I personally don't understand why people are so critical? This drama is something really special. Despite the fact, that it is a numerous interpretation of 'Boys over flowers', it remains one of the best among the others. From the first episodes I became fascinated by this drama: actors, plot, music - everithing was perfect. It was my first Chinese drama, and I can't compare it with other Chinese creations, however, the first impression was completely positive. The new ideas in the plot make this drama unique, create 'new waves' and I even can't tell, that it is only a version of something, it is an independent drama. The acting is on the high level. Actors did great job. It was truelly sensitive and gripping. Despite the number of episodes, you move quickly throug them and I can't say, that there were some needless and boring moments. All in all, it IS a masterpiece, GREAT JOB!
Masterpiece! And everything is said by this word! When I began to watch the first episode I was ready to drop it, but from the third, I realised, that I love it! The actors, soundtracks, plot - everything is marvelous! It's not a hackneyed drama, where you every second know, what will happen next, but a really special and unique story, which shows to the viewer completely different faithes, personalities and aims but the only thing, which unites all the chracters is a dream, a truelly high, and in some of the cases unachievable, dream. This is a drama about overcoming yourself, hard work, frienship, true love, evilness and dreams, just dreams. It makes you think and feel, it has sense and shows it, unlike most of the dramas, it won't leave you relaxed until the very last episode, cause you'll love and hate, get nervous or pleased all the time until you see, how everything ends. And who knows, maybe you will find your own dream after thid drama?
I love this drama. It is a kind of 'right' one. The plot, of course, is a little bit typical, from the beginning we see the two sides of the main hero: composed and, meanwhile, sensitive, as it always happens, he doesn't even pay attention at Her, but then abruptly realises that he can't imagine his life without her. What is the main advantage - music. It is marvelous. The songs are really catchy. And the actors are, of course, cute, well, I, personally can't remember any drama, where He would be SO tender and affectionate with Her. And I cried on the last episde, just don't know why. All in all, I found it astoundingly splendid, a must-see drama for those, who like musical things.
First of all, it's Japan. So everyone should be prepared. In comparison with the Korean version, in budget and 'richness' this drama fails. However, the acting is marvelous. The unknown before actors make a really good impression. The actor, who plays Irie Naoki is truelly natural, despite his age, he looks exactly as I imagine the real Irie Naoki. The difference in age between the main actors is not the problem at all. I personally was shocked, when I found out about it. And this drama has its own atmosphere and style. I don't remember myself being so exciting during watching Japanese romantic comedy, cause I usually escape this style. Well, I am only on the 5th episode, so that is not the end. Hope there would be more thrilling and astounding things and surprises.
