Name That Drama: High school rebels and tragic loves
by javabeans
Every now and again a reader will write in asking for help identifying an old drama—something watched in bygone days, or perhaps caught only in snippet form here and there. And while sometimes I’m able to figure it out (Young girl marries into fantasy monarchy? Goong, of course! Go Soo on the lam and out for revenge? Green Rose it is), this one eludes me.
So I thought I’d turn over the question to you—surely somebody will recognize the drama in question?
Michelle asks:
I was just wondering if you might know this drama, because I saw it in Hmong Dub, and it did not stay true to original names and titles. I will list off some key moments and details in the drama, and hopefully you could help me out! Thank you!
- A girl makes friends with a rebel, and falls in love with his brother, who turns out to be their teacher. The rebel gets in trouble for riding his motorcycle recklessly in front of the city bus, and she gets in trouble for getting out of the bus and yelling at him. Their punishment is to sweep out the gymnasium, during which they develop their special gesture; sitting with their backs to each other, forgetting their troubles.
- The girl is scolded by her teachers for sewing little animal charms and giving them to friends at school. This leads to her career as a toy designer after school, in which she develops a rivalry with her boss. They even have a duke out: Whats better, citizens of Korea? Cute rosy cheeked bears or penguins?!
- When her love dies, her pearl necklace that he gave her breaks, while she is planning for her wedding.
- At the end of the drama, she ends up with her deceased husband’s best friend. Her best friend, still by her side, is to be forever alone (but insanely attractive, as I recall).
I suspect it was filmed in the early 2000’s, or the late 90’s. It’s all very cliche, which is probably why I can’t find it, however, I did enjoy it, because it was one of my first dramas ever. If you could help me, I would be much obliged. Thank you!
I don’t know which drama this is, but it sounds like a hoot. Also kind of tragic. Maybe it’s only funny in retrospect… but such is the value of time in dramaland: A chance to heal, get over the addiction, and laugh at the terrible hairdos of yore.
Got any clues? Name that drama!
(If you’ve got a similar question, email ’em in to me or girlfriday and we’ll put the question out to the beanut gallery at large.)
Tags: featured, Name That Drama
Interview with Kim Yoo-jung
Hello Dramabeans series
![[2022 Year in Review] The Bean Count](https://www.dramabeans.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/beancount_2022.png)
Required fields are marked *
Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *
1 auzakia
December 27, 2012 at 5:13 AM
First Love (1996)?
I'm not too sure, but it really sounds kind of similar from what I have seen.
If it is that one, it is available with English subtitles. ^^
Required fields are marked *
enkhee
December 27, 2012 at 10:11 PM
First Love is available where??
I remember how much I cried in the end.
That stupid pen.
I gave her my heart, and all I got was this pen.
Required fields are marked *
NevD
December 28, 2012 at 8:57 AM
"I gave her my heart.... she gave me a pen" is a classic line from Say Anything.... sob :"(
Required fields are marked *
2 Kitchy
December 27, 2012 at 5:13 AM
Now I'm intrigue!
Required fields are marked *
3 Julia Fitri
December 27, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Have no idea what this is, but it sounds cute (and sad), will probably end up shipping a sinking ship but, hey, guys help us out.
NAME THE DRAMA!!!
Required fields are marked *
4 hanni12
December 27, 2012 at 5:14 AM
First Love (1996)?
I’m not too sure, but it really sounds kind of similar from what I have seen.
If it is that one, it is available with English subtitles. ^^
Required fields are marked *
am
December 27, 2012 at 5:38 AM
Sounds like it.
Required fields are marked *
gaeinalee
December 27, 2012 at 8:01 AM
Is it recommended? *curious*
Required fields are marked *
hanni12
December 27, 2012 at 9:22 AM
I watched a few episodes a few years ago, but got distracted with something. :P
I haven't seen any reviews around but Mr.X gave it 80 out of 100, which is pretty great. It really can't be too horrible. ^^
Required fields are marked *
Bella
December 27, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Nah....I'm pretty sure it isn't first love(I have no idea which is the right answer for the drama in question though..:D).....the only thing similar is about the girl and the two brothers..."all other facts don't match".....and if it's first love,of course,she'll know it..it IS the drama with highest viewer rating ever,probably the biggest drama I've ever watched....at least,she'll recognize Bae yong joon and gonna be able to find it on Internet easily...:)
Required fields are marked *
5 rainbow
December 27, 2012 at 5:15 AM
hmmmm :)
Required fields are marked *
6 am
December 27, 2012 at 5:24 AM
It's time to revisit hancinema.
