Name: Boys Over Flowers
Genre: Comedia romántica, Drama
Released: 2009-01-05
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Lee Min Ho, Ku Hye Sun, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Beom, Kim Joon

About Lee Min Ho: 
Lee Min Ho is one of the most popular Asian actors working today. Born on June 22, 1987, he emerged from a range of minor roles at the start of his career to establish his reputation as the ‘king of social media’ due to his massive social media following of more than 65 million fans. Having starred in some of the biggest Korean movies and dramas over the past decade, Lee Min Ho’s popularity has surged well beyond the borders of Korea into China and countless other countries around the world.&nbsp;In fact, Lee Min Ho was the first South Korean actor to have his very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Shanghai and Hong Kong. He was also the first male celebrity to appear solo on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea, helping to commemorate the publication’s 200th edition. Lee Min Ho’s huge fan base has helped him acquire lucrative endorsement deals with the likes of Berluti, Cheong Kwan Jang, Domino’s Pizza, Kia Motors and more. Before his superstar acting career, Lee Min Ho aspired to be a professional soccer player and even trained with former Korean national player, Cha Bum Kun. But after suffering a bad injury during his youth, he gave up his sporting passion and focused entirely on his budding entertainment career.

Lee Min Ho Dramas & Movies: 
Lee Min Ho began acting in small roles in high school but shot to fame after his iconic role as rich bad boy Goo Joon Pyo in the hit Korean drama “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), based on the Japanese shōjo manga series of the same name. His widely praised performance garnered him the Best New Actor award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards.&nbsp;This breakthrough role led to other leading-man roles in the popular dramas “Personal Taste” (2010), “City Hunter” (2011), “The Great Doctor (aka Faith)” (2012), “Heirs” (2013) and “The Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016-2017), bringing many more acting awards and accolades.&nbsp;In addition to acting, Lee Min Ho has released two music albums and is a popular endorsement model. In 2014, a Chinese entertainment magazine dubbed Lee Min Ho the winner of its “Asian Male God” poll.

Lee Min Ho

Goo Jun Pyo

Ku Hye Sun (whose name also is written as Gu Hye Sun or Goo Hye Sun) is a South Korean actress whose many talents span acting, singing, writing, directing, composing and artistry. Born on November 9, 1984, she is best known for her roles in the television roles in “Blood,” “Angel Eyes,” “Boys Over Flowers” and “Pure in Heart.” 

She wrote a best-selling semi-autobiographical novel, Tango, in 2009 and has written two other books. She also has held several art exhibitions featuring her illustrations and wood and metal crafts, directed short films and feature films, and written and performed many singles. The talented Ku Hye Sun was even invited to sing at actress Bo Young’s wedding to actor Ji Sung, and she composed and sang the song “It’s You.”

Ku Hye Sun

Geum Jan Di

Kim Hyun Joong is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on June 6, 1986, he is the leader and main rapper for the boy band SS501. After making his acting debut in 2005, it was his role as Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 hit television drama “Boys Over Flowers” that catapulted him to fame. He also has starred in the very popular “Playful Kiss” (2010), for which he won the Popularity Award at the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards, and “Inspiring Generation” (2014). Starting in 2014, Kim Hyun Joong was embroiled in several years of controversy after his ex-girlfriend accused him of assault and then gave birth to his child. After serving his mandatory two-year military service from March 2015 to 2017, Kim Hyun Joong made his comeback in the 2018 drama “When Time Stopped.” In 2020, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Kim Hyun Joon, stating that the charges brought against him were both fraudulent and defamatory, as the evidence brought against him had been clearly falsified. Though his public reputation was severely damaged as a result of the ongoing lawsuits, Kim Hyun Joong has rallied since the 2020 verdict, releasing two solo albums, holding an online concert, and taking the lead role in the film, “Indian Pink” (2021).

Kim Hyun Joong

Kim Bum is a popular South Korean actor, singer and model. Born on July 7, 1989, his given name is Kim Sang Bum. At the age of 17, he participated in the “Survival Star Audition” reality show and placed sixth out of hundreds of contestants. Although he was not able to continue in the competition because the show was geared toward actors in their 20s, Kim Bum caught the eye of producers, and he began acting in many popular television dramas. His breakout role was his role as So Yi Jung in the hit drama series “Boys Over Flowers,” and he has gone on to star in many other popular dramas, including “Dream” (2009), “That Winter, The Wind Blow” (2013) and “Jung Yi, Goddess of Fire” (2013) and “Hidden Identity” (2015). As a singer, Kim Bum released one studio album in 2012.

Kim Beom

Kim Joon

Park Ji Bin

Nam Da Reum

Park Soo Jin

Cha Eun Jae

Kim So Eun is a South Korean actress. Born on September 6, 1989, she made her acting debut in the 2004 film “Two Guys” while she was still in high school. She made a breakthrough as the female lead’s best friend in the popular television drama “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009. She has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “The Man Who Can’t Get Married” (2009), “A Thousand Kisses” (2011), “The Secret Agent” (2012), “Liar Game” (2014) and “Falling for Challenge” (2015). She also appeared on the popular reality show “We Got Married Season 4” with Song Jae Rim and then starred with him in the 2016 drama “Our Gap Soon.”

