Out of all the Boys Over Flowers (Hana Yori Dango) adaptations in Asia, each character had been played by different actors/actresses. Now it’s time to decide which one of them is the hottest when it comes on looking and playing the part of their respective character!
Due to Hana Yori Dango’s immense popularity, it has been adapted into three live-action adaptations already: in Taiwan, Japan and Korea. And recently, China will be the next country to adapt Hana Yori Dango.
Now that we get to see each character in their respective versions, it’s time for a Showdown! Let’s all settle which characters are the hottest in terms on how they looked the part. Let’s just see who do you think fits each role so perfectly ^^. We can’t really judge the Meteor Shower from China yet in terms of their acting though, because it’s still on the works… but let’s still include them and base on their looks ^^.
Let’s meet the different F4 first:
Taiwan:
Japan:
Korea:
Mainland China:
Down below are each Boys Over Flowers character, their Bios (just click “Show Bio” because I hid them to prevent spoilers for some) and me personal pick. After that, you can vote and we’ll see what everyone thinks ^^. Don’t forget to comment as well to show love!
Makino Tsukushi
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Tsukushi Makino is the main female character in Boys Over Flowers, and is one of the very few students at the prestigious Eitoku University to come from an ‘unwealthy’ family. Her family is so poor that they can barely afford to pay Makino’s tuition, but her parents push her to continue at the school so she can ’seduce a rich man’ and take them out of poverty.
Tsukushi is not thrilled about being stuck at Eitoku, and is determined to remain as invisible as possible until graduation. However, she sticks her neck out to defend her friend (Makiko in the manga, Sakurako in the drama), who accidentally bumps into F4 leader Tsukasa Domyoji on a staircase. The next day, a red tag is found hanging in Tsukushi’s locker, the F4’s “declaration of war,” officially marking her for future torment from the F4 and the rest of the student body. But, unlike most of the F4’s targets, Makino stands up for herself, showing how strong a ‘weed’ can be. She attacks Domyoji in the hallway and presents him with a red tag of her own.
In this process, she lets her fierce determination and her stubborn, hardworking ways show through, and in the end turns all of the F4 into her friends.
At first, Tsukushi hates all of the F4 except Hanazawa Rui, (whom she has romantic feelings towards). But, as Rui goes off to chase after Shizuka, Tsukushi slowly falls in love with the hotheaded leader, Domyoji.
~MY PICK~
Mao Inoue (Japanese)!!! To be really honest, I’m soooooo torn apart between her and Barbie Xu, since Barbie Xu really delivered a great San Cai. But overall, I ended up choosing Inoue Mao for she gave a really fresh Makino Tsukushi ^^.
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Tsukasa Domyoji
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Tsukasa Domyoji is the leader of the F4. At the beginning of the series, he is Tsukushi’s biggest enemy, but as the story progresses, he becomes her love interest.
Tsukasa is the heir to Domyoji Enterprises, and his family is extremely rich. They own various houses around the world, including an actual island, a house in Canada, and a house in New York City where his parents live most of the year.
Domyoji spent much of his childhood on his own; his parents were always overseas, and his older sister–as loving as she could be–was always busy studying and eventually married and moved to Los Angeles. His mother, Kaede, is cold to him, and although she loves him, wants to control his life for the sake of preserving the family name. Tsukasa often calls her “the old hag” and “witch,” an opinion shared by nearly all of his friends.
Tsukushi’s retaliation in the hallway sparks Domyoji’s interest, and he is immediately attracted to her daring and strength (the traits he used to admire in his older sister). Despite the harassment he puts her through to keep up appearances, he also constantly tries to do things to impress her – such as trying unsuccessfully to straighten his hair after she tells him that she can’t stand his curly-top.
Because he has grown up in luxury and is used to always getting his way, Domyoji is initially not very good at interacting with Tsukushi. He frequently makes fun of her family’s poverty and responds angrily when she refuses to do as he says. As time passes, however, he begins to mature and develop a greater understanding of how to interact positively with others.
