Let's Talk About Boys Over Flowers!

Recently, I decided to watch a Korean drama or K-drama. I was curious, okay? It sounded interesting. And man, am I glad that I watched this K-drama! I decided to watch Boys Over Flowers.

*WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS*

Summary:
Jan Di is a regular high school girl whose parents run a laundry service. One day, when delivering laundry to a student at Shin-hwa High School, a school of the prestigious elite, Jan Di saves a student from committing suicide. Jan Di's heroic efforts immediately earn her a spot to attend this prestigious school. At Shin-hwa, Jan Di encounters the notorious F4 -- the school's richest and handsomest boys. Despite their good looks, these boys cause trouble, led by their leader Goo Jun Pyo. After a horrific run in with F4, Jan Di is made the target of the F4 and the whole school.

You can find more info about the show here since I'm terrible at explaining things!

Oh my gosh, I love this show. It was fantastic and fulfilling.

Quick confession: Jan Di annoyed me at first. I suppose the acting style was very different from what I was used to, so I guess that's why Jan Di struck me as annoying. However, I grew to appreciate Jan Di and her effect on F4. She was a very strong, female character.

Goo Jun Pyo was such a great character. The classic "bully." Maybe some people perceived him as an "asshole," but I thought of him as a complex character. As the show continued, you got to see why Goo Jun Pyo acted the way he did. He ultimately ended up being very sweet and caring. I loved watching his demeanor and character change and develop because of Jan Di, because of love. It was a wonderful transformation.

Goo Jun Pyo's relationship with Jan Di was wonderful too. They were adorable together. Although they initially brought out the worst in each other, they ultimately brought out the best in each other. Goo Jun Pyo became a better person because of Jan Di, and Jan Di gained a great group of friends and a "protector" (even though she claimed she didn't want one). Goo Jun Pyo always looked out for Jan Di and was protective of her. I thought that was adorable! Jan Di taught Goo Jun Pyo how to love. There are so many wonderful moments between them ahhh they're so cute! Some might claim that their relationship was "unhealthy" since they fought often, but I think that they were always better together rather than apart.

Let's talk about Ji Hoo for a moment. So, I will admit, I never wanted Ji Hoo to end up with Jan Di... Sorry not sorry! And sorry for the spoilers... Oh wait, never mind. No spoilers here! But seriously, I always wanted Jan Di to end up with Jun Pyo. However, I did appreciate Ji Hoo. I loved how he showed kindness to Jan Di before anyone else in school. He was always there for her, always. I never doubted that Ji Hoo would leave Jan Di floundering unlike somebody (*cough cough* Jun Pyo...). I'm glad that Ji Hoo was in Jan Di's life. (Also, I really liked how in the end, Jan Di calls him her soulmate awww.)

Yi Jung! Let's talk about him! Not going to lie, he was my favorite. I liked him the most. Although he was a playboy, he was really kindhearted and compassionate. Yi Jung's life wasn't easy (come to think of it, none of these characters had an easy life...). He masked his hardships with girls and alcohol. But in the end, I think he realized his faults and he sought to fix them. His relationship with Ga Eul was my favorite. I possibly shipped them more than Jun Pyo and Jan Di... Maybe.... Ga Eul also brought out the best in Yi Jung. Although I cringed every time Ga Eul sort of threw herself at Yi Jung, I was also proud of her for going after the guy she liked. Props to her.

All of the girls in this show turned out to be wonderful female characters. I thought I would hate one of them (I'm talking to you, Ha Jae Kyung). However, I loved all of them. Well, except for that Yumi girl or whatever her name was at the end. Yeah, I hated her. I also hated all of the girls from Jan Di's school. They were awful. But actually, all of the other female characters were great. They all supported Jan Di and her relationship with Goo Jun Pyo. Except for Jun Pyo's mother of course, but I hate her anyway so it's all good.

Seo Hyun was a great friend to Jan Di. Initially, I thought she might be a little snobby since she is a famous model and all, but she turned out to have a heart of gold. Gu Jun Hee, Jun Pyo's sister, was possibly my favorite supporting female character next to Ga Eul. She supported Jan Di and her relationship with Jun Pyo right off the bat. And our first encounter with her is priceless! I loved Jun Hee, and I wished that she could have been with her love... Ha Jae Kyung turned out to be a blessing too. At first, I was frustrated with her because she couldn't open her eyes and understand who Jun Pyo really loved. (Like, how could you marry a man who loves another woman and will never love you back?) But she came to her senses and I am grateful to her because she's the reason why my ship ended up together.

Man, I could talk about this show forever. I have so many feels for this show. Gosh, it was great. If I never watch another K-drama again, I will be content with just this show. Boys Over Flowers fulfilled basically everything that I could have asked for in a show. Sometimes, I wish I had a group of really rich guy friends...