In fact, to be precise, there are no idol dramas in Hong Kong. Anyone who watches Hong Kong dramas knows that TVB is the only one in Hong Kong. Moreover, TVB does not follow the trend too much when it comes to the creation of mainstream drama series. The TV series it produces mainly cater to the tastes of Hong Kong audiences, so it makes sense that they are not too keen on youth dramas. As for Taiwan, it may be that the local drama brand is too weak, coupled with the impact of the Korean Wave, many Taiwanese veteran artists are facing unemployment, and some are seeking development in the mainland. Although Taiwan TV stations are introducing Korean dramas, they are also seeking changes. Started to develop a local youth drama business. This way, you don't have to rely on Korean dramas, and you can develop your own TV brand. It immediately triggered a revolution in Taiwanese TV dramas. Therefore, "Meteor Garden" is the most successful symbol of this revolution, and it is still Today it has always influenced the production direction of Taiwanese youth dramas. Taiwanese youth dramas are very much about princesses and princes. The plots are full of fantasy and are the ideal romance in the minds of many young people. Although many Taiwanese youth dramas are adapted from Japanese comics, "Meteor Garden" is no exception, but it shows the style of Taiwanese youth dramas themselves, thus blazing a trail and creating a new world of Taiwanese youth idol dramas.
"Meteor Garden"
"Meteor Garden" stands out as a love story between an aristocratic prince and a commoner princess
In fact, from the current perspective, "Meteor Garden" He has gone to several extremes, which are still the winning formula for this type of TV series:
First, if you want to be handsome, you should be as handsome as possible. As for the male protagonists, they are all extremely handsome and cool, and each of them is full of personality, which has become the most necessary selling point for this type of TV series. The important thing is that the four fresh combinations of F4 members Yan Chengxu, Zhou Yimin, Zhu Xiaotian, and Wu Jianhao are all rare handsome boys at the time and now. Daoming Si, played by the key figure Jerry Yan, is absolutely cool as hell and doesn't make people feel like he's pretending. He is handsome and stylish when fighting and doing bad things. This is definitely a very fresh type of male protagonist.
Second, if you want to be rich, you must be thorough. Daomingsi, as well as his best friends Hua Zelei, Ximen, and Meizuo are very rich besides being good-looking. If you accidentally get lost at Daomingsi's house, it is necessary for a roadie to get a GPS to identify the direction. This is a fatal attraction for every girl. These boys are all playboys who rely on their parents to shine, and their generosity to their girlfriends is jaw-dropping. At one time, it would make people think that love can only be strong when you have money, because Daoming Si chases girls. The method requires sufficient financial resources, which does not apply to everyone.
Third, if you want to be single-minded, be single-minded and absolute. What kind of person is Daoming Si? He is an absolutely wealthy young man and is the dominant figure in the school. Everyone from the teacher to the principal must treat this young man with great courtesy. Even if the school is lawless, there is still school protection. The status of students in aristocratic schools must not be based on the students' academic performance, but on the students' family background. Therefore, Daoming Si and other young masters have the absolute power to influence the school, but when it comes to love, they become quite helpless. This can be seen from Dao Ming Si's relationship with Shancai, and Hua Zelei's relationship with Todo Shigami, who are devoted to love. People feel sad.
"Meteor Garden" inherits the beauty of Korean dramas, but the casting options are even more glamorous. The four idol-level stars, Yan Chengxu, Zhou Yimin, Zhu Xiaotian, and Wu Jianhao, although they are new to TV dramas, their performances are very sincere. Being serious makes people think that they are noble, unattainable and handsome, and are ideal princes. And Shancai, the big S, is full of personality, unwavering in wealth, and values ??love and righteousness. She is a good commoner princess.
"Boys and Girls Over Flowers"
The former "F4" and today's "Fahrenheit", princes and princesses - an upgrade of dreamy fairy tales
Although for today's Taiwanese youth In terms of TV dramas, the significance of "F4" to Taiwanese TV dramas has changed with the times. However, four years later, "Fahrenheit" has become Taiwan's rising "F4". Its members include Wang Dongcheng, Yan Yalun, Wu Zun, Chen Yiru swept through all major TV stations in Taiwan and became the king of the new generation of youth idols. The love story between the prince and the princess was also promoted in the TV series starring "Fahrenheit".
