Youth of May — 2021-2021 · 1 season · 12 eps

★ 8.3

Youth of May

Name: Youth of May
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 2021
Rating: 8.3

2021-2021 1 season 12 episodes

★ 8.3 (3,276 votes) Top 18%

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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.

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E11

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E12

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 9.2

S1E10 Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort

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.

S1E2 9.1

The Shoes That Fit Me

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.

S1E5 8.9

A Good Woman

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.

4. S1E8 "After the Door Closes" 8.9
5. S1E9 "Warning Signs of a Disaster" 8.9
6. S1E11 "Mudeung Stadium" 8.9
7. S1E6 "A Cough, Love, And..." 8.8
8. S1E7 "The Unbreakable Tie" 8.8
9. S1E4 "Crossing the Line" 8.7
10. S1E3 "Your One Month" 8.6

📉 Bottom Episodes

#12

S1E1 8.2

Everyone Running Their Own Race

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.

11. S1E12 "The First of May" 8.6
10. S1E3 "Your One Month" 8.6
9. S1E4 "Crossing the Line" 8.7
8. S1E7 "The Unbreakable Tie" 8.8

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7 Standouts

0 Infamous

5 Hidden Gems

0 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E2 The Shoes That Fit Me

Best Hidden Gem: S1E5 A Good Woman

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