Boys Over Flowers (TV series)

Boys Over Flowers

Promotional poster for Boys Over Flowers
Also known as 'Boys Before Flowers'
Genre
Based on Boys Over Flowers
by Yoko Kamio
Written by Yoon Ji-ryun
Directed by Jeon Ki-sang
Starring
Theme music composer T-Max
Opening theme "Paradise" by T-Max
Ending theme
  • "Because I'm Stupid" by SS501
  • "Making a Lover" by SS501
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 25
Production
Location(s)
Production company(s) Group 8
Release
Original network Korean Broadcasting System
Original release January 5 (2009-01-05) – March 31, 2009 (2009-03-31)
Chronology
Related shows
External links
Website www.kbs.co.kr/drama/f4/
Korean name
Hangul 꽃보다남자
Hanja 꽃보다男子
Revised Romanization Kkot Boda Namja
McCune–Reischauer Kkot Poda Namja

Boys Over Flowers (Hangul: 꽃보다 남자; Hanja: 꽃보다男子) is a 2009 South Korean television series starring Lee Min-ho, Ku Hye-sun, Kim Hyun-joong (of SS501), Kim Bum, Kim Joon (of T-Max) and Kim So-eun. It aired on KBS2 from January 5 to March 31, 2009 on Mondays and Tuesdays at 22:00 for 25 episodes.[1]

It is based on Japanese shōjo manga series Boys Over Flowers (花より男子, Hana Yori Dango) written by Yoko Kamio. The series is the fifth television adaptation of the manga following the Taiwanese Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II, and the Japanese Hana Yori Dango and its sequel Hana Yori Dango Returns. It spins the modern-day Cinderella tale of a poor, but spunky schoolgirl at an exclusive academy who attracts the interest of four rich and handsome guys of the school collectively known as F4.[2]

Synopsis

Hardworking Geum Jan Di (Ku Hye-sun) attends the exclusive Shinhwa High School through a scholarship she obtains. She finds her shallow, privileged classmates unbearable, especially the notorious F4, consisting of four rich and handsome men: the arrogant Gu Jun Pyo (Lee Min-ho), the quiet Yoon Ji Hoo (Kim Hyun-Joong), the charming So Yi Jung (Kim Bum), and the flirtatious Song Woo Bin (Kim Joon). They are considered to be the kings of Shinhwa High School. After Jan Di manages to withstand all of Jun Pyo's pranks, he begins falling in love with Jan Di but she only has feelings for Ji Hoo and Jun Pyo knows it.

Cast

Lee Min Ho portrayed, the main character, Gu Jun-pyo.
Ku Hye Sun portrayed, the strong minded, Geum Jan-Di.
SS501 member, Kim Hyun Joong played, the golden boy, Yoon Ji-hoo.

Main

Originally, Tsukasa Domyouji. The leader of F4 and heir to Shinhwa Group, one of the most powerful organization in South Korea. Raised by his older sister and servants, as his parents tend to be overwhelmingly busy, he grew up an arrogant and conceited person who believes that there was nothing that could not be done with money. Deep down, however, he has a heart of gold masked by his inability to express his feelings. He torments Jan-di after she stands up to his bullying ways, but ends up falling in love with her.
Originally, Tsukushi Makino. The daughter of a dry cleaner, who is offered a scholarship to attend the prestigious Shinhwa school. Headstrong, optimistic and kind-hearted, Jan-di readily stands up for her friends when they are being bullied. She ends up getting on the dark side of Gu Jun-pyo when she stands up to him.
Originally, Rui Hanazawa. A member of F4 and the grandson of a former president of Korea. He has a driving phobia after being involved in a car accident that killed his parents and left him the only survivor. It is revealed that he has autism. He is initially in love with Min Seo-hyun, who helped him overcome his autisim. Calm and gentle, his musical talent catches Jan-di's attention and she begins to develop feelings for him.
Originally, Soujiro Nishikado. A member of F4; his family owns the country's biggest art museum. He is a skilled potter. After losing his first love to his brother, he becomes a Casanova. He eventually changes his playboy ways when he realizes that he is in love with Chu Ga-eul.
Originally, Akira Mimasaka. Known as F4's Don Juan; his family runs the country's largest construction company, which Woo-bin later admits has strong connections to the mafia. Although he is a playboy, Woo-bin is loyal and honest, and cares for his friends deeply.
Originally, Yuki Masuoka. Jan-di's best friend who works with her at the porridge shop. She is a shy and quiet girl. She falls for So Yi-jung after he helps her get over her cheating ex-boyfriend.

