Boys Over Flowers (2009)

NOT THE BEST!!!

Before y'all get offended read this entire thing. This drama is more like a nostalgia. when I see it, I feel at home. It comforts me. But story? Nope....If you are a kdrama fan, you should definetly watch it, or it's kind of wierd, cause this drama pretty much CREATED the kdrama world. It is old so it's repetitive, and boring plot is justified. It is many of our first dramas (not mine) so it definitely provides comfort to all of us. So I'd definitely ask you to watch it. Somehow when I watched it, I didn't feel lonely, I felt cozy and warm. But I dropped it at 16th episode because It was getting boring. But It definitely started my first Oppa Syndrome (for gu jun pyo) and Second lead syndrome (For Ji Hoo) so it remained in my haert as a memorable experience <3

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This drama is memorable because lee min ho and kim hyun joong  have best bromance in this series.
Also the music is very well and have many beautiful ost.
I think being the latest to be filmed allowed the production crew to take the best from its predecessors and also add in some uniqueness of its own. The story takes you to some exotic locales, including New Caledonia in the South Pacific. The scenes were breath taking, but they also add richness to the story not seen in the previous BOF dramas. And who could resist seeing an auto race between some very hot Lotus sport cars? OK, a guys' point of view, maybe. =) But I think beneath all the flashy, super-wealthy extravagance lies a very classic fairy tale archetype. The Cinderella's transformation for the ball, rescue of the damsel in distress, and a knight on his fiery steed; all these are concepts that makes the story very accessible to the western audience. In fact, even with the subtitles turned off, I bet you would still laugh and cry and cheer along as you watch the series.

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I have finally tackled this Korean classic. Without a gentle push from my sister, I am not sure I would have made it to the Korean version of BOF as quickly as I did. She felt as though I had to watch it since I loved the Japanese one so much, but ultimately I decided to watch it for Lee Minho. Will I compare it to Hana Yori Dango? You betcha !!

STORY:
This story definitely kept me engaged with all the angst, ridiculous scenarios, bromance & sweet moments. I was on the edge of my seat with every cliffhanger acting as though I did not know see this story-line before. That is how great the writers were & I really liked some of the stuff they added from the original story-line to make some of the characters more developed. There was pretty much never a dull moment & it was an entertaining & emotional roller-coaster ride.


ACTING/CHARACTERS: I thought the acting from everyone was well-done with the exception of Gu Hye Seon as Geum Jan Di. Honestly, Jandi is one of the reasons this drama is not rated high. Her actions & the way she talked were so extra. I never really connected emotionally to her character, hence I never really cared for her character. I tolerated her presence for Jun Pyo. I will say the scene where she jumped in the pool to make Jun Pyo remember her was my favorite part.

Lee Minho as Jun Pyo is dreamy & fantastic. He really captured all the emotions he needed to & when he cried I cried. At first as with Dom in Hana Yori Dango, I hated his guts because he was such a jerk. But of course, he won he over after a few episodes because I am a sucker for a lonely, rich guy who has never experienced love & needs it badly. I chose my side (Jun Pyo) when I realized he has been treated like property his whole life & just needed someone to show him what happiness was.


Kim Hyun Joong as Yoon Ji Hoo. You know, I was rooting for Jihoo in about 2 episodes, but when he left to go after the so-called girl he loved my feelings changed as Jandi started developing a connection with Jun Pyo (same thing happened in the Japanese version). Everyone felt sorry for him, but to me he had his chance when she clearly liked him before he left. And, the fact that he still went after her knowing Jun Pyo loved her will always rub me the wrong way no matter what version it is. But, it bothered me more in this version than the Japanese. I guess Jihoo fans got something when she claimed him as her soulmate. Whatever I guess.

Kim Bum as So Yi Jung. Here is where the writers did an amazing job adding original content that worked. Yijung worked his way into my heart before I even knew it, especially with that charming smile. I loved how he & Ga Eul ended up together because they were the couple I rooted for until the end.

ENDING:
I am not sure why, but I felt as though the ending was lukewarm. It was happy, but Idk I do not feel full closure.

MUSIC:
Downloading all the songs... I will always feel nostalgia when I hear it now.

RE-WATCH:
It really depends. I might come back for some of Minho & Bum's parts because they were my two favorites.

BOF vs. Hana Yori Dango: I am sure I will always think Hana Yori Dango is the superior version over all others, but here is a quick comparison.

Jun Pyo = Domojyui. Pretty much equal. I love them so much.
Jandi < Makino. Makino got on my nerves as well, but I will take her over Jandi anytime, anyday !!
Jihoo < Rui. Rui is going to be the best second lead in all the versions. I actually felt sad for him unlike the one in here.
Yijung > Sojiro. I liked the both, but Yijung charming smile stole my heart.
Woobin < Akira. Akira seemed more useful than Woobin.

Jun Pyo/Jandi < Dom/Makino. The best rich girl & poor couple ever.

