Boys Before Flowers: Episode 2
January 6th, 2009 // by javabeans
I feel better about Boys Before Flowers after Episode 2. The drama is still very flawed, and I think I’m going pretty easy on it — I could snark much more if I wanted to — but I don’t want to be mean about this series. I have a lot of affection for it.
But the reason for my liking hinges mostly upon one character, and that is the tough-guy-masking-a-soft-heart, Gu Jun-pyo. Lee Min-ho, manseh!
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Javabeans,
Your recaps have definitely piqued my interest.
Can’t wait to check it out for myself.
Lee Min Ho is going great!
I’m a big fan of Kim Bum but his role here is just so, so.
He deserved better.
I’m rooting for Lee Min Ho in this drama.
Hope he keeps getting better.
Javabeans is correct about Kim Hyun Joong,
he looks like he’s good for display in this drama
but good exposure for
him though.
Lee Yeon Hee would have been better to play the role of
Jan-di.
*..*
I can’t help but love those cheesy parts too of LMH…calling her dry cleaners (so cuute), acting oblivious but not awkwardly stupid (2x’s cuter), and the shower scene (reflecting his true character – interject dramatic music here). I think what also helps me enjoy this drama rather than constantly comparing the J-drama and T-drama version is the advice to approach it as if this is something new. I do agree there is some overacting, bad ‘Engrish,’ and some similarities too close to the J Drama version but not true to the storyline. EP 3…I think ‘us’ fans know what to expect next….(drum roll) the 1st kiss?
I wish Kim Bum had a more prominent role but I know its just because of the character her plays.
Hope! (post # 98) – I checked out the youtube you had referenced. She would’ve been more like Makino (in appearance) if she kept the hair longer.
Lee Min-ho, what can I say that has not already been said, he is perfect for this role. You can’t help but love him as Go Jun Pyo.
As for people who hope that Kim Hyun Joong as Yoon Ji Hoo have less of a speaking role, I read somewhere that they’re going to elaborate on his side story, so expect more of his acting/stiffness. But he’s suppose to disappear for the next few episodes, but again maybe that’s the elaboration.
** And after watching the first two episodes, it looks as if this drama is going to follow the other 2 with a few slight changes. **
Again, the scene with the bee, oh how the mighty has fallen. It was so cute with him firing everyone while ranting/raving but then cowering behind a chair at the sight of the smallest bee. LOL
After watching the raw and then the subtitles on Viikii, when Geum Jan Di takes off her black shoes by Goo Joon Pyo gate, she throws a red one over the fence. (ha, ha) Also, the scene where their in an enclosed space, when Go Jun Pyo think Jan Di likes him, you can see the puff of smoke from Go Jun Pyo mouth. They must have been extremely cold shoot this.
Well, can’t help but like Kim So Eun, she is really beautiful. Thanks for the re-cap but it looks as if there’s going to be no new development with this show. Not disappointed but I’m losing interest, no longer waiting to watch this.
#69 – believer020, I agree with everything you said. However at what you don’t like, in terms of the pace, I really think they’re going to cover everything. The anemisa, the twin, the second love interest. They also have to get through the sister as well as the scenes with the mother. I mean for 11 years of a manga, they’re trying to cover it with 24 episodes. Who knows they could be a 2 . . . .
#95 – Sparrow, “I think Hanazawa Rui should be a proper foil to Domyoji”. I agree with you that is the perfect way to state it and so far Kim Hyun Joong is not doing this. Not sure if he’s going to come around when the level between the two gets intense. Aaah, you did well in your English lit. class.
#96 – dramafreak19, “The lead pair have ACTUAL CHEMISTRY”. I saw that, when he was helping her with her nose bleed. I got that giddy feeling, you know the one, when the two leads finally get together. I felt it in that scene and a little smile was on my face. But oh, the pain we’ll have to go through with Geum Jan Di until we get to that level. But then again, it was his sweet moment not her’s. So, there’s hope.
