METEOR GARDEN'S AIRING BROUGHT HEAT IN ITS COMEBACK

THE COMEBACK

The first Asianovela that aired 11 years ago has finally returned! METEOR GARDEN has really captivated the hearts of every Filipino. The story of the poor girl San Cai who studies in a wealthy university and has her life unbearable when she draws the wrath of F4; sons of Taiwan's most affluent families ( Dao Ming Si, Hua Zi Lei, Mei Zuo and Xi-Men). 

LOVE

Despite Dao Ming Si's cold and fiery temper, he'll just go head-over heels for San Cai. I think Jerry Yan did a great job of portraying Dao Ming Si as a nuanced character. He doesn't lose sight of the fact that hidden behind Ah Si's arrogance is a sad, lonely boy. He's never quite redeemed for being a total jerk, but his kryptonite-style weakness for his leading lady is so endearing that it's almost impossible to dislike him. I think San Cai's unrelenting stubborness and brave personality made DMS fall in love with her even more. 

On the other hand, fans would often say they like Hua Ze Lei more, the fact that he is there whenever San Cai is in trouble or in need of a shoulder to cry on.

If there is one thing I love about Taiwanese drama is that physical intimacy and emotions are more seen and is often delivered really well. The characters played their part really well and make us believe that it's true.

F4 Fever HITS Philippine Anew

F4's hairstyle was a major trend 11 years ago! From DMS' pineapple haricut, to Hua Ze Lei's fly away hair and Mei Zuo straight hair, it's kind of funny to think guys years ago would let their hair get long and be it done that way. Even customized shirts were all around the place. My cousins and I even collected posters and CDs weekly. It's really weird that I can even sing their songs ( not thinking if the lyrics is correct ) until now  "Meteor Rain", "Ask For More", "Season of Fireworks", the themesong "Qing Fei De Yi and "Ni Yao De Ai", Jerry Yan's "I Really Really Love You", Vannes Wu's "Everywhere", Vic's "Make A Wish" and Ken's  "Show Me Your Love". 

Meteor Garden has been on a social trending topic for two weeks since it aired last March 31,2014. With the hashtags #CHOOSEday #WedNURSEday and more creative hashtags relating on the episode in that day.

Since I've been missing an episode last week so I watched the whole Meteor Garden episode for three consecutive days.

I'M AN F4 AFICIONADA

I amaze everything about the existence of F4. Different charaters made them so recognized and eminent. From DMS' cute dimples whenever he annoys San Cai, his jealous antics and the way he fights for his love. I love Hua Ze Lei for being so quiet  and mysterious, and his patience on waiting for San Cai to love him back. For Mei Zuo and Xi-Men, despite the playboy character they're portraying, their protectiveness over San Cai is a major TURN-ON for me.

THE STORY

Thumbs up for putting the characters in college instead of being in highschool. Even if most of the characters are still kids at heart, it's nice to put this story in the context of young adults rather than teens and it makes their problems more adult and destinies closer at hand. I would also like to commend the story for focusing on friendship and family.