Youth of May (2021)

You have to watch till the end

I only started watching this drama because I'm a fan of Lee Do Hyun and was actually really hyped for this to come out. And he didn't disappoint — I fell in love with Hwang Hee Tae in the first episode. Not to mention LDH's topnotch acting.

However, Hee Tae was basically the only reason why I kept on watching. While I don't blame the plot and pace, the first half just didn't lure me in. I was constantly checking how much time is left and often got distracted.

Despite that, I continued to watch and am so thankful I did. Because the second half, especially the last three episodes, made me a sobbing, crying mess. Finally, I felt the heaviness of the protests and their suppression, the deep connection Hee Tae had with Myeong Hee, the bond between Myeong Hee's father and her. It all came flooding.

Soo Ryeon's character was the only one I didn't sympathize with (aside from Ki Nam), though. I do think she could've had better development.

The children were adorable. Can't spoil much, but the boys were really brave for their age and it was endearing to witness them understand what family meant to them.

Youth of May shows romance, families, and friendships and how different and tragic they can be. It also tells how our choice affects our life. And even though you might have regrets later on, you should be happy you made the choice where you put yourself first.

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One MAY to rule them all

I will try to keep this short. This drama has left a strong impression on me, and I have been thinking about it for a while. This review is way that I can let my thoughts flow and hopefully feel a lot lighter in the end and move on to my next show. The show was amazing to say the least. It was serious, intense, the characters and the cast were spot on! The chemistry between the leads and the romance was on another level. With all that said and done, was this show super emotional? YES. Did it break my heart? YES. Was I on the verge of tears? YES. Did I love it? YES. Do I recommend it? YES

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been two weeks and i'm still heartbroken...

i love this kdrama so much! not only were the actors visually beautiful, but their acting was so good; i was able to get fully immersed into the show right away. the story was so beautifully constructed and paced nicely, too bad i took away 0.5 stars bc of that ending... that script was so well-written like i couldn't stop crying at the end during his letter TT it was already too sad. i'm still listening to the ost it's so pretty. the chemistry between the lead actors was so good, the cute moments at the beginning of the drama healed me; it was too cute. i love the ml, his character is just so fun to watch and i love how much he truly adored her. usually, i would feel a bit eh bc they fell in love so quickly, but in youth of may, it just felt so natural and right... literally true love! THEIR LOVE FOR EACH OTHER WAS SMTG ELSE, like i need that in my life. the setting is based off a true event and it was rlly sad to watch it; i was so scared during every scene. i like how it was more realistic and not everything was so happy. no bc everytime smtg good happened, i couldn't truly be happy bc i knew smtg bad was coming... every ep was a rollercoaster of emotions, but at least i stayed interested! anyways, it was a beautiful kdrama and i would totally rewatch. i will probably never get over it, and i'm planning to watch it every may :(

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Beautiful

One of the most heart touching dramas I've ever seen. So beautiful and so sad at the same time. It was an emotional rollercoaster. It started as a classic romance but one soon realizes that it is about so much more. This drama is all about love in a broader sense, what it means to love and be loved. It takes place in the 80's during a very turbulent time that I didn't know much about before I saw this. The fact that what is being portrayed actually happened in reality really makes it even more touching.
Also, incredible actors!! Love it❤️ ❤️ ❤️

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It's better to have loved than not have loved at all

Youth of May (2021)

I already saw a lot of spoilers before i started watching so i think it took a bit of enjoyment from watching this drama.

Likes
1. Beautiful ending. It was sad but still beautiul. It took him 40 years to finally move on 😭 cant imagine how that feels. But im happy they found her so he can always visit her when he misses her.
2. All through out i kept thinking whose fault it was. I'd say they were too young and made emotional decisions. If they more more mature they probably wouldn't have died. Had Hee Tae stopped pursuing her, Myung Hee could have gone to Germany and lived. Or Hee Tae could have married Suryeon to appease the family and live separate lives. Or he could follow to Germany in a few years. But I also came to the same conclusion as Hee Tae. They chose to fight for each other so although it was hard, they made that choice and they have to live with the consequences. At least they had that May that he will always remember. Better to have loved and lost than to not have loved at all.
3. Oh the one who is at fault is Myung Soo. Lol. He was too young but later on he must have realized he basically killed his dad and sister in one night because of his foolishness. Maybe thats why he ended up being a priest.
4. Mixed feelings about Suryeon. She was mostly selfish which is weird since she is brave protesting against the government but she cant even protect her best friend. But I think it's not her fault -- Hee Tae would have met and pursued Myung Hee even without the blind date. And i didnt feel enough remorse from her over Myung Hee even in the present, she was nowhere to be found, just a brief statement that she is now a lawyer.
5. Myunghee's dad 😭😭😭 and all those brave and innocent people who died that time. 🙏

Dislikes
1. The first few episodes were boring, i almost stopped but kept on because Lee Dohyun is too cute.
2. I wanted to know what happened to Soo Chan.

Rating: 8.5/10

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I've watched the 11 episodes in 2021 and was reluctant to watch it until the end. Really glad I've picked this up again, despite spoiling the ending for myself...

