May20
Out of all the Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango) adaptations in Asia, each character had been played by different actors/actresses. Now it’s time to decide which one of them is the hottest when it comes on looking and playing the part of their respective character!
Due to Hana Yori Dango’s immense popularity, it has been adapted into three live-action adaptations already: in Taiwan, Japan and Korea. And recently, China will be the next country to adapt Hana Yori Dango.
Now that we get to see each character in their respective versions, it’s time for a Showdown! Let’s all settle which characters are the hottest in terms on how they looked the part. Let’s just see who do you think fits each role so perfectly ^^. We can’t really judge the Meteor Shower from China yet in terms of their acting though, because it’s still on the works… but let’s still include them and base on their looks ^^.
Let’s meet the different F4 first:
Taiwan:
Japan:
Korea:
Mainland China:
Down below are each Boys Over Flowers character, their Bios (just click “Show Bio” because I hid them to prevent spoilers for some) and me personal pick. After that, you can vote and we’ll see what everyone thinks ^^. Don’t forget to comment as well to show love!
Makino Tsukushi
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Tsukushi Makino is the main female character in Boys Over Flowers, and is one of the very few students at the prestigious Eitoku University to come from an ‘unwealthy’ family. Her family is so poor that they can barely afford to pay Makino’s tuition, but her parents push her to continue at the school so she can ‘seduce a rich man’ and take them out of poverty.
Tsukushi is not thrilled about being stuck at Eitoku, and is determined to remain as invisible as possible until graduation. However, she sticks her neck out to defend her friend (Makiko in the manga, Sakurako in the drama), who accidentally bumps into F4 leader Tsukasa Domyoji on a staircase. The next day, a red tag is found hanging in Tsukushi’s locker, the F4’s “declaration of war,” officially marking her for future torment from the F4 and the rest of the student body. But, unlike most of the F4’s targets, Makino stands up for herself, showing how strong a ‘weed’ can be. She attacks Domyoji in the hallway and presents him with a red tag of her own.
In this process, she lets her fierce determination and her stubborn, hardworking ways show through, and in the end turns all of the F4 into her friends.
At first, Tsukushi hates all of the F4 except Hanazawa Rui, (whom she has romantic feelings towards). But, as Rui goes off to chase after Shizuka, Tsukushi slowly falls in love with the hotheaded leader, Domyoji.
~MY PICK~
Mao Inoue (Japanese)!!! To be really honest, I’m soooooo torn apart between her and Barbie Xu, since Barbie Xu really delivered a great San Cai. But overall, I ended up choosing Inoue Mao for she gave a really fresh Makino Tsukushi ^^.
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Tsukasa Domyoji
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Tsukasa Domyoji is the leader of the F4. At the beginning of the series, he is Tsukushi’s biggest enemy, but as the story progresses, he becomes her love interest.
Tsukasa is the heir to Domyoji Enterprises, and his family is extremely rich. They own various houses around the world, including an actual island, a house in Canada, and a house in New York City where his parents live most of the year.
Domyoji spent much of his childhood on his own; his parents were always overseas, and his older sister–as loving as she could be–was always busy studying and eventually married and moved to Los Angeles. His mother, Kaede, is cold to him, and although she loves him, wants to control his life for the sake of preserving the family name. Tsukasa often calls her “the old hag” and “witch,” an opinion shared by nearly all of his friends.
Tsukushi’s retaliation in the hallway sparks Domyoji’s interest, and he is immediately attracted to her daring and strength (the traits he used to admire in his older sister). Despite the harassment he puts her through to keep up appearances, he also constantly tries to do things to impress her – such as trying unsuccessfully to straighten his hair after she tells him that she can’t stand his curly-top.
Because he has grown up in luxury and is used to always getting his way, Domyoji is initially not very good at interacting with Tsukushi. He frequently makes fun of her family’s poverty and responds angrily when she refuses to do as he says. As time passes, however, he begins to mature and develop a greater understanding of how to interact positively with others.
~MY PICK~
Matsumoto Jun (Japanese)!!!!! Again, I’m torn apart by his Taiwanese counterpart, Jerry Yan, because Jerry Yan totally has the Tsukasa-esque physical features. We can’t deny his obvious hotness, but tbh, his acting was horrible. So I ended up with MatsuJun!!! So yeah, gorgeous and hot as well. Kyaaaa~*gets sidetracked by fangirling*
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Rui Hanasawa
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The violinist Rui Hanazawa, Tsukasa’s best friend, becomes Tsukushi’s first serious romantic interest. He is generally quiet and cold, but has a soft spot for his close friend and Tsukushi’s idol, the model Shizuka Todo, whom he has harbored feelings for since childhood. His character is a bit complex, and his feelings for Tsukushi are in a nearly constant state of flux (varying from annoyance to love), but above all cares about her in a friendly way. In season two of Hana Yori Dango, he grows closer with Makino, but he also claimed that he loved her and that he is the one that would make her happy, not Domyoji. They eventually become very close friends and she depends on him as a confidant. He always seems to wear or have white things in the drama.
