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JTBC has just unveiled new images of its next drama My Youthfeaturing the tension-filled, nostalgic reunion between Lee Joo-myung and Seo Ji-hoon.
This romantic drama follows Sunwoo Hae (Song Joong-ki), a man who begins his ordinary life later than others, and Sung Je-yeon (Chun Woo-hee), ready to upset the peace and quiet of her first love to achieve her ambitions. In this setting, Mo Tae-rin (Lee Joo-myung), former child star turned actress, and Kim Seok-joo (Seo Ji-hoon), a tax accountant and Tae Rin's first love, meet again years after their youth.
A luminous, unpredictable heroine
Mo Tae-rin grew up in the spotlightHer professional maturity contrasts with her mischievous smile and spontaneity. Her professional maturity contrasts with her mischievous smile and spontaneity, revealing a lively and endearing personality. Her first love, marked by Kim Seok-joo's comforting voice at the age of 18, remains engraved on her like a bittersweet scar.
A first love resurfaces
On the surface, their reunion may seem cold, but the photos they've published hint at feelings still buried deep within. Kim Seok-joo, today serious and direct, is nothing like the tender young man whose words used to comfort Tae Rin. Unaware that he was her first love, his routine is turned upside down by Tae Rin's unexpected return to his life.
A spicy romance
Lee Joo-myung has described their story as a "spicy" romance: Tae Rin's clumsiness and ardor for love, confronted with Seok Joo's coldness, will result in a relationship made up of shocks, tenderness and passion. Seo Ji-hoon, for his part, compares their dynamic to that of Tom and Jerry Incessant bickering, but a chemistry that's impossible to ignore.
A drama that promises emotion and warmth
According to the actors, My Youth is distinguished by its vivid and profound dialogue, capable of capturing the simplest everyday emotions while providing a dose of comfort. With its mix of humor, tension and sincerity, this story of reunion explores the contradictions of adulthood and the indelible mark of first love.
My Youth will be broadcast from September 5, 8:50pm (KST) on jTBC, with 2 consecutive episodes every Friday. The drama will also be available on Viki.
