A drama is usually called a television series produced in Japan, as well as other Asian countries. The standard season lasts about three months. Now we will examine in more detail such a sensational picture in its time as “For you in all color”.
It exists in several versions: Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese and aroused truly genuine interest among the public. Let's talk about which actors of "For You In All Color" played in various teleadaptations and about the plot line of the popular series.
How it all began?
The drama is based on the plot of the manga Hana Zakari no Kimitachi e. It all started with the release of comics, the last volume of which was released in 2004. It was called Hana-Kimi manga.
It was produced twice a month in Japan. Comics were featured in Hana to Yume magazine. The manga was distributed in millions of copies, and it was reissued in 2007 in 12 volumes. Also, these comics have been translated into English.
The main character of the manga is a 16-year-old girl, Asiya Mizuki. She moved to live from America to Japan with the goal of meeting her idol, Izumi Sano, a high jumper. He studied at a closed school for boys, but this did not become an obstacle for the young adventurer.
An alternative translation of this manga is: "Secretly in love with you." Later, her characters were successfully embodied in screen images by actors.
“For you in all color”: plot
The picture takes place in America. Events are developing around a Korean girl whose name is Ku Jae-hee (according to the latest film version). It all started with the fact that one day she saw a broadcast of athletics competitions. They were attended by a young athlete Kana Tae Juni. The girl literally falls in love with him at first sight and becomes his ardent fan. In order to be closer to the object of her adoration, she decides to move to live in South Korea and begins to study with him in the same school.
However, there is one big “but”: only boys are admitted to this very school, since it is specialized. This is a private private educational institution in which only guys can get, and only beautiful ones.
To make the dream come true as quickly as possible, she takes a desperate step - she needs to transform into a boy. She finds no other way out in this situation. But, as usual, everything secret always becomes apparent, which happened in this case.
The main characters of the comic
Successfully conveyed the character of the characters of the manga actors "For you in all colors." Their roles coincide in the plot with Hana Zakari.
Mizuki Asiya, who is in love with Sano, dreams of becoming a trainer and loves the dog she calls Yujiro very much. The girl is famous for running very fast and loves to eat sweets. She later enters the karate club to become a strong spirit.
Izumi Sano is a professional in his field. He jumps great in height. Sano leaves track and field because of the injury he received while rescuing his manager from under the wheels of a car. But it was only the official version. In fact, the guy simply could no longer withstand the moral pressure inevitable in big sport. But with the help of Mizuki, he decides to return to training. She also helps Sano make peace with his father and his younger brother, with whom he could not find a common language before.
Suite Nakatsu is a classmate of the main characters. He is a leading player in the football school team. Fell in love with Mizuki, not even assuming that she was a girl, so classmates began to suspect him of non-traditional sexual orientation. But in fact, it happened because he subconsciously felt the feminine side of Mizuki. Nakatsu is jealous of her for Sano, as she notices their close communication.
Tayaki Kayashima can see ghosts and read an aura, does yoga. Suite is a roommate. Students fear because of supernatural abilities. However, he was able to make friends with Nakatsu.
Hokuto Umeda is a school doctor. For Mizuki, the doctor is like an older brother, whom she often comes to for advice. He immediately reveals that this is not a guy at all, but a girl. She does not divulge the secret and becomes her confidant. He has a habit of often hitting people on the head and calling them boobies.
Screen version of the earliest version
In a fascinating drama, the girl Lee Rei Xi also falls in love with an athlete and goes for a dream across the ocean.
The actors “For you in all colors” (Taiwan) - Wu Chun, Jiro Wang, Ella Chen, Danson Tan, Ethan Ruan and others. The director is Min-Tai Wang. The script of the series coincides completely with the comic: first, the girl sees a triumphant performance of an idol on TV and, inspired by a dream, embarks on an adventure to be closer to her hero, whom she then falls in love with. There is a love triangle, and the intricacies of feelings will accompany the characters throughout this story.
Japanese film adaptation
She appeared on television in 2007. They showed "For you in all color" from July 3 to September 18, 2007. There are 12 episodes in total, each of them lasts 50 minutes. The directors of the picture were Matsuda Hidetomo, Tsuzuki Junichi, Sato Ganta. Filmed according to the script of Nakajo Hisaya.
Actors "For you in all colors" (Japan) - Oguri Shun, Horikita Maki, Ikuta Tom, Konno Mahiru, Kamikawa Takai, Matsuda Seiko, Ukazi Takashi, Kobayashi Susumu, Daito Shunsuke, Sirota Yu, Mizushima Hiro, Kimura Ryo, .
Girl Asiya Mizuki must go to a closed school called Osaka Gakuen. The task is complicated by the fact that only boys are accepted for study there. But by all means she needs to get there in order to be closer to her object of admiration, which so far does not even know anything. Izumi Sano left sports and is now studying, but the girl wants to convince him that you need to continue to train. In order for students at this school not to suspect something was wrong, she will have to skillfully play the role of a kid.
