Boys over Flowers (2009)

Good only because it’s a “classic”

This is the first kdrama I ever watched, so it had (and still has) a special place in my heart for a long time. However, after recently rewatching it I came to realize how much it lacks and that it's not the great drama I once thought it was. I think I used to think of it as a great drama because I was young and it was the first kdrama I ever watched, so I didn't know have anything to compare it to. But now that I'm older and have watched a lot of dramas, I can definitely say boys over flowers is not a good drama. At all.

It's good in terms of it being a "classic" and "must watch" but it doesn't have much else to it. The plot is fairly interesting and at first the drama is entertaining. However, as it progresses and the characters encounter ridiculous obstacles that make no senses whatsoever, it gets bad.

I won't blame it all on the drama though, because I know it's based off a manga so they might just be following the script there. But, I've watched the jdrama also based on the same manga and it's better than this adaptation.

In all, if you want to watch this drama just to say you watched it, go ahead. But if you're going into this thinking you're going to watch a drama with a great plot, amazing characters, and good development then don't bother watching this. It's really not worth your time and you'll only be disappointed.

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Why do i love this show

Some people be like watching this from like 1 or 2 years ago,and then they come here saying that they just find it cringe
Well lemme tell u something
1-this kdrama is more like 10 years old so if u have watched it back then you wouldn't think about these things now.
2-you can't watch such an old kdrama and comment on the clothing,cringy moves or what so ever
3-for most of the people and i am one of them this was the starter pack of every kdrama watcher.
4-I have watched this like maybe 5 years ago or more i was little and i used to watch episodes translated to arabic actually and yes i liked and my sibilings and i really enjoyed it,now i am 16 years old and my sibilings are way older,everytime we think about it we just get the old nostalgia of the golden days.
5-I am not attacking any1,it's just i couldn't bare seeing my childhood kdrama being attacked and not defending it lol.
6-the moral of this review is that yes i really hated the actress ways of speaking and acting sometimes but at the same time i liked her to and found them as a very good couple,i hated the way she dress even tho u are poor u could still afford for better clothes,but this was the old dramas specialities.I agree gunpyu was kind of asshole at some moments but i mean it's a kdrama so whatever.
7-This is liked the 10 time i rewatch this drama and maybe people who are watching it nowadays doesn't like it because they find it cringe and old so i understand there's much more better kdrama nowadays so,it's rare to find some people watching this for the first time and actually liking it.

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This is my third K-Drama, I watched "What's wrong with Secretary Kim?" and "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" before, and completely loved them both, so I know the bar was set really high, but still I gave it a chance. I couldn't go through an entire episode without fast forwarding at least ones or a hundred times. The story is so predictable, coming and going and coming and going... gosh... I felt I was on a merry go round...
If they had made just 16 episodes with the best parts, may be It wouldn't be soooo boring... still there's a lot of things that make no sense, there's no logic to many of the events, there is no depth to the story or the situations the characters go through, you can hardly see any growth in their personalities... and for the most part they come and go like they have no control over their own lives.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. A complete waste of time. And the Gu Hye Seon's acting is so bad, totally unnatural.

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Watched this of course because this is Korean version of Meteor Garden. Not too loved this Korean version, for me Korean version is a little bit too much. Yeah their actor is more handsome than the japan and Chinese version. But still everything a little bit too much.

I read somewhere at one point that compare main actress outfit. They say Taiwan version outfit so ordinary and repeatable, japan mostly wear uniform, but Korea outfit is so good. Yeah Geum Jan Di suppose to be just ordinary girl from ordinary maybe you can say poor family, so the outfit not suppose too good.

For you who loved watch K-drama i think this one of the classic that you have to watch. Looking for the best of this drama, just search for the Japan version. Much better.

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a teaspoon of sugar and 10 bottles of cringiness

‘Boys Over Flowers’ is probably the start for many kdrama fans, and for me, it served as the “restart button” that reignited my passion for watching dramas back in middle school (I’m 27 now).

When I first watched this drama, I thought it was the coolest thing ever. However, after rewatching it now, I can’t help but curl my toes in embarrassment. The cringe factor in some scenes is almost unbearable, and the acting leaves much to be desired. I found myself laughing uncontrollably every time Gu Jun Pyo and Yoon Ji Hoo appeared out of nowhere to save Geum Jan Di—it’s like they had a magic portal or something! LMAO!

Despite its flaws, ‘Boys Over Flowers’ holds a special place in my heart as a nostalgic piece of my drama journey. It’s a reminder of how far the genre has come and how my taste has evolved since those middle school days.

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Addicting but stupid

First of all, this wasn't my first korean drama, so I don't really have any nostalgic feelings for it. And I probably wouldn't have watched it (title sounds stupid haha) but on some many platforms (e.g. youtube) people recommanded it, so I gave it a try. It's kinda addicting, even though the story itself is completely stupid, weird and cringe-factor times ten. The only REALLY good thing is the soundtrack, I really liked it, especially "Paradise" because in combination with that intro it was just comedy gold hahaha
Because of the stupid plot and the length, there isn't really a chance that I'll rewatch it someday.

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So bad its good lmao

Oh boy, how do i start this lmaooo
I have watched this series a total of two times in my life. So prepare yourselves for TWO opinions.

