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Korean Drama ost Review—Boys Over Flowers

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Boys over Flowers is a popular Korean drama ost in which it has been inspired by the Japanese manga named Hana Yori Dango. This has been quite a popular show in all languages that it has been made. However, the Korean version has more fantasy and romance etched in, which makes the drama more compelling to watch. The scenes are engrossing and the acting is quite superlative.

The drama has a good cast. The main protagonists are Goo Hye Sun playing the role of Geum Jan Di, Kim Bun playing the role of Soo Yi Jung, Kim Hyun Joong playing the role of Yoon Ji Hoo, Kim Joon playing the role of Song Woo Bin, Lee Min Hoas and Goo Jun Pyo.

The story of the drama is somewhat thus—Geum Jan Di doesn’t come from a very rich family. Their sustenance is through a small dry cleaning shop. Once, she happens to save a boy of the Shin Hwa who is about to fall off a rooftop. People begin protesting against the Shin Hwa College for ragging. Now, the college has to appease the people somehow and so they give Jan Di a scholarship to study with them. The troubles begin then because the other students are aware of her poor background and they begin teasing her. She makes a friend as well—Ho Min Ji. Both Min Ji and her have to bear the brunt of the villainous students.

The story is about a journey of a poor girl in a world that’s above her status and how she finds true love even in that world. In that way, it is a tale of fantasy. It has a very Cinderella-esque ending as well, which is lapped up by the global audience.

There are various bright points about this korean drama ost. There’s a part where they play Truth or Dare. Someone asks the question—will you let your lover because she is suffering due to you? The reply to this question opens up the character of the person who gives the reply. The show definitely has various such sparks that make it worth watching throughout.

The show has become quite a hit in the US, and it has achieved a lot of online popularity as well. Google the name of the show or any of its leading stars and you will find that they have received almost cult status. If you are looking at understanding Korean drama ost, this is the show that you should begin with.