F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (; ) is a Thai romantic series starring Tontawan Tantivejakul, Vachirawit Chivaaree, Jirawat Sutivanichsak, Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Hirunkit Changkham. Based on the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango by Yoko Kamio. Directed by Patha Thongpan and produced by GMMTV along with Parbdee Taweesuk, the series was first announced by GMMTV during "New & Next" event on 15 October 2019.
Synopsis Gorya (Tu) is a middle school girl who works part-time at a flower shop with her best friend Kaning (Prim) to help her family's financial condition. Her life is simple and regular, until she passes the entrance exam and receives a scholarship to a prestigious, expensive high school, turning her into the family's only hope out of poverty.
The school is famous for its seniors F4: Thyme (Bright) the group's leader, Ren (Dew), Kavin (Win), and MJ (Nani), four boys who are heirs to the country's richest billionaires. They sparkle with looks, influences and are big bullies. They display aggressive behaviors, giving "Red Cards" to anybody they dislike. Nobody dares to face them. Gorya despises their artificial lifestyle.
Gorya stands up to Thyme's bullying, leaving all the boys in awe. Gorya instantly smites Thyme who romantically pursues her, however she shows no interest because of his first impression. She has a crush on Ren, but Ren likes his childhood love, Mira (Fah). Amidst all chaos, Gorya slowly begins to fall for Thyme because of his character development and kindness. She becomes aware that Thyme's world is different.
This is a coming-of-age story of a teenage girl along with four young boys. They together go through obstacles, mistakes, friendship, encouragement, happiness and sadness. They learn about love and sense the real world of adulthood.
Cast and characters Main Tontawan Tantivejakul (Tu) as Thitara Jundee (Gorya) / Manga character: Tsukushi Makino Gorya is a brave and headstrong girl who stands up against the bullies. Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) as Akira Paramaanantra (Thyme) / Manga character: Tsukasa Domyoji Thyme is an arrogant and short-tempered leader of F4 Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew) as Renrawin Aira (Ren) / Manga character: Rui Hanazawa Ren is a quiet boy gifted at arts Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) as Taemiyaklin Kittiyangkul (Kavin) / Manga character: Sojiro Nishikado The playboy member of F4 Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) as Methas Jarustiwa (MJ) / Manga character: Akira Mimasaka The mood-maker member of F4
Supporting Chanikarn Tangkabodee (Prim) as Kanittha Na Bangpleang (Kaning) / Manga character: Yuki Matsuoka Gorya's best friend and Kavin's love interest, later his girlfriend Cindy Bishop as Roselyn Paramaanantra / Manga character: Kaede Domyōji Tia and Thyme's mother Maria Poonlertlarp as Tia Aiyawarin Paramaanantra (Tia) / Manga character: Tsubaki Domyōji Thyme's older sister, Roselyn's elder daughter Yongwaree Anilbol (Fah) as Renita Asavarattanakul (Mira) / Manga character: Shizuka Todou Ren's love interest Niti Chaichitathorn (Pompam) as Gawao / Manga character: Proprietress Gorya and Kaning's boss Wachara Pan-iem (Jeab) as Sanchai Jundee / Manga character: Haruo Makino Gorya's father Mayurin Pongpudpunth (Kik) as Busaba Jundee / Manga character: Chieko Makino Gorya's mother Nattawat Jirochtikul (Fourth) as Glakao Jundee / Manga character: Susumu Makino Gorya's brother Wanwimol Jaenasavamethee (June) as Vidalha Malakarn (Hana) / Manga character: Sakurako Sanjo Gorya's friend in school who later betrays her Pansa Vosbein (Milk) as Lalita Empicca (Lita) / Manga character: Shigeru Okawahara Thyme's fiancée Pisamai Vilaisak (Mee) as Yupin / Manga character: Tama Thyme's family's head housekeeper Phatchara Tubthong (Kapook) as Jane / Manga character: Yuriko Asai
Guest Kanaphan Puitrakul (First) as Phupha Komolpetch / Manga character: Takayuki Kimoto (Ep. 1, 6, 11) Luke Ishikawa Plowden as Dominique Shun / Manga character: Jean P. Mayol (Ep. 6) Chanagun Arpornsutinan (Gunsmile) as Tesla / Manga character: Nakatsuka (Kaning's boyfriend) (Ep. 6–7) Kay Lertsittichai as Mahasamut Komolpetch (Talay) / Manga character: Junpei Oribe (Ep. 8–11) Ployshompoo Supasap (Jan) as Aum Natnada Saentaweesuk MJ's love interest, later his girlfriend in "The Secret Story of Iris". (Ep. 9–16) Neen Suwanamas as Mona / Manga character: Sara Hinata Kavin's first love (Ep. 12–13)
Production On 15 October 2019, the series was announced. On 16 September 2020, GMMTV officially revealed the cast, with Vachirawit Chivaaree as lead "Thyme", Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as "Kavin", along with debutants Tontawan Tantivejakul, Hirunkit Changkham and Jirawat Sutivanichsak.