~MY PICK~
Matsumoto Jun (Japanese)!!!!! Again, I’m torn apart by his Taiwanese counterpart, Jerry Yan, because Jerry Yan totally has the Tsukasa-esque physical features. We can’t deny his obvious hotness, but tbh, his acting was horrible. So I ended up with MatsuJun!!! So yeah, gorgeous and hot as well. Kyaaaa~*gets sidetracked by fangirling*
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Rui Hanasawa
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The violinist Rui Hanazawa, Tsukasa’s best friend, becomes Tsukushi’s first serious romantic interest. He is generally quiet and cold, but has a soft spot for his close friend and Tsukushi’s idol, the model Shizuka Todo, whom he has harbored feelings for since childhood. His character is a bit complex, and his feelings for Tsukushi are in a nearly constant state of flux (varying from annoyance to love), but above all cares about her in a friendly way. In season two of Hana Yori Dango, he grows closer with Makino, but he also claimed that he loved her and that he is the one that would make her happy, not Domyoji. They eventually become very close friends and she depends on him as a confidant. He always seems to wear or have white things in the drama.
He has Asperger’s syndrome which explains why Rui holds grudges for many years, and often extracts his revenge after everyone involved has forgotten about it. He prefers sleeping at least 10 hours a day, has trouble socializing and can’t recognize facial expressions (example in being trying to draw Tsukasa, he drew an expressionless egg with curly hair). These are all typical autistic personality traits he still holds.
~MY PICK~
Vic Zhou (Taiwanese)!!! Muwahahahaha!!! I really remember those days way back ago when Meteor Garden (Taiwan) was such a local fever. And I’m so in love upon Lei/Rui (Vic Zhou)’s mysterious character. Yep ^^. I really love how Zaizai portrayed an oddball such as Rui and he wins that mysterious/lazy/silent type.
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Sojirou Nishikado
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Another member of F4, Sojirou is quiet and very interested in the tea ceremony, which is his family’s business. For the most part, he and Mimasaka usually work to keep the peace peace within the group and following Domyoji. In season two, he reunites with his first love, whom he had believed had only loved his brother. Later he learns that she had truly loved him, but the relationship is unsalvageable (in the manga they both recognize that they missed their one chance to be together, and in the drama she has become engaged to someone else). Makino’s close friend, Yuuki has feelings for him and it is uncertain whether he feels the same way. He is also one of the two playboys in the F4.
~MY PICK~
Kim Bum (Korean)!!! Oh my God this is the easiest XP. Ewwie at the Japanese version and the Chinese version btw… And it’s so obvious that Kim Bum wins my Shojirou~ He’s the most gorgeous hands down.
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Akira Mimasaka
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Mimasaka is arguably the kindest and most mature member of F4. His family is very powerful in the Japanese underground (in the manga they own a large trading company). He keeps his cool and rarely loses his temper, although when he does, even Domyoji has to run for the hills. Akira is the other of the group’s two playboys. His tastes tend towards older women, mainly because of his mother’s childish ways. He has two younger sisters who are twins. He is also the one F4 member who like to and only uses cash. It was revealed in a special chapter that he actually had romantic feelings for Tsukushi, as she sees him as the man that he is, and sincerely appreciates him for it. Tsukushi also makes him realize that since he helps balance F4 out, a supporter if you will, that if he ever leaves them, then F4 will fall apart. However, he keeps his feelings to himself, due to the fact he cherishes his friendship with Tsukasa.
He also often joins Sojirou in teasing Tsukasa about being a virgin.
~MY PICK~
Kim Joon (Korean)~!!!!!! Hahahaha! As much as I love Vanness Wu, I feel that Kim Joon is a cooler Akira. And OMG he’s just… Kyaaaa~!!! Yeah, Kim Joon ftw!!!!!!! Btw, eewie again on the Japanese version XD, he looked like Robin Padilla of some sort XD *shudders in fear*.