Required fields are marked *
7 Sleepyme
December 27, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Is it Stock Flower with Park Jin Hee?
Required fields are marked *
Sleepyme
December 27, 2012 at 5:35 AM
I think it is. The 1st scene u described is here. And the synosyp fits. I remember liking the drama just for the girl's outfits ">
http://forums.soompi.com/discussion/347672/drama-2001-stock-flower-비단향꽃무
Required fields are marked *
hanni12
December 27, 2012 at 5:45 AM
I think you are right. ^___^
Here is one MV:
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTM3NzMwNjQw.html
Go to 00:25 and you can see the pearl necklace falling apart.
Required fields are marked *
Moko
December 27, 2012 at 6:38 AM
This MV sums it up pretty nicely :)
Required fields are marked *
latteholic
December 27, 2012 at 9:12 AM
This really looks like it! :) I don't think I've seen the drama before, but the male lead looks like the uncle from High Kick 1?
Required fields are marked *
Lea
December 27, 2012 at 12:28 PM
omg Ryu Jin is also in this drama!!! Oh, I'm watching this baby :DD
Required fields are marked *
Stop Attacking My MI!!
December 27, 2012 at 5:46 AM
This would be my guess too. Good job!
Required fields are marked *
Smile134
December 27, 2012 at 7:52 AM
Yes, it is! I remember watching this drama in high school. Here's the link of its beautiful OST:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVXCUypBdk4
Required fields are marked *
Aj
December 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM
It's 100% Stock Flower.
The sewing animal charms gave it away.
Required fields are marked *
sosoxrah
December 27, 2012 at 10:43 PM
Yes.. It's definitely Stock Flower. I'm pretty sure it was aired after Winter Sonata ended. I remember the main actor who never got the girl and feeling so bad for him. And the guy was Min-yong in Unstoppable High Kick!! The girl in the drama drew Morning Glory characters, like Babu and Blue Bear. I have to admit, that was when I was obsessed w/ Blue Bear at the time.
Required fields are marked *
fanwho
December 28, 2012 at 5:00 AM
I enjoyed the drama. That time I read that Pak JinHee ended up taking the role for someone else. I thought she did well (seems like that was her first drama).
Required fields are marked *
8 mskololia
December 27, 2012 at 5:25 AM
Have no idea. Good luck!
Required fields are marked *
9 constellations
December 27, 2012 at 5:27 AM
hm, could it be 'first love'? starring bae yong joon.
Required fields are marked *
10 kdramapedia
December 27, 2012 at 5:43 AM
Wow, that was quick!
I'm totally sold on this drama. *adds to never ending list of dramas to watch*
Required fields are marked *
11 tadaaflo
December 27, 2012 at 5:44 AM
this is an amazing ideaa.. thanks javabeans!
Required fields are marked *
12 katiamon
December 27, 2012 at 5:53 AM
sounds totally crazy... but i'm intrigued too, what's the name of the drama? :P
Required fields are marked *
13 kooriyuki
December 27, 2012 at 6:04 AM
To those who said First Love, nope. BYJ's brother in that drama was an artist, and they have an older sister who's a little mentally disabled. And Choi Ji Woo is that rich girl, and both her and BYJ ended up working in a casino, if I never remember wrongly.
Required fields are marked *
D
December 27, 2012 at 6:30 AM
i watched it when it was rerun sometimes back on KBSW. the older sister married the musician with a country accent - Sol Pharmacy's eldest son.. (i just wiki-ed him) Son Hyun Joo. hardly recognized the young BYJ (maybe cos I was never a fan)
But this drama sure sounds tragic.. I'd definitely watch it ten years ago but nowadays I'd be very cautious
(i remember watching Love Lost In Time/Ice Girl/She Came Back - and it was so mehhh except for Kim Nam-jin, LOL)
Required fields are marked *
kooriyuki
December 27, 2012 at 7:22 AM
Now that you mentioned the guy the sister married, I recalled! He's this guy who carried his guitar everywhere, right!
