Standby on standby for weeklong High Kick 3 specials

20 April 2, 2012April 2, 2012

Standby on standby for weeklong High Kick 3 specials

by javabeans

The premiere of new MBC sitcom Standby, which has released its promo posters, has been postponed one week as the recently ended High Kick 3 follows up its finale with a week of special broadcasts.

Normally I’d think this was special overload, since High Kick already aired a week of specials recently after the MBC labor strike held back production. But I’m wondering if this is more to give Standby a little extra time than it is to celebrate High Kick 3, in which case I’m all for giving the show the prep time it needs. Not that it’s a bad thing to spend a few more moments with the High Kick family — I just don’t think it had the buzz or momentum to merit a whole week of broadcasts on its own. (High Kick has had a steady audience, but the ratings have been a bit lower this season than in years past. I wouldn’t call it an overlooked show, but it’s had an understated run.)

That means Standby will premiere next Monday, April 9. The show starring Ryu Jin, Lee Ki-woo, Jung So-min, and Ha Suk-jin that’s set at a fictional broadcast station has got my interest already, from the casting (love it) to the quirky characters and relationship setups, so I’m looking forward to it.

To answer the question in advance: I don’t know about recaps. Here’s the thing: I enjoyed recapping High Kick 3, but it took a lot out of me; I don’t know if I can turn around and do it all over again for another six months. My fingers are crossed that it’ll be lots of quirky fun, though.

Via E Daily, Osen

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1 gene

April 2, 2012 at 5:10 AM

A quick summary of each episode would be very much appreciated so we can get an idea of what's going on in the episode. Hopefully someone would post more details in Soompi Forum on each episodes. Thanking you in advance.

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anotheraddict

April 2, 2012 at 8:28 AM

Here’s the thing: I enjoyed recapping High Kick 3, but it took a lot out of me.

Hi, gene. The HK3 "weecaps" were just a quick summary of each episode, and they still took a lot out of her. I appreciated the HK3 recaps, and sure, Standby recaps would be nice, but not if it means jb is spreading herself too thin. There are so many more k-dramas airing these days and I think jb is wise to pace herself-- the last thing any of us wants is a burnt-out jb.

Like you said, Soompi may be a good place to get info about Standby-- also, there are new k-drama blogs and recaps popping up all the time, so maybe someone else will take on recapping it. I'm just crossing my fingers that it gets subbed. And if jb does decide not to recap it, I hope we'll hear her comments about it from time to time.

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2 MsScorpion

April 2, 2012 at 5:57 AM

Something is weird today...... non of the photos from photobucket is showing :s

Is there something going on with the website or is it just my computer????

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Mystisith

April 2, 2012 at 6:04 AM

I think the problem comes from the photobucket account of Javabeans, cause the others work fine.

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MsScorpion

April 2, 2012 at 10:44 AM

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyy the pics are back :D

Thanx JB

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3 jules

April 2, 2012 at 6:07 AM

I suppose it'd be too much to ask for new footage in the HK3 specials... So it'll likely be themed clip episodes, right? Perhaps with NG's? And cast interviews...

Eh, I'm happy enough with that, but am a bit disappointed, too, as I really want to see Standby (because Ryu Jin! Lee Ki-woo! Jung So-min!).

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jules

April 2, 2012 at 10:21 AM

Orrr... they'll be doing a 'best of'. I wonder who chooses which episodes are 'best', though? Hmm.

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4 Arhazivory

April 2, 2012 at 6:21 AM

Standby....I'll wait for you. <3

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5 hawaiianseoul

April 2, 2012 at 7:47 AM

hmm.

I'm having the same troubles too with the pictures actually. :L

its says,

"This image exceeds bandwidth with too many views. ---
Go pro and get unlimited"

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6 shirin-noona

April 2, 2012 at 8:35 AM

Thanks a lot JB.
I'm experiencing the same problems with the pictures.

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7 momogi

April 2, 2012 at 8:56 AM

the pictures just fine in my computer.

though I'm sad if you're not going to recap standy, I'm totally understand your reason, and I'd also love to hear your thought from time to time.

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8 Javabeans

April 2, 2012 at 9:07 AM

Sorry for the picture badness, people. Trying to get it fixed. Basically Photobucket glitched on me and we're trying to get it back. :(

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9 canxi

April 2, 2012 at 10:18 AM

I love how colorful everyone is !!!!

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10 Elaine

April 2, 2012 at 10:50 AM

Week long?!
Oh boo, I was really looking forward to Standby!

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11 Ani

April 2, 2012 at 1:38 PM

The posters are so cute.

A long running show is quite a commitment and you're already busy with other recap duties. I say just do what works best for you. Whatever floats/rocks/blows your boat/boat/skirt. XD