Sorry, it I’m spoiling it, but it’s hard to comment when you’ve already seen the script. (LOL)
didnt anyone notice that da school cafeteria in ep1 look like da one in Palace S it did 2 me n i was like is did palace S the cateteria n i was it looks so similar 2 it
Don’t like Jun Pyo!!!
i thikn that Doumyoji is supposed to have a certain craziness, almost wildness to his personality that isn’t portrayed here. He isn’t desperate enough, not mean enough, not psycho enough………
cuz Makino is supposed to change him…..and i don’t think there is much to change….. Jun Pyo is just arrogant…..but hes not really that mean….u know?
I’m dying to see the jealousy, though and him and Ji Hoo fighting….
So far im really disapointed with Jun Pyo…this being a K-Drama and all, I wish Jun Pyo would show more emotion….he just makes teh same mad face all the time………
And I also think Jan Di is much better in this episode. She toned down the overacting a smidge……………….
and Han Chae Young isn’t so bad of an actress….she’s doing a nice job so far as Shizuka (Seo Hyun)
Maybe it’s cuz i know the story too well already….but this is kinda boring
mans. you are too cool. the subs are perfect.
hmm. i actually kind of kind min ho from the first ep
usually i like him after he becomes nice.
but i dunno.
the tw dms was too psychotic and crazy + dumb.
the tsukasa was good, but short. and not that cute.
lee min ho actually is nice-looking and the character comes out just nice
he actually makes you think like this kind of human can exist.
the other two was too exaggerated.
what do you for a career. you are like a pro. =]]
omigosh, this is the 1st time im drawn to the character of domyouji more than rui,
im giggling like a hs girl. im lovin it! love it, lee min ho!
im still trying to find the lee dong wook similarity u said above
gosh im a fan of ss501 leader for his antics and sarcasm on tv show, but when he said he even bring his acting teacher abroad just to study, i want some proves,
this is the stiffiest (is that a word?) rui ever, even more than vic chou
sorry, i cant help but comparing, but i must say this ver is really fresh and kdrama-like
but on a positive note, i must say that episode 1 is a vast improvement of 2. and i hope that the series just continues to get better and better
Thank you for the swift recaps! I loved the manga, but didn’t care for any of the adaptations (the Japanese version was the best, but still not great). Despite its flaws, I think this may be the best adaptation yet.
The reason: Lee Min Ho is perfect as Doumyouji, even though they toned down the “wild animal” aspect of his character. “Adorkable” is the word. Jan Di is also closer to Makino in terms of spunk (I liked that they preserved the head kick from the manga), and overall, I think this lead pair has the best chemistry of any adaptation.
I also like how the filmmakers have condensed certain parts (the cruise sequence with the Shizuka party) and added K-drama/individual twists to things (gambling debts, the bee scene, netizens, etc.).
Of course, it’s still cheesy–but so was the original manga. And you can’t start out with cheese & get cream.
Thanks Lola!!
first learned F4 thru Meteor Garden, didn’t watch tha Jap version though, coz I have yet to find a good Jap actor/actress, though I must admit I’ve watched only a handful of their films….take a quick peek at the Jap version of HYD and can’t find any eye candy there so I lose interest watching it……but of course Korean version is a way different from the other two…..and the BIG difference?…..has a lot of eye candies! plus the fact that I find Koreans better acting wise compared to Jap and Taiwanese…..AND they also have more eye candies! LOL……
first time to see Kim Hyun Joong and my first impression of him is he looks like a younger version of Yonsama Bae Yong Joon?? especially the eyes…..still yet to see Lee Min Ho’s similarities to Lee Dong Wook….anyways have yet to finish Eps 1 to see it…..
MILLION THANKS FOR THE FAST RECAPS!
