Ep 1. Episode 1
- January 5, 2009
- 70 min
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7.1 (136)
Boys Over Flowers is a South Korean drama series that follows the life of a poor but optimistic teenage girl named Jan Di. Episode 1 of the first season introduces us to the world of the rich and powerful with a luxurious school setting called Shinhwa High School, attended by the elite students of Korea.
The episode begins with a group of boys known as the F4, who are the most popular and influential students in Shinhwa High School. The F4 are well known for their good looks, wealth, and power and are admired by every student in the school. One day, they come across a commoner named Jan Di when she saves a student from jumping off the school rooftop. Jan Di becomes the talk of the school, and the F4 begin to bully and harass her, making her life miserable.
Despite their behavior towards her, Jan Di is determined to stand up for herself and not be intimidated by the F4's cruel antics. She is motivated by her parents, who own a small laundromat and work hard to make ends meet. Jan Di believes in fighting for justice, and she is determined to make the F4 pay for their bullying behavior.
As the episode progresses, we see Jan Di attending a party thrown by the F4, where she is humiliated in front of everyone. However, things take a turn when one of the F4 members, Yoon Ji-hoo, comes to her rescue. Ji-hoo is the only F4 member who is kind and empathetic towards Jan Di and develops an interest in her.
Meanwhile, another member of the F4, Goo Jun-pyo, becomes aware of Jan Di's bravery and is intrigued by her. However, his interest in her is purely out of curiosity, and he often teases and bullies her.
Towards the end of the episode, we see Jan Di getting an acceptance letter from Shinhwa High School. Despite being poor, Jan Di is a hardworking and intelligent student who has earned a scholarship to attend the prestigious school.
In conclusion, the first episode of Boys Over Flowers introduces us to a world of extravagance, power, and wealth in a South Korean high school setting. We see the harsh realities of bullying and the impact it can have on a person's life. However, we also witness the strength and resilience of Jan Di, who refuses to give in to the F4's cruel behavior. The episode sets the foundation for the rest of the series, which promises to be full of drama, romance, and heartbreak.