Current Official Title: TKA (They Kiss Again)

Started Filming: March 30, 2007 (in progress, originally scheduled to be finished in July, actors are contracted until September)

First Episode Aired: 12/17/2007

Airs Sundays at 10PM Taiwan time on CTV and
Saturdays (replay) at 9:30PM Taiwan time on GTV

Very basic (and incomplete) summary: The sequel of It Started With A Kiss begins with Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu's wedding and honeymoon. From the start, they experience problems and interferences within their marriage such as mistaken pregnancy, misunderstandings, and a run-in with a girl from Zhi Shu's past. Xiang Qin and Zhi Shu will go on a honeymoon to Guam and there they will see Ah Jin. Ah Jin goes there because he was so heartbroken from Xiang Qin's marriage that he wanted to get away but only to end up seeing the two of them together. Ah Jin will also meet another girl and fall in love with her. Xiang Qin's best friend, Lin Chun Mei, gets pregnant with Ah Bu's child. Xiang Qin takes Chun Mei to Lungshan Temple where she prays for her and her child.

Verified Cast:
•Ariel Lin as Yuan Xiang Qin 袁湘琴
•Joe Cheng as Jiang Zhi Shu 江直樹
•Jiro Wang as Jin Yuan Feng 金元豐 (Ah Jin 阿金)
•Chang Yung Cheng as Jiang Wan Li 江阿利
•Cyndi Chaw as Ah Li's wife 阿利嫂
•Tang Tsung Sheng as Yuan You Cai
•Liu Rong Jia as Liu Ya Nong
•Yang Pei Ting as Lin Chun Mei
•Yan Ya Lun (Arron Yan) as Ah Bu
•Figaro Ceng Shao Zong as Keita (Japanese Manga Name)
•Tang Yu Zhe (Danson Tang) as Motoki (Japanese Manga Name)
•Cai Yi Zhen as Tomoko (Japanese Manga Name)
•Xiu Jie Kai as Funatsu (Japanese Manga Name)
•Little Zhen as Marina (Japanese Manga Name)
•Tiffany Xu as Pei Zi Yu
Director: Qu You Ning (a.k.a. Director Winnie)
Credit to DramaWiki for summaries and characters

Some pics (will update with more later):

Ariel and Joe in Guam for honeymoon scenes:



Director Winnie and most of the young cast members:


Ah Jin (Jiro) and new love interest for ISWAK S, Elisabeth (a Hapa model, dunno her character name yet):


Credit to ariel-lin.com and AF.net for the pics!

The title has been changed to E Juo Zi 2 Wen.. how should we write that in english?? Is it It Started with 2 Kiss?? LOL..

Thanks swim for the complete info..

Can't wait to see this drama!! :wink:

You're welcome, di-dar! As long as the abbreviation's not P2K (Prank 2 Kiss), I think we'll be okay. Hee hee, no computer-virus-sounding names!

I can't get over how ridiculously funny Xiu Jie Kai (Funetsu) looks in the one pic that's been released of his character. It's so unlike all of the previous characters that he's played:



Credit for pic to AF.net and ariel-lin.com

LOL.. yeah.. as long as it's not a P2K.. haha...

I think Xiu Jie Kai will do a great job as funetsu.. look at the pic.. he's so convincing!!!

I believe ISWAK S (I still prefer this title.. haha) will be better than ISWAK... so happy!!

Yeah, I think so, too, di-dar! I didn't think it was possible, but it really does look like ISWAK S can outdo ISWAK 1! I'm really impressed with how hard all of the actors have worked to fit their roles - Joe and Ariel with their dieting (most of the time ;), Joe cutting his hair to look like a professional doctor, the whole nursing cast learning CPR and sharps protocol and giving shots, Ariel getting her blood taken for real, Elisabeth learning Mandarin better, Figaro bulking up for the role of Keita, Xiu Jie Kai "geeking up" for Funetsu's character, Danson dressing and acting more girly for Motoki's role, and all of the other things the cast has done to give their best to ISWAK S. Yaaay, can't wait!!

I like Joe's short hair so much.. he looks more manly with that hairstyle.. haha

This is the pic of Danson..


what do you think?

I know, Joe's hair looks sooo good, and it fits his doctor role so much better. It took me awhile to get used to it, but now I love it!