GMMTV acquired the rights to create the Thai adaptation of Boys Over Flowers. Sataporn Panichraksapong, the managing director, highlighted that the series has positive message and contains social issues that are relevant to the current Thai society. Parbdee Taweesuk's took over the production of the series.
The final official trailer was released on 3 December 2021. The series aired at GMM 25 on 18 December 2021.** It streamed internationally through GMMTV's official YouTube channel and on Viu.
Soundtrack No.Song titleArtist1 "Who Am I" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) 2 "Shooting Star" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) 3 "In the Wind" Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew)4 "โลกของฉันคือเธอ (You Mean the World)" Gawin Caskey (Fluke) 5 "One Last Cry" Violette Wautier 6 "Nighttime" Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright) 7 "Best Life" Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) 8 "แสงที่ปลายฟ้า (Silhouette)" Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)
Reception F4 Thailand ranked 1st in "Top Thai Romance Series" to watch online. F4 Thailand was ranked a popular adaptation of the manga Hana Yori Dango in online polls. On 11 December 2021, the making of the series F4 Thailand Begins was showcased, which had around 0.98% viewership. By November 2023, the series had over views on GMMTV's official YouTube channel.
Shooting Star Asia tour Owing to the series international popularity, the Shooting Star Asia concert tour was held across Southeast and East Asia. Sl No.DateVenueLocationRef.123 July 2022Hall 6, Union MallBangkok 215 October 2022The Kasablanka Hall Jakarta 35 November 2022Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention CenterKuala Lumpur *419 November 2022World Trade Centre Metro ManilaManila ****55 February 2023Taipei International Convention CenterTaipei 618 February 2023Asia World Summit *74 March 2023Military Zone 7 Indoor Sports Complex Hi Chi Minh City ***811 March 2023The Star Theatre***918–19 March 2023Pia Arena MMYokohama ***102 April 2023Yes24 Live MallSeoul ***117 October 2023Union MallBangkok
Viewership ratings and rankings In the table below, represents the lowest ratings and represents the highest ratings in Thailand.
Episode Original broadcast date Title Average audience shareThailand TrendWorldwide Trend Ref. 1 18 December 2021"The Footprint of Meteor" 0.276% 1 4 2 25 December 2021"The Second Impact" 0.404% 1 4 3 8 January 2022"The Paper Plane" 0.440% 1 2 415 January 2022"The Broken Door" 0.558% 1 9 522 January 2022"The Glass Mask" 0.431% 1 8 6 29 January 2022"The Tulip Mania" 0.494% 1 2 7 5 February 2022"The Four Flowers" 0.334% 1 5 812 February 2022"The Present Perfect" 0.473% 1 11 9 19 February 2022"The Incident of 1%" 0.456% 1 3 10 26 February 2022"The Time Machine" 1 9 11 5 March 2022"The Atonement" 0.662% 1 2 12 12 March 2022"The Scripted Relationship" 0.385% 1 5 13 19 March 2022"The Rooftop of Tomorrow" 0.443% 1 5 14 26 March 2022"The Chessboard" 1 8 15 2 April 2022"The Neverland" 0.295% 1 14 16 9 April 2022 "The Meteor Shower" 0.489% 1 2 Average colspan="3"
Based on the average audience share per episode.
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated Work Result 2022Thailand Zocial Award 2022Best Entertainment Performance on Social Media: Actor CategoryBright Vachirawit Chivaaree Siamrath Online Award 2022Popular ActorBright Vachirawit Chivaaree Kazz Awards 2022Popular Male TeenagerBright Vachirawit Chivaaree Best Scene Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree & Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022)The Most Public Popular Male Celebrity Award Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree Charismatic Superstar Award Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree Outstanding Female Rising StarTu Tontawan Tantivejakul Outstanding Male Rising StarDew Jirawat Sutivanichsak Outstanding Supporting Actor Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn ContentAsia AwardsBest Original Song: For Movie or An Asian TV Program"Night Time" – Vachirawit Chivaaree "Who Am I" 27th Asian Television Awards (ATA)Best Theme Song"Who Am I" Best Adaptation of an Existing FormatF4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers Best Actress in a Supporting Role Prim Chanikarn Tangkabodee Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022: National WinnersBest Theme Song or Title Theme"Who Am I" Outstanding Supporting ActorWin Metawin Opas-iamkajornBest CinematographyPramett Chankrasae, Wongwattana Chunhavuttiyanon, Chaiyapreuk ChalermpornpanitBest EditingTeeraphat Charoenphakdee, Putthipath Akharacharoenhiran, Krich TowiwatBest ActressTu Tontawan TantivejakulBest Director Patha ThongpanMint Award 2022Series of 2022F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022Actor of the Year Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree Actress of the YearTu Tontawan Tantivejakul 2023 Sanook Awards 2022 Actor of the Year Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree Daradaily Awards 2022 Best Actor Pantip Television Awards 2022 Best PhotographyLee Thaweesuk Maya TV Awards 2023Female Rising Star of the YearPrim Chanikarn Tangkabodee14th Nataraja AwardsBest Cast Ensemble F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers
References
External links F4 Thailand at GMMTV official website F4 Thailand at Viki F4 Thailand Official Trailer