Wednesday, 26 December 2007

Bad Love (2007)

Korean title: 못된사랑 (Mot-dwen-sa-rang)

What's popping:

What a great Christmas present we received last night when KBS World aired the first episode of Kwon Sang-woo and Kim Sung-su's latest melodrama Bad Love (the network named it Cruel Love)!

After a very early Christmas morning running around at church followed by a very late Korean lunch (more on that next time) with the women of the clan, it was nice to finally unwind in front of the TV; watching two very handsome oppas – 좋아해요!

OK, enough about me. How was the show? I enjoyed the first episode and am looking forward to the next one.

We saw Su-hwan (Kim Sung-su) and Na In-jung (Lee Yo-won) falling in love (pic below) before he informs her that he's married and wants out. Damn.


Kiss: *Cue Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On"*

Su-hwan's wife is a spoilt, rich b*tch who turns into a kleptomaniac during “that time of the month”. Uh huh, she steals from her family's store whenever she’s ovulating and walks around with this ugly Afro-like wig on. Oh, wait a minute, the wig seems to be a permanent fixture.

But her Daddy's Mr. Rich, Powerful and Influential and cheating hubby decides to stay with her so he can fulfill his ambition. Also, Rich B*tch doesn't want to let hubby go since oppa's so hot and all...I think ;-).

Enter Yong-gi (Kwon Sang-woo), an artist who has had his heart broken when Daddy disapproved of his relationship with some chick. He's planning to go to New York - new beginnings and all that jazz - but meets the very heart broken In-jung on the way to the airport.

Hey, out of curiosity, was the kissing scene in the first episode? You know, the one that took 10 hours to film? If it was, then our Malaysian censors snipped it out.

Back to the series. Ah, Yong-gi's Daddy is actually Mr. Rich, Powerful and Influential himself! He was the result of an affair Rich, Powerful and Influential men like Daddy usually have. Thus, this makes Yong-gi and Rich B*tch blood siblings.

Can you already see the complications that will occur soon?

Plot:

In-jung & Su-hwan: I love you, you love me, but you're married. Bummer.


Bodily harm: 'Look at me like that again and I'll whack you with my cello.'

Yong-gi & In-jung: I was once heartbroken and will do anything to protect a new romantic relationship but the man vying for your affections is technically my bro-in-law. How now?

And so, the plot thickens.

Watch it:

  • KBS World (Astro Channel 303)
  • 9.00pm to 10.15pm
  • Caught the 1st episode on Tuesday, Dec 25. Please check your Astro guide for details, but try tuning in every Monday and Tuesday.
  • In Korean with English subtitles - hip, hip hooray!
  • Official Bad Love website
  • The series aired in Korea on Dec 3, 2007.
Pics credit: Naver

Listen to the Bad Love OST while reading our drama recaps

Bad Love Episode recap with screen shots
(Join us - read & discuss):

Bad Love - Episode 2
Bad Love - Episode 3
Bad Love - Episode 4
Bad Love - Episode 5
Bad Love - Episode 6
Bad Love - Episode 7
Bad Love - Episode 8
Bad Love - Episode 9
Bad Love - Episode 10
Bad Love - Episode 11
Bad Love - Episode 12
Bad Love - Episode 13
Bad Love - Episode 14
Bad Love - Episode 15
Bad Love - Episode 16
Bad Love - Episode 17
Bad Love - Episode 18
Bad Love - Episode 19
Bad Love - Final Episode

More on Bad Love:
Bad Love ratings, rants and behind-the-scenes
Kwon Sang-woo is the perfect boyfriend...
Bad Love opens to mixed ratings
Kwon Sang-woo caught in a passionate kiss
Kwon Sang-woo cries for bad love

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27 Comments:

Anonymous said...

Bad Love already in Astro?!!! I can't believe it! Does it have subtitles?
I downloaded 4 episodes but just finished watching 2 as I'm waiting for the other subs.

Orchid said...

Hi doralee,

Yes Bad Love is on KBS World @ channel 303 Astro!!!

Yes it has subtitles. =)

I caught the second half of the first episode, and it's quite interesting!

Anonymous said...

waaa..alreadi started? didnt even kno KBSWorld is gona show! is it on like everyday?

Anonymous said...

The kissing scene is at the beginning of the first episode. HOT STUFF!!

I think the show is lame. But i couldn't help but be sucked in when they show tears streaming down Kim Sung-su's beautiful face...GAAAAAHH! that desperate, broken look in his eyes...HEAVEN HELP ME am I becoming a drama addict?!!?

Anonymous said...

I caught the first ep & I'm eagerly awaiting ep two too !

The part where Kim Su-sung's cter called the girl "insanely beautiful" made my hair stand on ends. And the wifey with her afro hairdo made me cringe. That aside, the drama looks promising

If it's any consolation, I missed the opening kissing scene too. Was it really that good and took 10hrs to film?

