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Smile: Episodes 32-33
by soyjoy
These episodes were pretty tongue-in-cheek, bringing back the charm that's been missing in the last umpteen episodes. Track suits aside, the moment above reminded me of the Royal Tenenbaums---this ensemble...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episodes 28-29
by soyjoy
First, let me say that I'm sorry and embarrassed for taking SO long to do this recap. I intended to get this done about two weeks ago, but despite the...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episode 27
by soyjoy
Nothing particularly substantial happens in this episode. There are lighthearted and enjoyable moments, but it was pretty much a filler episode that rehashes the same themes. The key element that...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episode 26
by soyjoy
Perhaps distance does make the heart grow fonder. I set aside Smile for a while, so as not to watch ahead of writing these recaps (having skimmed up til 29, let...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episode 24
by soyjoy
I'm back from a brief hiatus---huge thanks to dw4p for plowing forward with the recaps for the past month!!!---and I've slowly been catching up on Smile. Yes, slowly....
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Kyu-han, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episode 18
by soyjoy
Love is in the air! To prove it, Hyun-soo will kiss Jung-in... if it kills him. Haha! So as not to give away any spoilers, let's just say that he...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Kyu-han, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episode 17
by soyjoy
OMG, WOW. There isso much heart in this episode—the best so far!! Someone remind me to close my slack-jawed mouth before I start drooling over Kang Hyun-soo. Special shoutout:...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile extended to 46 episodes
by soyjoy
With its ratings approaching 20%, Smile's run has been extended by 16 episodes from its original 30. It will air 46 episodes and wrap at the end of February. An article announcing the extension...
Tags: drama ratings, Smile
Smile: Episodes 13-14
by soyjoy
Smile is hitting exactly the right notes for me. Though not wildly innovative, there's something organic and sweet about the pacing and tone that I really enjoy. When there's as...
Tags: Choi Jung-yoon, Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile
Smile: Episodes 9-10
by soyjoy
Tee hee! Love the scene above. Episodes 9 & 10 are pivotal (at last!). The episodes are full of fun moments, character developments and building anticipation in the relationship between Jung-in (Lee...
Tags: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung, Smile