Then Nakatsu also appears on the horizon - a classmate who falls in love with Mizuki, although he does not even suspect that he is not a guy in front of him. In the resulting love triangle, more and more passions are heating up, and the feelings of all three characters have to hide.
Korean teleadaptation
This version was released in 2012, it consisted of 16 series. She went on television from August 15 to October 4. Directed by Jun Ki Sang, Li Xie Yong became the screenwriter.
The actors “For you in all colors” (Korea) - Min Ho, Solly, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Won, So Joon Yong, Kang Han Nyl, Hwang Gwang Hee, Yu Min Gyu, Kim Yi An, Ki Tae Yong, Kim Wu Bin, Lee Yong Eun, Kang Ken Joon, Ahn Hyun Jen, Julien Kang, Jung Eun Joo.
In childhood, the main character moved from Korea to the United States. She practically did not live in her homeland, but at the same time she retained a love for her culture and native language. According to the script, the girl Ku Jae-hee falls in love with the hero from the screen. He is the high jumper Kang Tae-jung. The girl is fascinated by his dexterity and grace.
The girl is so delighted with him that she can no longer stay in America and begs her parents to leave for South Korea. Having changed into a boy, she successfully enters a closed boarding school.
Trim hair and put on boyish clothes. She manages to enter into the image of a guy, and everyone takes her for their own, at least the vast majority of people, with only a few exceptions. The girl shows good results in her studies, and thanks to this she is credited for continuing education in this school. Her dream came true, now she is here, next to Kang Tae-jung.
But already in the first week after admission, her secret was revealed by two people, including a school doctor and ... the very object of adoration, which then became her roommate. But he is in no hurry to openly expose a girl who has recently entered school and pretends to know nothing.
Love triangle in the series
The admiration that prompted the girl to be in this place, leaving her past life, is rapidly developing into something big. But she cannot show him her feelings, because she still has to pretend to be a boy.
Meanwhile, the athlete falls in love with her, but has not yet decided to tell her about it, fearing that she will leave back. Her classmate - footballer Cha Eun-Gol also draws attention to her. He is very beautiful and talented, and the girls do not give him a pass. But his heart now belongs to the young Jae-hee, and he does not suspect that she ... is a girl.
Thus, a love triangle arises. The plot has since begun to revolve around a couple in love, afraid to confess to each other in love and the third participant - a guy who is unrequitedly in love with the heroine.
In the series, love feelings are shown very realistically, without pretense and a touch of naivety. Characters have a bright individual character, each of them is interesting in its own way.
The advantage of the series is also the music to it: it helps to more fully reveal the emotional side of the characters and make the perception of the picture more memorable and deep.
Actors "For you in all color": the composition of the Japanese remake
The drama with the prefix "Incomprehensible Paradise" was played by: Atsuko Maeda, Aoi Nakamura, Sehei Miura, Ryu Ando, Kodai Asaka, Man Ashida, Arat Horia, Risa Hotta, Sonde Kanai, Shige Kasai, Yuki Kashiwagi, Ren Kiriyama, Goko Maeda Nissia. Director: Matsuda Hidemoto.
The series shows the history of the relationship of adolescents studying at a sports school. The plot is built in the same way as in the previous Japanese version.
The main character from California, where she lived with her parents, moves to Japan with one goal - to be closer to the one who became the object of her sincere admiration. To make a dream a reality, it must decide on a gamble.
For the sake of a dream, she took this risk, saying goodbye to her usual way of life and leaving far beyond the borders of her city.
The embodiment of the famous manga in the cinema
As a result, based on these comics, 4 dramas were shot: in South Korea, Japan and Taiwan. The first film adaptation of the manga was in 2006.
In Japan, two comic book teleadaptations were filmed. In 2007, a 12-episode drama was released. The actors “For you in all colors” (the main characters) are Maki Horikita, Xiong Oguri, Tom Ikut. In 2011, a remake of the previous series appeared. Starring Maeda Atsuko, Aoya Nakamura, Shohei Miura.
In Taiwan, the series “For you in all colors” was shot in 2006 (15 episodes), which became the first film adaptation of the manga, in which Ella Chen, Chun Wu, Jiro Wang, Danson Tan played. And finally, the latest Korean version of To The Beautiful You, consisting of 16 episodes.
A little about the main characters of the first adaptation of the manga
Wu Chun, who played the track and field athlete Zuo Chuen, was born in 1979 in Brunei. He graduated in Australia with a bachelor's degree in business management. He participated in the Fahrenheit music group. Originally from a wealthy family, but still in his youth lost his mother.
Wu Chun has become one of the most popular actors in Taiwan. In the past, he had his own gym. In addition to working in the series "For you in all colors", he starred in such dramas as "The Perfect Guy", "Tokyo Juliet", "Family X" and others.
