The much-awaited day has come as "Youth of May," starring Lee Do Hyun, Go Min Si, Lee Sang Yi, and Geum Sae Rok, is scheduled to debut today, May 3.
Amid the premiere of the highly anticipated Korean drama, two main cast shares a sneak peek and spills what to expect in the newest KBS2 evening show.
Lee Do Hyun on His Character in "Youth of May"
The "18 Again" actor, who is set to portray the troublemaker Hwang Hee Tae, revealed that he asked for his parents' advice as well as the people around him to know more about the 1980s and the Gwangju Uprising.
This is how the actor establishes his role, adding, "I also spent a lot of time looking up information during my preparations."
"Youth of May," directed by Song Min Yeop and written by Lee Kang, was set during the Gwangju Uprising, which is known to be one of the most important events in the history of South Korea.
At the time, a mass protest, the majority were students, took place in Gwangju to express their disapproval against the military government. Around 600 people were reportedly killed during the incident.
In addition, Lee Do Hyun shared what made him say accept the offer for "Youth of May."
The 26-year-old actor said that he was "really drawn to the drama's wistfulness and the feelings of heartache" that inspires him and thinks that what made the drama "charming."
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Go Min Si Reveals Her Most Favorite Scene in "Youth of May"
As for his leading lady, Go Min Si says that she is looking forward to Hwang Hee Tae and Kim Myung Hee's first date.
The "Love Alarm" actress will be playing Kim Myung Hee, the hard-working nurse who was transferred to Gwangju amid the chaos in the community.
In the interview obtained by a South Korean publication, the "Secret Boutique" star mentioned that this is where the viewers would be able to capture her character's soft side.
Aside from the two, "Youth of May" has a lineup of powerhouse cast including two other main leads Lee Sang Yi and Geum Sae Rok.
The "Once Again" actor is set to portray Lee Soo Chan, who came from a wealthy family and was caught up in a tension between Hwang Hee Tae's family.
On the other hand, Geum Sae Rok plays the younger sister of Lee Sang Yi, who is also the best friend of Kim Myung Hee.
Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si's Upcoming Drama
"Youth of May" is the reunion project between Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si, who first worked in the hit Netflix series "Sweet Home."
In the post-apocalyptic drama, the duo played siblings Lee Eun Yoo and Lee Eun Hyuk, who were among the group of survivors alongside Song Kang and Lee Jin Wook.
Aside from their latest KBS2 series, fans will get to see more of Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si with their lineup of dramas this 2021.
The 26-year-old South Korean heartthrob is set to lead the upcoming drama "Melancholia" together with Im Soo Jung.
Meanwhile, his "Sweet Home" and "Youth of May" co-star is slated to appear in tvN's drama "Cliffhanger" alongside Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon.
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Written by Geca Wills
