F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers

F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers (Template:Langx; Template:RTGS) 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 high 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 notorious 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. Most importantly, they learn about love and sense the real world of adulthood.

Cast

Main artists

Name	Character	In Manga	Description
Tontawan Tantivejakul (Tu)	Gorya Thitara Jundee	Tsukushi Makino	Gorya is brave and headstrong girl who stands up against the bullies.
Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)	Thyme Akira Paramaanantra	Tsukasa Domyoji	Thyme is an arrogant and short-tempered leader of F4
Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew)	Ren Renrawin Aira	Rui Hanazawa	Dew is a quiet boy gifted at arts
Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)	Kavin Taemiyaklin Kittiyangkul	Sojiro Nishikado	The playboy member of F4
Hirunkit Changkham (Nani)	MJ Methas Jarustiwa	Akira Mimasaka	The mood-maker member of F4

Supporting

• Chanikarn Tangkabodee (Prim) as Kaning Kanittha Na Bangpleang / 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 - Thyme's mother
• Maria Poonlertlarp as Tia Aiyawarin Paramaanantra / Manga character: Tsubaki Domyōji - Thyme's older sister
• Yongwaree Anilbol (Fah) as Mira Renita Asavarattanakul / 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 Hana Vidalha Malakarn / Manga character: Sakurako Sanjo - Gorya's friend in school who later betrays her
• Pansa Vosbein (Milk) as Lita Lalita Empicca / Manga character: Shigeru Okawahara - Thyme's fiancée
• Pisamai Vilaisak (Mee) as Yupin / Manga character: Tama - Thyme's family's head housekeeper
• Phatchara Thabthong (Kapook) as Jane / Manga character: Yuriko Asai

Guests

• 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 Talay Mahasamut Komolpetch / 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 - 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.

Soundtracks

Song Title	Artist	Ref.
Who Am I	Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani)
Shooting Star	Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright), Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew), Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win) & Hirunkit Changkham (Nani)
In The Wind	Jirawat Sutivanichsak (Dew)
You Mean The World (โลกของฉันคือเธอ)	Gawin Caskey (Fluke)
One Last Cry	Violette Wautier
Nighttime	Vachirawit Chivaaree (Bright)
Best Life	Hirunkit Changkham (Nani)
Silhouette (แสงที่ปลายฟ้า)	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Win)

Reception

F4 Thailand ranked 1st in "Top Thai Romance Series" to watch online. F4 Thailand is ranked 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 2024, the series had over Template:Colour views on GMMTV's official YouTube channel.

Shooting Star Asia tour

Owing to the series international popularity, musical concerts "Shooting Star" was held across South-East Asian countries and casts of F4 Thailand had successful stint.

Sl No.	Date	Venue	Location	Ref.
1	23 July 2022	Hall 6: Union Mall	Bangkok Template:THA
2	15 October 2022	The Kasablanka Hall	Jakarta Template:IDN
3	5 November 2022	Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Center	Kuala Lumpur Template:MYS
4	19 November 2022	World Trade Centre Metro Manila	Manila Template:PHI
5	5 February 2023	Taipei International Convention Center	Taipei Template:TWN
6	18 February 2023	Asia World Summit	Template:HKG
7	4 March 2023	Military Zone 7 Indoor Sports Complex	Hi Chi Minh City Template:VNM
8	11 March 2023	The Star Theatre	Template:SGP
9	18-19 March 2023	Pia Arena MM	Yokohama Template:JPN
10	2 April 2023	Yes24 Live Mall	Seoul Template:KOR
11	7 October 2023	Union Mall	Bangkok Template:THA

Viewership ratings and rankings

• In the table below, Template:Color represents the lowest ratings and Template:Color represents the highest ratings in Thailand.

Episode	Original broadcast date	Title	Average audience share	Thailand Trend	Worldwide 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
4	15 January 2022	The Broken Door	0.558%	1	9
5	22 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
8	12 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	Template:Color	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	Template:Color	1	8
15	2 April 2022	The Neverland	0.295%	1	14
16	9 April 2022	The Meteor Shower	0.489%	1	2
Average Template:Ref			Template:Color	colspan="3"Template:NA

Template:Note Based on the average audience share per episode.

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Actor	Result	Ref.
2022	Thailand Zocial Award 2022	Best Entertainment Performance on Social Media: Actor Category	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
	Siamrath Online Award 2022	Popular Actor	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
	Kazz Awards 2022	Popular Male Teenager	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
		Best Scene Template:Small		Template:Nom
	The 3rd Mani Mekhala Awards (2022)	The Most Public Popular Male Celebrity Award	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
		Charismatic Superstar Award	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
		Outstanding Female Rising Star	Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul	Template:Won
		Outstanding Male Rising Star	Dew Jirawat Sutivanichsak	Template:Won
		Outstanding Supporting Actor	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Template:Won
	ContentAsia Awards	Best Original Song: For Movie or An Asian TV Program	"Night Time" – Vachirawit Chivaaree (Ost.)	Template:Nom
			"Who Am I" (Ost.)	Template:Nom
	27th Asian Television Awards (ATA)	Best Theme Song	"Who Am I" (Ost.)	Template:Nom
		Best Adaptation of an Existing Format	F4: Thailand	Template:Won
		Best Actress in a Supporting Role	Prim Chanikarn Tangkabodee	Template:Won
	Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) 2022: National Winners	Best Theme Song or Title Theme	"Who Am I" (Ost.) Template:Small	Template:Won
		Outstanding Supporting Actor	Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Template:Won
		Best Cinematography	Pramett Chankrasae, Wongwattana Chunhavuttiyanon, Chaiyapreuk Chalermpornpanit	Template:Won
		Best Editing	Teeraphat Charoenphakdee, Putthipath Akharacharoenhiran, Krich Towiwat	Template:Won
		Best Actress	Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul	Template:Nom
		Best Director	Patha Thongpan	Template:Won
	Mint Award 2022	Series of 2022	F4: Thailand	Template:Won
	GQ Men of the Year Awards 2022 (GQ MOTY 2022)	Actor of the Year	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Won
		Actress of the Year	Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul	Template:Won
2023	Sanook Awards 2022	Actor of the Year	Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree	Template:Nom
	Daradaily Awards 2022	Best Actor		Template:Won
	Pantip Television Awards 2022	Best Photography	Lee Thaweesuk	Template:Won
	Maya TV Awards 2023	Female Rising Star of the Year	Prim Chanikarn Tangkabodee	Template:Nom
	14th Nataraja Awards	Best Cast Ensemble	F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers	Template:Nom

External links

• F4 Thailand at GMMTV official website
• F4 Thailand at Viki
• F4 Thailand Official Trailer
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