Youth of May

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-05-03

Last Air Date: 2021-06-08

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Created By: Lee Kang, Song Min-yeop

Networks: wavve, KBS2

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Top Cast

Lee Do-hyun as Hwang Hee-tae
Go Min-si as Kim Myeong-hee
Lee Sang-yi as Lee Soo-chan
Keum Sae-rok as Lee Soo-ryeon
Oh Man-seok as Hwang Gi-nam
Kim Won-hae as Kim Hyeon-cheol
Uhm Hyo-seop as Lee Chang-geun
Hwang Young-hee as Choi Soon-nyeo
Shim Yi Young as Song Hae-ryeong
Park Cheol-min as Choi Byeong-geol

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

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:

Ep. 1: Everyone Running Their Own Race (2021-05-03)

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.
Ep. 2: The Shoes That Fit Me (2021-05-04)

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.
Ep. 3: Your One Month (2021-05-10)

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.
Ep. 4: Crossing the Line (2021-05-11)

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.
Ep. 5: A Good Woman (2021-05-17)

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.
Ep. 6: A Cough, Love, And... (2021-05-18)

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.
Ep. 7: The Unbreakable Tie (2021-05-24)

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.
Ep. 8: After the Door Closes (2021-05-25)

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.
Ep. 9: Warning Signs of a Disaster (2021-05-31)

Overnight, Gwangju is overcome with violence, and victims pour into the hospital. Hui-tae and Myeong-hui put their plans on hold to help.
Ep. 10: Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort (2021-06-01)

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.
Ep. 11: Mudeung Stadium (2021-06-07)

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.
Ep. 12: The First of May (2021-06-08)

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.