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Youth of May

2021Show1 season12 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A deeply romantic, deeply moving drama series about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E10 "Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort" 9.3

Episodes

8.9

Story

I don't want this May to pass by without you.

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.

Feels like

  • Historical K-Drama
  • Tragic Romance
  • Political Upheaval
  • Gwangju Uprising
  • Emotional & Poignant
  • Social Commentary
  • Military Oppression
  • Medical Drama Elements
  • Character-Driven

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Song Min-yeop
Written by
Lee Kang
Music by
Park Se-jun

Everyone

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Facts

May 3, 2021 · June 8, 2021 · Ended

First aired
May 3, 2021
Last aired
June 8, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Korean
Made in
South Korea
Available in
111 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Youth of May?"

Questions about Youth of May

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Youth of May?

OnDemandKoreaKocowa

In the United States, Youth of May streams on OnDemandKorea and Kocowa. It also streams in 110 other countries.

Is Youth of May worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

How long does it take to watch Youth of May?

12 h

About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Is Youth of May good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Youth of May plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Youth of May in English?

Korean

No, it was made in Korean.