"Girls Over Flowers" The love between the traditional prince Wu Zun and the alternative princess ELLA
"Girls Over Flowers" is adapted from "Secretly Falling in Love with You" by Saya Nakajo from Japan. But ELLA's Lu Ruixi's tomboy-like image is definitely a classic in ELLA's drama series. In reality, there may be only one ELLA in Taiwan who can be convinced by a woman disguised as a man. Zuo Yiquan, a high jump boy played by Wu Chun, the signature member of "Fahrenheit", is a handsome boy with ideals and very popular with girls. One is a real boy, and the other is a real girl disguised as a boy. For the sake of the idol, in today's society, Ruixi disguises herself as a boy to get along with the idol day and night. This is the biggest highlight and gimmick of "Girls Over Flowers". Let’s not talk about whether this plot is true in real life, but it cannot be denied that Ruixi’s appearance and behavior make her a very alternative princess, while Zuo Yiquan, played by Wu Zun, is an ideal and traditional prince. , if the princess does not take the initiative, the prince will be so slow that people will get angry.
"Little Princess"
"Little Princess" The touching love between the rebellious prince Wu Zun and the pure and beautiful princess Angela Chang
Because the princess was lost among the people in her early years, so It was too late to meet the prince. The princess's initiative became a shackle that the prince was unable to break free from. How the belated love between the prince and the princess will be reunited depends on how the prince's rebellious heart is saved by the princess. "Princess" is a bit like "Meteor Garden" for three reasons:
First, the heroine Xiaomai grew up in a civilian family, which is very similar to Shancai. If her grandfather hadn't brought her back and brought her into contact with wealth, "Princess Little Sister" would have been impossible to talk about.
Secondly, the school that Xiaomai attended was also an aristocratic school, and this school could be regarded as the back study room of the Huangfu family. It strived to cultivate industry elites, which was somewhat similar to the school that Shancai attended.
Thirdly, "Meteor Garden" was a collective performance of "F4" back then, but this time "Princess" and "Fahrenheit" were attended by two capable actors - Wu Zun and Chen Yiru.
The key point is that everyone in the "Fahrenheit" group is a protagonist, but the "F4" back then had its own masters and subordinates. This is also the direct reason why "Fahrenheit" is now more popular than "F4".
"Mischief Kiss"
"Mischief Kiss" The youthful youth of the ordinary princess Ariel Ariel and the outstanding prince Zheng Yuanchang
Zheng Yuanchang's Naoki, He should be the type of boy that all the girls on campus like. He is not only smart, studies well, handsome, and has a wealthy family, but he is just a perfect boy. It is normal for such boys to look down on poor students, but Xiang Qin, played by Ariel Ariel, is an ordinary girl who studies in a poor class and is average in appearance. If fate hadn't put them under the same roof, they would never have had a story in their lives. This TV series is also about the choices of adolescent boys and girls about their future path, as well as their awareness of responsibility. Naoki's choice to compromise between his ideals and reality is very thought-provoking. The heroine Xiangqin's complete devotion to Naoki is also touching. The TV series "Mischief Kiss" is a remake of the Japanese TV series of the same name. However, the Taiwanese version of "Mischief Kiss" is more famous than the Japanese version, which shows the power of Taiwanese youth idol dramas.
"Fighting Fish"
"Fighting Fish" The tragic life of Kuo Pinchao's dark horse prince and An Yixuan's kind princess
There is not much time in life to be impulsive. , The impulse in youth is a profound experience in adulthood. "Fighting Fish" is such a young man's gangster life, just like Guo Pinchao's gangster brother Ah Hao, who is loyal, affectionate, and good-looking. Although he is not a member of the school, he is wherever the gangsters can touch him. The boss is a complete dark horse prince, so the little Yanzi he likes will be safe. She is a kind, cute and fragile little girl. But once her feelings become her focus and she falls into the underworld, the ending of the princess and the prince will not be the same. will be perfect. But what's the point? Although Xiao Yanzi later became Sister Yanzi and no longer needed Brother Hao's protection, their distant figures made their hearts grow closer. Although Brother Hao paid the price for his impulsive youth in the end, his love for Xiao Yanzi will continue in Xiao Hao.
To this day, Taiwanese idol dramas can be said to be vivid in their descriptions of love, with many novel aspects. However, when it comes to expressing social reality, they are far behind and have lost many elements of being close to the people. Although it always has good ratings, no matter how you watch it, you will never feel that it is happening around you. This is where Taiwanese youth dramas are relatively lacking. However, in today's world where Korean dramas have been on the rise, it is not easy for Taiwanese youth idol dramas to be able to continue to make romance films and have a unique niche.