Bashful high school crushes in Orange Marmalade
by javabeans
The second teaser is out for KBS’s fantasy romance Oranage Marmalade, and in contrast to the first one’s pain and tears, this teaser’s full of sweet and cute. Phew! Why didn’t they lead with this one? Not that I have anything against sensitive, heartwrenching teen stories about impossible interspecies romance, but too much angsting had me wary. You can only make Yeo Jin-gu cry so much before I just can’t take it anymore.
The new video is less fantasy and more real teen emotions, what with all the fluttery hearts and mortifying foot-in-mouth moments we wish we could un-live. In it, Yeo Jin-gu is adorably embarrassed, several times in quick succession, as he experiences a crush on a girl at school (our vampire heroine, played by Seolhyun). She doesn’t seem to know he exists, which frustrates and aggravates him deeply (as the class president, he seems pretty used to having people know who he is and like him for it). He bungles a few attempts to approach her, to hilarious effect, before he finally makes contact. I enjoy the way he declares his name to her like it’s the most important thing ever, and dearly hope she has a witty setdown up her sleeve.
It’s a relief to see that the show has a sense of humor, not least because Yeo Jin-gu is actually pretty great at comedy but hardly ever does it. I mean, when you’re also great at hardcore drama, I guess you have a lot of options to explore, but cute antics are always welcome. Let the kid have some lighthearted high school fun while he’s still a high schooler! (Omg, he’s still a high schooler. He’s been a high schooler, like, forever.)
Orange Marmalade kicks off on May 15 with a double-header, and airs once weekly thereafter.
Via Ten Asia
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1 fabdrama
May 1, 2015 at 2:10 PM
♥
Damn Yeo Jin-gu, why so cute?? That shower scene...! Did he ask himself in the mirror 'why she doesn't know who he is'?
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choihyera
May 1, 2015 at 2:18 PM
To be precise, he says "How can she not know this face?". As if he's some kind of a celebrity. I'm so looking forward to her bringing him down his high horse.
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fab
May 1, 2015 at 2:42 PM
Thank you!
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2 choihyera
May 1, 2015 at 2:16 PM
WHAT IS THIS.
WHY IS FOETUS SHIRTLESS.
Sorry for the yelling, but seriously drama, have you no consideration for all the viewers trying to reconcile with the fact that he's still a minor and then you throw THIS at them.
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3 whimsyful
May 1, 2015 at 2:21 PM
As adorable as Yeo Jin-gu is...is anyone kinda worried that all the promos have been putting him front and center so far? I really like the heroine from Orange Marmalade and it is primarily her story, so I'm hoping Seolhyun does a good job.
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AmyJK
May 1, 2015 at 2:24 PM
^This!
I love my Jin Goo but I was just wondering when I get to hear the girl''s voice.
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alua
May 1, 2015 at 2:28 PM
Makes me wonder if they are doing that because they know it's Yeo Jin-gu that's going to pull in the viewers, or whether they actually switched around the point of view since in the webtoon the story is essentially told from the vampire girl's perspective.
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choihyera
May 1, 2015 at 2:38 PM
It might just be because Jingu is the better actor and therefore they want to concentrate more on him, but that's just stupid if the story is really heroine centric as you say it is. I hope this is not the reason, and that Seolhyun can at least hold her own, otherwise Jingu's gonna steal the show. Not that I'm complaining, mind you. But if that happens, it would just make me wish they had chosen a more experienced actress.
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whimsyful
May 1, 2015 at 3:40 PM
Like alua said above the webtoon is mainly from her perspective. One of the things I really liked was that Ma-ri's character arc wasn't just about the romance, it was about going from living in fear of being found out as different to finding a group of ppl who accepted and supported her. I really liked her friendship with some of the other girls and her aunt and family, and hope they kept it in. Again, fingers crossed Seolhyun does a good job.
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melihema
May 1, 2015 at 6:49 PM
I agree with you, i'm also worry about seolhyun singing and playing the guitar, i mean in the webtoon everybody was impress by Ma Ri´s singing.
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Diyah Nur
May 4, 2015 at 3:29 AM
I Think SeolHyun is there for a reason, our heroine is a singer after all. And seeing the story from Jin Goo's point of view is kinda refreshing, because if you really want to see it from the girl's pov then just read the webtoon.
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pogo
May 1, 2015 at 7:30 PM
...yeah, I was wondering about that too. I hope she can act, but when it comes to idol actors it's generally best to keep expectations very low.
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4D
May 2, 2015 at 5:31 PM
I'm only partially through Orange Marmalade but I think in the beginning she really doesn't do that much talking. At least not with him. She just tries to avoid, so the clips they can make would mostly likely involve him. At least I'm hoping that's all it is.
But this trailer has a much more similar tone I think to what I read which is making me happy.
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4 alua
May 1, 2015 at 2:26 PM
I'm going to give this a try this purely for Yeo Jin-gu.
I rather wish he was matched with a definitely solid actress... someone like Ko Ah-Sung. So far Seolhyun seems generically bland. I want to already feel why he's enthralled by her. :-/
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pogo
May 1, 2015 at 7:48 PM
I agree - there are SO many fine young actresses in this age range, but this girl seems blandly pretty at best. Nothing standout about her.
