Youth of May
I don't want this May to pass by without you.
Created by Song Min-yeop, Lee Kang
A tender romantic melodrama set against the Gwangju Uprising, where intimate personal connection becomes both refuge and tragedy amid political violence.
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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Where to watch
- StreamKocowa, OnDemandKorea
Questions people ask
Is Youth of May sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Youth of May violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Youth of May easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Youth of May scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Does Youth of May leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Youth of May
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Youth of May
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Youth of May, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Youth of May, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Youth of May, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