The bygone days of cheesy tragic plots! (Which still make their unneeded appearances on and off)
Required fields are marked *
D
December 27, 2012 at 8:28 AM
yup yup, he was a pretty decent guy here (if i remember it correctly) cos i thought he'd dump the wife or something after he become well-off. i hardly remember the whole story line now :-)
i still remember when i first watched korean drama i sometimes confused the actors & actresses cos the look 'similar' to my untrained eyes. one example is Sang Yuri & Jang Nara - don't ask me how i can think they're the same person (although i think it could be the mandarin dub that confused me at that time, LOL!!!)
sorry, totally off topic! but i love this 'community service' feature, haa..
Required fields are marked *
14 Lana
December 27, 2012 at 6:04 AM
It is Stock Flower (2001) for sure.
_ main girl: Park Jin hee
_ rebel guy: choi min young ( he was so cute, I was so mad that why on earth she never picks him. He was there for her the whole time....grrrrr...love is blind)
_deceased husband's best friend: Ryu Jin
-> one of my most frustrated drama , the girl always goes for the worst choice possible while her BFF just stand there and watch over her like some angle...
Required fields are marked *
15 ck1Oz
December 27, 2012 at 6:19 AM
:-) I can't believe you guys solved it so fast. Now I've got to read the synopsis. What an insane story.
Really? Her first love dies and she marries his friend? And the 2nd lead is left in the cold?
What duh? * off to Google all about it.
How come I've never heard of such a plot before? Wow.
Required fields are marked *
ck1Oz
December 27, 2012 at 6:34 AM
So for those who have watched it. Where did it watch it subbed? And is it worth watching or even if it's a nice enough drama to get subbed.
The soompi thread seems to imply it wasn't a bad drama per se. Could be a nice slow project to get it subbed without a rush. It being the US winter college break and all and there are subbers around. But it's really old though. 2001.
Required fields are marked *
Mama J
December 27, 2012 at 6:52 AM
I would watch that if you did it!
Required fields are marked *
ck1Oz
December 27, 2012 at 7:02 AM
:-) I would need the raw videos. Remember MU and FS died. Not sure if aja aja even has the raw videos.
Thinking about it just Googled the whole cast, man there are some good actors there. We'll see.
You do realize I am managing CDDA and it's crazy busy there. If I take it on it will be a side project meandering along. But it is all dependent on getting the videos and approval from admin. And have Incarnation of money starting in a month.
Me not Superwoman have to have enough sleep for my real life job. It pays for my food and computer time. :-)
Required fields are marked *
Mama J
December 27, 2012 at 3:57 PM
I will wait for the day ~ no pressure ~ just a gesture of support for your idea! You are doing a GREAT job with CDDA by the way
S a r a h
December 27, 2012 at 8:43 AM
I guess this plot could qualify as "makjang" then?
Required fields are marked *
Diane
December 27, 2012 at 2:19 PM
Nope! only 10 years old classic drama ^^
Is it bad I want to watch it even though I already the plotline? Sometimes I miss old days dramas :) (and the music! the music!!! xD )
I consider that if there isn't a memory loss, a fire or switched babies then it doesn't qualify as makjang lol, but of course real criteria might be slighly different ;)
Required fields are marked *
S a r a h
December 29, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Oh okay! :)
I just learned about this term "makjang" recently, and all I remember and understand is that makjang is supposed to be really, really insane. hehe.
Required fields are marked *
cv
December 28, 2012 at 4:22 PM
LOL
Right? Gosher, you guys are goooood!
Never saw this before. Don't know if I want to see it. Sound too sad.
Required fields are marked *
16 nabi2810
December 27, 2012 at 6:34 AM
Definitely sounds like Stock Flower to me, I think I remember the bear vs. penguin =))
Required fields are marked *
17 shepo
December 27, 2012 at 6:42 AM
thinking about oldie..there's one oldie drama that i really want to watch,,it's called KAIST,,it seems so interesting..
Required fields are marked *
Melmax
December 27, 2012 at 9:09 AM
Yes!!! I'd like to see Kaist Eng subbed...
Required fields are marked *
18 Llamaesque
December 27, 2012 at 6:58 AM
Excellent new feature—it's sort of like the Help a Bitch Out column on Smart Bitches, Trashy Books. (Where, might I add, I'm always finding new gems to read.)
