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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 12857 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Poor girl attends the elite Shin Hwa High and is bullied by the leader of F4 (the four richest boys). He becomes attracted to her; however, she has a crush on his best friend. Whom will she choose?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ku Hye-Sun, Lee Min-Ho, Kim Hyun-joong, Kim Bum
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1 season, 25 episodes, 70-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sangsogjadeul (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 11689 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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After a chance encounter in LA, two teens from different social backgrounds reunite at an exclusive high school attended by Korea’s \u00fcber rich.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lee Min-Ho, Park Shin-Hye, Woo-bin Kim, Kim Ji-Won
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1 season, 20 episodes, 55.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Pooreun Badaui Junsul (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 10261 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The television series centers on the love story of Heo Joon Jae, who is a clever con-man, and a mermaid named Shim Chung, who falls in love with him.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Fantasy, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jun Ji-hyun, Lee Min-Ho, Lee Hee-joon, Won Ho Shin
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1 season, 21 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The King: Youngwonui Gunjoo (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 12883 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A modern-day Korean emperor passes through a mysterious portal and into a parallel world, where he encounters a feisty police detective.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Fantasy, Mystery, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lee Min-Ho, Kim Go-eun, Woo Do-Hwan, Kim Kyung-Nam
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1 season, 16 episodes, 70.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Byeol-e-seo on geu-dae (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 13882 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Do Min-Joon, an alien that came to our planet 400 years ago, will be able to return to his planet in 3 months, but when he meets famous actress Chun Song-Yi, all the centuries he spent distancing himself from humans come to an end.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jun Ji-hyun, Kim Soo-hyun, Park Hae-Jin, Yoo In-Na
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1 season, 22 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Pinocchio (2014)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 7800 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A young boy, whose life and family has been destroyed by new media, gets adopted by a family in a rural area after being found lost at sea. He conceals his past for 13 years. But then the girl he loves, a reporter, finds out the truth.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Mystery, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lee Jong-Suk, Park Shin-Hye, Kim Hae-sook, Kim Young-kwang
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1 season, 20 episodes, 59.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tae-yang-eui hoo-ye (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 17799 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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This drama tells of the love story that develops between a surgeon and a special forces officer.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Song Joong-ki, Song Hye-Kyo, Jin Goo, Kim Ji-Won
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1 season, 19 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Him-ssen yeo-ja Do Bong-soon (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 13850 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Do Bong-soon is a woman born with superhuman strength that comes from the long line of women possessing it. when Ahn Min Hyuk, the CEO of ainsoft, a gaming company witnesses her strength he hires her as his personal bodyguard.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Park Bo-Young, Park Hyung-Sik, Ji Soo, Jun Suk-ho
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1 season, 17 episodes, 67.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the world of television, certain shows manage to leave an indelible mark on their audience, transcending cultural and geographical boundaries. One such show is “Kkotboda namja,” also widely recognized by its English title, “Boys Over Flowers.” This South Korean drama, which first aired in 2009, quickly became a phenomenon, capturing the hearts of viewers around the globe. Let’s explore what makes this show stand out, without resorting to the usual fluff.<\/p>\n

The Core of “Boys Over Flowers”<\/h2>\n

At its heart, “Boys Over Flowers” is a story about love, friendship, and the classic battle between social classes. The narrative follows Geum Jan-di, a girl from a modest background, who gets the chance to attend a prestigious high school populated by the elite. Here, she encounters the F4, a group of four wealthy and handsome boys who rule the school. The leader of the F4, Goo Jun-pyo, initially targets Jan-di, but as fate would have it, their antagonistic relationship evolves into a complicated love story.<\/p>\n

Characters That Resonate<\/h3>\n

A significant factor behind the show’s success is its memorable characters. Let’s break them down:<\/p>\n