I don’t know if most of you are just following Javabeans’ opinions or what but personally I disagree on the judgement on Kim Hyun Joong. Obviously he’s a newbie and I certainly respect Javabeans’ critique and opinions, but personally I quite like the Rui he’s playing. It could be better, but I feel he’s certainly doing a better job than the girl playing Jandi. It’s actually really disapointing- she’s going way overboard with the cutsie angry faces and yelling. Anyway, moving back to Rui. Personally, in the manga/MG/Jap.Vs. I’ve always liked Rui much better than Dom. Because of his autistic traits… shouldn’t he be awkward and stiff? He’s not supposed to be smooth and extremely cool or anything. That’s the two players over there LOL He could act better, but maybe it’s his own interpretation of Rui. Oguri Shun was really great, but definitely different from HJ. I hope people will look at him in his own light and stop comparing him with Oguri, whether he’s better or not! This drama is it’s own entity.
Much thanks for the recaps! Thanks a lot Java :]
BTW subs are up on mysoju.com for anyone who wants to watch.
I know this has been said a million times already but I need to say it too: I LOOOVE LEE MIN HO/JUN PYO. He’s definitely carrying the show forward with his acting skills. I think there’s room in my fangirl heart for two Domyouji’s though: I love Matsumoto Jun as well.
I think this may be a difference… with the Jdrama it was a little refreshing to see him breaking things, getting violent and wild like in the manga. So far the angriest I’ve seen Jun Pyo’s character was when he was playing rugby… or when he angrily placed the glass of water on the table… I really really hope that the korean take on things won’t take the frustratingly repressed route (emotionally and physically).
Makino/ Jan Di – I really dislike Goo Hye Sun. Maybe I’m judging her too early but as of now her acting is just excessive, cartoonish and annoying. And she’s ALWAYS stuffing her mouth with something. The director may be responsible for that but it’s not cute. It’s kind of gross and difficult to discern what she’s saying. Her one redeeming moment was when she was a bit starstruck/vulnerable when Hanazawa Rui (I still can’t get used to the Koreanized names… give me time) handed her his sneakers. GHS is good when she tones it down a little
and ugh Kim Hyung Joon… I really really hope that his acting miraculously improves. Me and a thousand other fangirls watching are sending him good vibes, willing him to get better …
I like Han Chae Yeon’s Shizuka better than the Japanese Shizuka. HCY’s less stiff. Plus she fits the role as she’s genuinely gorgeous.
– geez, the white wintry puffs appear again. The Korean drama industry must work these actors like dogs… Didn’t the same thing happen in Hong Gil Dong? I felt cold just watching the actors’ breath appear in white fog…
Okay. First episode finished and midway through second episode. I must say I really like LMH playing Domouji because he is so adorable in his cluelessness and I think he fits the role really well.
As for Jandi…I was actually really annoyed with her character portrayal the first episode but I think she has tone it down just a tiny bit. Anyway, I hope she really doesn’t overact in the later episodes. So far, she is cute though. I think Makino is actually calmer in the acting yet still remains very adorable. Hmm….now that I think of it, somehow she kind of acts like LDH in My Girl. Is it because of the same director?? I do realize though the way she talks with her mouth so exaggerated is a bit…annoying to the eyes.
The guy who plays Rui – sorry cannot remember much Korean names so I’ll go with my familiarity – is actually okay. I think he smiles a bit too much but somehow Rui is a hard to understand character and so fall I think he is doing quite fine. He is not exceptional but his acting is alright – better to the eyes than Jandi at least – in the first episode and midway second. I’ll see. I think he is really beautiful (wrong word for a guy? lol) though.
The rest…I never really think there is much character developments for them. Lol.. Well, I was cracking up at the English and bullying scenes though. Seem a bit too much…
Yapping aside, this is actually something I enjoy even though I have read the manga and watched 2 version of it already. I can just sit back and bring out the hidden girly side in me and pamper my eyes with good looking guys. Yum!
thanks for the recaps….!!!!
i really had a lot of doubt about this drama….so i had to extremely lower my expectations and in doing so I’m really enjoying it now! Episode one was a bit awkward for me but Episode 2 totally pulled me in… and Jun-pyo, gosh! for me he is the heart of this drama…i could totally skip the other people’s line and watch his scene over and over again…I wasn’t initially ecstatic about Lee Min-Ho taking up the role of Domyouji but after seeing the last 2 episode he’s now beginning to be my favorite actor out of the last 2 that portrait Domyouji!