Supporting

Originally, Tsubaki Doumyouji. Gu Jun-pyo's elder sister, and the only person he listens to. She wants the best for her brother and constantly shows him the error of his ways. She also supports his relationship with Jan-di, and acts like a protective, loving elder sister to the latter.
Originally, Shizuka Todou. Yoon Ji-hoo's first love and a famous Korean model. She later flew to Paris to further her studies.
Originally, Shigeru Ookawahara. Daughter of a rich man, who becomes Gu Jun-pyo's fiancee. She develops feelings for him, which he doesn't reciprocate. Once she realizes Jun-pyo and Jan-di are destined to be together, she amicably ends her engagement with Jun-pyo.
Originally, Kaede Domyouji. Gu Jun-pyo's mother and President of Shinhwa Group. She vehemently opposes her son's relationship with Geum Jan-di and does anything to stop them.
Geum Jan-di's father and a dry cleaner. His friend took out loans under his name, and as a consequence he is chased by loan sharks.
Geum Jan-di's mother. She is very money-minded and constantly pressures Jan-di to attract and marry a rich man.
Geum Jan-di's younger brother who is technologically inclined.
The former president of Korea and Yoon Ji-hoo's grandfather. He believes that he caused Ji-hoo's parents' fatal car accident and has been too guilt-ridden to face his grandson ever since.
Originally, Sakurako Sanjou. Geum Jan-di's first and only friend when she transfers to Shinhwa High. However, she harbors deep feelings for Gu Jun-pyo and ends up sabotaging Jan-di to get closer to him. Although her friendship with Jan-di is never re-established, she and Jan-di do reconcile before she leaves the school after her sabotage is exposed.
One of the three Mean Girls Trio (Jin Sun Mi)
One of the three Mean Girls Trio (Jin Sun Mi)
One of the three Mean Girls Trio (Jin Sun Mi)
So Yi-jeong's estranged elder brother. He leaves the family home after Yi-jeong is chosen to take over the family business and stops contact with his younger brother in order to live a normal life.
So Yi-jeong's childhood friend and first love. She winds up teaching pottery and crosses paths with Yi-jeong after disappearing for 3 years.
A patient at the same hospital Gu Jun-pyo is admitted to after being hit by a car. She falls in love with Jun-pyo and pushes her way into his life by taking advantage of his amnesia.
A suicidal student that Geum Jan-di saves / Min-ha's vengeful brother, who vows revenge against Gu Jun-pyo by hurting Geum Jan-di.
Jan-di and Ga-eul's boss at the porridge shop where they work, whom they affectionately call "Master."
Yoon Ji-hoo's friend from Macau.

Differences from the manga

Soundtrack

Album # Album Info Track listing
1st Boys Over Flowers Original Soundtrack: Part 1[3]
2nd Boys Over Flowers Original Soundtrack: Part 2
  • Artist: Various
  • Released: March 16, 2009
  • Label: KTF Music Co. Ltd.
  • Language: Korean
  • Format: Studio album (CD)
  • Genre: K-pop
3rd Boys Over Flowers OST 2.5 - F4 Special Edition

Reception

Boys Over Flowers attracted high viewership ratings and buzz throughout South Korea during its broadcast in 2009,[4] and created another Korean Wave throughout Asia. The cast members became household names and shot to stardom overnight, and after the series ended, several of them became the faces of various endorsements and advertisements. The show is credited with launching the career of its lead actor, Lee Min-ho, who had previously appeared in a small number of low-budget high school dramas.[5]

During its broadcast, the series influenced South Korean men to take their appearances more seriously to copy the metrosexual or "pretty boy" image (kkotminam, lit. "men as beautiful as flowers") of the F4 characters in the drama. This led to an increase in South Korean males wearing cosmetics, preppy and cruise outfits, and clothing in traditionally more feminine looks like the color pink and floral prints.[6]

The drama's local filming locations became tourist attractions, such as Damyang Dynasty Country Club in South Jeolla Province; Ragung hanok hotel in Silla Millennium Park in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province; Hilton Namhae Gold & Spa Resort in South Gyeongsang Province; Grand Hyatt Seoul ice rink; Lotte Hotel World's Emerald Room; Farmer's Table in Heyri; and Yangpyeong English Village. The overseas locations featured such as New Caledonia and Macau also became sought-after holiday destinations.[7][8]

The series' international popularity extended to Japan,[9] Thailand,[10] Vietnam, Singapore, India, Nepal, Malaysia, Philippines,[11] Taiwan,[12] Sri Lanka[13] and among others. The cast members held various sold-out events across Asia, such as concerts and fan meetings.[14]

The Seoul chapter of the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) criticized the series for being the epitome of materialism and the Cinderella complex, saying it sets a bad example for Korean dramas by depicting school violence, and teenagers indulging in pleasure and prejudice toward others based on their appearance and social class. The YWCA report also singled out the leading female character (Geum Jan-di) for being passive and dependent.[15]

