of this blog. I feel like updates on here happen round the clock!

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"I have yet to understand how you even have lives outside of this blog. I feel like updates on here happen round the clock!"

LOL ditto this. I mean, I'm reading DB even during work hours, so I don't understand how this happens! (Then again, I think the time difference between countries is working in my favour since I'm working whilst y'all are supposed to be sleeping and vice versa)

Anyhow I voted Gumiho x 2, Kiss x 2, only because I've done the whole Kiss bit, and I'm really looking forward to Gumiho more. The story's heating up quite a bit!

Also looking forward to SS (hoping you guys will recap that as it looks fairly exciting, but wondering HOW on earth is that going to be possible??)!

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Dear jb and fri,

you are my hope for a bright and shining future where I can have a life and still have time to do something that I love. You are my heroes, um, heroines? Man, heroines makes you guys seem like a drug, but then again, I guess you can say you guys and this awesome blog site that we would give our lives (okay, I would be willing to) to protect (what? Dramabeans is that worthy and cool) are drugs.

Blog on Dudettes! Blog on!

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aigoo, does this mean it is only available for US and Canada? sad.
where on earth am i going to watch this???

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Are you talking about PK? There's no need for dramas....the delay are only for a few days.NOT MONTHS.

Gee thanks Lahlita...thanks for dobbing me in (just kidding).The page has gone crazy over the next few days.It's like a logistic nightmare.I think it's being translated into 18 languages so far.My mind boggles.

Even I am torn on the voting :-(

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yes, PK...
because, i'm not from either US and Canada...so when it's available for viewing in said countries, my screen says "license pending in your area", : (

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pat pat....it's for a few days seriously....go over to viikii and have a look.If I were you I would be relieved.For those who get caught commenting when the avatar is STOP....warning only in the 1st week.2nd week-on the abusers list and not allowed to watch till series end.At least with the delay you would be 'safe' :-)

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i usually catch it on tudou.com, though mastering of the chinese language would be a pre-requisite since the subs are in mandarin and navigation around the chinese web isnt that simple. uploads are done approx 8-10 hours after airing. perhaps if you don't mind, you could catch the raw versions before reading up on the recaps?

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dramastyle.com puts up raw pretty quick as well.

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In complete agreement. I haven't watched MGiaG yet... but I wouldn't mind it getting posted first as long as I do actually get to see recaps of PK. I'm pretty excited and it's sucks to wait a couple of days. But seriously guys (JB and Girlfriday) don't die on our accounts. You rock anyways and you know it.

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GGKK, please. plus Gumiho is the sundbae drama to boot . . . .

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Honestly, I think a lot of us here already have a general idea of Kiss' plot (new Korea twists not withstanding), so my vote goes to GGKK. I do hope Kiss is good enough to be worth recapping, but Gumiho is all brand new stuff and I will be DYING to know what's going on. :3

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This is very true. I've seen both of the previous versions of kiss, and even though the length scales are tremendously different, the content and plot were pretty much the same. I can't imagine the Korean version differing much.

Bring on the Gumiho cute! huzzah!

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GGKK

*nods* MUCH more fun.

But then again, doing GKGK might motivate you guys to get through a K recap if it becomes a drag.

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Gumiho Gumiho Kiss Kiss FTW!
Not feeling the excitement for Playful Kiss.

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i just watched the 9 min long preview and totally NOT FEELING IT. KHJ is dry and emotionless. no doubt JSM will carry the show whereas Gumiho has a solid cast and the storyline is unique (not a remake like Kiss).

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I vote Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss.... =)

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Gumiho!
FOREVAH.

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If Playful is worth watching then:

Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss

(Because Dae Woong and Gumiho have worm their cuteness into my heart first and I'm and so far I've enjoyed watching the drama)

If it disappoints then:

Gumiho, Gumiho, Kiss, Kiss

(partially because I already no the story line from It Started with a Kiss, the Taiwanese version and Itazura na Kiss, the Japanese live dorama)

Hope my first choice wins!
Can't wait for Wednesday (^^)

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Both dramas are good on own but I am a fan of Seung gi so Gumiho,Gumiho.....? Please.

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gumiho, kiss, gumiho, kiss for me! (although I could go by with gumiho, gumiho, kiss, kiss too)

Just watched the 8min trailer of Kiss, and despite my reluctance before, I think I might like Kiss after all. The tone looks different from ISWAK, but I'm liking it a lot so far (esp JSM's Oh Ha ni's portrayal!).

but gumiho is always, always my top priority, so that's my vote!

