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After an earthquake destroyed Xiang Qin's house, she and her father moved in with the family of her father's college buddy, Uncle Ah Li. To her surprise, the kind and amicable aunt and uncle are the parents of her cold and distant schoolmate Jiang Zhi Shu, a genius with an IQ of 200 whom not too long ago rejected her endless crush on him. Will the close proximity give her a second chance to win Zhi Shu's heart? Or, will her love for him end under his cold words? What happens when there is competition for his heart?

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  • Apr 27, 2011 20 of 30 episodes seen
    JCKdorama
    17 of 19 people found this review helpful
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    • Overall  9
    • Story  9
    • Acting/Cast  8
    • Music  9
    • Rewatch Value  9
    Why are you reading this review and not watching it?! This is one of my all time favorite dramas. While at times the characters can be a bit frustrating, they do a really good job playing them. The romantic scenes in this drama are very romantic and rememberable (unlike the Korean version...). I could on and on about what I like, but I would spoil it for you. The only thing I can honestly say I didn't like was part of the end, so thank goodness they have a season two! The second season of this drama is also very good and doesn't ruin the first season (unlike Meteor Garden II...).



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  • Feb 5, 2012 30 of 30 episodes seen
    Doremeduck
    20 of 22 people found this review helpful
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    • Music  5
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    I originally watched this because of Playful Kiss, hoping to compare the dramas. I am a huge fan of Playful Kiss, but after watching It Started With A Kiss, it surpasses Playful Kiss. First off, the storyline may be close to the same, but ISWAK really goes into depth with the story and the feelings of the characters. ISWAK develops characters and how they handle certain situations, and unlike Playful Kiss' Baek Sung Jo, the audience can really understand the main character's feelings. I would highly recommend watching It Started With A Kiss if you are wanting something that is witty, funny, and romantic, and expect a lot more romance in the sequel. There shouldn't be any disappointment by the time you've seen the whole entire read more
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  • neaa 16 days ago
    When i first saw the show.. i thought "damn.. the second male lead is far more handsome than the main lead" but being new to t-drama back then i didn't know it was Jiro Wang.. now that i know... i'm so in love with him.. he's so handsome!
  • MyOwnJudgement 23 days ago
    (not sure if there's a spoiler in here??)

    I'm getting so frustrated! I can see this version is done very well but the 3rd/4th time watching this story it's really not as interesting... So when the HECK does he admit he likes her too? I keep spoiling in further episodes, but does it really take until the very last ep or what?? Please, someone tell me!!
    (Btw, am I the only one who's so turned off on Joe Chen... And I liked Jiro better to begin with...)
  • byjohanna 24 days ago
    Way, way better than Playful Kiss. They have so much more chemistry, and you can see him fall in love with her, it was so badly done in PK.
    1 ❤
  • bibliophile 29 days ago
    It's called "It Started With A Kiss", but I'm 5 episodes in and there hasn't been any kissing at all. What gives?
  • kuroioni Apr 21, 2013
    Worse than the Korean version.
    Other than that, if you dislike plainly stupid female leads with no self respect, steer clear of this (and other spawns of this series including Playful Kiss and Izatura na Kiss).
  • dummykid Apr 19, 2013
    compared at korean version this drama is a lot more better :) two thumbs up for this drama :D
    3 ❤
  • AnCa20 Apr 13, 2013
    Ok, I may be yelled at for saying this but I thought this drama was simply ok/good, not amazing. Yes, the leads do have great chemistry together and I still enjoyed watching it, but 30 episode was just way too much for this drama! At times I just wanted to skip some parts because I felt like they weren't needed to be seen, and they just got a little boring at times. I prefer the Korean Version, call me biased tho my fave Asian dramas are Korean hehe. It's also the type of drama I don't feel like re-watching, unlike Korean and Japanese dramas, I love them, I can re-watch those countless times! With all that said I still recommend this drama, it's still good. This is Just my opinion tho! :)
    1 ❤
  • ELFfreak Apr 10, 2013
    First I thought that Playful Kiss, were awesome.
    Then I saw this and the second season.
    Now, I understand why this drama have been so popular. I can't describe how wonderful this drama is. I finished the both seasons in 6 days. It's so amazing. To describe the chemistry between the two lead actors, I can't. Their love seem so real.
    In the second season I thought that Joe and Ariel were married in real life. This kind of love-chemistry is the first time I seen in a asian drama. Totally love this.
    8 ❤
    • Dramaholicss Apr 11, 2013
      I'm with you girl. Their love story is absolutely marvelous.
      6 ❤
    • ELFfreak Apr 11, 2013
      Indeed! :D
      3 ❤
    • Romaira Apr 11, 2013
      Indeed!!! Same happened to me! I watched korean version like 2 years ago and i didnt like it that much. I started watching taiwanese version like 3 days ago and it got me hooked right away!! The chemestry between them is really goood!!! I
      4 ❤
    • ELFfreak Apr 12, 2013
      It feels good that i'm not alnoe. It dosen't seem like a drama, spec when you are watching season 2. :D I'm impressed really.
      4 ❤
  • PrettyBrown_Eyes Apr 8, 2013
    Just rewatched it expecting to just watch a few favourite episodes but ended up pulling all nighters to finish the 2 seasons!! It's just as good as it was first time round!!
    1 ❤
  • Bodea Apr 3, 2013
    This was my first Twdrama and I personally think its perfect. It set the bar for all of the Twdramas I watched afterward. I thought the plot was great and I fell in love with the characters. I've rewatched this drama AT LEAST 10 times. It's that good. It's got drama, comedy, and romance. The leads have great chemistry and this drama made me a fan of both.
    1 ❤
  • Dramaholicss Mar 28, 2013
    I think i can't survive without re-watching it at least once a month. I can even watch this without subs and understand what they're saying. xD
    1 ❤
  • LuvK Mar 26, 2013
    i love this drama, such a masterpiece, and the chemistry of the two main leads beautiful done.. just like the manga/anime, but with more feelings.
  • Aggnes Mar 10, 2013
    This is my favorite drama!
  • sml4thecamera Feb 14, 2013
    So glad I finally decided to watch this! This is better than Playful Kiss by far. Playful Kiss may be pretty to look at but that's about all it had for me. I'm thinking of Love or Bread after They Kiss Again. I don't want to give up Ariel and Joe together!
    3 ❤
  • xeenatheprincesswarrior Feb 9, 2013
    watch the sequel "They Kiss Again", more funnier, romantic, bring tissue box too!!!

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It Started with a Kiss

It Started with a Kiss

Title

  • Main Title: It Started with a Kiss
  • Native title: 惡作劇之吻 (恶作剧之吻)
  • Also Known as: O Tso Chu Chih Wen; E Zuo Ju Zhi Wen

General Details

  • CountryTaiwan
    TypeDrama
    NetworkCTV
  • Aired: September 25, 2005 to February 12, 2006
  • Airs On: Sunday
  • # of Episodes 30
    Average Duration 45 min. per episode
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance

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  • Score: 8.00 (scored by 3,328 users)
  • Ranked: #181
  • Popularity: #92
  • Members: 4,708
  • Favorites: 0
4.0 stars - based on 3,328 votes

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