Boys over Flowers

꽃보다 남자 ‧ Drama ‧ 2009
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2 people found this review helpful
Apr 15, 2023
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 7.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 4.5
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Personal Review

It was a solid show, but the ending was a little disappointing, especially with the plot of characters leaving 4 years instead of staying with each other. Also, the father kind of just... Left? I assume it's because something happe ned to the actor, but it was a bit weird. I wish things would've gone more nice for Geum friend. She was left without answers and heart broken too many times. Yi-jeong should've treated her better. I wanted that ship to SAIL! Gu and Geum communication was terrible, which led them to having more problems. It's almost like Geum would've been better Ji Hoo, her "soulmate." I wasn't really attracted to him, but I wish he was given more a chance in the story. I wish Gu's mother would've honestly apologize for all the harm she did, but she literally did nothing. Very disappointed. She was one of the main reason why Gu and Geum kept breaking up! Overall, the character I would I say I fit the most in is Song Woo-bin. He plays as a side character in the story and doesn't have a strong personality like the others, but just like him I would probably be on the sidelines trying to help with others relationship. I wouldn't per say "beat people up," but if I had to, I would. I wish he had more of a character arc. He poses as goofy, which I am, and hangs out with Yi-jeong; which I would love to do. Also, he's a great dancer, if you know whattaaaa I MEANNAN.

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_Moony
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 3, 2025
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 3
Overall 4.0
Story 4.0
Acting/Cast 6.0
Music 2.0
Rewatch Value 1.0

Don't do it.

I was very small when I watched this. At the time, I saw nothing wrong with it. Now that I'm older, I can see how bad it is. I wouldn't recommend watching this, because, it's pretty TOXIC. The story is not that great either. There are so many better dramas out there. Don't waste your time with this one! Take this as a warning, haha. Pretend it doesn't exist! xD
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Amy
1 people found this review helpful
Sep 18, 2015
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 8.5
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 8.0
Rewatch Value 10
This was the first Kdrama I ever saw and I've just loved it ever since~! In fact, I already re-watched it and kind of want to watch it again... Yes, it is quite long and near the end it gets a little... of track? But still, I just adore this drama and would recommend it any day~~ especially to people who are new to Kdramas~!! This is a MUST watch~~ ^^
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zensx_MDL
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 28, 2024
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.5
Story 6.5
Acting/Cast 6.5
Music 6.5
Rewatch Value 6.5

Boys Over Flowers (2009)

The show has essentially become a cult classic over the years. For many, it was their first foray into the K-Drama scene and thus carries a strong sense of nostalgia and reminiscence.

But it should really stop there.

Cliché after cliché , trope after trope, stereotype after stereotype. Iffy characters at best trying to navigate their way around a wildly over the top plotline. It romanticizes unhealthy relationships that offer heavy emotional baggage with little to no payoff. Without a doubt, the show's core is an ugly mess protected by its presentation and production values.

Ironic, since it claims to prefer boys over flowers.

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malkael
6 people found this review helpful
May 6, 2014
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I think its the best kdrama for everyone in each age ...
Its amazing and heart crashing ;)
All the cost are good and hardworking with full of feeling.
This is the greatest kdrama that everyone specially kdrama lovers must watch
No one forget jandi, junpyo & jihoo
Just watch watch watch
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erwinjen
5 people found this review helpful
Aug 14, 2013
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
I thought the drama was awesome except for the first two episode and half of the last episode. Regardless of what everyone has said about this drama, to us it was great. There are quite a few tears shed by my wife on this drama. We even watch the drama over again and was hooked again. Geum Jan Di's character to us was acted well, she made us feel for her, given her situation. She displayed a strong willed character that went against all odds, of course, with help from the F4.
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Kdramarama
5 people found this review helpful
Jul 18, 2012
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 10
Great series. The first show that hooked me!

Would you like this series......

Do you love Romantic Comedies?
Do horrifyingly awkward situations make you laugh?
Do you like pretty boys?

If you answered yes to all of these then you should watch it.

Plus Lee Min Ho is in it.