This drama korea good than drama taiwan ? lOVE gOO HYE sun. She so cute & casting of her beauty! (**)
As a die-hard fan of hanadan, I cannot say that I am shamelessly comparing eveything to the Japanese version. Everything I see, all I say is “NO! Stop copying them!”…sigh…I have to stop doing that…
But I’m still in love with the most romantic story ever created…:D
Anyway, thanks for the recaps…
But I have to say, I honestly thought MatsuJun’s hair was hilarious in hanadan [and I couldn't really believe that they were "natural" curls as the manga makes them out to be]…but Jun-pyo’s hair? ROFL…
Han Chae Young is love…<3
I hope that she would have more parts here even though Shizuka is actually a minor character.
“i am liking this drama so far…i like hyun joong but the rui played by shun in the jap version and vic zhou in the taiwanese version was much better mayb coz they were played by professional actors…”
uhmmm..that was the first ever acting job for Vic who didn’t intentionally auditioned for the role. shun was already acting when casted for HYD.
Qoute: 69 — 2. KHJ is a better fit than most people are giving him credit for. If you read the manga and have watched the other version – KHJ is doing the role. In the Tversion, Vic made him too broody(?) & the Jversion O.Shun was too dreamy & princely(but I confess I loved him!!!). KHJ has the awkwardness, the stiffness of the role right because Rui/Ji Hoo is the guy that distances himself from everything, sees everything from a 3rd person-like vision, so when he steps into the situation, he doesn’t fit exactly right into any situation because he’s not personally invested. —
I agree. I remember envisioning Rui to be unfitting for any situation because he’s personally uninvested in anything.
I am trying not to be jealous that you are guys are getting to see this already
Telling people to stop comparing BOF to the T or J version would be unrealistic.
I myself can’t help but compare that to the T version (for the setups, the acting, the music, their twists to the original plot…….)
I would love to defense KHJ by saying he acts that way because of what his character is. His character supposed to be quiet, reserved due to the mild autism (problem with social interaction, language skill). However KHJ went much further than that. He makes Ji-hoo so dead (if not creepy) & awkward. Having said that, it’s KHJ’s first major acting project so we should cut him some slacks. Hope he warms up and the acting will get better in the coming episodes.
I like this version of Hanadan very much. I think that this is the best looking F4 cast from all the previous versions. But I have to give the credit to Lee Min Ho for doing such a good job as Jun Pyo, because his character is rather very appealing, and I actually keep sympathising with him, GJP. As for KJH, his acting is just meh… sorry fans, I can’t lie… I mean even if the character was always sleepy, deppressed, emotionless and quiet, Oguri Shun as Rui was splendid. KJH is stiff… especially when he speaks. But Kim Joon is doing pretty good as Woobin. His gangsta slangs are actually funny. When I watched the HYD or MG, I could care less for the similar character. But Woobin is fun to watch
i love your recap! thank you so much! Im just wondering if you know any fansub subbing this series? i hope someone will sub this! thank you for your witty recap. they make my day! thank you! i hope you continue the recap of this series!
