TV
Park Hyung-sik's 'Youth Month' ends with its highest score
The viewership rating for the final episode of tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Youth's Tale', which ended on the 11th (based on Nielsen Korea's integrated paid platform of cable, IPTV, and satellite), recorded an average of 5.6% and a maximum of 6.5% for households in the metropolitan area, and an average of 4.9% and a maximum of 5.8% for households nationwide. It broke its own highest viewership rating and ranked first in viewership ratings in the same time slot, including cable and general programming, both in the metropolitan area and nationwide.
On this day's broadcast, Lee Hwan (played by Park Hyeong-sik) and Min Jae-i (played by Jeon So-ni) revealed the truth hidden behind lies and broke the cycle of long-standing resentment. The hearts of Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i, who were unable to reach each other due to being blocked by the wall of reality, were finally connected, leaving a deep lasting impression.
The Bang Bang investigation team, led by Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i, finally arrived at Naewanggol, where the people of Byeokcheon live together. People who heard Lee Hwan's earnest appeal to know what happened to Byeokcheon 10 years ago revealed everything about the past that was not recorded in history. The bitter resentment of the people of Byeokcheon, who suffered from people's prejudice as well as being accused of being traitors, was heartbreaking. In response, Lee Hwan reassured the people of Byeokcheon by promising to not only send them to their hometowns but also end discrimination.
He is ready to rebuild the broken history by suppressing the forces of Jo Won-bo (played by Jeong Woong-in) who stormed into Naewanggol. According to Lee Hwan's plan, the King (played by Lee Jong-hyuk), Kim An-jik (played by Son Byeong-ho), and Han Jung-eon (played by Jo Seong-ha), who realized the truth about the Byeokcheon Rebellion, sent reinforcements to arrest Jo Won-bo, who had toyed with the government. The injustice of the people of Byeokcheon, who were accused of being traitors, was clearly revealed, relieving their long-standing sorrow.
With the case resolved, Lee Hwan, Min Jae-i, Jang Garam (played by Pyo Ye-jin), Kim Myeong-jin (played by Lee Tae-seon), Han Seong-on (played by Yoon Jong-seok), and Choi Tae-kang regained their peaceful lives. The love between Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i, who escaped the curse and false accusation, went a long way and reached each other. The sweet kiss between Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i, who confessed “I love you” with the feelings they had been holding back during the long wait, opened a bud of excitement in the hearts of viewers.
'A Tale of Youth' presented a variety of fun with a mystery that changed fate and a romance that slowly blossomed. The inevitable relationship between Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i, who willingly face crisis to save each other, aroused affection. The cries of the people of Byeokcheon, who were cruelly sacrificed by one person's mistake and people's prejudice, and the miserable words of Lady Jo (Hong Soo-hyun), who caused another tragedy out of revenge for the loss of her family, left a bitter feeling. Lee Hwan and Min Jae-i's efforts to prevent this vicious cycle of resentment leading to resentment made me think about the true meaning of forgiveness.
Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr