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Character chart [Credits to K Bites]:
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So that ends our showdown!!! What do you think of the different characters represented by different countries in Boys Over Flowers? Share your thoughts on the actors in the upcoming Chinese Boys Over Flowers ^^. I also wanna know which version do you think is the best one so far out of the three finished and whom did you voted as well ^^!
i love TAIWANESE , JAPANESE & KOREAN versions equally!!! they are equally great for me.. with their differences, having their own characteristics…
TAIWANESE – gave me the greatest impact.. loved San Cai and Dao Ming Si love story.. he was the scariest but still lovable among them..
JAPANESE
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i love TAIWANESE , JAPANESE & KOREAN versions equally!!! they are equally great for me.. with their differences, having their own characteristics…
TAIWANESE – gave me the greatest impact.. loved San Cai and Dao Ming Si love story.. he was the scariest but still lovable among them..!!
JAPANESE – best story and has the most exciting events like the Teen of Japan…!!
KOREAN – the characters are simply the most lovable… great cast…!!
i really love these three…!!!
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no offense to the Chinese version but the characters really don’t fit the role..
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well as for us here in CEBU
…what happend to chinese version?hahahaha 
peace
we vote for KOREAN version…they are all good looking guys,,,and jan di is a very cute girl..so theres justice
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hi F4,
you are handsome guys and so cute………………………..
bye bye
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I preferred Inoue Mao for Makino :D:D I find her incredibly pretty.
But on the overall note, I would say the Korean version. :)
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Thank you, it was an interesting post…
I know some of the actors and actresses but never watched Hana Yori Dango… any of its adaptations.
Oh, since there is talking about a Filipino version over here, I think there’s a parody series but that’s it; I think it’s called Boys Over Acting. I don’t any pretty boy comparison is necessary… haha…
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I got to say that for Sojirou Nishikado it should have been the Japanese one.And NOT the korean one.I mean the japanese is way better. I mean come on it’s Shota Matsuda. The Best actor :thumb:.All of the versions are good I guess in some way. But I chose the Japanese one.
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oh my gosh… i really love hanayoridango even if some of the characters were not that hot BUT they still fit on their character specially their acting and the plot of the story is really interesting unlike the other version its so boring to watch…….ooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…. luv it really……
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hana yori dango Japanese version is the best!
i always want to watch it.
i always cry when there are bad moments
and always smile if tsukasa & tsukushi are together.
aishiteru Matsumoto Jun!
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the good show is the korea,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, the F4 OF KOREA IS #1 FOR ME………………………………….
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I’ve watch taiwanese and korean version also but i still feel the japanese version with domyoji makino is the best. great casts, interesting and flowing plot, GREATLY DONE! emotions were brought out so naturally!!
i loved everything jun as domyoji!! he’s some kind of a person that can do something naturally Great development of characters..He played Domyouji’s loneliness so well – his eyes alone potrayed so much emotions. he is especially amazing as Tsukasa fantastic as domyoji.
Inoue Mao too perfect as Tsukushi, she’s played such a great spunky Tsukushi Makino with a cuteness I didn’t see in Meteor Garden or BBF have talent for acting.
so What more can I say?! :))) i love jun as domyoji He’s silly, stupid, hot-tempered, rough, possessive, loving, gentle, challenging, protective, and would do anything for the ones he loves. And Matsumoto Jun portrays them all very well!! very good in acting as domyouji!Matsujun and mao is what makes this dorama great…Makino and Domyoji make such a cute couple so much better than the other version.
Makino and Domyoji best couple great job!!! amazing! Hanadan 1 2 and specialy final movie is one of my most favorite dramas full of talent, comedy, and love!!!
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I don’t think the Chinese one is considered an official remake.
Actually, I’m in the middle of a pound-by-pound breakdown comparison of the whole MG VS HYD VS BOF craze! It’s such hard work lol
I don’t disagree w/ most of your favourites but you used the term Ewwie @ Matsuda Shota!! No way from my perspective! I think he acted the part of Jiro best. Plus, I thin he is better looking than Kim Bum *dodges tomato missiles from Kim Bum’s lovers*
Anyway, nice anime content on your blog! :))
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