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Good only because it’s a “classic”
This is the first kdrama I ever watched, so it had (and still has) a special place in my heart for a long time. However, after recently rewatching it I came to realize how much it lacks and that it's not the great drama I once thought it was. I think I used to think of it as a great drama because I was young and it was the first kdrama I ever watched, so I didn't know have anything to compare it to. But now that I'm older and have watched a lot of dramas, I can definitely say boys over flowers is not a good drama. At all.It's good in terms of it being a "classic" and "must watch" but it doesn't have much else to it. The plot is fairly interesting and at first the drama is entertaining. However, as it progresses and the characters encounter ridiculous obstacles that make no senses whatsoever, it gets bad.
I won't blame it all on the drama though, because I know it's based off a manga so they might just be following the script there. But, I've watched the jdrama also based on the same manga and it's better than this adaptation.
In all, if you want to watch this drama just to say you watched it, go ahead. But if you're going into this thinking you're going to watch a drama with a great plot, amazing characters, and good development then don't bother watching this. It's really not worth your time and you'll only be disappointed.
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Part of the club now!
So, I finally did what I had been avoiding since seeing that intensely wild anime hair/ the early 90's auntie Bronner brother's hair show coils. I finally watched this often-suggested cult-classic of a K-drama. Now, I have NO issue with period drama, so I was not turned off by the age of this series.I got it...I understood that everything was turnt up due to it being based on a manhwa. Cool.
Turned it on, understood the FL in the beginning. Loved seeing my fave gumiho (YAY), fave actor is the ML ( YAY). Then...the show kicked in. *sighs* I had to remind myself that the FL is a child (I hated how her spunk faded). I understood her constant silence as she beef with a GROWN psychotic adult, but MY GAWD! And my exhaustion is really about that loco trash of a sick adult. This series could have been edited shorter, it didn't need ALOT of the unecessary blah and many dropped added on plot holes. BUT this was the first in its genre. Through all of this, I see why it's loved. I'm still exhausted...and I still wanted our FL with the SL, HANDS DOWN!
Also...I needed to call the Korean Division of Family and Child Protective Services on the adults in the drama. The F4 needed immediate therapy. I needed to call the Korean FBI on the school because we KNOW their cops won't do a thing. I needed Miss Mama with the face of Angela Basset to be handled by goons, and have her and her business embarrassed in public in the courts of law...like...these are things to address the lack of accountability in this story, that need to occur to calm my spirit as I watched this drama. I swear!
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Why do i love this show
Some people be like watching this from like 1 or 2 years ago,and then they come here saying that they just find it cringeWell lemme tell u something
1-this kdrama is more like 10 years old so if u have watched it back then you wouldn't think about these things now.
2-you can't watch such an old kdrama and comment on the clothing,cringy moves or what so ever
3-for most of the people and i am one of them this was the starter pack of every kdrama watcher.
4-I have watched this like maybe 5 years ago or more i was little and i used to watch episodes translated to arabic actually and yes i liked and my sibilings and i really enjoyed it,now i am 16 years old and my sibilings are way older,everytime we think about it we just get the old nostalgia of the golden days.
5-I am not attacking any1,it's just i couldn't bare seeing my childhood kdrama being attacked and not defending it lol.
6-the moral of this review is that yes i really hated the actress ways of speaking and acting sometimes but at the same time i liked her to and found them as a very good couple,i hated the way she dress even tho u are poor u could still afford for better clothes,but this was the old dramas specialities.I agree gunpyu was kind of asshole at some moments but i mean it's a kdrama so whatever.
7-This is liked the 10 time i rewatch this drama and maybe people who are watching it nowadays doesn't like it because they find it cringe and old so i understand there's much more better kdrama nowadays so,it's rare to find some people watching this for the first time and actually liking it.
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Classic…should be watched
This was one of the first classic K-Dramas I viewed when I began into watching K-dramas. It helped me to make connections with other dramas from that time, and when referenced to in resent dramas I was able to “get” the reason why.I “met” many of my favorite actors and actresses from this particular drama; viewing many of their other works because of it. You’re able to see how they mature and polish their craft in beautiful ways.
Just remember, it was a change turner in its day and is a classic for a reason. Enjoy!
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If they had made just 16 episodes with the best parts, may be It wouldn't be soooo boring... still there's a lot of things that make no sense, there's no logic to many of the events, there is no depth to the story or the situations the characters go through, you can hardly see any growth in their personalities... and for the most part they come and go like they have no control over their own lives.
I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. A complete waste of time. And the Gu Hye Seon's acting is so bad, totally unnatural.
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I read somewhere at one point that compare main actress outfit. They say Taiwan version outfit so ordinary and repeatable, japan mostly wear uniform, but Korea outfit is so good. Yeah Geum Jan Di suppose to be just ordinary girl from ordinary maybe you can say poor family, so the outfit not suppose too good.
For you who loved watch K-drama i think this one of the classic that you have to watch. Looking for the best of this drama, just search for the Japan version. Much better.
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a teaspoon of sugar and 10 bottles of cringiness
‘Boys Over Flowers’ is probably the start for many kdrama fans, and for me, it served as the “restart button” that reignited my passion for watching dramas back in middle school (I’m 27 now).When I first watched this drama, I thought it was the coolest thing ever. However, after rewatching it now, I can’t help but curl my toes in embarrassment. The cringe factor in some scenes is almost unbearable, and the acting leaves much to be desired. I found myself laughing uncontrollably every time Gu Jun Pyo and Yoon Ji Hoo appeared out of nowhere to save Geum Jan Di—it’s like they had a magic portal or something! LMAO!
