I had to…
Because it’s LMH a d because everybody’s talking about it. I saw the Chinese version before “meteor garden” and wanted to see the original.But I was sadly disappointed. The drama is old, full of cliches and badly produced. You can even see the crew sometimes when reflected in glasses or mirrors. I know it was one of the first dramas for “our” Lee Min Ho but this hairdo!! So tacky … and the second lead syndrome is the worst ever! He’s following Jan Di like a sad puppy without even taking any action. Sooooo frustrating.
I’ve got to give something positive though: it is a reference in kdrama because of the story, those famous cliches and the tension between the characters. It’s a good base for a kdrama beginner but I’ve been watching drama for quite a while now and I found this one too much…
Watch it for reference.
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Not the best to watch but iconic
There's a world of difference between BOF and the newest series. The K-dramas have changed a lot over the years, from different points of views. Nowadays plots are more captivating, settings are better, photografy is sometimes majestic. BOF is not the best drama (not even from an acting perspective) but definitely an iconic one and I decided to watch it for this reason. I liked Min ho and the blonde friend. I would have picked a different lead female actress, someone more appealing and attractive.Was this review helpful to you?
I finally visited the most ICONIC scene in Boys Over Flowers!
After visiting Seoul Tower this fall 2024, I realized I did not post a review when I first watched this series.I enjoyed my time so much in Seoul and it was Lee Min Ho who first form this inspiration to visit the film location
and I was so happy. I saw many fans of LMH there and taking photos at the iconic scene location.
This Drama was executed very well and the bully scenes should not give a low rating based on that.
I watched a drama called KinPorshe where there were worse things than bullying and they rated it very high.
That series story and characters were not better actors that Boys Over Flower South Korea.
I watched all the other adaptations and still could not like any of the others as much as this.
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I was in love with Goo joon pyo's role. At first he was cold hearted but when he met jandi he became someone new. I loved his playing pranks on jandi and laughing like a child. I always supported him to get jandi in starting, some moments were heartbreaking, so I cried a lot. He give his full for his role.
The lead actress role was adorable. I loved the way jandi fight for everythingand never lose hope. She was always active so after watching her I also wanted to be active like her.
Jihoo's role was of a godfather, always comes to help jandi. I sometimes wanted that he should get someone good for him too. I really liked him and sometimes become sad for him too.
As a whole you will enjoy watching this.
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a pure waste of time
okay, so i watched this quite some time ago and i even finished it, even tho it was pretty bad. I did notreally like the female lead, she was just not a sympathic person! The same goes for the male lead. I know that Lee Min Ho is a pretty popular actor, but just don't like him. Especially not in this show bc the charcter he portrays is just a total jerk with barly any charcter development.I really liked the second male lead, cuz he was just very very nice, but of course she did not end up with him, what was predictibale, but it still pissed me off, cuz i just hated the main lead....
The side couple was quite cute tho, so that's maybe one of the few good points of the drama.
I started watching the Chinese adaptation called Meteor Garden and so far i like it WAYYY more than Boys over Flowers. I also herad that the Japanese version is quite nice. Better go watch one of these versions.
So I really do not recommend watching the Korean version. Rewatch value is definitly 0 for me.
