there is one Asian television drama that has stood the test of time in terms of popularity and relevance, it's Boys Over Flowers. Of course, a fan of the series would know that the Korean version of the Japanese manga or comic is already the second remake of original Taiwanese television of the drama entitled Meteor Garden.
The first remake was made by Japan. And it has the same title as the original manga version-Hana Yori Dango. What's interesting about all three versions of this television series is how the culture of each country that remakes the drama infuses their own culture into it. So even though the central narrative is still unchanged, a unique flavor sweetens each version of the series nonetheless.
In summary, the Korean version revolves a girl who belongs to an average income family. A series of events leads to her being granted a scholarship to this prestigious school where children belonging to the richest and most powerful families study. And among these students, the most powerful of all belong to the group F4.
As suggested by the group's name, F4 has four members-all of them male. And they make life a living hell for the new girl. Indeed, the rich versus poor theme has always been a staple for television dramas especially Korean ones. Then as expected, the leader of F4 and the girl find themselves falling in love with each other.
And so begins the fight for love amidst pressure from the guy's parents and competition from others who want to keep them apart. But just because the Koreans have made the third remake of the series doesn't mean theirs is the best. While a lot of fans may disagree with me, I believe that the Japanese version of the drama is best.
It's just more natural when a country transforms one's own written work into television form. If you are in search of an Asian television drama that will love watching from start to end, then you should get a copy of Boys Over Flowers, Hana Yori Dango, or Meteor Garden.
The first remake was made by Japan. And it has the same title as the original manga version-Hana Yori Dango. What's interesting about all three versions of this television series is how the culture of each country that remakes the drama infuses their own culture into it. So even though the central narrative is still unchanged, a unique flavor sweetens each version of the series nonetheless.
In summary, the Korean version revolves a girl who belongs to an average income family. A series of events leads to her being granted a scholarship to this prestigious school where children belonging to the richest and most powerful families study. And among these students, the most powerful of all belong to the group F4.
As suggested by the group's name, F4 has four members-all of them male. And they make life a living hell for the new girl. Indeed, the rich versus poor theme has always been a staple for television dramas especially Korean ones. Then as expected, the leader of F4 and the girl find themselves falling in love with each other.
And so begins the fight for love amidst pressure from the guy's parents and competition from others who want to keep them apart. But just because the Koreans have made the third remake of the series doesn't mean theirs is the best. While a lot of fans may disagree with me, I believe that the Japanese version of the drama is best.
It's just more natural when a country transforms one's own written work into television form. If you are in search of an Asian television drama that will love watching from start to end, then you should get a copy of Boys Over Flowers, Hana Yori Dango, or Meteor Garden.
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