Hana Kimi

Title: Hua Yang Shao Nian Shao Nu
Also Known As: Hanazakarino Kimitachihe / Hana Kimi
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Episodes: 15 + New Year SP
Broadcast Network: CTS, GTV

Cast

Ella as Lu Rui Xi
Wu Zun as Zuo Yi Quan
Jiro Wang as Jin Xiu Yi
Tang Yu Zhe as Liang Si Nan
Tang Zhi Ping as Mei Tian
Ruan Jing Tian as Shen Le
JJ Lin as Lu Jing Xi
Nissa as Julia

Synopsis - WARNINGS! Spoilers!

When Rui Xi (played by S.H.E's Ella Chen) was younger, she was overweight and hadn't really thought about what she wanted in life. However, while watching TV and eating snacks one day, she saw Zuo Yi Quan (Wu Zun) who was a high jumper and was deeply inspired by him. In fact, she was so inspired that she decided to lose all the weight and apply to his school. One problem: Quan goes to an all-boy's college.

Rui Xi disguises herself as a boy and gets accepted. At first, she completely embarrasses herself by telling him that she likes him, momentarily forgetting she was diguised as a boy. Then, she meets Jin Xiu Yi (Jiro Wang) and they become immediate friends. One day, Xiu Yi is playing soccer with Rui Xi, and he accidentally hits her in the face, causing her to faint.

And how convenient it is that Quan was passing by...

Quan sees what happens and rushes over. He immediately tells Xiu Yi to go get help, and he does so. Quan decides to lift her to the nurse's office and places his hand on her chest - finding out her true identity in the process! However, he keeps quiet. Mei Tian (Tang Zhi Ping) is the school's gay nurse, and he's also found out Rui Xi's true identity. However, he shows that he has no interest whatsoever in revealing her secret. Rui Xi and Mei Tian develop a unique relationship, as she constantly goes to him for advice, while he pretends like he dislikes her - but in reality, he has become quite fond of this young girl.

Back to Quan, why hasn't he revealed her secret? Well, one day he sees Liang Si Nan going off somewhere with Rui Xi. Knowing Nan's reputation as a playboy, Quan is worried and rushes after them - after all, Nan has already suspected Rui Xi's gender. However, when Quan catches up to them, he sees the two of them sitting in the auditorium drinking coffee. Soon, Quan and Rui Xi also become good friends.

Rui Xi decides to keep pretending because she's afraid her true identity will ruin their relationship, and the same goes for Quan. And as Quan finds out about Rui Xi's feelings for him, he begins to develop feelings for her as well. In fact, she has such a huge impact on him! She inspired him to take up high jumping again. However, Rui Xi finds herself confused when another problem rises...

Xiu Yi begins to question his sexual orientation when he, too, falls for Rui Xi - the boy.

Review

I fell in love with this series after the first five minutes. I really did! Ella was absolutely adorable (I don't care what anyone says, she's cute!) and Wu Zun is stunningly handsome. They have amazing chemistry on screen and off screen, which is so great! There were times during the series when I felt so sorry for Xiu Yi, who was played by Jiro Wang. His character made me laugh the most, second place after Ella's character that is. I felt that he played the role very well, and I also realized he played a similar role in "It Started With A Kiss".

Tang Yu Zhe is very good-looking too. He does a great job in portraying the playboy type of guy. And Tang Zhi Ping as Mei Tian! Oh my goodness, this guy drove me nuts. I couldn't breathe because I was laughing so hard! At first, the guy kind creeped me out because of his weird choice of topics for conversations. Besides, he looks much better with short hair, haha. Anyway, I really liked this drama. The actors and actresses did a great job and the plot was hilariously intriguing. However, the ending was rather disappointing.

Good thing there's a sequel coming out, right?

Soundtrack

The opening song is called 'Zen Me Ban' which is sung by S.H.E themselves! It's quite catchy and very cute. The ending song is called 'Zhuan Shu Tian Shi', sung by TANK. For both of these songs, Ella and Wu Zun starred in their MV's - I believe it was requested by most of their fans because they are just so adorable together!

The insert songs include:
Wo Yi Zhi Dou Zai - Lin Ji An & Chen Yu Lun
Chao Xi Huan Ni - Fahrenheit
Dong Le - TANK
Sha Sha De Yong Qi - VENK
Xie Xie Ai - Garden Sister

Last Words

"Hana Kimi" was a great drama, even though the ending may piss you off a little (...or a lot). However, there's still the sequel coming out in 2008, so keep your eyes open for more Wu Zun and Ella chemistry!