It Started With A Kiss Khmer Dubbed May 2026

"It Started with a Kiss," the iconic Taiwanese drama that redefined the rom-com genre in the mid-2000s, remains a beloved classic for fans across Asia. For Cambodian audiences, the Khmer dubbed version has brought this heartwarming story of persistence and "opposite-attracts" romance to a whole new generation of viewers. The Story: A Tale of Perseverance and Geniuses

The story follows Yuan Xiang Qin (Ariel Lin), a clumsy and optimistic high school girl who falls head-over-heels for the school's cold, genius top student, Jiang Zhi Shu (Joe Cheng), who has an IQ of 200. it started with a kiss khmer dubbed

Lead Actors: Starring Ariel Lin as Yuan Xiang Qin and Joseph Cheng as Jiang Zhi Shu [20]. " It Started with a Kiss ," the

"It Started with a Kiss" tells the story of two high school students, Zhu Geli (played by Ko Chen-tung) and Xue Qian (played by Barbie Hsu), whose lives intertwine in unexpected ways. The show explores themes of first love, friendship, and personal growth, resonating with audiences of various age groups. In Cambodia, where romance and family values are deeply ingrained in the culture, the show's narrative struck a chord with viewers. The phenomenon of the Khmer-dubbed version of It

• Xiangqin’s Khmer voice captured her energetic clumsiness and high-pitched optimism perfectly. The voice actor infused the character with a childlike wonder that made her embarrassing moments feel endearing rather than annoying.
• Zhishu’s Khmer voice was low, measured, and cold—but with subtle warmth that emerged in later episodes. Cambodian fans often remark that the Khmer voice for Zhishu conveyed his arrogance and hidden affection better than even the original Taiwanese audio.

The phenomenon of the Khmer-dubbed version of It Started with a Kiss

Even today, memes from the show circulate on Facebook. Sound clips of famous Khmer-dubbed lines are used in TikTok videos. When Joe Cheng (the original Zhishu) posted on Instagram in 2023, Cambodian fans flooded the comments with Khmer phrases from the dub.