One of the top-notch K-dramas of all time, "Boys Over Flowers" will always have a special place in every fangirls' heart. Even though it was a Korean remake of the hit Japanese manga "Hana Yori Dango" the amount of support that it gained from the international fans is overwhelming.
The actors who played the main cast have made their name in the entertainment industry. 12 years after the drama ended, where is the original cast of the romantic-comedy-drama now?
Lee Min Ho
Among the rising actors that starred in "Boys Over Flowers" Lee Min Ho is one of the busiest today. Since he made a major role in the said series, the actor also gained more lead projects in which he earned more acting experiences and became the respected actor that he is right now.
Lee Min Ho was listed as one of the highest-earning K-actors along with Kim Soo Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun, Song Joong Ki, and more. He is also the first Korean actor to get a waxed figure in Madame Tussauds museum. Lee Min Ho's popularity grew further after starring in "City Hunter," "The Heirs," "The Legend of the Blue Sea," and "The King: Eternal Monarch."
The award-winning actor is already preparing for his drama return with "Pachinko."
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Goo Hye Sun
Lee Min Ho's leading lady in "Boys Over Flowers, Goo Hye Sun is now exploring new fields that are related to arts. After she got divorced with Ahn Jae Hyun, Goo Hye Sun became busy writing scripts and directing films.
From being in front of the camera, Goo Hye Sun is now comfortable working behind the lens and enjoys exchanging ideas with her fellow creative colleagues. In 2019 she published her own book and has been active doing art exhibits since 2020.
Kim Hyun Joong
The pure and gentle soul of F4, Kim Hyun Joong who played the role of Yoon Ji Ho started the second lead syndrome in the history of K-drama. Just like his character in "Boys Over Flowers" Hyun Joong is a real-life singer.
He is a former member of the K-Pop boy group SS501 and after the group disbanded, Kim Hyun Joong went solo. He paused for a while in his acting career and began to focus on his music career.
Following "Boys Over Flowers" he successfully led the 2010 rom-com series "Playful Kiss" alongside Jung So Min. His latest drama was "That Time When Time Stops" in 2018. You can see more of his life and career updates when you visit his Instagram account here!
Kim Bum and Kim So Eun
Korean heartthrob Kim Bum had made every fangirls' swoon with his undeniable charms. His appearance in "Boys Over Flowers" became his starting point to carve his name in the acting field.
Just a few months after he finished two K-dramas "Tale of the Nine Tailed" and "Law School," Kim Bum is already confirmed to star in a new series "Ghost Doctor" where he will be working with K-Pop sensation Rain.
Meanwhile, his gorgeous on-screen partner Kim So Eun who played the role of Chu Ga Eul also became the center of attention during the drama's broadcast in 2009. Like her co-stars, Kim So Eun landed various drama projects. Her latest drama was "Love is Annoying, But I Hate Being Lonely."
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Kim Joon
Another K-drama heartthrob stole the spotlight for his charismatic vibe. Since "Boys Over Flowers'' concluded, Kim Joon focused on his music career as a member of the K-pop boy band T-Max.
He made several television appearances in the dramas "Detectives in Trouble," "Endless Love," and his previous one "City of the Sun."
Lee Si Young
Lee Si Young is not just an actress, she is a female amateur boxer. In 2011 she won the third amateur champion title at the '7th National Amateur Boxing Championships" in Andong, South Korea.
There is no doubt that Lee Si Young portrayed the role of a strong and woman firefighter in Netflix's original series "Sweet Home" in 2020.
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Written by Shai Collins.