He has Asperger’s syndrome which explains why Rui holds grudges for many years, and often extracts his revenge after everyone involved has forgotten about it. He prefers sleeping at least 10 hours a day, has trouble socializing and can’t recognize facial expressions (example in being trying to draw Tsukasa, he drew an expressionless egg with curly hair). These are all typical autistic personality traits he still holds.
~MY PICK~
Vic Zhou (Taiwanese)!!! Muwahahahaha!!! I really remember those days way back ago when Meteor Garden (Taiwan) was such a local fever. And I’m so in love upon Lei/Rui (Vic Zhou)’s mysterious character. Yep ^^. I really love how Zaizai portrayed an oddball such as Rui and he wins that mysterious/lazy/silent type.
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Sojirou Nishikado
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Another member of F4, Sojirou is quiet and very interested in the tea ceremony, which is his family’s business. For the most part, he and Mimasaka usually work to keep the peace peace within the group and following Domyoji. In season two, he reunites with his first love, whom he had believed had only loved his brother. Later he learns that she had truly loved him, but the relationship is unsalvageable (in the manga they both recognize that they missed their one chance to be together, and in the drama she has become engaged to someone else). Makino’s close friend, Yuuki has feelings for him and it is uncertain whether he feels the same way. He is also one of the two playboys in the F4.
~MY PICK~
Kim Bum (Korean)!!! Oh my God this is the easiest XP. Ewwie at the Japanese version and the Chinese version btw… And it’s so obvious that Kim Bum wins my Shojirou~ He’s the most gorgeous hands down.
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Akira Mimasaka
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Mimasaka is arguably the kindest and most mature member of F4. His family is very powerful in the Japanese underground (in the manga they own a large trading company). He keeps his cool and rarely loses his temper, although when he does, even Domyoji has to run for the hills. Akira is the other of the group’s two playboys. His tastes tend towards older women, mainly because of his mother’s childish ways. He has two younger sisters who are twins. He is also the one F4 member who like to and only uses cash. It was revealed in a special chapter that he actually had romantic feelings for Tsukushi, as she sees him as the man that he is, and sincerely appreciates him for it. Tsukushi also makes him realize that since he helps balance F4 out, a supporter if you will, that if he ever leaves them, then F4 will fall apart. However, he keeps his feelings to himself, due to the fact he cherishes his friendship with Tsukasa.
He also often joins Sojirou in teasing Tsukasa about being a virgin.
~MY PICK~
Kim Joon (Korean)~!!!!!! Hahahaha! As much as I love Vanness Wu, I feel that Kim Joon is a cooler Akira. And OMG he’s just… Kyaaaa~!!! Yeah, Kim Joon ftw!!!!!!! Btw, eewie again on the Japanese version XD, he looked like Robin Padilla of some sort XD *shudders in fear*.
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Character chart [Credits to K Bites]:
Overall vote:
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So that ends our showdown!!! What do you think of the different characters represented by different countries in Boys Over Flowers? Share your thoughts on the actors in the upcoming Chinese Boys Over Flowers ^^. I also wanna know which version do you think is the best one so far out of the three finished and whom did you voted as well ^^!
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POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 81 comments
I loved both the Taiwanese and Japanese version but it’s just that the Korean version is way way way better.
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 81 comments
..lmao continuation 🙂
I’m not being biased by saying that the Korean version is better because of my love for Kim Bum (lmao xD) but honestly, when I think about it, the Korean version had expanded into various depths and storyline.. I mean look, they even did more for the Yi Jung x Ga Eul pair, right? *ish an avid shipper* :cute:
As for the characters.. one thing’s for sure – Kim Bum! *fangirls~* ^W^ For Tsukasa, I’m torn between the three already completed versions, they’re all cool and good for me XD. For the heroine, I didn’t like the one in the Korean version so it’s either the Japanese of the Taiwanese version..
So all in all, I’m betting on the Korean version. :mwahaha:
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POWUH: Metanorn Lover with 158 comments
Whats next? A Philippine version of Hana Yori Dango? Hurr durr.
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OH NOES THE HORROR!!!!!
POWUH: iLurker with 16 comments
When you mentioned Robin Padilla, I suddenly shuddered at the possibility of a… gasp! Filipino version of Hana Yori Dango! Please erase these horrible thoughts!
I refuse to touch the Korean version yet, and I’m not a girl, but their F4 seems the best group when together. I generally agree with your picks. Mao Inoue is still the best Makino for me. Barbie Xu is too beautiful to portray an semi-ugly duckling.
