I’m not the only one but I know there are millions out there who’s got a following of this Korean interpretation of hana yori dango Boys Over Flowers. The character’s looks are not the only reason why they’ve got millions of fans. Aside from nostalgia, I guess it’s also the message of the story and the real-life values/manners/virtues of the actors.
The drama inspires innocence, family, hope and with the witch-like mother of Gu Jun Pyo wreaking havoc to the life and family of Geum Jan Di, the latter did never harbor any ill feeling to the mother of her true love. Instead of revenge, she helped her realize what is more essential to her life. She opened her eyes to stop beeing greedy and channel her energies instead to the most valuable in her life: her family.
This is a story of teen-age romance. But instead of following the hollywood type of getting into a relationship in an instant, it teaches about being chaste. That is, knowing how to wait for the right time for love to get ripe before pullling it out from the tree.
Aside from the story, I’ve been trying to get a deeper glimpse of the actors in real life through the internet of course. It makes me happy that they are people of dignity, manners and compassion. Lee Min Ho (aka Gu Jun Pyo) is an ambassador to the UN’s food program, Gu Hye Sun (aka Geum Jan Di) built up a cafe for struggling artists to put up their work, Kim Bum loves to give charity to children, Kim Hyun Joong was so polite and toughtful that he sent his fans flowers to thank them for thinking about him when he was sick with H1N1 and even if it’s obvious that he’s not yet well, he sent fans affirmation telling them that he’s fine so that the fans will not worry. As for Woo Bin (another Kim in real life) is heard of as joining the army for his country? I’m not sure but even in his silence, fans can see his support to his fellow actors through the pix caught by fans. I’m happy that there are “idols” who exmplify and inspire good values to their fans.
Another one, Lee Min Ho in an interview said that he wants to be remembered as an actor who rose up because of DILIGENCE. Personally, I remember that line everytime I want to get lazy. Truely, they are characters and people worth of emmulation. And yes, I want to become like them and I’m on the process of refining my own self and character.
There are a lot of values and virtues notable of almost all Korean and Asian made movies. Values which the heart yearns to see, hear, preserve and promote . A universal and classical truth. The advocacy of values makes literature to stand out from the crowd and overcome the test of time.
For me, never mind if somewhat they are still lacking in acting skills and cinematography. Never mind if it is a low budget film. As long as the story is promoting good values, that is what I want in an entertainment.
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