If you are a certified Korean drama addict, the term "flower boy" isn't new to you. It refers to the days where a group of young men star in one drama series.
It's been used in Korean entertainment culture. "Flower boy" can be traced back to the ancient Shilla Kingdom, one of the three that occupied the Korean Peninsula from 57 BC to 935 AD.
The phrase "flower boys" can be defined as boys who have feminine features, pretty, have aegyo, and well-groomed. Above all these character traits, they can also be manly.
Here are 10 K-dramas with the best "flower boy" concept.
Boys Over Flowers
One of the original K-dramas to have went for a "flower boy" concept is this drama, which became internationally popular, starring Lee Min Ho as Gu Jun Pyo, and his three other friends. They are called the F4. This has been one of the classic K-series as the cast rose to fame, and others chose to remain low profile.
Flower Boy Next Door
This is one of the staple "flower boy" K-drama, starring actor Yoon Shi Yoon, Go Kyung Pyo, Kim Ji Hoon, Kouki Mizuta, and many more. It's a lighthearted drama you can't complain about as all the issues are aided with friends around. It has humor and romance that was created in their little world in the apartment building.
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Considering the powerhouse cast, this is one of the "flower boy" concepts that you shouldn't miss. It's one of the intense and historical stories about life, brotherhood, and power vying for the throne to rule the kingdom. The whole cast with their pretty faces can act well and become so savage, starring Lee Joon Gi, Kang Haneul, Nam Joo Hyuk, Ji Soo, EXO's Baekhyun, and Hong Jong Hyun.
Rooftop Prince
This is a story of reincarnation and love transcending time. Starring Park Yoochun, Choi Woo Sik, and Jung Suk Won, it's a combination of the historical world and modern life in a unique plot. With the flower boys, the script, and the unique elements, you are surely bound to enjoy watching it.
Shut Up! Flower Boy Band
This one is a story of a group of young troublemaking students who makes up the band Eye Candy. As they work hard and enter an elite school, their life becomes complicated. The flower boy band clashed with the rich kids and other bands. Soon after that, their ups and downs arise as they struggle to survive and rise to fame as Eye Candy.
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Starring Song Joong Ki, Park Yoochun, and Yoo Ah In, in character as flower boys in their own beautiful ways, revolves around young students studying at Sungkyunkwan University and their story of love and friendship.
Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth
This is truly one of the best "flower boy" historical dramas with irresistible actors. Park Hyung Sik, BTS's V, SHINee's Minho, Park Seo Joon, Do Ji Han, and many more, starred in this show. The cinematography was well set with added pastel-colored costumes. The story tells about an elite group of young warriors called "Hwarang" through their journey they discover their passions, love, and friendship.
To The Beautiful You
Starring SHINee's Choi Minho, Lee Hyun Woo, and Kang Haneul, this story revolves around a group of young students who engage in sports and do their best to be together in one school.
You're Beautiful
Starring Jang Geun Suk, Jung Yong Hwa, and Lee Hong Ki, this "flower boy" K-drama tells a story of a boy band and their rise to fame with a band member that is actually a girl.
Coffee Prince
And yes, who would actually forget this classic K-drama? With actor Gong Yoo and his team of "flower boy" baristas, Kim Dong Wook, Kim Jae Wook, and Lee Sun Gyun, their life stories and discovering love run within a coffee shop.