[...] everyone who didn’t catch it, you can read the recap for episode one and two by Dramabeans. It’s the same story more or less with some bad Korean fashion (cough Jan-Di’s [...]
just finish watching epi 1 and 2 with sub…. and thankfully my wish was granted as i found some defining moments and characters in this version…
1. i really like the dad of jandi having seen him in other kdramas wherein he was so adorable… a really good actor and his over the cting role here just suits him
2. KHJ … his acting just doesnt always leave you with breathless anticipation but definitely someone you would want to see on screen especially when you can capture him in your mind in certain angles… duh too dreamy… (the acting will hopefully get better …. the last part in episode 2 where he approach jandi… i immediately belive the awkwardness of that moment… wait is that ji ho or KHJ… hehehehehe……but still adore him)
3. Ki Bum… Honestly… i never thought of him as handsome or cute but here he is way hotter than KHJ (sorryt girls… have to tell the truth)… his smile can really melt you.. can’t help but smile as well…him and the other rapping dude is really into their character… kudos for casting them…
4. LMH…. wow his tall (especially standing beside jandi)… he has not totally won me over but his eyes when he was telling jandi just to tell him he loves him got into me… i actually believe that he was begging her (in his arrogant way) to tell him that she likes him….. i agree that he is not as idiotic as the way matsumoto jun played domyuji (btw he did not wow me with his looks but the way he played the character) or did not have the arrogant, manliness, cutesy, dumb look that jerry had ahhh that smile) but he definitely has a lot of potential especially everytime he gets jealous (perfection)
5. jandi might look too old for her age but when i am not to concerned about it i think she is acting the role really well….(however, the wig did not work for me and neither was that perm? she got on the cruise… come on she’s a pretty girl… they can better than that)
Verdict: this is a show that i would watch coz it’s entertaining….. the rich boy poor girl….love against all odds….love triangle with a friend will never grow old with me…. and eventhough my neurons cant help but often analyze every minor detail about the show the fun moments that make me giddy and smile is worth the time i am spending on watching it…..
Actually I think Lee Min Ho looks a lot more like the actor who played the Taiwainese equivalent of this role.
Kim So-eun is really doing a good job with her part but Kim Hyun-joong is having some problems he really looks lost and not sure about the character…. The entire cast except for the family ( who is very natural with their parts), looks unnatural… it has its funny moments but I hope as the show develops the chemistry between the cast will become stronger and not seem over done.
i really really appreciate you doing all this work & i have to say, i LOVE YOUR WRITING STYLEEEEEEEE. & going to boys over flowers,
i am starting to really like lee min ho also, lol
and i just want to say that i like how your banner has
ko ah ra and yoon gye sang from who are you.
i read your reviews for that drama
and fell in love with your writing style & summaries!
ignorant… you’ve got to be joking….
the fact that you’re so offended by my opinion is both sad and lame.
I am really enjoying this drama. I didn’t go into it expecting much because I didn’t want to be disappointed (Iljimae), but I am pleseantly suprised. Could it be better? Yes. Could someone please turn down the over acting? Yes. One of my main concern with the show is KHJ. KHJ’s (Rui) character is not too bad to me. A lot of earlier comments dissaprove of his acting. I know we are not suppose to compare, but… In the T and J version, the Jun Pyo character was mean. In the beginning, he was vicious and we all hated him. Hating him made it easier for us to love and root for the Rui character. They were direct opposite. In addition, Makino and Shan cai were both afraid of the Jun Pyo character. Their being afraid made the declaration of war more dramatic. Jan di hasn’t shown that she is really afraid of him at all. Also in the K version, Jun Pyo has shown us dozens of time that he is a fake. He’s not a really bad guy, just insenstive, clumsy, and clueless. So instead of being angry with him, we feel sorry for him. Feeling sorry for him, how can we possibly like KHJ’s character. We have no reason to like him or hope that he ends up with Jan di. That relationship angle is one of the things that made the the first two movies interesting. Here it is obvious that he doesn’t stand a chance. So, I place the blame on the writters and the director for showing us Jun Pyo softer side so early. They didn’t give KHJ’s character an opportunity to distinguish himself from LMH (Jun Pyo) character.
BTW, Thanks so much for the episode recapes.
LOL. Judging by the number of comments in this entry alone, I think we can safely say that BOF is this year’s mania drama. Not since Coffee Prince have I seen such enthusiasm and buzz over a kdrama. Hanadan Fever strikes again!
