New stills from Myung-wol the Spy
by javabeans
Well, the behind-the-scenes drama may have left some awkwardness, but at least in front of the cameras it appears we’re back on track with KBS’s Myung-wol the Spy: New couple stills featuring Han Ye-seul and Eric show a happier near future for Myung-wol and Kang-woo, who are dressed in matching couple shirts and out on a date.
Once the Great Kerfuffle of ’11 finally hit upon a resolution after disrupting production and dominating headlines all week, filming resumed with its lead actress on August 18 (Han flew to the States on the 15th, then almost immediately returned to Korea on the 17th). She gave a tearful apology to the crew on her first day back, during lunch hour, after which “filming returned to normalcy.”
Purported normalcy aside, it’s gotta be weird for all, so it’s actually stranger for me to see Kang-woo and Myung-wol looking lovey-dovey because I can’t watch the show without the knowledge of real-world events coloring it. Then again, maybe it’s because Kang-woo’s been such a nobly misguided pissypants lately that I’ve just gotten used to the angst.
With the big confession of the last episode changing the game, one wonders what’ll crop up to be the next big obstacle, since we’ve got three weeks left. It’s not too late for them to turn Kang-woo into a spy and bring on the bromance with Ryu! Just sayin’.
Via Mk.co.kr
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1 Leona
August 19, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Welll I love her but she must fight hard for her
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2 disfigurine
August 19, 2011 at 3:48 PM
cute!
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3 1
August 19, 2011 at 3:54 PM
I love 'em together! They are so cute! Fighting MWS <3
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4 yong in
August 19, 2011 at 3:59 PM
omo, the stills look like all the ruckus last week never happened, : )
i think i'll resume watching the drama now, lol.
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5 diorama
August 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM
I think it's the ideal time to bring in some North-South conflict. All that tension wasted, tsk.
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Cabbage
August 19, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Yeah, what happened to the South spies?
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6 Celexa
August 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM
This is a true test of their acting abilities... if they manage to convince us that it was just a 'blip' in the production and everything is peachy. :)
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7 Yer Vang
August 19, 2011 at 4:03 PM
Let's hope this continues :)
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8 zinnias
August 19, 2011 at 4:17 PM
cute! thanks for posting. go HYS.
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9 Yessie
August 19, 2011 at 4:24 PM
I dont care about the drama behind the scenes
Im just waiting for the show to back
And then she go rest afterwards and just be around her famiy
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Yessie
August 19, 2011 at 4:25 PM
*to come back on
and IM 9TH!!!!!!!!
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10 UGHHH
August 19, 2011 at 4:30 PM
I dropped this drama. I can't watch her anymore after everything that has happened.
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kytes
August 19, 2011 at 9:37 PM
then don't. sad that you can't differentiate reality and drama.
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Jessica
August 20, 2011 at 9:05 AM
It's not that she can't separate it, it's that's she chooses not to.
When I watch an actor, I want to like them, not just in the series but in real life as well.
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11 Linda165 in Fangirl Mode
August 19, 2011 at 4:41 PM
What needs to come back to this show are Kang Woo's tank tops... PRONTO! They promised me one every week.
Or at least bring back the gansta hoodie robe, I love that thing.... is so sexy!
MWtS Fighting!!
LOL @ the question marks on the drama schedule. I just noticed them.
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12 Linda165 in Fangirl Mode
August 19, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Cute
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13 jomo143
August 19, 2011 at 4:48 PM
I love these photos, especially the top one.
That being said, I find Eric awkward in the happy fun times scenes. He does broody romantic better than anyone, though.
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snow
August 19, 2011 at 7:25 PM
yeah, he's sexy when he's brooding! need a shower scene to go with it. preferably with ryu...
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alexe
August 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Oh ! Eric AND Ryu together ?
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Celexa
August 19, 2011 at 10:58 PM
NoooooOOOOOooooo each in their own showers scenes!
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msim
August 20, 2011 at 6:35 AM
Oh snow! We think alike.
Kang-woo souldn't be aloud near women - he's a jerk to them.
Ryu wouldn't put up with that, he'd tame him.
I know that can never happen in a k-drama but just the thought of it ***thud***
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Linda165
August 20, 2011 at 5:14 AM
I like him brooding in his gansta hoodie robe. I love that thing, is so sexy...
They need to bring that back.
LOL @ the question marks on the drama schedule. I just saw them now
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14 Abbie
August 19, 2011 at 4:48 PM
So cute! I agree with you, JB. It's gonna be hard getting used to the show again after all that's happened. I'm glad Han Ye-Seul came back, but it must've been so awkward filming again. But with such great actors in this drama, we won't be able to tell, hopefully. I do think she was justified in leaving, and that this will teach producers and drama makers to treat their actors better! There would be no show without them!
