I really wanted to like this, because I like both of leads and there are so many other great character actors playing side characters as well. The love scenes are some of the best I have seen for chemistry. You know they are good, when you are wondering if the actors are really this convincing, or if they are/want to be lovers in real life. The story/writing is just bad, though. I am really curious what got so many big names/great actors to sign on for this one???
The teachers marry. Mugi and Hanabi mutually decide it is too easy to fall into the same patterns in their relationship, so they go their separate ways. Hanabi comes out of her "loner" shell and starts socializing with other girls and eventually mends her friendship with Ebato.
What to say??? 1st: Does Sakurada Dori only do these very racy roles? I have only seen him in two dramas so far, and both were very racy. 2nd: This does have a lot of sexual content, so... you have been warned. 3rd: It is not like this was a compelling story, or is even close to reality. However, somehow, I just couldn't stop watching because I wanted to know how these dysfunctional relationships would play out/end up. ... and these are not sympathetic characters. Some more than others, but they are all quite flawed. Considering the type of drama it was, I was actually not that disappointed with the ending.
Best reverse harem I have ever watched. Not meant to take too seriously. fun flirty swoon scenes, with each of the "possible" true loves. Is there supposed to be a season 2? They definitely left it open for one.
Sameee I've been looking too for someone who has licensed the drama but I can't find it
Here is an update on the Subs. I still have 3 episodes to go, but think I have seen enough to give a review on the subs. Where to start..... Sadly, I can not say they are great. I will say that despite the issues with the subs, I am still really glad I bought it. For me, the positives outweigh the negatives. (Positives being that it is available to buy, price is reasonable, and the video quality of the first couple episodes being better than what I have seen on you tube and other sites) Negatives: 1. There are missing subs. - They do not sub any scenes that have been subbed at another time in the drama. This means all recaps at the beginning of the episode, flashbacks during episodes, and previews at the end of episodes do not have subs. (this is very annoying to me, since I am all about the romance and it is usually the romantic scenes that get flashbacks) - No subs for song lyrics when her class is singing together at the grad night dinner - No sub for part of the news cast talking about the house collapse. (The important part is subbed, but still...) - occasionally there is a line that is not subbed. (not many. I have not been keeping track, but I am pretty sure it is less than 10 for the entire drama. Not including recaps, previews, news cast and song lyrics, of course) It is usually unimportant, like a comment by a side character, medical terminology or when main character is mumbling, or talking nonsense. (If I had not already watched it many times and know when it is not important, I would definitely be wondering if I did miss something important.) (disclaimer: I am very used to watching Viki and often watch episodes before they are 100% subbed. To be honest, having a few missing subs does not bother me. My main complaint is that it feels so lazy that they did not even sub the flashbacks and recaps.) 2. they do not translate anything in writing. (again, this is something that would be bothersome, if I had not watched it several times before and know what is on the sign, know that the letter will be read later...) 3. No explanations for phrases that may not make sense in English... but now that I think about it, I don't remember seeing any idioms in the subs that I did not understand, which has me wondering if they translated the meaning instead of word for word. hmmm... - I do not speak the language, so I can not comment on the accuracy, except to say: The subs do not seem awkwardly worded. There were a couple of spots that I did notice that the way it was translated was slightly different than what I had seen before. I believe it came from Hello Panda : https://www.ebay.com/itm/It-Started-with-a-Kiss-Taiwanese-drama-DVD-10-Disc-GOOD-ENG-SUB/273982349216?hash=item3fca9edfa0:g:j-kAAOSwEhNdQv4y
best remake of Itazura Na Kiss. Joe Cheng was perfect for Zhi Shu. He seemed more realistic and human here than…
I still think of Kiss Me as a live version of Itazura Na Kiss, although, I do understand why you might not accept it as that, since they did make quite a few changes. Having seen every version, it didn't really bother me that they took a few liberties, since I think they shared a bit of Thai culture through those changes. I totally agree about Joe Cheng. His portrayal was the most human, which made it more understandable why the leading lady was never able to completely walk away from him.
Just got a copy of It Started With A Kiss, on dvd with English subs. Now I am on the hunt for a copy of They Kiss Again, on dvd with English subs. I need region 1 or All Region. Please let me know if you all see one for sale. Thank you.
Just got a copy of It Started With A Kiss, on dvd with English subs. Now I am on the hunt for a copy of They Kiss Again, on dvd with English subs. I need region 1 or All Region. Please let me know if you all see one for sale. Thank you.
Sameee I've been looking too for someone who has licensed the drama but I can't find it
I have it now and beside myself with happiness! I am currently watching to make sure the subs work all the way through on every disc. So far, the first couple episodes' video quality actually looks crisp and better than what I have seen, when watching it on youtube and some other sites.
