Comments on: Hana Yori Dango

By: aliceinKDramaland

aliceinKDramaland — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:55:02 +0000

I have to thank You javabeans for this introduction of Hana Yori Dango world. After this I watched it and love it. I first watched korean version because I’m relatively new addict and basicly I watched everything that was new in last year and in top 25,on various sites. Later I discovered that numbers and stars doesn’t represent true values of drama. After hearing your and girlfriday podcasts I finally realised what was so irritating in some dramas that I couldn’t figure it out, but freak me out, like soulmate thing and playboy thing and music thing (in Boys over Flowers). I love in Hana Yori Dango how Yuki and that (real) playboy never end up together, is so cute. Music is apsolute great, and I’m person who can almost refuse drama,like Coffee House, because of irritating music. And necklace have real basis in Hana Yori Dango because they are soulmate from Saturn. What was funny in Hana Yori Dango is that Doumyouji reminds me of Austin Power when he smiles

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:50:28 +0000

Omg I totally agree with you Berenice and I feel your pain. I haven’t seen the J-drama yet because I’ve been skeptical on watching it. I saw the Korean and Taiwanese version, but I haven’t read the manga yet either. I think I’m going to have to go on a fest of Hana Yori Dongo between reading and watching the J-Drama. I just feel like the stuff that happens between them is so repetitive! Mom doesn’t like them together, this other person doesn’t want them together, a million love triangles (more like octagons lol), and their arguments! But their love is so SWEET that I just have to watch it lol.

I feel your pain about your friends and family thinking your weird. My family and friends are always like “Are you watching a tv show…with subtitles? In Chinese/Japanese/Korean?” hahaha. I’m always like…yepp! They can’t understand that when you watch enough of them you can start just automatically putting the words written into what they’re saying.

Thanks so much for this site by the way Javabeans! I always come on here when I can’t find a specific episode of something and read your recaps. I bow down to your excellence hahahahaha. I can’t imagine trying to sub all that stuff!

By: clarie

clarie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 02:50:56 +0000

I really wish Makino ended up with Hanazawa Rui he was so manly and made me feel warm. Doumyouji just made me frustrated because ha was so childish with hi temper. I liked all three parts but Hanazawa Rui how I would like to keep you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 11:27:56 +0000

I actually watched the Korean Hana Yori Dango first without reading the manga or watching any other versions and even though I enjoyed it (somewhat) the only thing that /really/ kept me going was the Yi Jung/Ga Eul pairing. So then I watched the Japanese version out of boredom and a little curiosity and LOVED it! Domyouji/Makino was so much more appealing to me than Jun Pyo/Jan Di – I guess there wasn’t much chemistry between the two in the Korean version for me. And Oguri Shun as Hanazawa Rui was fantastic – I loved Rui in this version and genuinely felt for him, unlike KHJ in BBF. I’m a great fan of Oguri Shun because of his acting in here.

Gosh I found this post late.

By: Sen

Sen — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:09:42 +0000

No version could ever surpass the execution of the manga like hyd can! this is the best version among the three. both of the leads were so perfect for their roles. the series was hilarious, fast-paced, and had seamless transition. there is just something about this drama. maybe the charm? the chemistry? or the acting? even the expensive clothes, extravagant props and hotness of the male lead of the korean version did not remove hyd from my heart. and thanx to hyd, i started to appreciate how nice asian shows are and btw, i hope mao and jun get together in real life. random but yeah until now…2 yrs later, im still hoping ;p

By: sunny

sunny — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:51:08 +0000

probably my favorite drama! all because its EXTREMELY well scripted and fast paced…..one thing i cant stand about the other country adaptations is because they are sooooo draggy and long and just not well acted! yes, i DEFINITELY think inoue mao can act, and I really loved the two main characters more than ever…in most dramas, my favorte characters are side characters (yeah..usually they like the make the main characters a little too annoying or dumb etc etc)….yes, I think its one of the first times where the main characters are my fav. the girl is strong but not overly violent (like portrayed in the korean version..sorry) and the guy is funny but still gentle (also,…the korean version made the guy way too….??like idk…i just found Gu Jun Pyo really really annoying..)
the thing is, this drama is really quick and sweet..theres a lot of drama but since the pacing is very quick the drama is very up and down (rollercoaster!!) and it doesnt leave you a feeling of dread but instead – angst and anticipation. There are a lot of happy moments in between which encourage you to keep watchiing and I love the closure on the entire series (wedding!!! hello – it doesnt get much better than that.)
so yes…mainly because the main leads are likeable, the story is addicting, and best of all..it DIDNT DRAG!!!

By: Endroine

Endroine — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:51:52 +0000

I only have one thing to say.
On that first manga pic the dude on the right TOTALLY LOOKS LIKE SPENCER REID FROM CRIMINAL MINDS! XD

By: JJ

JJ — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 03:47:31 +0000

The Japanese HYD remains the best live-drama adaptation of the manga, in my opinion. The Taiwanese version dragged out for far too long and the acting was…interesting, to say the least. There Korean version also dragged on, I think, and the production itself was so rushed that they lost track of what made HYD such a wonderful story. I could never sympathize with Jan Di, sadly.

Everything you’ve written in this post reminds me of how much I love the Japanese version. Every actor was perfect for their part, especially MatsuJun and Inoue Mao. They simply WERE Domyouji and Tsukushi. I laughed with them, cried with them, and rooted for them every step of the way. To me, they are the quintessential drama couple.

Now I have to go back and watch it again! =D

By: faSho_G

faSho_G — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:03:28 +0000

THIS WAS THE BEST DRAMA I HAVE EVER SEEN!!
MatsuJun was soooooo in love with her! it was soooo believable!!!

By: bubblecup

bubblecup — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:02:52 +0000

WOW!
I officially adore you!
You just captured everything I love and more about a show I revere in one blog!
Thank you for your amazing insight! ;D