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15 salina
August 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM
i actually think there is lots of stuff still to tie up.
even if they're together now, she still has to get him back to the North. and he has no knowledge of her being a super secret spy.
plus the books, and the goblin. i think that's enough to fill up the rest of the eps. MWTS FIGHTING!
i will watch pretty much anything in support of Eric. ^.^
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16 skelly
August 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM
Her boyfriend in LA probably had a cow at the amounts bandied about for possible lawsuits, and told her to get right back on that plane, and retire AFTER this show is in the can...
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haha
August 19, 2011 at 6:24 PM
does her bf has the same calibre as richard lee (isabelle leong ex bf), to bail her out ?
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17 ERICISMINE
August 19, 2011 at 5:04 PM
i'm happy HYS is back!
and glad that she's apologized. not mean she apologized for what she fight for *change the live shooting system*, but for what she cause to others like other casts and crews.
i will support this drama until the end no matter what happen. Fighting MWTS!
btw, i really love the first picture. they looks great together <3
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18 Linda165 in Fangirl Mode
August 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Where did my comments go??? :(
JB, I was joking about KJH, I swear... Please don't ban me. I'll be a good girl.
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19 Cherry
August 19, 2011 at 5:23 PM
If the story is as follows:
Kang-woo's father was a North Korean undercover spy looking for the Goblin (just like Ryu)
So after all, bringing "the North Korean" Hallyu Star to North Korea won't be so hard =D
Won't this just solve all the problems & give us a happily ever after for Myung-Wol & Kang-Woo??
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Banshee
August 20, 2011 at 5:44 AM
It would but there's no way they're gonna let the North win...
And I still like the idea of Myung Wol x Ryu spy-babies better :D
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20 lover
August 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM
well i just hope after this drama eric would never ever meet this kind of actress again ~~
Eric fighting!!
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21 FMV
August 19, 2011 at 5:29 PM
Am loving this show and I will support this till the end.
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22 Cynthia
August 19, 2011 at 5:37 PM
I have to admit that watching episode 11 was totally distracting, knowing all the stuff going on in real-life and finding myself reading between the lines throughout the whole thing.
It really is a shame - it's impossible to ignore the crash and burn and just mosey on down the viewing road.
I think it's going to color my perception of the remaining episodes - and not in a good way.
:(
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23 Yuuko
August 19, 2011 at 5:43 PM
I love the stills so much. They are so cute and this is good sign. I think I can looking forward to more kiss ans sweet scenes of them. Preparing to smile widely again!
Spy Myong Wol team Hwaiting till the end!
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24 Linda165
August 19, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Where are my comments?
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Linda165
August 19, 2011 at 6:00 PM
There they are....
Well, what I wanted to say is this:
What needs to come back to this show are Kang Woo's tank tops, PRONTO!
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YY
August 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Eric would look good with potatoes....
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Linda165
August 20, 2011 at 5:11 AM
Or as previously established, without.
YY, because of you, I had a hard time making dinner last night. I was making Au gratin Potatoes, but kept picturing other things!!!!
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25 Suna
August 19, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Whatever! At least she's back and took responsibility....if she wanted to make a stand, she should have stayed in LA and faced the lawsuits while making her point...since she came back and apologized it was pointless for her to have run away...oh well, at least the fans should be happy since they won't replace the original actress.
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26 ed
August 19, 2011 at 6:11 PM
This incident really highlighted the real issue with the management of "fly by the seats of your pants" style of the production station and unprofessionalism of such management style that is totally out of date.
fighting Myong Wol. Stand up to it...
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27 babyfat
August 19, 2011 at 6:31 PM
I love this drama and i'm sticking it to the end - i'm a big fan of the 3 lead actors - and i am looking forward to more great episodes from them - i am sure as for HYS being an American even she was familiar w/Korean's cultures and the K-entertainment world - i am sure there was got to be that moments when she feel like : #$##@# WTF is this -i am walking away b/c I do not have to take this kind of slave environment and mental harrassment . I'm w/you Leslie .
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28 ionizable
August 19, 2011 at 6:58 PM
i actually came out of this whole thing respecting han yeseul a lot more than i did before. sure, running away wasn't exactly the smartest thing to do, but she's owned up to it and has returned to finish the job she said she'd do, regardless of how incredibly uncomfortable it'll undoubtedly be for her on set from now on. to put all that behind her, put on a smiling face, and not let it bleed into her role... it takes stronger acting chops than i'd previously given her credit for.
