Aya

That's gonna be a huge NO for me if they did that

Yes, but MJ and Kavin calling Thyme out for the kidnaping and Tia calling Thyme out for the bus. So I don't see why they don't at least correct him a bit about that.

Yes it's only a talk not a real "no means no" situation but I really want Thyme to get that mindset out fast. I don't want to see him buying things to buy her and him forcing himself on her. That's why I'm iffy about that dialogue

Yes it's one thing to show Thyme naivety, but it's another thing that nobody correct him. Kavin and MJ should have said "No means no, Thyme." Since F4 Thailand lean on to be more socially, morally correct than the other version I just wish they don't do that...

Also I don't think Tia really gave advice about this to Thyme. She never emphasize to Thyme the right way to love Gorya. That money can't buy love and you can't force someone to love you.

Idk I just iffy about it. But maybe I'll change my mind after next ep

Yes! I think only HanaDan that's really tells the story with the focus on Makino and actually make this her story, whereas other version sometimes focus too much on the F4.

If you wanna hear me get nerd, hear this 🤓 the rights Hana Yori Dango actually bought by Inoue Mao's agency and they sold it to TBS with the condition of Inoue Mao be Makino Tsukushi. The agency did this so HanaDan could be a vehicle to Inoue Mao. And I think that's one of the reason why Makino Tsukushi is much more prominent than in any other version. Another fact is, HanaDan actually was made with so little time, it was a sudden decision. TBS don't have a drama for the winter slot and with the time ticking, Inoue Mao's agency sold HanaDan rights to them so TBS could make a drama in winter time slot.

Yes. Domyoji in japanese ver is inhuman, he is a wild animal and ticking time bomb LOL. He was not a functioning human being before he meet Makino, but he self reflect and realize he is not. He start to learn his mistakes and redeem himself for it.

YES OMG!! I really dislike it :/

"When a girl said no, it means yes" 💀 No, a no means a no. Just please don't...

I just need to let this out... But Thyme dialogue at the pool "Gorya is a hypocrite. She says she doesn't like something, but she does." is just soooo iffy... And Kavin and MJ doesn't correct him is just cherry on top 🙃

Thai version decided to ease us to Thyme character, whereas in Japanese version it's the element of surprise. We and Makino are bewildered by what Domyoji is behind those tiger masks. So I think that's one of the reason why the rain scene more impactful. As for Thyme, we already knew how head over heels he is to Gorya, how he is not what he seem (aka a dork), so we knew he would be waiting. It's definitely cute, but not as much as turning point like in j-dorama

Yes. All the way there Makino keep telling herself "no way" "there's no way" "no way" "is he really asking for a date?" LOL. She finally went there cuz he is intrigued by the tiger mask and the way Domyoji treat his friend. She only went there to check is Domyoji really there cuz she got a feeling he really asking her for a date, she expect he is NOT there. But there he is looking pittiful... I like how you said Domyoji is crazy XD he is indeed crazy...

I kept on watching just to see where it gets better. It's not.

Exactly my thought also. HanaDan J-dorama has no pacing issue for me, any moment of impact felt impactful. Whereas here it feels lacking something. Alot of things was told instead of shows, we as audience didn't buy it as much as the j-dorama. So yes, imo it definitely not cuz of lack of backstory, narrative, or screentime

I feel you on how you can't trust anyone whose fave is BOF XD how BOF could be anyone fav version.... Oh and same my fav is japanese too 😄

It's not particularly stellar in acting, but saying it has very weak acting is an understatement....

Why you like the korean version more? I'm curios :/

Jandi was unbearable 💀 I have to torture myself to finish the korean version

Yes, imo it's not a pacing issue but more a direction issue

YES THANK YOU!! The building to the rain scene isn't as impactful as in HanaDan cuz we don't get to see the reason why. The interview was nice but the reason why Gorya suddenly want to shows up isn't as impactful as Tsukushi. HanaDan is amazing in it's metaphor, subtlety, and relly more on scene than dialog much more than other version. As you said eyes do more than ears ^^

I kinda agree with point 3, I guess the direction kinda rushed in to make Gorya like a big heroine (I mean she is but just we have not seen it yet). I don't think pacing is the issue, but more on the direction they took. I think they need to be more patience and just let the story flow and let the character unveiled themselves rather than pushing it down our throat too much.

It's weird they compare it to K version, making it seem like LMH did an amazing job as Junpyo and Junpyo is the best 😂 LOL LMH only did an okay job as Junpyo. Bright already on par (and even slightly better) with LMH acting in k version. if anything, it's more make sense if they compare it to Matsujun's Domyoji Tsukasa cuz he did amazing good and it's his best work and best Tsukasa potrayal. And I'm as Matsujun and HYD fans, I have no complaints so why these ppl have? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Oh I never thought that way but yes it makes sense XD I thought they playing omage to Mimasaka Akira