Required fields are marked *
ravens_nest
December 27, 2012 at 7:07 AM
OMG, that site looks fantastic! I wonder if they can find an old romance novel. I read one of my grandmother's old books from like the 50s or 60s and loved it but I can't remember the title so I can check it out again now that I'm 25.
Required fields are marked *
beggar1015
December 27, 2012 at 7:38 AM
Trust me, the readers at this sight seem to know every romance book ever published. Sometimes just a description of the cover is all they need. Give them a try.
Required fields are marked *
Schmazel
December 28, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Well, I got curious clicked the link...and here I am hours later after getting sucked into reading all the HaBOs. And I came across this:
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/blog/up_the_hershey_highway/
A conversation post! Very alike DB and GF's styles. Maybe they have a secret identity? Well, a girl can hope. :D
Required fields are marked *
neliq
December 29, 2012 at 7:53 AM
Those comments are so histerically funny!! Thanks for sharing the link.
Go Bitches!!!
Required fields are marked *
19 sugarpunch
December 27, 2012 at 7:55 AM
Merry christmas, guys! we should have this more often ;)
Required fields are marked *
20 Hanneli
December 27, 2012 at 8:17 AM
I have watched this one, Stock Flower or Hoa Bất Tử (in my language keke) but cannot remember that it is the film described by Michelle until some of you guys named it. Thanks very much.
I may watch rewatch it since it is quite good.
Required fields are marked *
21 Ace
December 27, 2012 at 8:27 AM
For a minute I thought this was an end-of-the-year contest or something. Heh.
Required fields are marked *
Eun
December 27, 2012 at 4:51 PM
I agree. I thoughts there are some Dramabeans goodies up for raffle again. LOL
Required fields are marked *
22 nabithoj
December 27, 2012 at 8:33 AM
I remember this drama and watching it dubbed in Hmong. So sad how they cut out a lot of scenes and a drama that has maybe 16 episodes becomes 4 or 5 videotapes. *shakes head* All the missed scenes and incomplete stories.
It is Stock Flower. I remember looking for the drama a while back. The only person I remember from the drama was Ryu Jin...lol...so I looked him up and went down his list of dramas until I found what I was looking for.
Required fields are marked *
23 Melmax
December 27, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Definitely not First Love (which I hope will be shown Eng Subbed or recapped here--wish), this has Ryu Jin who was not in FL...
Thanks for the new section...
Required fields are marked *
hanni12
December 27, 2012 at 9:19 AM
First Love is available with English subtitles on Asiatorrents.
If you are interested and not yet a member of the site you can can give me your e-mail and I will send you an invitation.
Required fields are marked *
hanni12
December 27, 2012 at 9:32 AM
Disregard what I said, registration is open at asiatorrents at the moment. :)
Required fields are marked *
Melmax
December 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM
thank you, how I found First Love was going to the local Japanese Grocery Store and found the owner is Korean, well, I asked if she had any dramas and sold me on old VCR tape episodes of First Love, well, it cost a lot, well she totally convinced me to buy them but they were incomplete, (the things I go through as a Kdrama addict!!!).... now I'm trying to find the last few episodes since I didn't get to see it all... I found ones with awful, awful subs... it just got me frustrated so I'm patiently trying to find where I can watch First Love.... with BYJ, CJW.... lots of stars when they were younger....
So I have to register at this site?... asiatorrents...
Required fields are marked *
24 Michelle Xiong
December 27, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Omg! Thats it! Stock flower! Thank you so much!!!!!! :D
Required fields are marked *
ilikemangos
December 27, 2012 at 9:29 AM
haha. yay!
Required fields are marked *
Michelle Xiong
December 27, 2012 at 9:32 AM
So many feels! This song brings me back.
Required fields are marked *
25 ilikemangos
December 27, 2012 at 9:27 AM
I love these kinds of posts! keep em coming!
Required fields are marked *
26 Hopefulheart24
December 27, 2012 at 9:34 AM
OMGG. HMONG DUB?! ahahahah! That's too funny! I remember watching Korean dramas with Hmong Dub as a kid. Sighhh. Those were the ghetto days. kekeke.
Required fields are marked *
Michelle Xiong
December 27, 2012 at 9:45 AM
For real! But... I still do it T_T
Required fields are marked *
Cath
December 28, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Congratulations, they solved the mystery! And now I'm intrigued and IS currently looking for it too.
