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Ku Hye-sun lors de la conférence de presse du drama Boys Over Flowers (2009), dans lequel elle incarne Geum Jan-di.

JapaneseCulture9 min

Boys Over Flowers: How a Japanese Manga Became a Korean and Global Phenomenon

From Hana Yori Dango to Boys Over Flowers, a look back at the history of a franchise that crossed borders, languages, and screens, from shojo manga to the most widely exported K-drama of the 21st century.

19 juin 2026Read