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snow
August 19, 2011 at 7:28 PM
word! i like her more now. really hope everyone else can see that.
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Oshi
August 19, 2011 at 9:45 PM
I couldn't agree more. Han Ye seul had the guts to return and face the music (or brickbats as the case may be). HYS hwaighting!!!!!!
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mjfan
August 20, 2011 at 3:35 AM
the same here ..........I totally respect and like her more now.........
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Kuging-RN
August 20, 2011 at 7:09 AM
Same Here..and i read the she did knelt down on her knees to apologized..po0r girl,(that speaks volume)
its not like she liked some1..
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Lisa Purba
August 20, 2011 at 7:19 AM
WORD!
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pipit
August 21, 2011 at 11:53 PM
I like her since Fantasy Couple. She has the right blend of sexiness, cuteness, and wickedness in that face of her.
Nobody especially an actress of her stature left like that without a reason. Whatever that was I'm glad that she's back. Apologizing and continuing her work no matter how hard and uncomfortable that is.
Myung Wol the Spy won't be Myung Wol the Spy without her.
Hope things will get better sooner.
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29 almontel
August 19, 2011 at 7:12 PM
i'm just glad HYS was professional enough to return to the set.
i don't think i'd want a different actress to play myungwol.
can't wait for Monday to watch what's next!!!
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30 Lucy
August 19, 2011 at 7:19 PM
Although I think that the crazy filming schedules need to change, it was kinda unprofessional of her to just run away. She committed to a project and she needs to stick it out!
That being said, I'm real excited to see the next episode! I can't imagine anyone else playing Myung-wol.
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31 indigowine
August 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Han Ye Seul fightingggg! Sometimes apologizing doesn't mean that you lose..
Thankfully the staff is welcoming her back (according to the news) but dunno with the (rumored troubled) PD =_=
Ah, all in all.. Eric is always be the good oppa for Han Ye Seul.. thank God.
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32 rita
August 19, 2011 at 7:33 PM
i'm glad she is back and the show is going forward with her....the rest of that stuff can be worked out ......am sticking with this drama just out of wishes for good luck for everyone in it......and especially for Eric.
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33 Dhea rey
August 19, 2011 at 7:42 PM
thank's you so much,can not wait for monday ..^^
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34 whatis
August 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM
yea... all I can think about was.. damn these people are REALLY GREAT actors and actresses to seem like nothing happened. Props to them!
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35 chaloner
August 19, 2011 at 7:48 PM
she left and came back? wow! But to think of it seems fishy. Ratings are so low and I bet it'll go up a bit since all the drama. Owell.... hwaiting!!!
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36 Ace
August 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Opened my twitter yesterday after a month and caught up with tweets..found Siwon's tweet on the 17th that says:
“@jaesonma: Pray for my sister in Christ Han Ye Seul in Korea to be protected & strengthened in faith to overcome. Reformation has begun...”
Aaw! Han Ye-seul & Myung-wol the Spy 화이팅! Siwon &
Poseidon 화이팅! Eric (& Shinhwa) 화이팅!
Hope HYS gets some rest during and after and that no one on the set make it hard for her. Stop blaming her and let's just move on. Also to those who're blaming Eric too, please stop. I'm also not entirely agreeing with his statements but since he's in the middle, maybe that's the best he could do. Looking forward to episodes 12-13...The pictures look lovely. Wish Eric will lose that sunglasses. I want to see his eyes when he's emoting...
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msim
August 20, 2011 at 6:47 AM
"Sister in Christ"? WTH?!?
That quote sounds like the name of a bad Gospel girl-group - and it made my Siwon crush plummet and vanish.
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Ace
August 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Every Siwon fan knows that he's a Protestant-Christian. And that he has a strong faith and he's fairly active in his church despite his busy schedule. If you're not a Christian, and can't understand where Siwon's coming from, then please don't say anything bad about someone because of their faith. Don't judge someone because of their faith or lack of......
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msim
August 20, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Indeed, Ace, I'm not a christian and I tend to like actors/actresses for their work and I don't care about their personal lives, loves and religions (it's their privacy); I don't read gossip rags or sites.
So, I did not know he was religiously inclined.
And yes, I am allowed to think less of him because he is.
Just like you are allowed to like him more because he is.
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Kappy
August 21, 2011 at 2:43 PM
I don't think Ace had to resort to gossip rags and sites for this information. And it is apparent that you do care at least somewhat about "their personal lives, loves, and religions" enough to cause your crush on Siwon to plummet and vanish.
I agree with your last two statements (the "allowed" part).