Do you happen to know what chapter, in the novel, the season 2 material starts on? I forgot where I left off.…
thank you for the response. Apparently it is a complicated question. One of the side storylines, that goes up to ch. 685, is included in series 1. However, series one only goes up to ch. 487 for the main storyline. Loving the book, and have barely been able to put it down, since I started reading again. I applaud the script writer though. I think they made the end of season one much more dramatic by changing the time line a bit.
I'll just continue with the novel I'm a little impatient for next season. I'm finding out epic C-Dramas a little…
Do you happen to know what chapter, in the novel, the season 2 material starts on? I forgot where I left off. I stopped reading after season 1 stuff ended because I didn't want to get too far ahead, but I am so anxious for season 2, I can't wait anymore.
Do you know, off hand, what chapter does the season 2 start on, in the novel? I can't remember where I left off, but stopped reading when I got to the ending of season 1 material + a little more, so I would know if Sang Sang was alive or not. I can't wait anymore, so I want to start reading the novel again.
Currently watching Ever Night for the 2nd time. I often think I enjoy the second watch through a drama or movie "more" than the first time. I love noticing all those little details, that I didn't know were meaningful, the first time through. This drama is no different. In fact, I have put all of my currently airing shows on hold while I voraciously marathon Ever Night. (normally, 2nd watch episodes are saved for those days, the dramas on my current watch list are not airing). I also remember people were saying things like "don't get attached to the lead actor, because he will not reprise the role in season 2" ... and I have to say, that took away some of the enjoyment of that 1st view. This time, I am not at all worried about it. I really like Dylan Wang and I know, as long as he and Song Yiren have good chemistry on screen, I will adjust to him as Ning Que very quickly, even if I do get attached to the "Ning Que" in the 1st season.
An English translation is available online at webnovel.com under the name "Nightfall". (If you do a google search, I am pretty sure there are other sites that also have it too, now)I was reading it there while season 1 was airing. I didn't want to get ahead of the story though, so I stopped. Think I might go ahead and try to pick it up where I left off... although, I might just go back and re-watch season one, instead.
They really pulled off keeping these heavy topics relatively light. The leads were great. I wasn't sure about the guy, at first, but he really grew on me, as the drama went on. I enjoyed it and looked forward to the next episode every week.
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The teachers marry. Mugi and Hanabi mutually decide it is too easy to fall into the same patterns in their relationship, so they go their separate ways. Hanabi comes out of her "loner" shell and starts socializing with other girls and eventually mends her friendship with Ebato.
Negatives:
1. There are missing subs.
- They do not sub any scenes that have been subbed at another time in the drama. This means all recaps at the beginning of the episode, flashbacks during episodes, and previews at the end of episodes do not have subs. (this is very annoying to me, since I am all about the romance and it is usually the romantic scenes that get flashbacks)
- No subs for song lyrics when her class is singing together at the grad night dinner
- No sub for part of the news cast talking about the house collapse. (The important part is subbed, but still...)
- occasionally there is a line that is not subbed. (not many. I have not been keeping track, but I am pretty sure it is less than 10 for the entire drama. Not including recaps, previews, news cast and song lyrics, of course) It is usually unimportant, like a comment by a side character, medical terminology or when main character is mumbling, or talking nonsense. (If I had not already watched it many times and know when it is not important, I would definitely be wondering if I did miss something important.)
(disclaimer: I am very used to watching Viki and often watch episodes before they are 100% subbed. To be honest, having a few missing subs does not bother me. My main complaint is that it feels so lazy that they did not even sub the flashbacks and recaps.)
2. they do not translate anything in writing. (again, this is something that would be bothersome, if I had not watched it several times before and know what is on the sign, know that the letter will be read later...)
3. No explanations for phrases that may not make sense in English... but now that I think about it, I don't remember seeing any idioms in the subs that I did not understand, which has me wondering if they translated the meaning instead of word for word. hmmm...
- I do not speak the language, so I can not comment on the accuracy, except to say: The subs do not seem awkwardly worded. There were a couple of spots that I did notice that the way it was translated was slightly different than what I had seen before.
I believe it came from Hello Panda : https://www.ebay.com/itm/It-Started-with-a-Kiss-Taiwanese-drama-DVD-10-Disc-GOOD-ENG-SUB/273982349216?hash=item3fca9edfa0:g:j-kAAOSwEhNdQv4y
I totally agree about Joe Cheng. His portrayal was the most human, which made it more understandable why the leading lady was never able to completely walk away from him.