Everything you said is exactly what I was feeling watching it. I was definitely distracted by the length of the pants. I kept thinking was this the style back then?? why would a man that tall have pants that length??? Anyway, adored your review.
See what had happened was.....I watched Boys Over Flowers (Korean) and became obsessed with the story. I wanted to know what other versions existed and what the source material was. I have since watched the 90s anime, The 2001 Taiwanese version, the 2018 Chinese Version, the 1995 Japanese movie, the 2005 Japanese series (I still have to watch the 2nd season).
I like all the cast for different reasons. The Korean OST and the Chinese OST are both fire. My favorite Rui is Darren Chen from the Chinese version and then Vic Chou from the Taiwanese version. My favorite Domyoji is Lee Min Ho from the Korean version and then Dylan Wang in the Chinese version. I loved the way the both looked in the clothes they were in; they both exuded that cocky swag one. I mean I fell in love with Lee Mi Ho because of this show and am too obsessed with Dylan Wang right now. The best Makino for me is Mao Inoue and Barbie Hsu. The Makino that got on my nerves is Shen Yue.
The source material is almost 30 years old; let that sink in. I do understand the problems with the main male character and his actions but it is JUST TV and series of books. It's ultimately wish fulfillment and fantasy like almost romance novels and movies.
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I like all the cast for different reasons. The Korean OST and the Chinese OST are both fire. My favorite Rui is Darren Chen from the Chinese version and then Vic Chou from the Taiwanese version. My favorite Domyoji is Lee Min Ho from the Korean version and then Dylan Wang in the Chinese version. I loved the way the both looked in the clothes they were in; they both exuded that cocky swag one. I mean I fell in love with Lee Mi Ho because of this show and am too obsessed with Dylan Wang right now. The best Makino for me is Mao Inoue and Barbie Hsu. The Makino that got on my nerves is Shen Yue.
The source material is almost 30 years old; let that sink in. I do understand the problems with the main male character and his actions but it is JUST TV and series of books. It's ultimately wish fulfillment and fantasy like almost romance novels and movies.