Boys over flowers is one of the most watched Korean series of all time. It premiered 13 years ago and its popularity was part of the so-called Korean wave, the first boom of the K-Pop and the K-Dramas. In addition, they made known the famous F4, a group of handsome actors.

If you've seen the dorama, you'll know that the F4 were feared by everyone at school, because they were the four richest kids in the place. They used their influence and power to encourage bullying, if you received a red card, you became their new victim. Throughout the versions that have been performed, several actors have played these characters.

Its name F4 derives from the number of members, in addition to "flower boy", a trend of male beauty very popular in Asia, as this is considered to be the handsome boys, who dress in fashion, with fine features and with a good status. Know more about these characters.

What were the real names of the F4?

The F4 leader was starring Korean actor Lee Min Ho. It's one of Korea's most popular doramas idols. The meaning of his real name is brilliant and kind, as a result of Min-Ho 's combination. At the beginning of his career he used Lee Min, but in Korean it sounded like "immigration", he decided to change it.

Kim Hyun Joong, a member of group K-Pop SS501, played one of the F4 who falls in love with the protagonist. The real name of the idol means virtuous, talented and handsome man, the combination of Hyun-Joong.

The doramas actor who played this character is Kim bum, whose real name is Kim Sang bum, modified it just to make it easier to remember and its meaning is related to gold.

Finally, there is the fourth F4, whose real name is Kim Joon, whose meaning is gold and talent. He's the only one who walked away from the reflectors. He is currently married and has a daughter.

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