Youth of May

1h

Drama

A budding love story between a medical student and a nurse takes place in May 1980, during a time of civil unrest and military oppression in Gwangju.

Episodes

Cast

Everyone Running Their Own Race

1. Everyone Running Their Own Race

1h 7min

3rd May 2021

Hwang Hui-tae heads to Gwangju to fulfill a patient's last wish. Kim Myeong-hui gets a chance to study abroad, but is short on airfare.

The Shoes That Fit Me

2. The Shoes That Fit Me

1h 8min

4th May 2021

Myeong-hui attempts to leave a bad impression on Hui-tae, hoping to never see him again. Hui-tae, rather enjoying the act, seeks to prolong the affair.

Your One Month

3. Your One Month

1h 3min

10th May 2021

Hui-tae and Lee Su-ryeon keep up the charade a little longer, using the situation to their advantage. Hwang Gi-nam keeps track of his son's whereabouts.

Crossing the Line

4. Crossing the Line

1h 4min

11th May 2021

When Myeong-hui is unable to make time for Hui-tae on her day off, he volunteers to follow her wherever she goes. Su-ryeon gets a mysterious phone call.

A Good Woman

5. A Good Woman

1h 4min

17th May 2021

Upon Myeong-hui's request, Hui-tae makes a surprising announcement to Su-ryeon's family. Myeong-hui finds help getting her passport processed on time.

A Cough, Love, And...

6. A Cough, Love, And...

1h 4min

18th May 2021

Myeong-hui's choice to follow her heart is met with strong pushback. Lee Su-chan calls Hui-tae up for drinks, but offers a word of warning instead.

The Unbreakable Tie

7. The Unbreakable Tie

59min

24th May 2021

Myeong-hui's dreams drift further out of reach. Hui-tae tries to persuade his father to leave Myeong-hui alone, but it only provokes him to double down.

After the Door Closes

8. After the Door Closes

59min

25th May 2021

Myeong-hui stays occupied with extra chores and hours at work. Hui-tae also carries on as if nothing happened, until Su-ryeon breaks her silence.

Warning Signs of a Disaster

9. Warning Signs of a Disaster

59min

31st May 2021

Overnight, Gwangju is overcome with violence, and victims pour into the hospital. Hui-tae and Myeong-hui put their plans on hold to help.

Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort

10. Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort

59min

1st Jun 2021

Once patients with gunshot wounds fill the ER, Hui-tae realizes that they'll have to leave now or never, but devastating news holds Myeong-hui back.

Mudeung Stadium

11. Mudeung Stadium

1h 1min

7th Jun 2021

Myeong-hui decides to stay put at the hospital, despite her family's plea to get away together. Hwang Jeong-tae witnesses a horrifying sight at home.

The First of May

12. The First of May

1h 1min

8th Jun 2021

In a simple ceremony with just the two of them, Hui-tae and Myeong-hui exchange prayers as wedding gifts. The tender moment is cut short by tragic news.

First air date

3rd May 2021

Last air date

8th Jun 2021

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ko

Networks