Lee Min Ho is LOVE! I had a very good feeling about his Domyouji since seeing his screen shots. Seeing him in action just confirms it. His Jun Pyo has Jerry Yan’s manliness and dorkiness, but he shows more depth and subtlety than Jerry. I loved Matsujun’s Domyouji too.
Goo Hye Sun looks a little like Hong Kong starlet Gigi Leung Wing Kei (I’ve been trying to place her, and it finally came to me….). Other than their looks, they share another similarity: stiff, overexaggerated acting. Jan Di is too over-the-top, and Hye Sun needs to tone her acting down. She’s nowhere as good as Inoue Mao.
Agree with everyone who says that KHJ is just not cutting the mustard as Rui. Vic Zhou had the broody mystique, while Oguri Shun’s Rui was really charming and princely. KHJ appears unnatural and stiff in his line deliveries. He also smiles too much.
Good casting choice to have Jae Hee’s dad in Delightful Girl Chun Yang play Jan Di’s dad. He’s a good comic actor and fits right into a manga-ish role. Too bad they couldn’t get Jae Hee’s mom in Delightful Girl Chun Yang to play his wife again. She’s got chemistry with this actor, and is a better actress than the one playing Jan Di’s mom.
Lastly, the soundtrack is just ineffective and forgettable. It’s pales in comparison to the TW soundtrack or the Jdrama soundtrack. I could play Ai Otsuka’s Planetarium over and over again and not get sick of it. This korean soundtrack sounds too generic. There’s no outstanding song that captures the spirit of the drama.
lol… i was wrong. you’re not ignorant. you’re just a moron. but i guess one can’t argue with stupidity, so why bother.
For me Jun stays the best Domyoji. Indeed he is the first who really understood the character of domyoji and he nailed it (although he doesn’t physically looks like dom character). The hatred, the Love, the bakaness ect… Jerry acting was mediocre (no offence ) and he was classy (he drinks coke sorry but Dom will never do that).
Joon Pyo is not classy either (dom doing sport??? Are you kidding me).
And the way F4 of japan was first untroduced you can feel the power, money .
I understand why people like Min Oh’ domyoji because of looks but please Domyoji is supposely stupid and absurd, impulsive with very bad Japanese (How is Korean Min Oh???) when I watch min oh acting I can’t help but think about the prince of Goong. Domyoji character is a Psycho (the look when he tried to rape Makino) and Jun played it very well (look at the scene when threat the studends by drowning them in his pool or when he punches his friends). The way Jun can be absurd, stupid, and a lover and at the same time powerful, threatning and very mean is simply great. The way Jun,Domyoji sits, walk you can feel he is a rich guy. (He doesn’t do what commoners do like sport with)
You can hate Jun dom because of look but Please The only one who first understood Domyoji character is Jun (Maybe Min Oh watched his work). And at least Shun and Jun had chemystry what is not the case there.
Peace
@ Lucille –
Quote “In the T and J version, the Jun Pyo character was mean. In the beginning, he was vicious and we all hated him. Hating him made it easier for us to love and root for the Rui character… In addition, Makino and Shan cai were both afraid of the Jun Pyo character… Jan di hasn’t shown that she is really afraid of him at all. Also in the K version, Jun Pyo has shown us dozens of time that he is a fake. He’s not a really bad guy, just insenstive, clumsy, and clueless. So instead of being angry with him, we feel sorry for him. Feeling sorry for him, how can we possibly like KHJ’s character. We have no reason to like him or hope that he ends up with Jan di… So, I place the blame on the writers and the director for showing us Jun Pyo softer side so early. They didn’t give KHJ’s character an opportunity to distinguish himself from LMH (Jun Pyo) character.”
