Rainbow Rose is a heart-warming Japanese television series produced by Fuji Creative Corporation in 2012. The show is a delightful combination of drama, humor, and romance. It portrays the bumpy journey of young adults grappling with life's struggles, as they learn the hard lessons of love, friendship, and self-discovery. The drama is set in a boarding house, highlighting the cultural, personal, and societal conflicts that exist in such intimate shared spaces.
The storyline revolves around four young men hailing from different cultural backgrounds, namely Korea, Japan, America, and China. These characters are studying at a university in Korea and are stuck living together in the same boarding house called Rainbow House. The contrast in their personalities and backgrounds provides a refreshing and unique dynamic in the series, presenting a portrayal of the struggles and challenges of being an international student.
Rainbow Rose opens with Kosuke, a level-headed Japanese student, who serves as the rational one among his housemates. He has a laid-back personality and has a natural ability to see things from a practical standpoint. Seo Yeon-hwa, the daughter of the boarding house's owner, joins Kosuke along with the other young students. She is studying in the same university, and her kind-hearted and bubbly personality adds a captivating charm to the narrative.
Then there's the American student, Jack, known for his free-spirited and outgoing personality. He tends to embody his "all-American boy" image but conceals a more profound, sensitive side. On the other hand, Joo Won is the show's deep and serious Korean artist. He isn't someone who blends easily with others due to his closed-off nature and is constantly at odds with his feelings for Seo Yepoon-hee.
Lastly, there's Luo Jin, the wealthy Chinese student. Behind his impeccable looks and refined demeanor, he is immensely ambitious and has a healthy competitive spirit. Despite his privileged background, he always yearns to prove himself beyond his family