Korean drama "Youth of May" Episode 12 wraps up with strong viewership ratings as the episode featured heartbreaking scenes between Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si.

As the KBS2 melodrama came to an end, the Monday and Tuesday series received a positive response from the public.

"Youth of May" Finale Viewership Ratings

According to Nielsen Korea, "Youth of May" episode 12 garnered an average nationwide rating of 4.6 and 5.6 percent for its two parts.

It almost surpassed its personal best of 5.7 for episode 8.

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"Youth of May" Episode 12 Recap: Hwang Hee Tae Marries Kim Myung Hee

"Youth of May" finale centers around Hwang Hee Tae (Lee Do Hyun) and Kim Myung Hee (Go MIn Si) tragic yet touching love story that captivates the viewer's heart.

Episode 12 featured the couple's wedding. During their vows, Hee Tae promised Myung Hee that he would not let go of her hands and overcome the hardships they may face.

Unfortunately, their ceremony was interrupted after Myung Hee received devastating news.

She saw her younger brother Kim Myung Soo (Jo Yi Hyun) sitting beside his lifeless father, Kim Hyun Cheol (Kim Won Hae.)

To recall, he sacrificed himself in order to save Kim Myung Soo from the military.

Hee Tae then handed Myung Hee his father's passbook, a silver pocket watch, and a letter that contained his message for his daughter.

Hwang Hee Tae and Kim Myung Hee Find Kim Myung Soo

Following the passing of his father, Kim Myung Soo wants to relay the heartbreaking message to his mother and grandma.

He bravely followed the map as he attempted to reach their hometown.

Unfortunately, the couple is worried that Myung Soo might get caught by the military, so they follow him into the woods.

Little did they know that this will be the last time that they will see each other.

As for Myung Hee, she saw her little brother hiding in the woods. She instructed him to run as fast as he can and never look back whatever happens.

Just like what his father did, Myung Hee sacrificed herself after seeing that a soldier was aiming his rifle at Myung Soo.

Myung Soo then heard a loud gunshot but was advised by Kim Kyung Soo, who happens to be Hee Tae's best friend, to continue running.

Hwang Hee Tae's Eternal Love for Myung Hee

"Youth of May" episode 12 also showed the characters in the current year.

Hee Tae is now a doctor, while Myung Soo turned out to be a priest.

After 41 years since the Gwangju Uprising, he still remembers Myung Hee and regularly visits her grave.

Interestingly, he received a call saying that the police located her remains.

The officer handed him the silver pocket watch and a letter written by Myung Hee. It was the vow that she failed to read during their wedding.

"Lord, even if we unexpectedly lose each other's hands, do not let the lives of those who are left in sorrow drown. Give us the strength and courage to continue swimming through our lives, even if the tears we shed by ourselves fill up to the bottom of our throats," the letter reads.

At his residence, Hee Tae wrote a vow to Myung Hee and promised that he would see him again in another life.

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Written by Geca Wills