Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee Reignite First Love in New JTBC Series 'My Youth'

Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Joo-myung, and Seo Ji-hoon are set to captivate audiences with a nostalgic first love reunion in the upcoming JTBC series 'My Youth'.

Premiering on September 5th, 'My Youth' follows the emotional romance between Sun Woo-hae (played by Song Joong-ki), who begins a normal life later than most, and Sung Jae-yeon (played by Chun Woo-hee), who unexpectedly disrupts his peace. The series promises a heartwarming journey of rediscovering forgotten pieces of oneself through a reunion with a first love, offering both laughter and excitement. Directed by Lee Sang-yeob, known for his nuanced storytelling in 'Yumi's Cells' and 'Familiar Wife', and written by Park Si-hyun, who showcased her unique writing style in 'Run On', the series is highly anticipated by drama fans. The chemistry between Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee is particularly generating buzz.

The script reading session, which heightened the emotional intensity, has been revealed, drawing attention. Present at the session were director Lee Sang-yeob, writer Park Si-hyun, and a stellar cast including Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Joo-myung, Seo Ji-hoon, Jin Kyung, Jo Han-chul, Yoon Byung-hee, and Lee Bong-ryun, all delivering exceptional performances.

Song Joong-ki transforms into Sun Woo-hae, a former child star turned florist, who is expected to redefine his career with this role. Having burned through his prime too quickly, he spent his twenties working hard to make ends meet. Song Joong-ki skillfully portrays Sun Woo-hae's transformation as he encounters the chaos brought by his first love, Sung Jae-yeon, in his now peaceful life. Chun Woo-hee shines as Sung Jae-yeon, a straightforward manager and Sun Woo-hae's first love.

Sung Jae-yeon, who was living an ordinary life, disrupts Sun Woo-hae's peace and confronts forgotten emotions. Known for her diverse acting skills, Chun Woo-hee successfully brings her unique charm to the character. The reunion of first loves Sun Woo-hae and Sung Jae-yeon, portrayed by Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee, captures the release of long-held emotions with both humor and poignancy, earning praise for their detailed synergy.

Lee Joo-myung takes on the role of Mo Tae-rin, a former child star with a candid charm. Her dynamic performance, from her 'womance' with the contrasting Sung Jae-yeon to her spicy first love, captivates attention. Seo Ji-hoon plays Kim Seok-joo, Mo Tae-rin's first love and Sun Woo-hae's new brother, adding to the excitement. The intriguing story of Mo Tae-rin, a peculiar woman who becomes entangled with Kim Seok-joo, piques curiosity. The chemistry between Lee Joo-myung and Seo Ji-hoon, who are drawn to each other despite their differences, is highly anticipated.

Jin Kyung adds dramatic tension as Kim Pil-doo, the head of a major entertainment company and Kim Seok-joo's mother. Her charismatic portrayal of Kim Pil-doo, who will do anything to have more, stands out. Jo Han-chul enhances the drama's appeal as Sun Woo-chan, a romantic poet loved by the cold-hearted Kim Pil-doo and Sun Woo-hae's carefree father. Yoon Byung-hee energizes the series as Lee Geon-no, Sun Woo-hae's steadfast ally since childhood, while Lee Bong-ryun showcases her realistic acting as Bang Han-na, a passionate management team leader.

The production team stated, "'My Youth' is a story about people who bloom again in places they thought were barren. Look forward to the masterpiece created by actors with profound acting depth."

'My Youth' premieres on September 5th.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr