Age of Youth (South Korean Television Series)
Age of Youth, also known by its Korean title Chungchoonshidae, is a South Korean television drama series that aired on the network JTBC in 2016. The series consists of 12 episodes and was broadcast on Friday and Saturday nights at 20:30, premiering on July 22 and concluding on August 27, 2016. It was directed by Lee Tae-Gon and written by Park Yeon-Sun.
Plot
The series centers on the lives of five university students who share a residence known as the Belle Epoque. The characters include Yoon Jin-Myung (Han Ye-Ri), who balances academic studies with the financial pressures of supporting herself; Jung Ye-Eun (Han Seung-Yeon), who is defined by her devotion to her romantic relationship; Song Ji-Won (Park Eun-Bin), known for her outgoing personality; Kang Yi-Na (Ryu Hwa-Young), who attracts attention for her appearance; and the timid newcomer Yoo Eun-Jae (Park Hye-Soo).
Cast
The primary cast members and their respective roles are as follows:
- Han Ye-Ri as Yoon Jin-Myung
- Han Seung-Yeon as Jung Ye-Eun
- Park Eun-Bin as Song Ji-Won
- Ryu Hwa-Young as Kang Yi-Na
- Park Hye-Soo as Yoo Eun-Jae
Production and Reception
Age of Youth occupied the Friday and Saturday 20:30 time slot on JTBC, following the conclusion of Secret Healer. It was succeeded by the drama Fantastic on September 2, 2016. In 2016, at the 9th Korea Drama Awards, cast member Han Seung-Yeon was honored with the Hallyu Star Award.
