Gorya quickly clashes with the leader, thus beginning a series of battles that eventually shows glimmers of romance. Gorya is a poor scholarship student who enters the school for elites to find out that they are ruled by four guys with an over-abundance of privilege, money and good looks. Gorya quickly clashes with these guys and begins to show glimpses of romance.
- Stranger Things
- Game of Thrones
- The Crown
- The Mindy Project
- Veep
- Silicon Valley
- The Good Place
- Master of None
- Better Things
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine
The following are key similarities between the Netflix series “House of Cards” and the real-life political drama “House of Cards.” -Both series are set in the fictional world of Westchester County, New York -Both series feature a strong female lead character -Both series are set to release their final episodes on November 15th
Here we go with another great international romance drama. This one is set in London and features a hot, eligible bachelor who is looking for love. Will he find it?
The Heirs/Inheritors (2013)
School drama | rich/poor | fractious start | friend as love rival
Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, and Kim Woo Bin are all in early roles in Heirs. Lee Min Ho is the rich guy who falls for a girl he doesn’t realise is the daughter of the family’s housekeeper. Park Shin Hye is the girl who falls for him and they end up in the same school in very different friend groups. Kim Woo Bin is the guy who falls for her and they end up in the same school but he can’t seem to stay away from her.
Cinderella and the Four Knights (2016)
Rich/poor | flower boys | related love rivals
Another ensemble bursting with familiar faces, Cinderella and the Four Knights stars Park So Dam (Record of Youth), Jung Il Woo (Good Job), Ahn Jae Hyun (The Beauty Inside), Lee Jung Shin (Sh**ting Stars), Choi Min Seong (Again My Life). A wealthy businessman hires a forthright girl to keep his spoiled and unruly heirs in line. Let the romantic rivalry begin. ..
Meteor Garden (2018)
Chinese version of Hana Yori Dango | school romance | rich/poor | love rival friend
A Chinese version of the same story is being produced in F4 Thailand. The show, Meteor Garden, has many similar scenes and tropes but with a definite Chinese feel. ..
Cheese in the Trap (2016)
School romance | rich/poor | enemy to lover
The drama is better. Cheese in the Trap is about a student who gets on the wrong side of her senior but then later finds herself the object of his affection. There’s a psychological piece here that will have you guessing as much it does our lead Hong Seol. Be warned, this one has an ambiguous ending, but still, worth the watch.
This drama is full of familiar faces, with some of the most well-known names in Korean entertainment. Yumi’s Cells, The King: Eternal Monarch, Park Hae Jin, Seo Kang Joon and Lee Sung Kyung are all featured in the show. This drama is full of action and excitement, with some very familiar faces in the cast.
Boys Over Flowers/Hana Yori Dango (2005) & Boys Over Flowers 2 (2007)
Japanese version of Hana Yori Dango | school romance | rich/poor | love rival friend
This is a Japanese version of the same story told over two seasons. It’s got all the goofy-ness you expect from a Japanese high school drama, including Domyoji’s (Thyme’s) misfirings on idioms. You’ll recognise a lot and be charmed by this story all over again.
Hana Yori Dango (1996)
Japanese anime version of the story | school romance | rich/poor | love rival friend
If you’re a fan of the manga, you’ll want to check out our full review of the series before diving into the anime. If you’re curious about all the versions of the story, be sure to read our mini guide below. ..
School 2017
School romance | rich/poor | protagonist v. parent
In this School series, we follow a group of students as they go through various coming-of-age experiences. One of the main focuses is on the story of a young man, who is forced to fight an undefeatable foe in order to right his school’s wrongs. In addition, this series features Kim Jung Hyun from Mr. Queen and Crash Landing on You fame. This series has a sweet romance and a sense of fighting an undefeatable foe, which makes it one of our favorite school series!
Kiss Me (2015)
Thai drama | school romance | opposites attract
In a long-running manga storyline, Kiss Me is the Thai version of Itazura na Kiss or Playful Kiss. It brings back the well-loved leads from a third oft-repeated tale, Full House. This one really hits the feels.
Kiss (2016)
Thai drama | school friends | romance
Kiss is a drama that covers a variety of genres, such as family drama and comedy. However, this particular film was not made with an international audience in mind, so some viewers may need to get their heads around some of the cultural factors. Regardless, the cast is likable and the film is enjoyable. ..
Secret Seven (2017)
Thai drama | school friends | romance | love rival
Our lead learns that someone she knows has a crush on her and comes up with a plan to try and sniff out the Romeo, so she can think through how she feels in advance. Seven potential candidates are on her list and as she tries to trap each one into a reveal, it becomes clear that they all seem sweet-silly.
We hope you find something new or unexpected to capture your interest in our 10 TV Shows Like ‘F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers’ piece. Additionally, you can check out these stories to find out whether F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers has been Renewed or Cancelled. Or catch a Full Season Review, which includes a mini guide to the HYD Universe and its multiple iterations. Happy viewing!
We’ve excluded the Korean drama “Boys Over Flowers.” Do you have a opinion on why we made this decision? ..
Kristen Lazur is a freelance writer and content creator. She has been writing for various publications since she was a high school student, and has worked as an editor, copywriter, and content strategist for several companies.