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POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
i think if ever there is a Filipino version of Hana Yori Dango, I will really freak out! ahahaha! It Sucks! hell yeah! Dammit! @_@’
POWUH: iLurker with 4 comments
the Chinese version looks odd…
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POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
No offense to the Chinese version, but I’m “BLEH”-ing at them already. They all look lame. They looked like poor weaklings instead of rich bullies. Sooo low-budgeted total disappointment. :bleh:
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
The Chinese version is really different…like I actually had to come here to look at profiles because I couldn’t tell who was who. It’s not bad though.
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
The Chinese version looked more like cosplayers than actual actors lol. Just sayin’
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 78 comments
Inoue Mao FTW!!! She’s the only I could only think of portraying a feisty beauty ^^. And I prefer Jun Pyo than MatsuJun or Jerry Yan, because he fits the tsun of Tsukasa ^^. I also prefer the Korean version of Rui and Akira as well.
I’m all the way for the Korean Sojirou (Yi Jung) too since his role was given much more attention with his relationship with Ga Eul than in the other two. Kyaaa~ I love them!!! And I totally appreciate how the Korean version didn’t made their paiing just a subplot ^^.
So yeah, overall Korean Boys Over Flowers ftw :omg:
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
I hunanimously voted in the Japanese one. Because the original one/manga came from Japan and definitely the Japanese version really knows Hana Yori Dango the most and I think the actors are really nice ^^. I love Matsumoto Jun too <3
POWUH: Metanorn Regular with 138 comments
What’s interesting to compare would be how each version’s cast supposedly reflects what each country’s youth perceives to be attractive… *Looks at them pictures again* Well, supposedly anyways…
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:freeze2: I dont know what to say about that cast but I totally LOL :XD:
and even if Im a Filipino, Im totally AGAINST on the Philippine ADAPTATION!
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
The Taiwanese f4 look gay (luk at the pic)…
The Japanese f4 look lame (dudes need haircuts and showers)…
The Chinese f4 look funny (wth is wid dem)…
Korean f4 FTW!!! :cheer: They’re all cute :kyaa:
POWUH: iLurker with 2 comments
makino tsukushi: i think Inoue Mao from the japanese version was the best since she did the part well and she looks young and fresh. barbie xu looks a bit old for the part, but she still did a great job. 😀 jan di also did a great job in doing the role, but, i don’t think she was the best.
domyouji tsukasa: i had a hard time deciding from MatsuJun or Lee Min Ho, :huh: i really can’t decide 🙁
hanazawa rui: Oguri Shun FTW!!! :nosebleeds: :kyaa2: 😳 :blush2: :kyaa: :love: he totally nailed the part and i think Ji Hoo looks a bit girl-ish, no offense. oh, and what’s with rui in the chinese version?! do they plan to ruin the story or something?! :rage:
nishikado soujirou: i think i’d go for the korean one, he fits the part perfectly. he has the playboy kind of aura, so , hands down, he wins my vote.
mimasaka akira: okay, i totally thought that the japanese version of akira looked really old. korean akira is my pick.
over all, i think all of them are great, except for the chinese one 😀 hehe. no offense guys.
POWUH: iLurker with 4 comments
Makino: I go for Inoue Mao because she was cute and fits the role (age and character) well, but I’d say that Jan Di and San Chai gave justice to their roles.
Domyoji: Lee Min Ho or MatsuJun, but since I’m a MatsuJun fan, I’d vote for Matsumoto Jun!! :kyaa2:
Hanazawa Rui (my favorite character):No questions asked, OGURI SHUN! :aww: He’s the best among the three versions. Kim Hyung Joon and Vic Zhou were good in their kinda weird/loner character, but Oguri Shun played it best. (Don’t get me wrong, I’m also a fan of both Lei and Ji Hoon 😉 )
Sojiro: KIM BUM of course! :kyaa: He’s cute and suave. And man, who wouldn’t fall for that smile!? I also like his love story with Ga Eul. I actually look forward to all their scenes together. So cute!
Akira:The Japanese Akira was a nice character, but I think he looked a bit old for the role so I’d go for Kim Joon. He’s younger and cuter but he had lesser storyline in the Korean version than the Jap version. Being the peacemaker and the most reasonable F4 member was portrayed well in the Japanese version.
Overall, I loved all the versions but I’m torn between the Japanese and the Korean versions because the Japanese version had a nice and happy ending, while the Korean version left me a bit hanging and wanting for more! :blush:
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
hahaha………..
perfect combination………. :mwahaha:
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To me, the Korean version was the best because of the best good-looking F4 and the cute Jandi, plus it was entertaining. I think Lee Min Ho and Goo Hye Sun look fantastic with each other! They have a chemistry, whether on-set or off-set, which made the show work.
POWUH: iLurker with 1 comments
Japan version was the best.They had the best characters and the story was emotional and also funny.
Inoue mao was a great Makino, way better than the other 2 actresses. Spunky and lovable, honest and strong when she needed to.
I prefer Tsukasa too, because he was more versatile than Junpyo or Jerry. He also looked like there´s was no one else for him than Makino and fought for her love.
Korean version isn´t bad but I still prefer HYD.