(I know I should’ve quoted less of what you wrote but all of it was so true I kept most of it.) I think you hit the nail on the head. One of the main reasons why I was disatisfied with the kdrama Makino character was that she wasn’t scared or intimidated by the F4 or Domyouji AT ALL. Plus, Jun Pyo/Domyouhi isn’t hateful enough…
thanks for the recap! I only watched the episodes after reading your recaps…I loved Delightful Girl and My Girl…I also enjoy the mean male lead and the lovable and self-righteous female lead..the series kind of reminds me of Goong. I am trying to get use to the female lead, she does overract sometimes. As for KJH’s actor..he does seem dull but you can tell he is trying, I do love his smile though…that’s just the girlyness in me. I also really like Han Chae Young’s character, so classy! I never watched the Japanese/Taiwanese version of this series..so I’m glad, I am coming into it with a clear perspective. Maybe, I’ll try to catch the Japanese version of it after. Oh yes, Lee Min Ho’s character, I don’t actually think he is attractive because his horrible perm is totally distracting me, HAHA
maybe netizens will make enough noise that they will change it. Other than that, I like his character and cannot wait till more episodes come!
@ Lucille –
Quote “In the T and J version, the Jun Pyo character was mean. In the beginning, he was vicious and we all hated him. Hating him made it easier for us to love and root for the Rui character… In addition, Makino and Shan cai were both afraid of the Jun Pyo character… Jan di hasn’t shown that she is really afraid of him at all. Also in the K version, Jun Pyo has shown us dozens of time that he is a fake. He’s not a really bad guy, just insenstive, clumsy, and clueless. So instead of being angry with him, we feel sorry for him. Feeling sorry for him, how can we possibly like KHJ’s character. We have no reason to like him or hope that he ends up with Jan di… So, I place the blame on the writers and the director for showing us Jun Pyo softer side so early. They didn’t give KHJ’s character an opportunity to distinguish himself from LMH (Jun Pyo) character.”
@ Rory
omg, i so agree w/ u guys. the first episodes should have been an opportunity for KHJ’s character to shine, because Doumyouji was all being rude and violent, and Rui should be a stark contrast to him. and that’s where he gets the focus, and also where Makino should see it and notice Rui. but they made Dounyouji’s character all so likeable in the first 2 eps already. i don’t know how the changes in the character be more visible in the latter eps.
also, in both T & J version, people would be divided between the 2 F4, that’s actually the thrill of the story, having 2 f4’s for the girl. but here, they don’t make Rui stand so much as opposed to Doumyouji. he was the runaway winner.
The lead actress’ portrayal really hampers my enjoyment of the drama. All the shouting and face twisting and overacting is really bothering me >_> I wanted to see what kind of Makino she would show, but I just can’t love her version of Makino like I loved Inoue Mao and Barbie’s versions. She doesn’t look like how I think Makino should be: naturally cute (but not cutesy, Makino didn’t have time to be cutesey when she’s standing up for herself/others and as well as dealing with poverty), spunky, conscientious, and still innocent. Inoue Mao just did it for me.
LMH is just amazing at Gu Jun Pyo. He seems to embody the arrogance and naivety with just his eyes and the snark of his lips. I’m disappointed in KJH’s portrayal since Rui was my favorite out of F4 and Oguri Shun played him perfectly (and had me swooning). I’m sure that his acting will improve over the course of the series as he gains more experience.
Han Chae-young is so classy and gorgeous, and played the Shizuka role very well
The other 2 actors for F4 are doing a decent job for me, and I hope to see more out of them. Kim Bum is such a cutie but I don’t think he gives off the playboy vibe. His eyes are too innocent.