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obee
May 1, 2015 at 10:10 PM
Am I the only one who thinks Kim So-Hyun would've been perfect for this role? Too bad she's doing School 2015...
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bluesea
May 2, 2015 at 2:31 AM
Actually I want Kim Yoo Jung and Yeo Jin Goo!
Kim Yoo Jung gives that kind of vampire vibe. But she's still on Angry Mom which I also love to pieces..
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4D
May 2, 2015 at 5:32 PM
Well...in the original he also is confused a to why he's so drawn to her lol.
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5 Bellamafia
May 1, 2015 at 2:48 PM
Ladies, he is a jail bait. Repent!
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trotwood
May 2, 2015 at 4:01 AM
I'm going to hell anyway. Why not enjoy the journey? Who can resist that voice?
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6 Goosh
May 1, 2015 at 2:56 PM
OMG is that Park Gun Tae? It IS! It's a Warrior Baek Dong Soo reunion haha!
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diana919
May 3, 2015 at 9:09 PM
that's what I thought too!!
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7 SuziQ
May 1, 2015 at 3:18 PM
His voice has changed. Much lower range.
Totally handsome dude!
He can really act. So talented.
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choihyera
May 1, 2015 at 3:31 PM
You should watch his happy together episode. His voice just ?
Little one has grown so much ?
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ultramafic
May 1, 2015 at 3:35 PM
He said in one interview that he actually raises it higher when acting so it's not as distracting. So it's even lower. :O
I don't sense much chemistry between the leads. I know it's just a teaser, but a lot of times the chemistry is there even in the promos. I remember even in just the promo pictures for Master's Sun you could feel the spark, for example.
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pogo
May 1, 2015 at 7:57 PM
you're right about the chemistry part.
And So Ji-sub and Gong Hyo-jin had exploding sparks right from that first promo picture where she was grinning at the camera wearing that cherry hat while he held her waist.
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HeyMiss
May 1, 2015 at 7:54 PM
His voice dropping and how is face is changing were the first things I noticed. He really is becoming an adult in front of our eyes.
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8 stringofpurls
May 1, 2015 at 3:46 PM
WHY IS HE IN THE SHOWER? WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO US, SHOW?? DAMN HIM AND HIS UNDERAGE SELF.
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maddragonqueen
May 1, 2015 at 6:06 PM
I am right there with you. It is so unfaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaair.
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whitewire
May 2, 2015 at 4:52 AM
TRUEEEEEEEE ONLY THE Yeo Jin-gu teenage hotness should not tease. Because it's really a tease.
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9 lc
May 1, 2015 at 6:10 PM
I remember how he looked like in TMETS. He's growing up into a fine young man!
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10 Annie Hoang
May 1, 2015 at 6:26 PM
He's not allowed to have that deep voice. That's dangerous for noonas like us!!
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whitewire
May 2, 2015 at 4:55 AM
Noooo I'm quite not aware of it, but how could teenage Yeo Jin-gu drive out pretty flower boys (who are in my BANNED blacklist) and look attractive? Am I an ahjumma now!!
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11 Amber
May 1, 2015 at 7:11 PM
Anybody bothers with the equations? Is he solving a problem? Then, he's really bad at it.
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stringofpurls
May 1, 2015 at 7:27 PM
The equations work. X = 3 and Y = 2.
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melica
May 3, 2015 at 7:37 PM
The first equation would have solutions x+y = 5 and x+y = -5.
y=-x + 5 and y = -x -5 --> the solution would be two parallel lines going having y intercepts of 5 and -5, respectively.
It looks like he is supposed to be working on conic sections...
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Xiarylle
May 1, 2015 at 7:29 PM
yes!! good to know i'm not the only one. i was trying to make sense with the equation but i failed. that equation is rather distracting. ^_^
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nil
May 1, 2015 at 9:01 PM
the equation work. drivebyknitting is right. yoo jin goo's last line (in the pic) unfortunately not.
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whimsyful
May 2, 2015 at 12:01 PM
Well, the last line is actually satisfied by x=3, y=2 (x=y^2-1). But yeah if he's deriving line by line that squared term shouldn't be there. (yes I am a total math geek).
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12 sophia
May 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM
Isn't that park gyun tae next to jin goo in last photo? BFF are back together again !
Lee Jonghyun is so good looking
I'm looking forward for this drama, may 15 come faster pls!
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13 D_Y
May 1, 2015 at 7:24 PM
I would so watch this but I can already feel the blandness of Seolhyun by the stills and trailer. I might check it out if it gets good reviews because Yeo Jin-gu is such a charismatic little man. Hope it's good! p.s. I always thought Jonghyun looked like a vampire. Funny how things work out.
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Jojobean
May 2, 2015 at 2:02 AM
Yes! So true lol she seems soo bland even from the promos
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14 isabel
May 1, 2015 at 7:30 PM
He has a sexy back. He's growing up so fine. Noona killer?
