[Philippines] Boys Over Flowers Cast Going to Visit the Philippines (added source)

Kiel texted me this wonderful news. I don’t like the Korean version of Hana Yori Dango, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not interested in seeing Kim HyunJoong. Haha. Of course, I’m a K-Pop fan. I wanna see the leader of the boyband SS501!!! XD

My friend who informed about this news said that he got it from the showbiz news show SNN. In that show, the hosts said that the president of KBS made a statement that the cast will go to the Philippines for promotions ^_^ As of now, that’s the only info that I have. XD

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The four male lead stars of a hit Korean telenovela, “Boys Over Flowers,” are coming to the Philippines.

Korean superstars Lee Min-Ho (Jun Pyo), Kim Hyun-Joong (Ji Hoo), Kim Bum (So Yi Jeong) and Kim Joon (Song Woo Bin), or popularly called “F4,” will visit the country, “The Buzz” host Kris Aquino announced Sunday.

There is no date yet as to when the stars will arrive in the Philippines but Aquino said it is going to be “soon.”

Based on the best-selling Japanese manga “Hana Yori Dango” by Yoko Kamio, the romantic story was first adapted in Taiwan as the phenomenal hit drama “Meteor Garden,” which aired on ABS-CBN in 2003. It starred Asia’s sensational boyband F4.

“Meteor Garden” remains to be one of the most successful Asianovelas aired on Philippine television, with an average rating of 42.9 percent in mega Manila and a nationwide average rating of 62 percent.

South Korea’s “Boys Over Flowers,” meanwhile, garnered an average rating of 30 percent. The show had a great impact on Korean pop culture as sales of men’s cosmetics and fashion items skyrocketed and the female lead’s hairstyle ruled the fashion world.

The Korean remake of “F4” also launched the careers of the four Asian superstars.

Aquino said the producers of the Korean show were grateful that, like Meteor Garden, it also became a hit in the Philippines.

Starting Monday, “Boys Over Flowers” will be aired at 6 p.m. before “TV Patrol World.” It takes over the timeslot of “Pinoy Bingo Night,” which will now be aired after “Tayong Dalawa.”

ABS-CBN News

[Japan] Hana Yori Dango gang congratulates Abe Tsuyoshi

Abe Tsuyoshi (27), a member of F4 from the drama Hana Yori Dango announced his marriage on 27th April. His wife is Chinese actress, Shi Ke (29). They registered their marriage on 26th April.

Inoue Mao (22)
(On the 26th, through mail and phone) I heard about the marriage and was surprised because it was so sudden. But at the same time, I felt happy. I’m jealous of the one to be the wife of the honest and sincere Tonton (Abe’s pet name). I pray for the happiness of the couple who have obtained the love for eternity.

Arashi’s Matsumoto Jun (25)
I was surprised when I got the mail yesterday. Abe-kun, to be the first to get married among us… is surprising. During filming and in private, Abe-kun is so kind. I think he will make a good husband! They will certainly build a lovely family. Let’s get together for a meal, together with your wife next time.

Oguri Shun (26)
Terrific! You’re so cool Tonton! I want to follow in the footsteps of such a fantastic man like you too (*laugh*). Best wishes!

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