Haha, I love Danson's Minnie Mouse shirt for his Motoki role. And the latest pics of the ISWAK 2 "nurses" eating lunch together is even better... Danson looks so funny in his girly outfit, Figaro looks shuai as Keita, and Ariel, 3 bears and Little Zhen look so cute giggling and talking together as friends.

Link to the Wretch blog pics from someone: Wretch blog pics of ISWAK 2! (I like pics 29-39/39 the best).

Credit to ariel-lin.com and AF.net and some nice wretch user.

swim.. I think you forgot to post the link.. it's okay.. I know exactly what the pic is..

Danson is so HOT even when he has to be girly.. haha..
Figaro looks okay only... I'm not really fond of him.. but I believe in Winnie that he wouldn't pick the wrong actor for the role..

as for the girls... I kept laughing when you mention that looks convincing as a vampire.. haha

di-dar: yes, Danson is dreamy. I think Figaro is still a bit shy, but you can tell he's worked hard to bulk up... his chest looks broader, and he seems to have more definition. My only complaint is that he still seems a bit shy for Keita and that his hair looks a little too long (better than the spikes from Devil Beside You, though!). Haha, I know it sounds like I called 3 bears a vampire, but I just meant that she looks the part of her character, who's supposed to have an unusual fascination with blood... she looks cute, but slightly crazy, like "Hee hee, I get to draw people's blood today!!"

Oh, and the link is on there, but it just doesn't show up unless you roll over it.

haha.. haha.. I know.. you didn't call Wu Xiong a vampire.. haha... I'm the one who thought too much.. haha..

Yeah.. figaro works hard to build his body.. I really appreciate that.. he looks alot better than before.. but yeah.. you're right it seems that he's really shy.. haha..

so what do you think about Danson??
I kind of disappointed because he doesn't looks too girly.. he looks quite macho to me...

Haha, about Danson? I think he looks a lot girlier than before, and I think it'll show up better in ISWAK 2... I mean, he's not gonna act girly if he doesn't have to, but I think he's quite capable of it. Also, he's normally a very guy-ish guy (lol, that sounds funny), so when he's not acting, even if it's just between scenes, when he's in costume, but not acting, he's gonna act macho. Don't worry, I think he'll be more girly in the actual show. Of course, there's a limit to how girly Danson can be - although he's a pretty boy, he'll always be manly, no matter how you dress him. It's up to him to do the acting, which I think he'll work hard at and do well.

credit : udn news

Oooh, thank you so much for posting those pics here, too, di-dar! I love them! I think Ariel looks so beautiful and more elegant and pretty as Xiang Qin this time around, especially in her Guam outfits. I love the Zhi Shu and Xiang Qin matching outfits, too! :lol: I especially like Ariel/XQ's expression in the plane pic, lol!

Yeah.. I agree .. XQ looks prettier

I don't know what to say anymore.. LOL

But I'll wait you here.. swim!

di-dar, you're going to have to update me and everyone else on what's going on with ISWAK, because I can't see any of the posted videos while I'm here (computer connection too slow). what's been happening with ISWAK 2?

Ok.. I'll do my best..
there is no news lately about ISWAK S.. excpet for the clips..

hmm i wonder will a sequel b succrssful wat the ploy in this 1 -_-''

arsenal6
let's hope so
do you like ISWAK btw?

OMG! I love Joe's new hair it looks so good on him. Cant wait to watch it when it comes out.

new BTS pic from TKA (They Kiss Again): Run, Keita, run! - does anyone know if that's Xiang Qin/Ariel he's carrying? (Credit to ariel-lin.com and AF.net)


By swimfishyswim06, shot with DSC-T9 at 2007-09-06

Prepare yourself.. TKA is coming real soon!! They Kiss Again!!
credit : TKA official blog

Official air date is now supposedly December 6, 2007! Get ready! :lol:

Here's the two latest trailers for TKA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o88dZGPp98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHeJVFT4UKk

Woohoo, I can't wait!