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15 wackycashew
May 1, 2015 at 7:49 PM
YJG!! Can't wait for this drama!! ^^
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16 annie
May 1, 2015 at 8:02 PM
Why weren't there any boys like this at my high school when I was a teenager?
Life is so unfair. And I am SO watching this even though I hate vampires.
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17 canxi
May 1, 2015 at 8:32 PM
Aww, it's nice to see a high school drama with actual teens in it. I like this. Do it more often.
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18 SilentSquee
May 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM
I have a feeling Yeo Jin-gu is going to be the only teen who can act in this drama.
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19 toni
May 1, 2015 at 9:05 PM
Just found out that his birth month is also August! Is that a sign that we're meant to be? (loool just kidding) but for me, he's still an oppa since I'm a year younger than him haha
Anyway can't wait for this!! He looks so damn adorable in the teasers...what more in the drama itself? I'm also liking the lead girl so far so yay
I'm so ready for the cute (and the angst)! Come at me, class president! Hahaha
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20 korfan
May 1, 2015 at 11:09 PM
Yeo Jin-gu definitely growing up, growing up, growing up! ..... Where has the time gone?
It'll be good to see him back again.
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21 kimkim
May 2, 2015 at 12:58 AM
Is it just me but that girl looks way too old for Yeo Jin-Gu. Honestly they could've taken someone else from AOA, for example their rapper Jimin looks young and cute. But this girl here is bland. BOOOOORING
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22 brian
May 2, 2015 at 1:43 AM
It appears too much estrogen destroys the ability to reason. I think you will all be surprised by Seolhyun's acting abilities. And my opinion is based on watching her act in another series, not based on her idol status.
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pogo
May 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM
"too much estrogen destroys the ability to reason", wow, you're not even trying to hide your sexism, are you?
I've seen her act and she's unremarkable at best. Let's not kid ourselves that she or Lee Jong-hyun would be landing major roles in this series if their agency wasn't involved in producing it.
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23 noonim
May 2, 2015 at 2:47 AM
the voice is killing me !
his jaw is killing me !!
NO I'M NOT PEDO NOO NOOOO
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24 Carinne
May 2, 2015 at 4:43 AM
First time I see the drama's OST (part 1 & 2) releases before the show actual premieres. It must be good!
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25 zlyfairy
May 2, 2015 at 6:04 AM
I cant wait for this drama
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26 Laurencia Pandelaki
May 2, 2015 at 7:22 AM
OMO THAT KILLER SMILE ! XO
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27 cheekbones
May 2, 2015 at 8:06 AM
Yeo Jin-gu is love. Simple as that.
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28 kororo
May 2, 2015 at 8:14 AM
woooooaouh I have just finished reading the web toon , and it was much better then I anticipated, probably going to marathon this drama once it over. Is it me or did Yeo Jin-gu got even lower ?? such a gifted actor, I hope this drama goes well.
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29 happybyul
May 2, 2015 at 8:32 AM
I feel like I'm one of the few people that doesn't have to feel bad about fangirling over Yeo Jin-gu because he's exactly my age (thank god:DDD) can't waitt!!!!!
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Skyofblue
May 3, 2015 at 1:53 AM
Haha, same girl, same.
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30 blue
May 2, 2015 at 9:19 AM
the manhwa started as comedy but ended up in sweet-angst..
I wonder how the drama would works
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31 lyza
May 2, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Yeon Jin Goo should not be allowed to cry so heartbreakingly. And that deep voice doesn't go well with such a young boy. Is he trying to make us all feel older or what?!! Seriously, his voiceeeeeee!!!!
in general I like Seolhyun after seeing her in Brave family, but I wish they had picked a younger actress. that or have an older male lead
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32 Amrutha Raja
May 3, 2015 at 1:58 AM
He's a year younger Than me!! Why oh why? His voice! *swoon*
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33 NahlaJW
May 3, 2015 at 8:27 AM
Noonas Killer with his cute smile and deep voice ?? 왜 왜 왜!!
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34 Franbergh II
May 3, 2015 at 1:33 PM
When this drama released?
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35 Ling
May 3, 2015 at 7:55 PM
To make it more intriguing, FTTSky's Hwanhee has contributed to the drama OST. And he's known for singing sad emotional songs. Let's see how the drama will kick in with the OST. :D
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36 Carinne
May 6, 2015 at 11:11 AM
I'm watching this one for Lee Jong Hyun (CNBLUE), and I hope he contributes to the OST too. He's dreamy, and a part of my vampire fantasy.^ ^
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37 Zinabean
May 6, 2015 at 5:26 PM
I've only ever seen Yeo Jin Gu on a hilarious episode of Gag Concert. I see a lot of people stating that they wish he was with a more seasoned actress so I guess I'll be able to compare their acting skills with fresh eyes as I don't have any bias to worry about.
He's a cutie but young. [LOL I say this as an 18 year old and only 8 months older than he is]. For the past four years of watching dramas, I've only seen a handful of high school dramas so its weird for me to adjust to high school drama antics [like that ridiculous bullying which my Korean friend says is mild compared to real life] as opposed to "adult" drama antics.
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