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It's is cool... But main male lead is toxic actually
You are year old when u will realise it lolOver all the drama is fun to watch.. The typical kdrama
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2 baddies nct
best show ever i love boys over flowersHmm, ah
Two baddies, two baddies, one porsche
Two baddies, two baddies, one porsche
I don’t know what you’re saying
Look at the coolness as it is
Money and manner
Uh, one-of-a-kind influence is me
Look in my eyes, yeah
Inside the giraffe painting, I drew move, yeah
Look outside the window, open the door
Right now, yeah
I gotta go time is gold
We are the next, yeah
We pulling up, and we cutting the line
If it doesn’t shine, it isn’t mine
At the right timing, the sign reveals
Open the keys, open the mind
Too fast ㅠㅠ
Movement is blues clues
Everybody jealous
Try and follow if you can new rules
(oh) stand against the dangerous thoughts (oh)
This time, I’m not gonna be shy (oh)
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I liked the story - F4 (Four super intelligent, super handsome and rich exclusive group at Uni), in comes the middle class innocent girl Jan Di. There was so much angst between the lead pair (Jan di & Joon Pyo), its obvious that Joon Pyo was kinda obsessed with Jan Di, to extent of becoming mean, although he was super sweet too..... initially Jan Di had absolutely no feelings for Joon Pyo...throughout the series one would wonder whether who she will end up with Joon Pyo or Ji Hoo…. there were instances I wished that Jan Di would end up with Ji Hoo. He was one of the best ever K drama characters, calm, soft spoken.....standing by and supporting Jan Di all through the relationship hardships she faced....it was so obvious that he loved Jan Di deeply, & he let her go for Joon Pyo..Honestly one cannot help but fall in love with Ji Hoo .....I wished the other leads stories were more well developed. The ending again was rushed - like many other K drama's towards the end they have to find a way to separate the lead pair...in this case it is to pursue a career (which is great) - it was a happy ending, but would have been perfect if a wedding and some babies were shown between the Jan Di & Joon Pyo (after all the angst). Was this review helpful to you?
However, if you started watching more modern K-dramas and or movies and you value good acting, storyline, writing, and plot then this drama is NOT for you. Now don't get me wrong, I love a good rom-com, if that rom-com is actually funny. This is very basic kind of "dumbed-down" humor where all the actors kind of act like children throwing fits and that about sums up the whole show. If you're into that then give it to try, if you're not though, spare yourself. I tried my best to keep watching this and I am not one to drop a drama but I just couldn't force myself into watching any more episodes of this. The acting is not serious at all, but I don't think it was intended to be if that helps. The plot could have been good if the acting and the writing was more intelligent. The music was very repetitive and a little cringey but a lot of people like it so there you go. Now, the thing is, I love a lot of these actors. I love, love LOVE Gu Hye-sun, but I hated her character (and almost every character in this drama). This was truly a drama of its time.
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The 2nd lead syndrome got to stupid levels. The main lead stinks and the 2nd lead is an angel and I have NO idea how anyone wouldn't dump main guy like a hot potato and fall in love with 2nd lead immediately. I had to stop watching because it physically pained me. I've never had to STOP watching a show like that before.Spoilers for why 2nd lead is better below:
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Main lead originally bullies her, basically straight up "tells" her they are dating cus he falls for her, then runs off to another country without telling her why, then gets engaged to someone else, all while stringing her along cus he still likes her. FOR MONTHS (close to a year i think). while all this is happening... 2nd lead is looking after her, driving her places, spoiling her, and even trying to help her get the main lead back (even tho he loves her... he loves her so much he is willing to do that). also she is loved by 2nd lead's family and helps them to reunite and his family helps her find a new passion after she looses her other one. also he knows shed rather have beef than a trip without asking cus he just KNOWS her.
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The so called legendry Kdrama
Boys over Flowers introduced many international fans to kpop/drama culture and ‘ Almost Paradise’ ( the opening song ) will forever be nostalgic to many kdrama fans.Coming to show, it is problematic in many ways plus over the top acting. I still can't believe it's one among the drama which started the hallyu/Korean wave.
The one thing worth mentionable from boys over flowers are :
- Lee Min Hoo's screen presence
- OST !!! ( Shinee did a great job )
I couldn't watch more than 10 episodes. I was trying hard not to cringe at the acting.
The plot was dragged unnecessary with stupid causes and love triangles
Anyway THE MANGA WAS BETTER - HANA YORI DANGO. Try reading it, cause the live action absolutely sucked
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I cant get myself to continue
The music is BOMB and it makes me wanna restart watching it everytime but the story is somewhat cringy to me, I also get so mad at some of the characters. I dont get how people can appreciate Gu Jun Pyo, he's such a bad person while the second male lead is way more respectable.The storyline is really basic but its the second drama I tried, it gives me some nostalgia I guess even if it wasnt that much long time ago that I watched it (a couple of years maybe)
Its a big classic, even if you dont really like romance try it out at least for the musics. Its the best part of the show in my opinion.
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