:)
Required fields are marked *
Thatgirl
December 27, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Lol! Yeah, I don't go near that shit anymore. Funny how some things that use to be a god send to us is now such a horrible sight to see. For me anyways... I saw that my favorite dramas were dubbed and I'd about lost my mind I was so horrified.
Required fields are marked *
27 lorac
December 27, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Seems that “First Love” is a popular drama title. I've looked for the 2003 SBS drama with Jo Hyun Jae with English subs but cannot find it. I know the first half was subtitled but the project was dropped and never finished.
Anyone know if this drama was ever completed and where I can be found?
http://asianwiki.com/First_Love_(2003-South_Korea-SBS)
Required fields are marked *
28 Gom
December 27, 2012 at 10:53 AM
This is a really nice idea. This makes me want to watch!
Required fields are marked *
29 hellochloe
December 27, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I don't have a "drama", but a mystery song. I wonder if it's too hard? Usually I would search its lyrics, but I can barely hear it and all my attempts were in vain. Sounds darn familiar though.
It's in the BG song at the pub, starts at minute 7:47
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sayvJQwqFE#t=07m47s
I tried searching in Chinese, but this show is really underrated and I'm afraid there's not much talk about it.
Required fields are marked *
30 nayr
December 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Man you guys are wayyyyy too fast. Makes me feel like I don't watch enough drama to be able to identify any haha.
Well time to give it a shot. =]
Required fields are marked *
31 Noelle
December 27, 2012 at 12:23 PM
OMG Ryu Jin!? And he actually gets the girl!? I feels already for the guy who got put into permanent friend zone. Sucks to be him.
Required fields are marked *
32 hottestjen
December 27, 2012 at 1:05 PM
i think it's Stockflower, bc i remember watching that drama and it was def Hmong dubbed, cause i'm hmong. lol
Required fields are marked *
33 noodles143
December 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM
I remember watching this in Hmong dubbed too!!!
I never really watch the whole thing, but saw some parts of it and thought Min Young was so cute!
The drama is mess up.
I like the song and the MV totally summed and help clarified that this is the drama.. :)
Coolness! Love this post..
Required fields are marked *
34 fab
December 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM
The first sentence is soooo Answer Me 1997! Well sorta of. ..
Required fields are marked *
35 Thatgirl
December 27, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Lol! Hmong dub. Do people still watch Hmong Dudded dramas? Well, except for those who aren't so English literate. When I was a kid, I loved them... But now I can't stand them!!! xC
Anyone still call Won Bin, Phooj?
Or Song Seung Hun, Tsim Meej?
And Song Hye Kyo, Nkauj See?
(See doesn't have a tone mark at the end right?)
Lol! Those were the days.
Required fields are marked *
Michelle Xiong
December 27, 2012 at 8:33 PM
All the time. I don't even call it "Autumn in my Heart", it will forever be synonymous with "Tsim Meej & Nkauj See"
Required fields are marked *
36 Ngo Chuyen
December 27, 2012 at 5:10 PM
This is exactly "Stock Flower" a 2011 KBS Drama, starring Park Jin Hee and Ryu Jin. I thought I had watch it at least twice when it was broadcasted on TV.
Required fields are marked *
37 Ennayra
December 27, 2012 at 6:05 PM
I am so impressed at how knowledgeable everyone is at dramabeans. Go us!
:-)
Required fields are marked *
38 adriana
December 28, 2012 at 3:31 AM
This drama seems no sad...not sure i wanna know the name for sure ...
Required fields are marked *
39 misa.. lover
December 28, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Hanna12 I'm interested to join asiatorrents so please send me invite to [email protected]
Required fields are marked *
40 cv
December 28, 2012 at 4:29 PM
LOL Yep, you guys are good. :p
Required fields are marked *
41 Sue
October 6, 2013 at 9:16 AM
Ive been reading 'The Name That Drama' Edition and Im hoping that maybe this movie can be identified. I can't remember which year it came out or who acted in the movie,but I think it might be just a few years back.
Here goes,
A man and a woman are a couple(not sure if they're engaged) and they seem to lead a happy life till one day,the woman disappears. The man goes and find her but he found out she is not who she really is. Her name is a fake(although Im not sure if she used someones identity).
Please help me,Ive been trying to search for this movie.
Required fields are marked *