Sexy antics drive romantic comedy Dating Skills
by javabeans
There’s another movie opening on the same day as The Punisher, and this one is titled Dating Skills, taking us away from the dark side of revenge and violence to laughter and romance. (Actually there are three movies opening that day, with Lee Jong-seok and Seo In-gook’s swimming movie No Breathing, which we’ve already covered, rounding out the trio.)
Dating Skills (which was once titled the more interesting Mango Tree) is touted as a “sexy romantic comedy,” which means it’s racier than your average rom-com; it even put out a separate “adult” teaser with sliiiightly more suggestive content, though I really don’t see why that one required a 19+ age label. In any case, the movie stars Seo Ji-seok (Would You Give Love Away, High Kick 3) as what appears to be the man-prize for the two friends, played by Hong Su-ah (A King’s Dream) and Han Su-ah (Friend 2, Dancing Queen). Ha, I’m sure those names didn’t get confusing on set, hm?
The ladies play opposite personalities (of course), with Hong Su-ah being the innocent type who’s waiting for her One and Only Fated Love, while Han Su-ah chooses to think of her current flame as her fate, for now at least. The friends win tickets to a trip to the Philippines (the film was shot entirely on location in Cebu), where they run into a hottie who catches their eye: Seo Ji-seok has everything a woman could want (looks, personality, smarts), and both decide to claim him as their fates. Apparently they do this by flaunting their sexiness, a lot, with plenty of bikini scenes and the like. So this isn’t really something you’d see for the plot development or deep meaning—it practically has B movie written all over it—but could be a light, fun, unchallenging watch.
Dating Skills, which is restricted to audiences over 18, opens on October 20.
Here’s the main teaser:
And the adult teaser:
Via E News 24
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1 daphne
October 28, 2013 at 8:06 PM
Woah, I was just in cebu. Where ded they shot this in? In mactan?
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hope
October 28, 2013 at 11:24 PM
i don't think they shot it in mactan as that place doesn't have a beach like what's in the pics.
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rosali
October 29, 2013 at 5:00 AM
Tourist attractions
Being one of the major tourist Islands of Cebu, Mactan Island boasts of a diverse collection of tourist spots and attractions. Being a coral island, Mactan offers some of the best diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet ski, sailing and cultural activities of any island in the Philippines.
The only aquarium attraction in the Visayas is also located on the island.
see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mactan
:)
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2 snow_white
October 28, 2013 at 8:07 PM
The movie sounds light and funny.....
LOL@"I'm sure those names didn't get confusing on set, hm?" :D
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3 Chichiri
October 28, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Glad they shot this earlier in the year. Cebu was just recently rocked by violent earthquakes. Didn't hear about this in local media. Interesting.
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Bengbeng
October 28, 2013 at 10:46 PM
i'm about to say it
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4 reina
October 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM
At first glance I thought one of the girls is Hong SooHyun so it had me confused cause I don't remember any news of this movie for her....
hehehehe Cebu.. wanna visit there again...
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Annie
October 28, 2013 at 9:11 PM
I totally thought the girl on the left was Hong Soo Hyun until I got to the middle of the article.
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Annie
October 28, 2013 at 9:35 PM
I did too! I was like wow they're doing a drama AND a movie together at the same time?
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5 Mandy
October 28, 2013 at 8:44 PM
LOL, first thing that came to me was definitely B-grade with the supposed 'sexy' content as driving force instead of meaningful plot development, but then again - those are easy watch that I'd pick on a stressful day.
The punisher is definitely my pick out of all three, although I don't really think I'll pay to see any - unless everyone gushes about them... and I feel left out =P
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6 Claudine
October 28, 2013 at 9:02 PM
They were at the Basilica de Sto Niño de Cebu? Sigh, it's really sad how the 7.2 magnitude earthquake destroyed the cathedral's belfry.
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7 bandaid
October 28, 2013 at 9:06 PM
Cebu!! Damn, that place was beautiful. Hope thry recover soon after that earthquake.
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risa
October 28, 2013 at 9:28 PM
Yeah, wishing them well with the earthquake recovery.
Yep, def. looks like a B movie-- too bad. I really like Seo Ji Seok, and not just because of his cute little smile-lines. I don't know if he could handle it, but I'd like to see him take on a meatier role.
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8 tiny
October 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Cebu, represent!
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listlesswonderer
October 29, 2013 at 9:16 AM
Holla! :)
More people are coming to my hometown (k-drama and k-pop personalities) and sadly, I have not seen or met any one of them. It's still nice to know that our place is being appreciated for the beauty it holds.
Btw, I think they shot this somewhere in Bantayan.
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9 myr
October 28, 2013 at 10:34 PM
Aww. Two movies shot in Philippines (Davao and Cebu) are showing at the same time. Thank you for showcasing the beauty of my country, Korea.
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Redge
October 29, 2013 at 2:07 AM
which was shot in davao?
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girlinterrupted
October 29, 2013 at 2:37 AM
Parts of the "No Breathing" movie were shot in Davao
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bandaid
October 29, 2013 at 4:01 AM
Seriously?! Wooow gotta watch that movie. Davao beaches are very clean! :) well, at least the ones I've been to..
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10 Alice
October 28, 2013 at 11:46 PM
Hmmm, is it just me or has the lady on the left in the top photo, been badly photoshopped, she has really weird proportions and seems to be bending like a contortionist.
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11 neener ~ Inside the Magic Shop ~
October 29, 2013 at 12:22 AM
woah! they went to Cebu and no one knew >.< But I'm happy that this will be shown outside the country!
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12 Quiet Thought
October 29, 2013 at 4:12 AM
Pretty women, could both use some tanning time.
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The Real CZ
October 29, 2013 at 5:18 AM
I don't know where you've been this whole time, but Koreans prefer whiter complexions, not tan complexions.
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Quiet Thought
October 29, 2013 at 7:15 AM
Yeah, I get that, and I am all in favor of pretty women wearing bikinis in my movies. However, anyone that pasty white is going to burn like crazy. It isn't healthy to be on the beach like that.
The sensible one of the two is wearing sunblock and a sunhat, although that is obviously going to be be played for comedy.
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13 aicaramba
October 29, 2013 at 6:08 AM
Cebu's been damaged in the recent quakes in the country. Praying that the province recovers soon... anyway, hope d cast and crew enjoyed their stay ^^ im goin there next year.. shouldve gone earlier so i could stalk the cast. Hahaha...
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14 canxi
October 29, 2013 at 9:46 AM
Yeaaaaaah, Suh Ji Seok!!! Love him 5ever. I wonder how his other movie went--it also focused on dating.
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15 miracleloveuknowfireinlove
October 29, 2013 at 2:50 PM
ah ah prettyyy lovely interesting so hot ^o^
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