Boys Over Flowers is a classic that is practically required viewing for any kdrama fan. It tells the story of Geum Jan Di (Goo Hye Sun) as she attends a prestigious high school and gets involved with F4, the most popular guys at school. F4 consists of leader Goo Jun Pyo (Lee Min Ho), Yoon Ji Hoo (Kim Hyun Joong), So Yi Jung (Kim Bum), and Song Woo Bin (Kim Joon). They’re rich, good looking, and they rule the school. But Jan Di won’t put up with it, and by standing up to them, she quickly draws the affections of arrogant Goo Jun Pyo and the knight in shining armor Yoon Ji Hoo. A lot of relationship drama ensues.
People tend to love or hate this drama. I happen to be in the love camp. I saw it very early in my kdrama viewing, and honestly, that’s probably the best time to see it. Admittedly, it’s full of teen angst with many misunderstandings.
Jun Pyo and Jan Di fight, make up, then fight and make up over and over. There are constant obstacles in their way, many of their own making. But for me and many people, it’s all presented in a way that is oddly addicting and just plain fun.
The music really sets the tone for this drama too, and I still listen to much of the OST to this day. It’s played repetitively, but it’s upbeat and fun and very likely to get stuck in your head.
I personally loved Jun Pyo and Jan Di’s relationship. It’s pretty immature, but I loved their bickering. And when you get those sweet little moments where they really connect, it’s so fulfilling.
I wondered how Boys Over Flowers would hold up upon re-viewing, so I watched it again a year later after I had many other dramas under my belt. It completely held up, and I still thoroughly enjoyed it.
Since it’s not as polished as some of the other great dramas out there, I still recommend you ideally watch it early in your kdrama viewing for the most enjoyment. But even if you’re a more seasoned viewer, you should really give it try just to see what all the fuss is about. You never know, you just may like it!
What do you think of Boys Over Flowers? Did you love it or hate it?
My Rating: 10/10
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absolutely hated the cheesy frustrating show.
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Aw, sorry you didn’t enjoy this one. I know a lot of people really disliked it. I loved it, but I can easily see all of it’s flaws and why so many hated it. Hopefully, you’ve found plenty of other good dramas to make up for it 🙂
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after watching this for the 3rd time, and seeing other K-drama, the only reason why I see some fault now, is due to “personality” of Jan Di; and Goo Hye Sun’s acting is so immature, and though she is supposed to be idiotic, comparing to the depth of the acting portrayed by the came across as moronic and as you can see her acting beside Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Min Ho, just annoying. Her childishness and portrayal of stupidity and moronic, turned so mongoloid. Goo Hye Sun’s just didn’t portray girls from poor background properly especially her passive aggressive behaviours in the movie.
In a way I wished married JI Hoo, and Goo Jun Pyo, married Ha Jae-Kyeong. In fact, Lee min Jung would have been the better Jan-Di….
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Yeah, I know a lot of people don’t care for Jan Di’s character. I definitely understand, but luckily, I liked her overall. Luckily, the drama as a whole was a lot of fun, so many people still really enjoyed it despite that 🙂
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Just saw this recently as wanted to check the Kdrama which made the Hallyu phenomenon what it was.really liked this -Begining was great,middle was angsty and dragged and the finale was awesome.It is easy to see this show made Lee Min Ho a star.The actress was also pretty good.Also liked Kim Bum -IMO,they should have made him play the second lead
I listened to the OST prior to seeing the show -in fact decided to watch it since the OST sounded so cool!
It may not be perfect like City Hunter but has its strengths
My rating-8/10
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Boys Over Flowers was the third kdrama I watched, and I still love it to this day. But I know exactly what you mean. It is far from perfect and a bit repetitive. But Lee Min ho really shined in it, and the OST is tons of fun. And I agree, I would have loved to see Kim Bum as the second lead! But despite its flaws, it’s a fun drama, and it introduces many people to kdramas for the first time 🙂
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I am watching this now and I actually really love it. BUT I was getting very tired of Gu Jun-pyo trying SO hard with Geum Jan-di and she was acting like he had the plague. I really wanted him to just move on after awhile. I love everyone in F4, they’re wonderful and it’s hard to believe they were torturing people (by getting people to chase,beat and attack anyone red carded) at the begining of the show.
Geum Jan-di at the beginning I didn’t like too much, I’m on the 13th episode and I’m just neutral on her (Gu Jun-pyo I love).
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Oh yes, Boys Over Flowers is a fun one! I know what you mean about poor Jun Pyo though. I really loved him and felt bad for him. I love all of F4 too (just pretend that stuff at the beginning didn’t happen, lol).
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Well i watching this again after 6 years i think. First i fall in love with kim hyun joong. Thanks to him after so many years passed and i discovered his group SS501. I love this drama. Even though its a unrealistic plot i loved to watch it. But i hate jandi’s acting. I dont know she’s kinda overacting. Comparing with her kim hyun joong did a great job as his first drama. I love its osts specially because im stupid. I’ll watch this again n again. Im recommanding
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I agree, this drama was so much fun even upon rewatching. It’s messy and unrealistic but still very enjoyable 🙂 And my favorite song from the OST is Because I’m Stupid! I love it so much and still listen to it. The whole OST is great and really embodies the drama 🙂
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we can see how idiot that Jan-Di didnt understand all the word that come out from Ji Hoo everyday. She should know who is the emergeny button that always beside her. Since the 1st episode until the ending, who was beside him actually? didnt she know that Ji Hoo love her? She didnt see who in front of him, but he always thin Joon Pyo. All fans can count how many times that Ji Hoo scene with Jan Di and how many time Joon Pyo with Jan Di. I like this drama, but i love to see all the scene between Ji Hoo dan Jan Di only. I am not fans of Lee Min Ho, but fans of Kim Hyun Joong. The main character we can see is Ji Hoo and Jan Di.
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