The most fancy version of F4

If you like to hear about the meanings behind the title name, read the bottom... :)

From several versions of F4 Boys over Flowers I have seen & read, including the original cartoon books, this one is a very well thought out cinematography wise. I have enjoyed a 'not too slow' story telling... but I guess they have to move it pretty fast if they are going to conclude 36-37 original animation books into 16 episodes. The last 2018 version has almost 40 episodes.

One good thing comes out of that speedy story telling is Gorya's torture was short and not so bad, IMO, compared to other versions. I hate that part so it is a plus for me.

LOVE how they make this version more Thai!!! They must be dying in those winter clothing. LoL! Look great though!

BTW, most fancy cars + clothing + accessories!!! Those get me excited to see their creativity.

Casting is great. Surprisingly, Ren comes out on top, IMO... Ren is the most difficult character because he is supposed to be amazingly smart, mysterious and romantic while he is severely introvert, carries mind autism and he is awkward as a company.
MJ comes out warmer than expected... I kind na like that. Good to see new faces making a big dent.

Come to Gorya, I get why they picked Tu as Gorya... Gorya has to be plain, not that pretty and 'blend to the background kind of girl'. I feel like she is yelling a lot when acts tough... it is hard to feel that she is into the character by doing so. I don't feel that she is the best casting for this role... sorry to say.

I love that this re-make goes back to the RED CARD and hazing rules as it is in the original books... Those makes the character situation more prominent and exciting. Meteor Gardens kills the plot by replacing the Red Card with the Joker (card challenging invitation)... I know... Why did they do that?!!!!! Ugh!

One point I don't like in this version is that... They are pushing Thyme & Kavin as a closer pair, I feel because of BrightWin.
Ren is Thyme's closest/BEST friend... it should be shown correctly... it helps explain the mental conflict Thyme & Ren will have later on when they pursue Gorya. Thyme always wants to talk to Ren first when he is happiest or saddest. All 4 are close, but Thyme and Ren are a closer pair... It helps explain why Thyme wouldn't cross Ren when Ren interjects helping Gorya getting out of the situation... or Thyme is so sad & mad & happy for Ren ALL at the same time when Ren leaves for France... or reserve that Thyme has when he feels that Ren is his heart rival... Thyme deeply wants to talk to Ren because Ren is his only true outlet. But he thinks that he can't do so when he feels threaten by Ren as love archenemy.

FYI, LOVE Lui (Ren) in 2018 Meteor Gardens!!!! That Lui is sooooo perfect.

I'm excited to see this version of F4, regardless. Su Su na!!!



About the title...

As many know that there are several interpretations over the title name, Boys over Flowers or "Hana Yori Dango" (the original Japanese version). Sort of meaning good guys are better than beautiful men.

Yet, the punch line is Dango has more than one meanings. While Dango means 'boys', it can mean sweet snack/bun/dumpling... somewhat similar to mochi. I read the cartoon books over 25 years ago... If I'm not mistaken, Tsukushi (original main female role) works in sweet shop (selling dungo of course) as her part-time job with her best friend. So that's the 2nd interpretation of the title.

Another is about 'Hana' (meaning flowers) at the Sakura fest... While many come to the festival for viewing the flowers that can't be kept, some come for food, drink and company (tangible/substance items)

In each of the re-make version, her part-time job changes to suit plot of each re-make version. 2018 Chinese version has them work in a tea shop. F4 Thailand centers around flower shop as Gorya's job. I think that's very cute... I am waiting to see the story when F4 are at the shop!!! (Sorry to spoil it!)

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