Ella Chen is his film partner. She signs the contract with Him international and becomes a member of the SHE music group, which in the future will become very popular in Asia. Born in 1981 in Taiwan. She has a surprisingly beautiful voice - a strong viola. Her work: “Bad Girls”, “Down with Love”, “Perfect Couple”, “Rose”, “Magic Love”. By her nature, she was always a tomboy girl, and the role of a boy for her was just the way.
The third character here was Jin Sue Yi's classmate in love with Rei Xi, played by Jiro Wang. He was born in Taiwan in 1981. Specialty - advertising design. In 2004, he began his acting career. Along with Wu Chun, he played in the Fahrenheit band. He has a rare voice - the baritenor.
Wu Chan, Jiro Wang, and Ella Chen are actors for you in all colors, the main roles of which they played in the Taiwanese version.
Heroes of the Japanese version
Now let's talk about the Japanese versions. For the first time in this country in 2007, the premiere of "For you in all colors." The main actors in it are Maki Horakita and Shun Oguri.
The girl was born in Kieso in 1983. Acting career began in 2003. In addition to working in series, she starred in television commercials. Filmography: “A guy from an electric train”, “Promotion of Nabuta”, “One missed call”. During her career, she received a number of awards, including "Best Actress".
Shun Oguri was born in the Japanese city of Kodaira in 1982. He dropped out of school and began acting training. At first he voiced characters in the anime. Among his most striking works, one can single out the role in the series “Flowers after Berries” and, of course, the main role in the drama “For you in all colors”, where he played the same athlete Izumi Samo. In addition, he starred in the film "Crows", "Tokyo Dogs", "Doctor Dolittle." I tried myself as a director. Shun Oguri made both commercials and feature films.
Tom Ikuta was born in 1984 in Hokkaido. He is an actor and singer, as well as an anime fan. Since childhood, he dreamed of becoming a singer, and his wish came true. Since 1998, he has been performing in the Big Image Generation group. His musical activity was eventful, after the BIG group he plays as part of several more groups, among which No Border can be distinguished.
Yet popularity comes to him in connection with his acting. In the series "For you in all color", he played Nakatsu Suite. After this role, he began to receive many offers. His next works were paintings: “Blooming Dogwood”, “Devil”, “Honey and Clover”, “Voice” and others.
2007 drama remake: cast
The second time the Japanese film adaptation of the famous manga happened in 2011. Let’s talk about which actors of the drama “For you in all colors” played the main roles in it.
Maeda Atsuko was born in the Japanese city of Ichikawa in 1991. Her nickname is Achan. She performs as part of the AKV 48 group until 2012, then begins to perform solo. Her songs became the soundtracks for the films.
The debut in the cinema took place in 2007, then she played a role in the film "Find Yourself". She got the main role for the first time in 2010 in the TV series “Majisk School”. In addition, she starred in "Shiori and Shimiko", "Moshidora", "Best End of Life" and others.
Nakamura Aoi is the birthplace of Fukuoka, Japan, 1991. His career began with participation in a talent contest, where at the age of 14 he won the main prize. At first he tried himself on the stage, and then in 2007 he got the main role in the series "Boys Este". His popularity begins to grow in 2010, when he begins to actively act in films. Among his roles: the film "Paranormal 2: Night in Tokyo." In the drama "For you in all colors" he played Sano Izumi.
Shohei Miura was born in 1988 in Tokyo. In 2003, he starred in the school drama "Gokusen", in which he made his debut as an actor. Among his works: “Tsunami: survive at all costs”, “Beautiful rain”, “Ghost writer” and others. He starred in the role of Nakatsu in "For You in All Color."
Actors of the Korean series
Choi Minho played the role of Kang Tae Joon. Born in South Korea, in the city of Incheon, in 1991. Prior to his singing career, he worked as a model. At first, he didn’t want to become a singer, but at the insistence of the agency’s representatives he became a member of the SHINee rap group. He loves sports and participated in the show "Dream Team". His nickname is “Flaming Charisma”. Films: “The Pianist”, “Geniuses of Medicine” and others.
The role of Ku Jae-hee was played by Solly (Choi Jin Ri). Born in 1994 in Yansan. She performed in group F (x). Since childhood, she was sent to study at acting school, and the first role was the little princess in the series Bullad Of Suh Dong. She also played in the films "Vacations", "Pirates", "King of Fashion" and others.
Lee Hyun Woo was born in Seoul in 1993. The actor’s career began when he was a child. He starred in such films as "Master of Research", "Queen Sondok", "Man from the Equator" and others. He participated in the band "Music On Top".
We examined who the actors "For you in all colors" are. The genre of this drama is defined as romantic comedy and melodrama.
Conclusion
Of course, this cute drama with dressing up as a boy and an unusual exciting story is worth watching. It tells about pure impulses, about a dream, for which you can take risks, and about youth, capable of great adventures.