Check out my full review on my blog:

www.kdramarama.com
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Dropped 25/25
Mrs_Music
4 people found this review helpful
Nov 24, 2012
25 of 25 episodes seen
Dropped 0
Overall 6.0
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 8.0
Music 7.0
Rewatch Value 3.0
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I tried watching the Taiwanese, the Japanese, and the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango. The Taiwanese version did not work for me, I didn't find the full episodes for the Japanese one, and now we've got the Korean version. Let me just start of by saying that Jan Di screams too much. I'd also like to say that Ji Hoo was too... how could I say it... stupid? My friend however fell in love with him so let's ignore that. I remember being obsessed with this drama. I'm not even sure why I stopped. All I know is that I had a love-hate relationship with this drama. Oh... wait, now I remember. Jan Di was the reason. And of course, some events I could not quite comprehend. Alright, let's start with Jan Di. She's kick-butt, she's strong... and she's one heck of a loud crybaby with a Bella Swan complex. She can't decide with whom to be, once she's with one guy, she's thinking of the other... get what I mean? Plus, she's supposed to be strong and all that. But, after a few episodes, all I saw was some dumb girl who is not so smart. There was this one really important event that made me realize that. Also, I knew how it would end, since I read some spoilers... and some events had me like: "puh-lease". A while ago, I was pondering if I should give this a shot. Other than Kim Hyung Joong, the F-4 was quite a cute bunch. It had an interesting storyline... but Jan Di and the events really don't please me. Props to Lee Min Ho's character, though. While he was pursuing Jan Di, he was pretty cute.

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shining_stars
4 people found this review helpful
Aug 12, 2012
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
at first i decided not to watch it but then i got really bored so i thought lets give it a try n i do not regret that
really nice drama the cast was really good
amazing actors
the f4 was the cutest in this version
i really liked the side story of the main lead's best friend which is actually the main reason i watched it to the end
the music was really good i really enjoyed the songs.....
what Jan Di did at the end to make jun pyos memories come back was the best scene in the whole drama but the best couple for me is ga eul n yi jung

this was the first version i watched n this was the best version of all
the story did started to drop at the middle but raised again near the end.....

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ejami
4 people found this review helpful
Jan 6, 2012
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
This kdrama was simply wonderful. It had everything...love, romance, revenge, drama, comedy, action. I fell in love with this show the first episode and loved it so much that I watched the entire series in 5 days, I simply couldn't put the laptop away! I have since rewatched it too many times to count and will continue to re-watch it. I downloaded all the music and listen to it constantly. I loved everything about this drama...the story, music, acting and of course the actors! The story between Jan Di, Jun Pyo and Ji Hoo was heartbreaking, sad, romantic, bitter sweet and simply beautiful. It was the most amazing tale of enduring friendship and love between these characters. Lee Min Ho was the stand out for me, his portrail of Gun Pyo was so amazing he'd have me laughing in one scene and then crying like a baby the next. He was brilliant! I have seen a lot of Thai Lakorns and Kdramas but this is by far my favourite. As far as I'm concerned it was pretty close to perfect.

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Jamaique3d
4 people found this review helpful
Apr 30, 2012
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
i love this show, the characters are great and the story is something that most people go through on a daily basis.I know I have. so much more fun than american soaps. love the guys esp Kim Hyun Joong. wish I could meet them all.Love Geum Jan di, she's the coolest. Overall, great show so far.The music is great. I never really thought about Korea, or learning about Korea before this. I am so interested in learning Korean so I don't have to read the subtitles, thanks for those.The show gets frustrating at times because you wanna see the people who are truly in love to get together, but you cant help love them all. This show makes me feel like I am a part of it.

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Tealady
4 people found this review helpful
Jul 6, 2013
25 of 25 episodes seen
Completed 0
Overall 6.0
Story 6.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 5.0
Rewatch Value 4.0
I watched this a while ago (3 years ago to be exact)


In all honesty, as this was my first K-Drama I loved it...it was hooked me to the K-fandomness...I started living, breathing and sleeping K-Drama.

FACT: I watched the series in a couple of days.I found it sensational!

GOODIES:

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