Hana Yori Dango (2005)
F4 Thailand (2021)
First published in 1992,[1] Yoko Kamio's manga Boys Over Flowers has spawned many adaptations, including an audio drama, a film, an anime, several television dramas, as well as musicals. Its sequel manga has also had its own live-action drama adaptation.
The series' has gained international fame partially from its being adapted into television dramas. The first being Meteor Garden (2001), which was produced in Taiwan and followed by two sequels.[2] Hana Yori Dango (2005), from its home country, followed in 2005. It has a television sequel and a film sequel.[1] Next, the popular Boys Over Flowers from South Korea was released in 2009.[3] Most recently, a Chinese remake of Meteor Garden aired in 2018,[4] followed by a Thai adaptation in 2021.[5]
Adaptations[]
| Year | Title | Medium | Country | Lead cast |
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| 1993-94 | Hana Yori Dango | Audio drama |  Japan
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| 1995 | Hana Yori Dango | Film | ||
| 1996-97 | Boys Over Flowers | Anime | ||
| 1997 | Hana Yori Dango: The Movie | Anime film | ||
| 2001 | Meteor Garden | Television drama |  Taiwan
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| 2001-02 | Meteor Rain | |||
| 2002 | Meteor Garden II | |||
| 2005 | Hana Yori Dango | Japan
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| 2007 | Hana Yori Dango Returns | |||
| 2008 | Hana Yori Dango Final | Film | ||
| 2009 | Boys Over Flowers | Television drama |  South Korea
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| 2016 | Hana Yori Dango: The Musical | Musical | Japan
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| 2017 | Boys Over Flowers: The Musical | South Korea
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| 2018 | Meteor Garden | Television drama |  China
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| 2019 | Hana Yori Dango | Musical | Japan
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| 2021-22 | F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers | Television drama |  Thailand
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Other media[]
Books[]
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-98 | Hana Yori Dango: Romantic Story | Light novel |
| 1995 | Hana Yori Dango: Yoko Kamio Illustrations | Art book |
| 2003 | Hana Yori Dango FF | Fan book |
Video games[]
| Year | Title | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Hana Yori Dango: Another Love Story | Game Boy Color |
| 2008 | Hana Yori Dango: Koi Seyo Otome! | Nintendo DS |
| 2015 | Hana Yori Dango: F4 and First Kiss | Mobile app |
Notes[]
- Hana Nochi Hare: Hanadan Next Season (2018) is an official adaptation of the sequel manga. It is also a sequel to TBS's Hana Yori Dango series.[6][7]
- In November 2017, a proposed Filipino adaptation from GMA Network was announced.[8] It is currently considered cancelled, likely due to copyright issues.
- There are several television dramas considered to be unlicensed and/or unofficial adaptations, including Siapa Takut Jatuh Cinta (2002), Meteor Shower (2009), Boys Before Friends (2013), Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan (2014), and Siapa Takut Jatuh Cinta (2017).
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Boys Over Flowers: Jewelry Box
- ↑ Hana Yori Dango FF
- ↑ http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2009/02/135_39265.html
- ↑ http://www.sohu.com/a/238269854_114780 (Chinese)
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBD5k0Lfxt/ (Thai)
- ↑ https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/266412 (Japanese)
- ↑ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-01-23/boys-over-flowers-season-2-manga-inspires-live-action-series/.126828
- ↑ https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2017-11-13/boys-over-flowers-south-korean-series-gets-filipino-adaptation/.123947
See also[]
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