OVERALL:
It was great !! I would recommend for those who loves drama, angst & Lee Mino ;)

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A drama that changed people's lives. It's an amazing drama if we think of it as 11 years ago... There's everything love that came across every hardships, Amusing friendship of f4 , comedy in between and curiosity in this drama.Loved all the characters specially leads Geum Jan Di is strong female lead (in spite of being bullied by her schoolmate she didn't give up ) & Goo Jun Pyo's changes Bad boy to Good after loving Geum Jan Di ..Lee Min who's acting was best..and Go Eul and Yi Jung ( their chemistry was mesmerizing) Woo Bin was Simply amazing. Felt bad for Ji hoo :( .
If you are newbie in K-World then this one is must watch.

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I heard of "Boys Over Flowers" awhile back, even before I started watching Asian Dramas. I avoided watching it because I was worried I that I would be disappoint from all the hype I had heard about the drama.

So what do I think?

The weak elements: The story is not the best. It is very entertaining but if you take a moment to think about it, you realize there are moments that just don't make sense. And some things within the plot happen with out proper explanation. I also wish that they would spend more time focusing on the main couple.

The strong elements: The characters and cast. I believe this show is the success it is because of the cast. The best part of the show is definitely Lee Minho. Without him, I believe this show would not be considered the classic, that it is today.

Overall, I do recommend watching it. I was very entertained watching it, and I could see myself rewatching certain scenes from time to time, and maybe rewatching the series in a few years.

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Entertaining

If you just want to watch something that is totally implausible but entertaining this is the series for you. Also I enjoyed seeing these actors in the beginning of their careers. Looking at the fact that this was made in 2009 and the start of kdrama I can appreciate it. Yes the lead female drives me crazy with her naive ness but in high school girls act silly especially around handsome popular boys. So if you put everything in perspective it has its charm. The idea of these guys being together since kdg is not so far fetched either. So if you want to see where kdrama got it’s start this is a good place to start. I just rewatched it and understand it’s appeal even more. Each of the f4 has a backstory. I really found the other three members and their stories added to the whole series. The only scenes I skipped were the ones with the fiancé. The idea of a wealthy heiress being so desperate just didn’t sit well with me. Her holding on to the necklace and pretending to be a friend did not add to the story so I skipped most of those scenes.

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If I could start with I would definitely say it is the best drama ever in the entire Asian dramas till date. I have watched many dramas after this and few before it, but believe me it has been a rollercoaster of a ride of emotions. I laughed, cried, heartbroken, was angry when I watched this one. Literally 25 episodes the best. That back kick by JanDi is my all time favorite. The songs are literally the best ever. Especially Stand by Me I still listen to everyday. That Something Happened to My Heart background score moves me totally Everytime I listen. It has a good plot. Lee Minho I'm in deeply love with Gu Jun Pyo's character, his acting speaks !!!!..The total F4 looked so good. The female lead have her best. I even love the heroes Noona ????. If anyone asks me which drama should I watch I would definitely recommend it. I hesitated first to watch it because it was of 2008 and the beginning seemed odd but believe me you don't need to doubt a second to watch it. It is worth your time !!! It is the only drama I can rewatch again and again.

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This is one of the most famous and most loved Kdrama that there is. Literally If you ask anybody if they have seen this drama they'll say yes (if they truly love kdramas). what's good about this drama is that it has a really good plot and the actors that Portray the characters. Literally China and Japan have made their own version of Boys overflowers. This story is filled with romance, action, deception. secrets and friendship. It's rich boy and poor girl. I especially love how Jandi Junpyo fall in love and how he tries his hardest. Literally it made me think about how my college life would be. NOW I have high expectations when I get to college. everybody pitches in to help those two to get together.

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Nostalgic and unforgettable.

I have waited a while before writing this review as I was never sure about what I thought about this drama. In certain ways it could be seen as terrible, specially if you only watch the first few episodes. However, around episode 10 the story just takes off, the acting improves, new soundtracks introduced, and suddenly you're up to episode 25 and finished. As a whole the characters are well rounded, they all have quirks, and they all get their time to shine. The different settings and landscapes within this drama are also quite diverse with lots of travel montages. I would say that this drama is a perfect slice of life for 2009, with a little bit of luck, and nostalgia.

As always, the soundtrack is always a make or break, and this soundtrack is superb. It is a great mix of 2009 pop and upbeat background instrumentals. The placement of the tracks is sometimes a bit random and felt out of place during the first few episodes. The track placement did however improve during later episodes. Some stand outs from the soundtrack would be 'Lucky' by Ashily, 'Love Is Fire' by KARA, and of course 'Stand By Me' by SHINee which is constantly playing.

Would I recommend this to anyone? Yes, it a good allrounder, acting can be bad at times, but overall worthwhile.
Would I watch this again? Yes, the characters are very relatable, and that attachment would only grow if you were to re-watch.
Would I listen to the soundtrack? Yes, this soundtrack is great, I listen to it constantly, no criticism here.

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