To anyone looking for a heartwarming drama, filled with all the emotions, I definitely reccomend this one!!
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Each of the five girls in this show has a certain quality to them that makes them unique in their own way. You can automatically find a quality of yourself in each girl and may even relate to a specific girl more than the others because I know I did (I'm pretty sure I'm an irl version of Senior Song). The struggles that these five girls face everyday is so very much relatable especially if you're a university student yourself. If you have any idea what it's like to have a roommate or roommates/housemates then every problem that they face with each other will make you go "I feel you !". From problems like friends borrowing clothes to boyfriend drama to part-time jobs, this drama easily peeks into the lives of the youth of today. But what makes this drama even better is the bond that these girls have with each other, how even though they were strangers at some point with extremely different personalities, they've come together and became this unbreakable bond that'll remind you of you and your own friends.
The cast is great I think each girl represents their own personalities very well and will come to remind you of certain people in your lives. The stories associated with each character is very unique yet relatable to stories in real life.
I really like the music to this drama mainly cos I'm sucker for indie. It's very light and bubbly which goes along well with the vibe of the drama . As for rewatching, this may be a drama I'd rewatch in the future. Honestly speaking, 12 episodes was not enough for me I flew threw each episode so quickly I was so shocked when I realized I was on episode 10 already! I do wish they focused on some questions I still had at the end of the show that were left pretty unanswered and focused on some of the characters more and their backgrounds, which is another reason why I'd want an extension on this drama. But overall, it was worth every episode.
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Seriously though ... this is what I have been missing in dramas recently. I needed this whole female cast that tries to juggle personal issues, carreer, romance and friendship together. The creators approached females as humans that are not perfect WHICH I LIVE FOR. Farting, investing a lot of time into looking a certain way, having body hair or for example the fact that Eunjae has some sort of social anxiety is a great topic to touch upon. Personally, I felt the most for Jin Myeong's character. The hardwork she put into everything while trying to keep her problems to herself and basically following a "life plan" she came up herself even if she isn't sure if that's what she wants to do. It was nice experiencing her perspective on working hard for a career and reflecting on life. On another note Park Jaewan is a total keeper. Bless this man.
However, that doesn't mean "Age of Youth" was completely flawless. For instance I noticed problematic scenes that involved slut and fat-shaming. It didn't take up a lot of screen time and I didn't pay much attention to it since the girls supported each other overall but the fact they still included such hateful scenes made me sad. If I had to name one thing to improve about this drama then I would chose to take out such scenes.
All in all, if you're down for some honest youth and a female cast consisting of adorable and fierce women then this is for you.
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WARNING: SPOILER!!!Disclaimer: If you like very melodramatic and fast-paced dramas, this might not be your cup of tea. Still, give this a try!
This is a feel-good drama that develops each character into a relatable friend. The beauty of slower paced dramas is that you feel as if you're growing with the characters. You grow with the small little details that occur in their day, and most of all, the situations each character encounter are generally realistic. Unlike melodramas which have an unrealistic and overdramatic storyline (don't get me wrong, I like them), Age of Youth will find a special place in you. I really like that all five main characters were equally stressed in the storyline; regular dramas seem to only focus on two or three characters max, so this was a nice relief.
If I could change just one thing in this drama, it would be to extend the last episode or add a few more episodes showing how their characters developed a decade into the future. There was this one scene where the five girls were sitting at the kitchen table talking about how they envisioned their lives to be in ten years. How beautiful would it have been seeing a sisterhood reunited years after separation and growth?
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As a college student this drama hit really hard for me, especially the parts about friendship. The romance plot lines were okay but I really just cared about the Belle Époque girls and how they slowly grow into this solid supportive family unit.
However sometimes the plot was too slow (hence why I dropped it two years ago) but thankfully the skip and increase speed buttons exists. I don’t want to give away too much but I thought this was a refreshing drama that showed a variety of heavy issues such as domestic violence, mental health, and sexual harassment yet balanced it out with comedy. I’m not sure if I would watch s2 because of the casting change and my attachment to the original characters but one day I might.
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A wonderful story about girlhood with an intriguing twist
It's been a while since I've watched such a good series and holy crap this just blew all my expectations away with how good it was. I laughed, I cried and then I laughed again. Truthfully I had been putting this series off since I solely wanted to watch it because of Park Eunbin, not the actual plot. I didn't really know what this series was about before I started watching which made me very surprised when they suddenly started talking about ghosts. Was this about to turn supernatural...? It kept me hooked and wanting more!!! I definitely reccommend watching this series!The various themes explored are also very intruiging and just what I needed - being a college student myself. It makes this series very unique and original. Each of the inhabitants has their own story arch dealing with different unique themes - (survivors) guilt, grief, loneliness, low self-esteem, being the glass child, jealousy, abusive boyfriend - which eventually all tie back into the over arching theme for Belle Epoque; Girlhood. We see how the women support each other in their happiness but also in their sadness and despair. We see how they're not afraid to give each other a piece of their mind or back each other up when making decisions. They make mistakes but also grow together. They go from strangers to friends to sisters for life and it is beautifully written and directed! And although the themes are very serious, there's also space for comedy, romance and happiness. This series is a true slice of life!
The chemistry between the lead actresses is also amazing! You truly feel how everyone looks up to the oldest, Yun seonbae and how the unnies are protective of their maknae. My favourite scene was when Eun Jae's bf tried to surprise her and they all attacked him when they heard Eun Jae scream. The characters were truly brought to life by this wonderful ensemble!
I especially admire Park Eunbin's comedic timing - the amount of times I've laughed out loud because of Song Jiwon's antics, I can't even count.
I also adored the chef and Jin Myeong's storyline...My heart ached so much for her...She wanted so much more from this life and she deserves so much more. And she liked him too so much and yet...And he was so patient with her, and so understanding....*SOBS* and that wasn't the only time Jin Myeong made me cry. The whole situation with her vegetable brother...and the manager...*CRYING HARDER*
And then Kang Yina's surivor's guilt...GOD how dare they give her such an emotionally complex backstory that has definitely made me cry.
The music was also great in this series and I am definitely looking up that sad song they use all the time,,,,goddddd it made me cry so hard. They really know how to use it...
So go watch it if you like slice of life stories that center around girlhood!
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I would have given this a 7 or a 7.5 (I'm a harsh rater as I picture it as a five star kind of deal) but I love that it dealt with and mentioned taboo subjects that other kdramas pretend don't exist.
I'd really recommend this as a cute, funny drama to watch in between a couple of heavy ones. It suited me perfectly and I could really relate to the struggles of some characters ?
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Deslike the pairing
Everythingelse was so good except the pairing of "yoo eun jae" i just hated that guy what make the casting director take that ugly guy opposite her (it was like beauty with the beast)i was so annoyed with this pairing and because of this only thing i am giving less points in reviews director could exchange him with the cute looking guy "go doo young" who was great match for cutee "eun jae" and he should have got more importance in the show as todays life ppl like eye candies more than plot and storyline(for me both are extremely important).Was this review helpful to you?