I read somewhere the energizer bunny was supposed to star in this. But he passed on it because he was busy with his world tour while they were filming. Does anyone know if he was supposed to play KSW or KSS' role ?

Hate to admit this but i am turning into a bona fide k drama addict !

Anonymous said...

the kiss was good, but it didn't look like it took 10 hours... lol. they must be in dire need of practice or they overexagerated that number. the scene is here: http://www.veoh.com/videos/v1577512zBXTz3MP?searchId=3264927308860513956&rank=18
if you wanna watch.

Orchid said...

champong: Hey thanks for the link! You are amazing. Can even find the link of the clip of whatever we want to watch.

Maybe the kissing scene took 10 hours to film because it was complicated - in an elevator (small space) and all, plus they showed the elevator moving. The scene wasn't that great, but it's one of the hotter Korean drama kisses i've seen, and i've seen some pretty lame ones. ;-)

Bad Love is quite fast paced, that's why it draws me. So much has happened in the first episode itself.

Hmmm...i think the cello girl will end up with oppa Kwon Sang-woo. =)

Anonymous said...

What's with Kim Sung Su's hair? It looks like a mushroom on his head.

Liz said...

Yay, thanks Champong!

The censorship board can snip all they want, we've got the internet. Nyeh, nyeh, nyeh...

Anonymous said...

Kim su-sung's hairdo is a mushroom all rite!

Thanks, Champong !

Anonymous said...

Blinkable,

It's on KBS World every monday and tuesday night (9pm in the SGP/HK timezone)

Where are u from ? ; )

Anonymous said...

hey, thats the girl who acted in "fashion 70s" with Joo Jin mo ... wasn't very impressed with her there, her character was plain in that drama, though i don't know bout this. that time when she acted in fashion 70s they say it was her first drama after pledging retirement from the drama world...

good stuff that kbs world is airing current drama with eng subs, definitely a plus point for k-drama fans.

Anonymous said...

Hiya fraulein! Im from KL, Malaysia ^^ So it's not on everyday *haha* My dad will be watching his Hokkien dramas so yea I wont hv the chance to watch it on KBS World then..but thanks to Champong I shall turn to Veoh *long live VEOH* ;) I am jus in for SangWoo oppa <333

Anonymous said...

i just watched the 1st episode of cruel love..yea, a bit late, i know..gosh.. that na in jung really puzzled me tho..how can u fall deeply in love in such a short time???after 1 nite stand..no less.. but the kissing scene btw KSW oppa and his gurl is hawt!!!

Anonymous said...

Blinkable,

Nice "meeting" ya ! hope u get to watch them on veoh
hokkien dramas huh? we hvnt had those in a long time, thanks to our govt's speak mandarin campaign.

Straight from my heart said...

hated kim seung su for being such a jerk in cruel love....what a coward guy...

im getting in love with KSW...
im waiting eagerly for the next episod!

Anonymous said...

hey fraulein..i feel so bad now cause I hv yet to find time to search at veoh cause am reading fics at mo..miahe SangWoo oppa ^^ AND my dad is hogging the TV like nobody's business incl weekend *glares* BTW fraulein whr r u from? =)

Anonymous said...

after reading all the favorable comments on bad love, i'll def. watch it now. I just checked www.mysoju.com (site for all k-/t-/j-dramas & movies)& the 1st 2-ep have already been uploaded.

Anonymous said...

okay, just now was my first time watching the drama from start to end.
haha, ahh, it got me addicted!
what a conflict!
isn't it hard to get together with a married man!
come on, it's so obvious that she'll end up with KSW. or maybe not.... (thinking about how tragic the ending of What Happened in Bali is)

anyway, i dont hate KSS in this drama. i don't know why >_<
but like what you've said,
his wife is totally a b*tch!
ahahahhahaaha.

Lyn said...

Hi Doralee,

Where did you downloaded the episodes from? :D I managed to catch the first 2 episodes from mysoju.com., just 2 episodes only..

hanna said...

TQ for the synopsis of every episodes.

Anonymous said...

Hi Azura! Sorry for the late reply.Didn't check this page for a long time! I download from Veoh site like blinkable. And they have up to Episode 18 right now.

Lyn said...

Hi Doralee...

No prob ;) The videos from mysoju.com was also provided by Veoh and they have up to Episode 15now, with subtitles.

Anonymous said...

Blinkable

Sorry i didnt see ur qn til now - i am from singapore.

7 eps to go, ooooh..

the yi sinyeong gal is super irritating xiah...

GBS said...

Girls whre can I download the serie and also does it have sub titles?

Anonymous said...

i have just finished watching this drama. so many twists, but still they end up together, sweet! ;)

Anonymous said...

As much as I love KSW, I can't help but wonder why he's always choosing those tear-jerker melodrama type of series... I would have preferred to see him in funny comedies like "Love So Divine" or "My Tutor Friend".
Why can't they produce a nice rom-com for KSW?

 

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