hmm so far so good...i'm watching this kdrama version and watching at the same time (well sort of...i haven't put in much effort into it) the Japanese version...and in the past i did watch Meteor Garden which i thought was ok,
but now having become familiar w/ all three versions, i have come to a conclusion, if we could only assemble a pan-asian F4....here's who i'd choose
i'd keep the Korean lead Lee Min-ho and Kim Bum in their current roles...they just fit so well....and well i just like them ALOT...sorry to MG fans...i like these guys much, much more than Jerry and Ken...and the Japanese actors for these roles....
but for the sweet, sensitive, and patient Rui...I would so keep the Japanese actor for this role...i am so in love with him, he's the only reason that keeps me wanting to watch the Japanese version of HYD...gosh he's so awesome...he is by far the best Rui...sorry to MG fans, Vic was ok. i like Vic in his roles now...and looking back MG was not ,and i believe, will not be the high point in his career.
finally, MG isn't all bad...for the role of the womenizing F4 member, I'd keep Vaness in this role...he did a pretty decent job and when he does his english lines...well it fits, i can believe he's like that...i guess he sort of has street cred...oh well who knows...it's a minor role anyway...but he fills it nicely...
well, that's my two cents...i am most looking forward to how the Kdrama will be different...i know some key scenes need to happen, but i enjoy it most when they venture and make their own changes...here's to next Monday and Tuesday's episodes!