Kim So Eun

Kim Hyun Joo is a South Korean actress. Born on April 24, 1977, she began working as a model when she was in high school. She then starred in the music video for Kim Hyun Chul’s song “One’s Lifetime” in 1996. She made her acting debut a year later in the television drama “The Reason I Live.” Kim Hyun Joo started to get leading roles immediately in films and other television dramas. She is best known for her roles in “Glass Slippers” (2002), “Miss Kim’s Million Dollar Quest” (2004), “In Soon Is Pretty” (2007), “Partner” (2009), “Twinkle Twinkle” (2011), “What Happens to My Family?” (2014), “I Have a Lover” (2015) and “Fantastic” (2016).

Kim Hyun Joo

Han Chae Young, born Kim Ji Young, is a South Korean actress. She was born on September 13, 1980, in Daegu, South Korea, and made her acting debut in 2000, when she took her first roles in both film and television. Since then, she has appeared in a variety of films and television dramas, including “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Bel Ami” (2013), “A Pledge to God” (2018), and “Sponsor” (2022).

Han Chae Young

Im Joo Hwan is a South Korean actor. Born on May 18, 1982, he first joined a theater group while he was still a senior in high school and gained a lot of experience and exposure to the theater scene in Seoul. After graduating, he began his career as a model while enrolled in college and graduate school. Im Joo Hwan made his acting debut in the 2004 television drama “Magic” and went on to star in many other popular films and television dramas, most notably “The Snow Queen” (2006), “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Tamra, The Island” (2009), “Ugly Alert” (2013), “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015) and “Uncontrollably Fond” (2016).

Im Joo Hwan

Ahn Suk Hwan is an award-winning South Korean actor. He was born on November 1, 1959 in Paju, South Korea, and made his acting debut in 1986. Starting out in the theater, he took his first film and television roles in the mid-90s and has been active in both film, television, and the theater, ever since. His works include, “My Girl” (2005), “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “Rooftop Prince” (2012), “Bridal Mask” (2012), “Scandal” (2013), “Falling for Innocence” (2015), and “Clean with Passion for Now” (2018).

Ahn Suk Hwan

Geum Il Bong

Seo Min Ji is a South Korean actress. Born on April 11, 1992, as Kim Min Ji, she began using the stage name Seo Min Ji in 2013. She made her acting debut in the 2008 television series “Here He Comes” and has starred in “Boys Over Flowers” (2009), “A Man Called God” (2010), “Golden Cross (2014), “Persevere, Goo Hae Ra” (2015) and the web drama “Midnight’s Girl” (2015). Seo Min Ji also hosted the music variety show “Music Bank” from 2010 to 2011.

Seo Min Ji

Jang Yu Mi

Jang Ja Yun

Lee Jung Gil is a South Korean actor. He was born on October 1, 1944 in Hwanghae, South Korea, and made his acting debut in 1967, when he took his first role in a theater production. In 1974, he took his first role in a television drama and a year later, made his first appearance in film. An actor with a prolific career, he has taken on countless roles, both in film and television, including “The Partner” (2009), “IRIS” (2009), “The Scent of a Woman” (2011), “Shark” (2013), “Cunning Single Lady” (2014), “Memory” (2016), and “My Wonderful Life” (2020).

Lee Jung Gil

Lee Si Young is a popular South Korean actress and amateur boxer. Born as Lee Eun Rae on April 17, 1982, she made her acting debut in the 2008 television series “Urban Legends Déjà Vu” and the drama “The Kingdom of the Winds.” But 2009 brought her fame with her roles in the very popular dramas “Boys Over Flowers” and “Loving You a Thousand Times.” She gained mainstream popularity with her roles in “Birth of a Rich Man” (2010), “Playful Kiss” (2012), “Wild Romance” (2012), “Valid Love” (2014), “My Beautiful Bride” (2015) and “Risky Romance” (2018). Although Lee Si Young never debuted as a singer, she has contributed to several of her films’ soundtracks. In addition to her entertainment career, Lee Si Young took up amateur boxing in her late 20s to prepare for a drama role. But she enjoyed the sport so much that she continued training and has won a number of amateur titles. She won the 24th National Amateur Boxing Championships in 2013, becoming the country’s first mainstream celebrity to become a national team athlete for any sport.

Lee Si Young

KBS2

Working-class highschooler Jan Di (Ku Hye Sun) secures a scholarship at the prestigious Shin Hwa High School. Shin Hwa is attended by elites, most infamously the F4 — the four richest boys in school. Not one to stir up trouble, Jan Di keeps to herself... until her best friend accidentally drops ice cream on F4 leader Goo Joon Pyo (Lee Min Ho). After Jan Di stands up for her friend, her anonymity goes out the window and the F4 won't leave her alone. However, as Jan Di learns more about the F4, she realizes that there's more than meets the eye... and it seems Joon Pyo feels the same way. Will this unlikely duo find romance? Released in 2009 and based on the Japanese manga of the same name, this drama is a worldwide phenomenon and a fan-favorite classic. It was directed by the late Jeon Ki Sang and Lee Min Woo.

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