youth of may is a South Korea drama released in 2021 rated 8.8/10 with 12 episodes. This romance series has been watched by 44,782 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  South Korea |
| Genre | RomanceYouthDramaMelodrama |
| Year | 2021 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Duration | 01:10:00 |
| Rating | 8.8/10 |
| Director | Song Min Yeop, Lee Dae Kyung |
| Main Cast | Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si, Lee Sang Yi, Geum Sae Rok |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | 15+ – Teens 15 or older |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Hee Tae becomes the pride of Gwangju when he enters Seoul National University College of Medicine with top marks. His best friend Kyung Soo, an avid pro-democracy activist, insists that they open an illegal clinic for students on the run from the government. One day, a factory worker is injured during a protest. In exchange for the costs of discreetly transporting himself and the factory worker to his hometown, Hee Tae must go to a meeting with a potential marriage partner arranged by his father. At this meeting, Hee Tae meets Myung Hee, a nurse persevering through the hardships of life. She only agrees to go to this meeting in place of her friend Soo Ryeon, because she needs to come up with the airfare to go study in Germany. However, Myung Hee and Hee Tae end up falling in love. In May of 1980, amidst the heated passion and cries for democracy that reverberated throughout Gwangju, Hee Tae and Myung Hee find themselves in a twist of fate. (Source: Viki) ~~ Based on real events of the Gwangju Uprising that happened in the city of Gwangju, South Korea, from May 18 to May 27, 1980.
Critical Reception
youth of may has received excellent reviews with a rating of 8.8/10 based on 16,509 ratings. It is ranked #152 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of youth of may?
youth of may has a rating of 8.8/10 based on 16,509 ratings.
How many episodes does youth of may have?
youth of may has 12 episodes, each approximately 01:10:00 long.
What genre is youth of may?
youth of may is a Romance, Youth, Drama, Melodrama drama from South Korea.
Who are the main actors in youth of may?
The main cast of youth of may includes Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si, Lee Sang Yi, Geum Sae Rok.
When was youth of may released?
youth of may was released in 2021 in South Korea.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.