tvN's "Record of Youth" soars high in its premiere episodes as it captivated the harsh reality the younger generation is facing.
The appearance of Hye Jun (Park Bo Gum) and Jung-ha (Park So Dam) captures the heart of the viewers with their exciting chemistry. After the two episodes, fans made favorable reactions towards the show. Check out the things we loved about the premiere episode of "Record of Youth."
The Decisive Protagonist
Park Bo Gum portrays the lead role as Sa Hye Jun, the hardworking model and aspiring actor in the drama. He has been in the modeling industry for the past seven years and, at the same time doing several part-time jobs to meet both ends. He is kind, straight forward, and decisive in doing the right way in achieving his dreams.
Hye Jun is devoted to his grandfather and supports him by sharing his hard-earned money to enjoy the things in life at an old age. He respects his parents but feels that they thought of him unsuccessful toward his career and as a son. He declined an offer of sponsorship from a well-known director and refused to file a lawsuit from his previous agency by not getting paid from his past work. He always thinks and decides to do what is right in the process even if he will lose a big part of what he will become in the future.
Park So Dam is Ahn Jung-ha, a makeup artist who never gets ashamed to follow her dreams and think of ways to be a productive person. She talks back to her superior when it is right to do so after being humiliated many times in front of their clients. She is calm and composed as Hye Jun becomes her friend.
The best of friends
Hye Jun (Park Bo Gum) and Hae Hyo (Byeon Woo Seok) have been good friends since their elementary years. They support each other and are sensitive to each other's feelings. Hae Hyo knew that he can always help Hye Jun, even to the extent of paying the agents to include his friend in the photoshoot. Hye Jun believed that they would have their chances in life to shine; he chose not to compete with Hae Hyo and keep the friendship with no regrets.
Strong And self-reliant women
The premiere episodes showed women in characters being independent and strong-willed. Lee Min Jae, played by Shin Dong Mi, helped Hye Jun in getting his talent fee from his previous manager. She built up her agency at the spur to help Hye Jun get a modeling project overseas.
It was her first time to ride the airplane, and feel happy seeing Hye Jun on the runway. She loves the process of seeing others attain success and being the key to achieve Hye Jun's dream.
Han Ae Sook, played by Ha Hee Ra, is a kind and loving mother. She always thinks of Hye Jun's feelings and tries her best to keep the men in their house at peace. She works as a housekeeper at Hae Hyo's house to help the financial needs of her family.
Kim Yi Young, played by Shin Ae Ra, is a supportive mother of Hae Hyo. She sees to it that his son gets the right projects and will be a successful celebrity in the future. Her connections and money are of great use to give the best to her children. She is also generous and helped Hee Ra in paying her extra wages when she added more housework.
"Record of Youth" gives a story to the reality of hard work and success in a favorably competing industry. It makes the viewers sympathize with the harsh life of being a celebrity and missing Park Bo Gum as he serves his military service at present.