37 JLemonade
August 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Cheers to HYS and Eric ! They look great together as before. This is what I call good and professional actors. Though there are problems behind the scene, but on screen they give their best and leave all their dissatisfaction/differences behind.
HYS, Eric, Ryu and all casts ...... you have done a good job and keep going !!!
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38 Kappy
August 19, 2011 at 9:30 PM
Ace! Thanks for the Siwon tweet of encouraging words for HYS. To the cast in MWTS - good acting in epi. 11, 'cause I couldn't tell that a big "to do" ever happened. I haven't read Eric's comments to say either way my thoughts on them, but the stills above reflect a happy pair, at least in front of the camera, and that's a good thing. And yes, enough with the sunglasses, Eric. We want to see them baby browns.
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39 jully moue
August 19, 2011 at 10:04 PM
thats totally weird, i mean .. what changed her mind in hours that she had to take an immediate flight back to arrive on 17 and tearful and all. bahhs. i'm totally just sticking for that adorable nutcase eric
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UGHHH
August 19, 2011 at 11:08 PM
Her Mom. She left for America and her Mom landed in Korea and started talks with her management company, the production company and the studios.
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40 Cam
August 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM
HOORAY HOORAY FOR SIWON from Tweet!! =D
ENOUGH!!! REMOVE ALL OF MUDDY & DISGUSTING "messup" stuff & FRESH A NEW DAY FOR NEXT EPISODE OF THIS DRAMA!!! Woot Woot!
BRIGHTEN IT UP, Han Ye Seul, Stay strong and faith in yourself!!! Gosh, I love this picture of Han Ye Seul & Eric together and keep work hard! KEEP IT UP! \^______^/
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41 haha
August 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM
i love Eric for being forgivable and neutral in this situation. if i was in his place, trap in the middle,i don't know how to handle it. maybe i would've done worst.
rather than seeing Eric said "yes, Yeseul is doing great, it's PD, management and the system's fault, lets fight together, left the drama and crew. Fighting!" or "i'm angry with Yeseul. she screw up my comeback", being natural is the best thing he can do. because for me, he deserve to be frustrated.
in other side, i love the pictures *woot* *woot*. this is what we called professional actors! *bravo!*
Fighting Eric, HYS and MWTS!
thanks JB for the update.
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42 am
August 20, 2011 at 12:31 AM
I'm so happy they've resumed filming! I'm in love with this drama. Sends me literally rolling on the floor. Heaps of adorable coming our way!!!
I hope for better things in the future esp for the actors and staff.
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43 starryeyed
August 20, 2011 at 12:58 AM
I think the staff must've been secretly glad to have SOMEONE on the team have enough balls to stick it to the PD who must've worked everyone to the bone .. A bit of neener neener to the PD on behalf of the staff must've been satisfying .. And I think the staff oughta respect her for coming back to face the mess she behind. 'Course all the lawsuits must've scared the bejeesus out of her (and her sugar daddy fiance)
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44 Oh Ji's Ho
August 20, 2011 at 1:21 AM
Thank God she is not being replaced. I couldn't have continued without her - she IS Myung-wol. Their acting is so superb on the show given the tensions and the fact that I was in a very happy Myung-wol bubble until all the news broke. Now the show is somewhat tainted when I watch it, but I still love it :)
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45 Emily
August 20, 2011 at 1:43 AM
If you didn't know the real-life drama that occurred, you wouldn't know by looking at their stills. They look REALLY happy and I think it's the true emotions, not acting.
Nonetheless, I can't wait to read the episode recaps, heh. I was dying of laughter from them last night (it could be your style of writing, though. Hee!)
Hope that nothing else stops the drama! :)
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46 magz
August 20, 2011 at 3:21 AM
for all thats happened, this will definitely affect my perception of the future eps but in a good way - for her to come back and apologise must've been very hard and shows just how professional she can be. for them to pull off the rest successfully will be a true testament to the cast and production crews work ethic. keep going myungwol the spy, cannot wait for the new eps!
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47 ...
August 20, 2011 at 4:01 AM
Compared to you guys I didn't really have any interest before the debacle, but now that it's over i'm certainly gonna watch this :D :D
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48 Caitlyn
August 20, 2011 at 4:12 AM
Hopefully in future years when people stumble upon MyungWol and start watching it, they won't know anything about all of this controversy and love it as much as it should be loved.
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49 Naghme
August 20, 2011 at 4:17 AM
ooooff....I can breathe easily now.....
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50 tweetiepie
August 20, 2011 at 4:22 AM
I agree hard for me to ignore the 'back ground noise' but will still be waiting for the recaps ladies! (have decided against watching it so am dependant on your recaps) your humble servant.
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