The first time, I was around 11 years old and this series was something that marked my life. BOF was my first exposure to the Korean industry and it was this series that introduced me to SHINEE and kpop in general. I think that's why I have a love for this show that I can't even explain lmao.
And okay, the first time I watched this, I LOVED IT. It was my first exposure to other country media aside from mine. Im mexican, and at the time i wasnt used to see tv series directed to teenagers or younger audiences in general, so this was an instant love for me. I try to think back as to what exactly was what I loved so much about this lmaooo I think being 11 at the time, the concept of 4 handsome guys and a ''normal'' ''poor'' girl was exciting and thrilling to me; also I thought Jun Pyo was the epitome of the perfect guy so yeah, I don't think 11 year old me really cared about the acting or the plot. I just wanted to see a love story and well this is just exactly that. Also the fact, that me and my friends all got into BOF when we where around that age explains a lot ahahaha it has a lot of nostalgia to me.
But lets keep in mind that this is what a 11 year old girl in the 2010s thought, I think my age and the time has a lot to do with it.

But OKAY, lets talk about the second time I watched this. I remember i just wanted to rewatch one of my favorite series and oh man, what a huge surprise and dissapointment it was. The second time I watched this I was 17, I was a whole different person and obviously my critical thinking wasnt the same lol So when I watched this with more adult eyes, I was surprised how bad this series really are.

This show is a MESS. Like a total MESS lmaooo. The plot doesnt make any sense and its not consistent at all; things just keep happening to the point where its ridiculous. Evil mother, amnesia, car accident, bad guy turn good, this show HAS ALL THE POSSIBLE CLICHES. Literally, Im sure this show is the epitome of cliche and is what shaped the kdrama stereotypes lol. It kinda reminds me how mexican telenovelas are: over the top and dramatic.

The relationship between Jun Pyo and Jan Di is toxic to say the least; Jun Pyo orders her around, is controlling and violent. Jan Di is annoying , thick headed and the actress acting is not good or convincing at all. The relationship between these two doesnt even feel convincing, it started out of nowhere and the romantic scenes feels kinda awkward. I dont even know what Jun Pyo liked about Jan Di and vice versa, like they are not even likeable characters.

The music is iconic but I agree they overused the Paradise song to the point it was funny xD. It came all the time and out of nowhere but I still think its a great song. However I must admit I LOVE, LOVE LOVEEE songs like 'Because Im Stupid', ''stand by me'' and ''Something happened to my Heart''. I truly love them, even till this day I get so excited everytime i hear them. So yeah, love the soundtrack.

In general, I think BOF is still loved by many because of the nostalgia that comes with it. Just like my case, this kdrama was the first one to a lot of people, so I understand why many loved it till this day. I personally have a complicated relationship with this series. I KNOW ITS BAD, like Im aware its trashy and cringy and my now 21 year old self would never watch something like this again, but I cant bring myself to hate it. It holds so many dear memories related to my childhood and teenage years.

Plus we cant deny the cultural impact this kdrama had in pop culture media. It was a huge success in South Korea and one of the first kdrama to go big internationally.

Would I recommend BOF to someone that its new to kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who is getting into kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who has been a kdrama fan for several years now? NO.
Simple as that.

However, I will never hate this drama, I just cant bring myself to hate it xD.
If you want to watch this drama, i mean, go for it. Just know what you are getting yourself into. Its ridiculous, its over the top, its dramatic and exaggerated. But mostly its very entertaining.

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There is no denying that the boys are eye candy, labyboner material. However, the story looks to be shallow when first glanced, but if you care enough to start looking beyond the first impressions you will quickly realize that in fact is a very deep and profound story with a prophecy and all included. The scenery and the places the characters travel to truly show the extravagant lifestyle of the F4, our modern day princes. Jandi is of course the relatable character every viewer wants to become. Anyway, I feel like this story was truly compelling. Just make yourself a favor and go watch it.

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this was the first drama that started this whole obsession with dramas..so offcourse this little drama has a special place in my heart coz one never forgets first love
this is one of those rare dramas which keep you on edge most of the times because you never know what is gonna happen..

this drama has lee min ho..that almst covers why it became so popular..the guy can act and he sure has an amazing screen presence which makes it impossible not to like his character Gu Jun Pyo..he carries out his role nicely but alas the acting department is fairly lacking in this drama as aprt frm a good acting by a few this drama suffers from robotic acting..the actress really doesn know how to act..Ga Eul was far better an actress than Geum Jan di..

this drama has tonnes of glamour unlike the other two versions of the drama.from sports cars to good fashion sense this drama is light on the eyes.it also has lots of eye candy so its good to see such good looking guys onscreen.Kim Bum did a good job.Yi Sung's and Ga eul's love story was more on the cutter side adding to the charm

too much of anything is bad therefore this drama really streches the nerves to an extent where one cant properly breathe.the leads go through so much that its hard to believe that the heroine's life could be endangered so many times.therefore this drama creates conflicts just for the sake of the conflicts.
its suffers from bad writing and directing
it also drags in a lot of parts that at episode 24 one almost wants to pull out the hairs and scream jst why.if they had just finished it in 20 i would have been one happy girl

i give it a 4 for the music score because the songs are repeated like a gazilion times decreasing its uniqueness
the rewatch value is less too because this for me atleast is one drama where u will love it less the more you rewatch it..leave it at its innocent best after watching it once.

overall its a good one.a must watch for the the romantics out there..:)

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