You said it Anonymous Jun Pyo is so Kind and nice that people like Him (too bad) And when I go to sites like dramaclick, mysoju ect.. People ratings is sooooooooo average. 2 or 3/5 for this kind of drama is quite disappointing
that was redundant
Hehe..i’ve always been reading dramabeans recap on k-drama never post a single word until i saw somebody’s mentioning that Go-Ara will be perfect for Jan Di part.OMO..i felt the same tooo…I think she will make a perfect Jan Di…Huhu…Saw her acting in ‘Who are you?’ and i think she’s very talented…and pretty..and young…and owh did i mentioned she’s pretty?LOL..envy her eyes..but anyway there’s no way the casting will be change anymore right..We just gotta bare it all people..i just hope KJH will give more spirit into Rui’s character..and give us all a chance to to fight and choose him for Jan Di because in this version of hanadan its seem that Go Jun Pyo will kick his ass either in the drama or real-life acting skills..for sure~ Yo Yo people ;b
yeahhh junpyo really really looks like lee dong wook and kinda like kim rae won too…and ji hoo looks like se7en and ahh i agree i could totally see go ara doing jandi
butanyways, the guys are all so cute~
oh god you’re right; he did remind me of Lee Dong Wook at some points! similar, but ultimately different. I like how he’s all GLEEHEEHEE at his head-deskly antics. I liked Ga-eul’s natural role, and omg she is younger than me? When did this happen!!
Ahck! =) I totally love Min Ho too! =D And I agree, that part where he finds Jandi is super cute though its corny its CUTE! =) I’m really loving this drama! =D
It’s inevitable to compare with the J counterpart but -
Okay am i like the only person who doesnt like this series? Everything doesnt match up to what Hanadan is really all about. Sure, the cast in the Jversion didnt sport the look but they definitely played the part.
The writing and direction here is messy. There is no chemistry among the 4 guys. I love GHS but she is not Makino. Jun pyo seems too nice as Domouji. I’m not feeling the characters at all. The 2 episodes arent working for me much.
Han Chae-young was probably the only saving grace.
I’m sorry. I hold back my expectation and really didn’t compared this version with others. But I can’t stand GYS acting. It just tooo much to bear for me. Too annoying, overacting and unbeliaveble. Yeah, if the character is annoying i can still tolerate it but this is the acting. Oh man! It just soo tiring just to watch her!
Lee Min-ho…. the shower scene was necessary!
@ Joan I couldn’t be more agree
whenever minho display that nasty look it reminds me of jerry yan, while the shower scene reminds me of Choi Siwon’s bath VTR from the supershow and later on realized thay they actually share the same facial structure(though siwon is sweeter). ^^ BLAZING HOTNESS~!!!
whenever minho display that nasty look it reminds me of jerry yan, while the shower scene reminds me of Choi Siwon’s bath VTR from the supershow and later on realized thay they actually have the same facial structure(though siwon is a lot sweeter). ^^ 100% BLAZING HOTNESS~!!!
dramabeans fighting~!!! haha ^________^
I am quiet shocked to see you praise Hyun Joong in Episode 1. But glad that you realize his stiffness.
Hyun joong, don’t be so stiff.
We all like you. But I don’t think he can be as lovely as Ogari Shun. Shun has set the standard for Rui so high that other people will have a hard time to reach the standard.
Oh God, I never thought I’m gonna hate this drama so much. The production team totally focused to make the drama looks good but throw all plots, storyline, scripts, characters’ development out the window…
And that is just SAD. T_T
ehm…..
now i’ve been searching bout kkkot or bbf so i take some screen caps yo…
i dun want u say it i’m stealing so i say it to you!!!
Just have to say they really should have stuck with the japanese formula or made it thier own…. I didn’t like meteor garden but i was a real fan of the manga back in the day and then the anime all 7 frames per second….. What really made metor garden like hana yori dango was the characters were the same in personality not that they looked like the origianls from the jdrama…. I love Kdramas especially because they seem to know what music to play to match a sceen but this is not the case here….. I still like the show for the hookieness and the barrels of laughs!
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much better if the choose Yoon Eun Hye as leading lady
I love ur movie U guys are so hot & sexy
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Love LMH to bits..
The character he plays… Gu Jun Pyo…
THRILLS ME LIKE HELLL xD
i feel like i can fly over the moon just thinking about him in my head.
i love you Boys Before Flowers
8′ so nice to watch this movie
Thank you. I couldn’t find a working link and this really helped illustrate what I could not see.