BOYS OVER FLOWERS K drama

April 9, 2009 cherryrui

Just finished the 25-episode Boys Over Flowers, the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango and I must say that it is the better version than the Japanese one.  Why–the plot is less absurd and appealing; F4 definitely hotter esp Gu Jun Pyo (Lee Min Ho) and Jan Di is cuter; OST is good.  The Korean version tried its best to piece together the missing links like the reasons for Yoon Ji Hoon’s loneliness, etc.  The K version also revised some scenes for the better such as the search for the Teen Princess and the bet placed with Domyouji’s mom; the staged suicide of the employee of the Domyouji group in the J-version which spurred Domyouji Tsukasa to intially turn his back on his promise to return to girlfriend, Tsukushi; bringing in the character of the former Korean President cum grandfather of Yoon; etc.  The F4 stars are “hot” esp Lee Min Ho whom I must say is very tall, handsome, (love it when he smiles); good actor (he reminds me of Prince Shin in Goong although after reviewing Goong, Lee Min Ho is far handsomer than Joo Ji Hoon.  Love the clothes of the guys too.  The K version tried to get the handsomer versions of the Japanese F4,  although Matsujun is a good actor and one of my favorites, Lee Min Ho was far more “macho” than Matsujun ; thought in the beginning that  Oguri Shun was good as Hanazawa Rui but now, I vote for the Korean guy.  The OST is better but having pop songs as OST is really less of a Japanese drama feature–J-dramas OST are really background music in the classical meaning of what OST should be, with a title song and on or two insert songs that are sung by  J pop singers.  I

I was so happy to be able to watch BOF and revived my sleepless night trying to finish the dramas.  Hope there would be BOF part 2.

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