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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.

Created by Lee Kang, Song Min-yeop

THE STORY CONTINUES

Season 1.

This is a story of people who would have lived and loved like no other if that May had been the same as any other normal and sunny May. An emotional melodrama of passionate youths running toward their fate, unaware of the whirlwind of history that will be sweeping them. A man and a woman are caught in the mayhem of wails, blood, cries, and acrid smokes during May of 1980 in Gwangju, Korea. Losing their loved ones in front of their eyes and having to overcome constant crises of life and death, the two hardly get a chance to exchange their over-flowing love for each other.

01

Everyone Running Their Own Race

2021-05-03 · 1h 7m9.0

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.

02

The Shoes That Fit Me

2021-05-04 · 1h 8m9.0

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.

03

Your One Month

2021-05-10 · 1h 3m8.0

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.

04

Crossing the Line

2021-05-11 · 1h 4m8.0

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.

05

A Good Woman

2021-05-17 · 1h 4m8.0

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.

06

A Cough, Love, And...

2021-05-18 · 1h 4m10.0

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.

07

The Unbreakable Tie

2021-05-24 · 59m

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.

08

After the Door Closes

2021-05-25 · 59m

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.

09

Warning Signs of a Disaster

2021-05-31 · 59m

Overnight, 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

2021-06-01 · 59m

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.

11

Mudeung Stadium

2021-06-07 · 1h 1m

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.

12

The First of May

2021-06-08 · 1h 1m

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.

Cast.

Lee Do-hyun

Lee Do-hyun

Hwang Hee-tae

Go Min-si

Go Min-si

Kim Myeong-hee

Lee Sang-yi

Lee Sang-yi

Lee Soo-chan

Keum Sae-rok

Keum Sae-rok

Lee Soo-ryeon

Oh Man-seok

Oh Man-seok

Hwang Gi-nam

Kim Won-hae

Kim Won-hae

Kim Hyeon-cheol

Uhm Hyo-seop

Uhm Hyo-seop

Lee Chang-geun

Hwang Young-hee

Hwang Young-hee

Choi Soon-nyeo

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