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GGKK or GKGK 'cuz Gumiho has a solid main pairing (acting and chemistry). I'm wary of KHJ's acting -.-;;

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Can I make up my own? How about, Gumiho, Gumiho,Gumiho and Gumiho. :)

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Lol I'll join you :). Go Team Gumiho.

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MTE.

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Absolutely yes for this one.it's not even available,LOL..but i guess gumiho,gumiho,kiss,kiss might work out.but hey,what ever suits you,JB and GF..^^

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I voted for GGKK but it of course depends on DB and GK's tastes :)

It would interesting on how the ratings would turn out this week since MGIG and PK cater to similar age groups (although MGIG would soon have a more melodramatic feel). But nonetheless, MGIG fighting!!!!!!!

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I think Gumiho will have more interesting things to say about it rather than Playful Kiss so I don't really mind if you skip over it entirely.

I'm SUPER excited for Playful Kiss, though, so this is good too.

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All gumiho first!

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I always figured that once the series starts, the schedule of recaps would naturally follow. If one is more interesting, it'll end up being recapped more frequently. Kind of a "survival of the fittest" for recap-ing.

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but why dont one of you watch gumiho and the other person watches kiss? then you can do both dramas at the same time?

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and wow, when i got on this page there was only one post, but now there's like 40

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That is one possibility. But we still need to prioritize dramas, as it does take hours to churn this stuff out and there are cosmic limits to how much work we can do and how fast.

(We do have responsibilities in life outside of DB!)

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Personally, I'm praying for a triumvirate: another highly qualified and willing recapping to magically appear in the next 72 hours.

ha ha ha

Okay, seriously, whatever ya'll can manage, because time is not only The Bitch, she's The Queen Bitch in all of our lives.

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Gumiho for FTW.

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so you guys are actually considering recapping both??....have i mentioned that I LOVE YOU GUYS TO DEATH!!...and no i am not even drunk!!....anyway...since i'm all over MGAG right now and since PK has yet to prove its worth to me I have voted GKGK...and you guys take all the time in the world to do it as you want

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Gumiho has a head-start and I'm already in too deep, and it is simply too good. I vote Gumiho ^^v

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Gumiho, Kiss, Gumiho, Kiss!

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Thanks for all effort & great work!!!

I vote Gumiho, Gumiho, Gumiho, Gumiho, Gumiho, Gumiho, Gumiho (factor of 100) if there was an option!

Kiss is based on less recent manga adaptation (little similar to other dramas already floating around eg. Boys b4 Flowers, first crush / love, infatuation from a distance initially.... then closer, lover minor quarrels, misunderstandings, etc... OK if u like that stuff & appeal to younger audience) = if I could generalised a bit - GIRL & BOY MEET, ONE LIKES THE OTHER MORE OPENLY AT THE START, CIRCUMSTANCES FACILITATING CLOSENESS, A FEW HURDLES / MISUNDERSTANDING ALONG THE WAY (A FEW DIE-HARD LOVE RIVALS ON THE WAY), A DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFESSION UNEXPECTEDLY OR AT PUNCHLINE, EVENTUALLY HAPPY ENDING...... after hours of watching+++......

GUMIHO is fresher, original, more creative storyline, great female & male actors' chemistry, engaging & more tense - deception, sacrifice, cute & sweet characters may die!!!! Love this drama.... Hoi... Hoi... Hoi... (nine tails dying to come out ^_^)

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hoi...hoi~ huhuuu....
AGREE!! (factor of 1 000 000) ngeee~

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GKGK for me!!! I'm enjoying Gumiho and will watch it first before Kiss, EXCEPT if Kiss is super-addicting and well-acted by both leads, then I might swap the order......not sure......

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Gumiho ftw >_>

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Gumiho trumps all ♥

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I do not know if I can take recap. of 4 episodes of cuteness and students drama. I would prefer you to continue to recap Gumiho and recap fugitive,at least it is a different type of drama.I would have gone for GGFF. How about going for another vote please!

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Runaway doesn't air for another month. We'll cross that bridge (gulp) when we get there!

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JB and GF-love your recaps. You are only humans.That's only so much you can do. Once you commit to recapping Kiss, you won't have time to do Runaway. I would love your sense of humour in recapping an action drama.

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