Youth of May
“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.
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Youth of May (2021) Official Trailer | K-Drama Trailer | 오월의 청춘 | Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si
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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.
1.Everyone Running Their Own Race
9.003-05-202167mHwang 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.
2.The Shoes That Fit Me
9.004-05-202168mMyeong-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.
3.Your One Month
8.010-05-202163mHui-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.
4.Crossing the Line
8.011-05-202164mWhen 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.
5.A Good Woman
8.017-05-202164mUpon 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.
6.A Cough, Love, And...
10.018-05-202164mMyeong-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.
7.The Unbreakable Tie
24-05-202159mMyeong-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.
8.After the Door Closes
25-05-202159mMyeong-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.
9.Warning Signs of a Disaster
31-05-202159mOvernight, Gwangju is overcome with violence, and victims pour into the hospital. Hui-tae and Myeong-hui put their plans on hold to help.
10.Goodness, Hypocrisy, Utmost Effort
01-06-202159mOnce 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.
11.Mudeung Stadium
07-06-202161mMyeong-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.
12.The First of May
08-06-202161mIn 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.
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