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Average audience share
TNmS Ratings[16] AGB Nielsen[17]
Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area Nationwide Seoul National Capital Area
1 January 5, 2009 14.3% 14.4% 13.7% 13.8%
2 January 6, 2009 17.6% 17.4% 16.1% 15.9%
3 January 12, 2009 20.8% 21.1% 18.2% 17.2%
4 January 13, 2009 21.4% 21.6% 17.7% 17.8%
5 January 19, 2009 24.8% 24.3% 22.2% 21.4%
6 January 20, 2009 24.8% 24.6% 23.2% 23.0%
7 January 26, 2009 19.5% 19.1% 18.1% 17.4%
8 January 27, 2009 25.9% 25.3% 22.6% 22.1%
9 February 2, 2009 29.7% 29.4% 25.8% 24.9%
10 February 3, 2009 30.5% 30.2% 26.7% 25.6%
11 February 9, 2009 31.5% 31.8% 26.2% 25.6%
12 February 10, 2009 31.4% 31.2% 27.6% 27.0%
13 February 16, 2009 31.5% 31.5% 27.6% 27.7%
14 February 17, 2009 31.9% 32.0% 27.7% 26.8%
15 February 23, 2009 32.4% 32.3% 29.2% 28.5%
16 February 24, 2009 33.2% 32.9% 30.1% 30.0%
17 March 3, 2009 29.9% 30.6% 26.6% 27.3%
18 March 9, 2009 35.5% 35.7% 32.9% 33.3%
19 March 10, 2009 31.2% 31.3% 26.6% 26.3%
20 March 16, 2009 32.6% 31.6% 30.6% 31.2%
21 March 17, 2009 33.6% 33.8% 30.8% 31.1%
22 March 23, 2009 31.8% 32.4% 29.9% 30.8%
23 March 24, 2009 31.8% 31.6% 30.3% 31.7%
24 March 30, 2009 30.2% 29.2% 29.0% 30.1%
25 March 31, 2009 34.8% 34.9% 32.7% 33.5%
Average 28.5% 28.4% 25.7% 25.6%

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2009
45th Baeksang Arts Awards[22]
 Best New Actor Lee Min-ho Won
Popularity Award Kim Hyun-joong Won
Lee Min-ho Nominated
14th Asian Television Awards
 Best Drama Actor Lee Min-ho Nominated
Best Drama Actress Ku Hye-sun Nominated
3rd Mnet 20's Choice Awards
 Hot Male Drama Star Lee Min-ho Nominated
Kim Bum Nominated
Hot Female Drama Star Ku Hye-sun Nominated
Hot Character ("Gu Jun-pyo") Lee Min-ho Nominated
4th Seoul International Drama Awards[23]
 Popular Drama Boys Over Flowers Won
Popular Actor Lee Min-ho Nominated
Kim Hyun-joong Won
Cyworld Digital Music Awards[24]
Song of the Month (February) "Because I'm Stupid" - SS501 Won
Best OST Won
11th Mnet Asian Music Awards
 Best OST Won
Bugs Music Awards
 Best TV Drama Song of the Year Won
2nd Korea Junior Star Awards
 Best New Actor in a TV Drama Kim Hyun-joong Won
KBS Drama Awards[25]
 Top Excellence Award, Actress Ku Hye-sun Nominated
Excellence Award, Actor in a Mid-length Drama Lee Min-ho Nominated
Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama Ku Hye-sun Won
Best New Actor Lee Min-ho Won
Kim Hyun-joong Nominated
Kim Bum Nominated
Best New Actress Kim So-eun Won
Best Young Actor Park Ji-bin Nominated
Netizen Award, Actress Ku Hye-sun Won
Popularity Award, Actor Lee Min-ho Nominated
Kim Hyun-joong Nominated
Best Couple Award Lee Min-ho and Ku Hye-sun Won
Kim Hyun-joong and Ku Hye-sun Nominated

International broadcast

DVD licensing

In North America, YA Entertainment released the series in two DVD box sets; volume one was released in November 2009 and volume two in December 2009.[33]

See also

Other adaptations

Similar series

References

  1. ↑ Han Sang-hee (February 10, 2009). "Boys Over Flowers Continues to Bloom in Korea". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  2. ↑ Han Sang-hee (December 23, 2008). "Boys Over Flowers to Air in January". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Boys Over Flowers Original Soundtrack: Part 1 album info". YesAsia. January 23, 2009. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
  4. ↑ Yoo Bo-lam (March 11, 2009). "Boys Over Flowers explodes in popularity". The Korea Herald. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Korea’s Flower Boy". My Sinchew. March 29, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  6. ↑ Lee Hyo-won (February 12, 2009). "Men, Be Beautiful for Spring, Summer". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  7. ↑ Bae Ji-sook; Kwon Mee-yoo (February 26, 2009). "TV Drama Getting People Travelling". The Korea Times. Retrieved November 17, 2012.
  8. ↑ "Gyeonggi Bus Tour Targets Tourists". The Chosun Ilbo. June 30, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  9. ↑ Han Sang-hee (February 24, 2009). "Stars Look to Revive Hallyu in Japan". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  10. ↑ "Boys Over Flowers star visits Bangkok". The Korea Herald. April 13, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  11. ↑ Jonathan M. Hicap (September 6, 2009). "Korean Dramas Continue to Captivate the Philippines". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  12. ↑ "Koo Enjoying High Popularity in Taiwan". The Korea Times. July 10, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  13. ↑ "Boys Over Flowers | TV Derana". www.derana.lk. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  14. ↑ Han Sang-hee (November 4, 2009). "Lee Min-ho to Meet Japanese Fans". The Korea Times. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  15. ↑ "YWCA calls Boys over Flowers failure". The Korea Herald. April 15, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
  16. ↑ "TNMS Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". TNMS Ratings (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 28, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
  17. ↑ "AGB Daily Ratings: this links to current day-select the date from drop down menu". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 26, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2009.
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