Despite its flaws, ‘Boys Over Flowers’ holds a special place in my heart as a nostalgic piece of my drama journey. It’s a reminder of how far the genre has come and how my taste has evolved since those middle school days.
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Team Ji Hoo(•ө•)♡
This k-drama was the first one i saw! i love it so much that i feel something special with the characters.I will always be team Ji Hoo ♡ i've become SS501's fan because of him (i still love Gu Jun-pyo tho).
Lee Min-ho and Kim Hyun-joong are my forever crushes! ♡
Este k-drama fue el primero que vi! Me encanta tanto que siento algo muy especial con los personajes.
Siempre seré team Ji Hoo ♡ me hice muy fan de SS501 por él! (igual me encanta Gu Jun-pyo también).
Lee Min-ho y Kim Hyun-joong son y serán mis crushes por siempre! ♡
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Addicting but stupid
First of all, this wasn't my first korean drama, so I don't really have any nostalgic feelings for it. And I probably wouldn't have watched it (title sounds stupid haha) but on some many platforms (e.g. youtube) people recommanded it, so I gave it a try. It's kinda addicting, even though the story itself is completely stupid, weird and cringe-factor times ten. The only REALLY good thing is the soundtrack, I really liked it, especially "Paradise" because in combination with that intro it was just comedy gold hahahaBecause of the stupid plot and the length, there isn't really a chance that I'll rewatch it someday.
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um marco da minha infância
um carinho por ser meu primeiro dorama. conhecia como “a lavanderia” e gostava muito, desencadeando meu amor por outros doramas. eu tenho um carinho, porém, vendo de um lado mais crítico, é meio que uma bomba. a atuação não me agradou, os atores são meio nhe, a história é indiscutivelmente confusa é INACEITÁVEL, inaceitável pelo simples fato de ela não ter ficado com o ji hoo e sim com o jun pyo, tipo, amiga, pelo jurandir?? os pontos mais marcantes na minha opinião são a ost e os visuais, porque de resto é meio nhe. porém, tirando os pontos negativos, é uma experiência, nostálgico e todo amante de dorama deveria ver isso pelo menos uma vez na vida.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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So bad its good lmao
Oh boy, how do i start this lmaoooI have watched this series a total of two times in my life. So prepare yourselves for TWO opinions.
The first time, I was around 11 years old and this series was something that marked my life. BOF was my first exposure to the Korean industry and it was this series that introduced me to SHINEE and kpop in general. I think that's why I have a love for this show that I can't even explain lmao.
And okay, the first time I watched this, I LOVED IT. It was my first exposure to other country media aside from mine. Im mexican, and at the time i wasnt used to see tv series directed to teenagers or younger audiences in general, so this was an instant love for me. I try to think back as to what exactly was what I loved so much about this lmaooo I think being 11 at the time, the concept of 4 handsome guys and a ''normal'' ''poor'' girl was exciting and thrilling to me; also I thought Jun Pyo was the epitome of the perfect guy so yeah, I don't think 11 year old me really cared about the acting or the plot. I just wanted to see a love story and well this is just exactly that. Also the fact, that me and my friends all got into BOF when we where around that age explains a lot ahahaha it has a lot of nostalgia to me.
But lets keep in mind that this is what a 11 year old girl in the 2010s thought, I think my age and the time has a lot to do with it.
But OKAY, lets talk about the second time I watched this. I remember i just wanted to rewatch one of my favorite series and oh man, what a huge surprise and dissapointment it was. The second time I watched this I was 17, I was a whole different person and obviously my critical thinking wasnt the same lol So when I watched this with more adult eyes, I was surprised how bad this series really are.
This show is a MESS. Like a total MESS lmaooo. The plot doesnt make any sense and its not consistent at all; things just keep happening to the point where its ridiculous. Evil mother, amnesia, car accident, bad guy turn good, this show HAS ALL THE POSSIBLE CLICHES. Literally, Im sure this show is the epitome of cliche and is what shaped the kdrama stereotypes lol. It kinda reminds me how mexican telenovelas are: over the top and dramatic.
The relationship between Jun Pyo and Jan Di is toxic to say the least; Jun Pyo orders her around, is controlling and violent. Jan Di is annoying , thick headed and the actress acting is not good or convincing at all. The relationship between these two doesnt even feel convincing, it started out of nowhere and the romantic scenes feels kinda awkward. I dont even know what Jun Pyo liked about Jan Di and vice versa, like they are not even likeable characters.
The music is iconic but I agree they overused the Paradise song to the point it was funny xD. It came all the time and out of nowhere but I still think its a great song. However I must admit I LOVE, LOVE LOVEEE songs like 'Because Im Stupid', ''stand by me'' and ''Something happened to my Heart''. I truly love them, even till this day I get so excited everytime i hear them. So yeah, love the soundtrack.
In general, I think BOF is still loved by many because of the nostalgia that comes with it. Just like my case, this kdrama was the first one to a lot of people, so I understand why many loved it till this day. I personally have a complicated relationship with this series. I KNOW ITS BAD, like Im aware its trashy and cringy and my now 21 year old self would never watch something like this again, but I cant bring myself to hate it. It holds so many dear memories related to my childhood and teenage years.
Plus we cant deny the cultural impact this kdrama had in pop culture media. It was a huge success in South Korea and one of the first kdrama to go big internationally.
Would I recommend BOF to someone that its new to kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who is getting into kdramas? NO.
Would I recommend BOF to someone who has been a kdrama fan for several years now? NO.
Simple as that.
However, I will never hate this drama, I just cant bring myself to hate it xD.
If you want to watch this drama, i mean, go for it. Just know what you are getting yourself into. Its ridiculous, its over the top, its dramatic and exaggerated. But mostly its very entertaining.
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