Joe becomes so hot with that hairstyle lol though i still support hu ge more ;P I love iswak, hopefully the sequel would be awesome too and not just simply extras.

hi, vereen! yeah, I like Joe's short hairstyle a lot.

hmm, well the latest news is that TKA is pushed back to Dec. 16th. Not sure of the exact reason - maybe so Ariel can make more TKA promos. Speaking of promos, Ariel already flew back to Taiwan for a TKA fanmeet on 100% Entertainment on either Nov. 20th or Nov. 21st. so look for clips of that soon!

here's another pic:


(Credit to ariel-lin.com)

And here's two new trailers for TKA (hehe, they're good!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o88dZGPp98

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHeJVFT4UKk

is there any news when they going to air this show i saw the first one and i like it

Hi jun123! Actually, TKA already starting airing December 16, 2007, and 3 episodes have aired so far. You can find the Mandarin versions on youtube, and the English subbed versions (of Ep. 1 and Ep. 2) here on MySoju: http://www.mysoju.com/it-started-with-a-kiss-2/

You can also watch live (no english subs though) every Sunday at 10PM Taiwan time on CTV or via PPStream, a live streaming program. There is a replay of the last episode on Saturdays at 9:30PM Taiwan time on GTV.

The first episode was really good - I loved it! (Watch the GTV version for the full version of Episode 1, though!)

swimyfish thanks for the info i start watching it now

a sequel? i've never heard of the first one. haha. was it good?

thumi, haha, yes, It Started With A Kiss is one of my favorite modern dramas! It's so cute ^_^ It's based on a manga about the author's own life/love story, and it's very warm, funny, family-oriented... hmm, difficult to describe, because I don't want to give anything away. You can find it on mysoju.com if you want to check it out sometime.

I actually liked the prequel... One of the TW Drama that I like (and most of times I just ... don't like them so much... ^^;; )
I really have to watch this one too~~ *u* I'm sure I've got the first episode somewhere... here... ^^;;
Haha... lolgif

You watched ISWAK, too, baranamtara? Heh, I really like TKA so far. Some of the episodes had annoying parts (just because they make Xiang Qin so dumb and Zhi Shu so mean!), but overall, I like it. Ep. 9 was my fave so far... it's getting really interesting :lol:

Yes yes yes... I watched it. Unbelievable cause usually I don't watch TW Drama... They are quite annoying after a few episodes... ^^;;

So Zhi Shu hasn't really changed a lot... Haha... Guess he's too stubborn to be a little bit nicer...
Episode 9 is good?? Hehee~~ Now I want to know what will happen... Need to find some time to watch it... *u* lolgif

thank you for sharing. haven't started watching it yet but hopefully it will be as good as the first one :P: cause i think lots of people have been waiting for this sequal :rolleyes:

hi hi! hmm, TKA is good, but it's different from ISWAK. It still has the family feel and the quirky characters, but it's a kinda different focus, since Zhi Shi and Xiang Qin are married. mysoju (the link I posted above) now has Episodes 1-9 English subbed, and they update with the new episode every week :)

Heh, yeah, that Zhi Shu's a stubborn one. He is a bit sweeter in TKA than in ISWAK, though... well, at parts, lol. I can't wait to watch Ep. 10, because well, haha....*slight spoiler ahead in yellow*... highlight to see.



There's a serious love rival in TKA, and Zhi Shu gets really jealous :lol:

I HAVE to see this!!! XD *lol*
Haha... but... need to finish some other drama I'm watching right now... O_o
Watching too many things at the same time isn't a good idea... :sweat:

baranamtara, haha, I know, I just finished Ep. 10, and well, the spoiler I gave is definitely the case :D I won't reveal anything else though. I know what you mean about watching too many dramas at once, though. I'm watching about 5 at once, and even that is driving me crazy!

only watch a little bit ~~but nice too~~

@swim
I don't relaly like watching too many dramas at the same time... XD It feels like: Ah, this one... I haven't finished watching it yet... I feel bad, when I start watching a new one... ^^;;
This is weird... actually...
The same goes for books and comics and other things. I don't like to leave things unfinished... ^^;; Haha... It's kind of difficult to finish a Drama when it's still airing though... ^^;;

Ah~ I really want to watch it now... XD But first... finish watching KiraKira Kenshui... *nods* And Three Musketeers... *nodsnods* ^^;;;

And don't dare to mention any more spoilers!!! XD

hi ladies! :) heh, don't worry, I won't post any more spoilers ^_^ I hate it when people reveal spoilers to me, too, so I try not to reveal them to other people either.

Here's a non-spoiler clip of BTS of the cast practicing dancing for the opening theme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1X-6dVfPec

Thanks you very much~~ XD Shie shie--- (or however this is written)

Heheee~ What a cute performance~~ XD Jiro is making a heart at the end... That looks sooo cute!! ^^;;
I really have to watch it... Let's see... Sometime this week... XD I'll try to watch the first episode. Yay! ^^