I have a soft spot for nostalgic 1980s-1990s dramas like this one. While it is sweet and reminiscent, it reminds that how much more cruel the society was in the Korea, under the dictatorship. Youth of May is a beautiful love story, intertwined between the harsh and dark history of the Gwangju Uprising. It's a story which reminds us that there's always love and hope whenever there's fear and turmoil.

The characters in this story were amazing. We have Myung Hee, who is a strong young woman who's ambitious, strong-willed and a force that can't be stopped by anyone. By her side, we have Hee Tae, who's charismatic and loveable, although no one can see through his perfect-picture. He's broken inside, but perfectly compliments her timid nature. Their blind-date, and the chemistry that begun there, is out of this world!

While my heart fluttered and was hurting during the last few episodes of this, this drama is definitely in my top list. Worth to remember the uprising, and worth every tear and re-watching every sweet moment.

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Don't waste your time.

When I saw the synopsis of this drama come out, it seemed like a fantastic watch and I was excited for it to air. I kept up with it as it was airing, and I ended up dropping it halfway because of how boring and draggy it got. The premise, background, and aesthetics were great hooks, but I dare say everything else was lackluster. Let's discuss the good and the bad.

Good: I loved the acting. Lee Do Hyun is a great fresh face and I wasn't surprised at all at his ability to shine in his role. It was also my first time watching most of the other actors and they surely played their characters well. In terms of production, the colours and period-details (props, set, etc.) were excellent, which really allowed me to hold on to the drama as long as I did.

Bad: The story... It was just so terribly boring and repetitive. Feels like this type of love story is way overdone. I think the biggest problem I had with the plot was the serious lack of communication and immaturity between the characters that led to many, many misunderstandings which just simply do not happen in normal, adult relationships. If your style of romance drama is to ogle at pretty people doing pretty people things, then this is for you. But if you are looking for something fresh and different, this is so not it.

With all that said, I did not finish the drama. I dropped at episode 6 so I cannot say anything about the ending, but at the pace that the show was going, I was halfway through and felt like nothing happened at all. I was sorely disappointed with this one, but maybe my expectations were just too high.

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First of all, I am fan of LDY that is why I am currently watching this series. Even I hate heavy drama as of now, because of the situation that we have right now. I even subscribe to VIU just to watch the series.

I am bit sad for the ML because he always suffers. I am a bit mad to FL's bestfriend for being selfish. It's true she does not want to take responsibilities for the things that she does. Now, the ML gave her 3 days to tell their family to cut the deal but I guess she didn't because she is afraid to lose everything after all.

I am really sad for the ML and the FL.:<

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THE MAY WHERE IT ALL BEGAN....

******contains some spoilers******

An absolutely beautiful story filled with love, family, protests, identity and self-discovery. This moved me to tears in profound ways.

While I was aware of how it was going to end, never did I think that myung hee and hee tae's love story would move me so deeply. A love story that transcends time and space. A relentless and persevering love. A love that births self-discovery. A love that withstands the test of life. Wow!!

Knowing that the political side of this story was based on real-life events was absolutely gut-wrenching. The decisions humans make when given power (a gun) reveals what truly lies within. Kudos to the humans who didn't allow this power to turn them into blood-thirsty and power driven monsters. Reminds me of a powerful scripture in Jeremiah 17:9 - "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick, who can understand it?"

The recognition that the decision between who gets to live and who gets to die being in the hands of God takes the pressure and guilt off of humans and allows us to move on because in reality...there's only so much we can do to keep a person alive. Bad things happen, and when they do, its important to acknowledge how you feel, grieve, and then move on because time will keep flowing and life will carry on as usual without waiting for anyone. This my friend, is part of the package that comes with being human but God (the source of all comfort) is able to comfort us and help us move on while making the tragedies that have occurred work together in a meaningful way that can impact the lives of those around us. Once Hee Tae recognized this, he was able to overcome his anxiety and continue living...long enough to retrieve Myung hee's body and read the vows she never got to read to him on their wedding day

Overall, this drama is a beautifully written story with compelling characters, fantastic OST, beautiful acting and a well-written story! Please give this a watch! You wont regret it...get your teachers ready...you're in for a wild ride!

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bruh

this mf drama pissed me off hoe, i aint even know that gwangju uprising shi was even real. Just thought it was some dramatisation of events, but it actually happened irl. if i was in that era mf ik kickboxing, muay thai and most importantly I'm as real as they come. I'd single handedly save every innocent civilian and put the man behind this in prison rotting to the earth's core. Bro is so lucky I was born a billion years later, but you know what they say. Youth isn't about being young, its what you do. Now a real killer like me would've ABSOLuTeLOY destroyed the entire army with boxing skills and my bad driving ability. what im tryna say i cant fkn believe this is a true story, how could they do that to kids and innocent people treating them like dogs. mf IM BATMAN, THEY SO LUCKY THE MENACE OF DARKNESS IS A TEENAGER

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perfect drama

‏كملتها .. صحيح النهاية انحرقت عليي بس استمتعت بالدراما كتير .... و حبيت انها بس 12 حلقة لانه القصة ما تتحمل أكثر.. اساسا كان في شوي ملل بس ما أثر كتير لانه القصة حلوة و تصوير برفيكت
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