Our Blooming Youth

Extremely standard Joseon era drama . . .

All the elements are there: cross-dressing, evil ministers, comedic servants, hinted at love triangle, spunky woman heroine . . . and nothing else. At the 10th episode, we are where we were at the end of episode 2. We have literally no new major plot elements or character developments.

I am disappointed as Park Hyung-sik was excellent in Happiness and Strong Girl Bong Soon and stellar in Soundtrack#1, but here the restraint of the Joseon era seems to knock down his charisma a fair amount. He can't seem to do the 'beneath the calm water lies strong emotion' acting here, even though he's done it well in modern settings.

The drama is well produced - it's almost like they invested in the actors, production, etc. and then decided the plot and character development did not matter all too much. If you are a big fan of the genre, you may like this to pass the time, but I couldn't stick with it.

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This drama received a 10 from me. I love historical dramas that have no competition in getting their person romantically. I love how it all works out in the end. Let me talk about Park Hyung Sik who played Yi Hwan, Oh my goodness, him all of him, what a great vocalist he is. The song he sang in Hwarang is memorable and fantastic. He did excellent in Hwarang and is really great in this drama. Hwarang was the first K-Drama that I watched and got hooked on BTS. Thank you Park Hyung Sik! Jeon So Nee (Min Jae Yi) played her part very well and so did Pyo Ye Jin (Jang Ga Ram), Yoon Jong Seok (Han Sung On), Lee Tae Sun (Kim Myung Jin), and Heo Won Seo (Tae Gang (Yi Hwan's Guardian Warrior) who played the main characters and they were all great.

I thank all the supporting actors and actresses. I thank the team of Our Blooming Youth. The visuals and the storyline were awesome. I enjoyed this KDrama very much.

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it's all about the yearning

I really enjoyed this drama.
The plot is set up to be a palace/political thriller, which I like, but is really overdone--however, this show twists that plot by adding in a mystery that the Crown Prince and his people are trying to solve. The political drama blends into the overarching mystery nicely, which makes the plot fresher. There were some things in the plot (villain choices towards the end of the show) that I thought were a little silly, and parts of show dragged (too much screen time for unnecessary characters), but I could overlook all of that because I was enjoying myself so much.
Also, I love love both the Crown Prince and Min Jae Yi as individual characters, but I really loved them together. The drama really showed how they respected each other and worked well together as a team. Their romance is slow, but so lovely. It's all about the YEARNING.
I can see how this won't be for everyone, and that's okay. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However, I think that this drama took an overdone plot and gave it a fresh twist. Do I think some things could've done better or that more time could've been given to the interpersonal relationships between the characters? Sure. Does that lessen my enjoyment? No.
Overall, really loved this one.

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Slow storyline that's getting boring to watch

I'll keep this review short as I've seen other reviews give much more detailed version of what I'm going to say anyway.

Unfortunately, it starts really dragging out the plot to the point where I'm skipping through episodes. I'm on episode 12 already so I will finish it, even if I have to keep skipping through because I would like to know how it ends. However, so far the characters just don't seem to be doing anything? I feel like it's clear who the bad guys are or what is related or not within the whole ghost letter and murder mystery thing... Yet, it takes the characters an extra episode or two before they link two very obvious things together. It's almost like they can be really smart in one scene and not at all in the next.

Honestly, I think this could have been a 5 star drama if it was half the amount of episodes. I think 20 episodes is too long for this storyline. It is a shame, as the two lead actors would be interesting to watch if the plot wasn't becoming so slow and repetitive. I don't think it's worth rewatching at all, once finished. If you're bored and really want something to watch though, I would still recommend that you attempt to enjoy this. The first few episode are great, just be prepared to skip through the later ones.

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Slower but no less amazing!

I have such mixed feelings about this one. I loved so many people in this one, Park Hyung Sik was amazing in it! It did have a secret that dragged for way to long and made me very frustrated but there were so many other things happening to keep your attention. So many parts I had to rewind and watch over and over because it was hilarious or so cute!

The romance didn't feel very deep, but it was still enjoyable. The cast really made this show great! I watched it on Viki and reading other viewers comments were fantastic. I felt so connected with other watchers and we all hated the same people and loved the same people!

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Our Blooming Youth - May not scratch everyone’s itch but it did what it needed to do for me.

I’ve been watching K dramas since January of this year and have watched a total of 51 Dramas (Including this one) (I know it’s bad). I finally hit the K-Drama slump. Since the release of Episode 13 of Good Boy, I haven’t watched a single K-Drama.

So you’d think a slow-paced 20-episode historical drama would be the last thing to bring me back, but this was brilliant and I honestly wasn’t bored once, and that’s coming from someone who loves 8-12 episode dramas.

It might be because PHS is my favorite Korean actor, but I was engaged with the story too. My only complaint with the drama is that I wish the romance became more of a focus toward the end; however, we got a romantic ending so they didn’t leave us in the dark like some shows do. I also feel that the final fight was rushed. The fight should’ve been longer.

I understand that a lot of people won’t like or maybe even hate this drama. It has all the makings for me not to like it. This just does it for me. The posters advertised it as being a little more romantic, and while it has fewer romantic moments than I thought it would, they pack more of a punch, imo.

Also, PHS and JSN have brilliant chemistry. Out of all the People PHS has worked with. This is the pairing I most want to see do another drama together again.

Enough of my ramblings, loved this.

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A very good sageuk / investigation with Park Hyung Sik

PLOT: on her wedding day, the FL, daughter of a governor, sees her entire family die. She decides to flee all those who accuse her, with her servant. She ends up with the Crown Prince (the ML) who gives her a position as eunuch and searches with her for clues about these assassinations and the strange/troubling affairs that are shaking the Court... Conspiracies, influence games, revenge, etc. .
The story also highlights the vulnerability (internal and external) of the royal family at this time, and the weight of the great families/clans.

PROS:
- good balance between investigation - humor - action scenes
- The story is carried by Park Hyung Sik (no wonder he received an Award for this role ♡´･ᴗ･`♡) and by FL (Jeon So Nee, actress I didn't know but who is remarkable ).
- Fortunately there is the CL2, excellent, which brings a touch of lightness to this rather dark climate.
- The production is dynamic, the clues are placed in the right place to keep the permanent attention of the viewer.
- The settings, the images are beautiful and some shots are really superb.
- The OSTs are excellent.

CONS:
- A beautiful chemistry between the 2 leads, but really no intimate scene, just a final kiss. It's not enough!!
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Un très bon sageuk / investigation avec Park Hyung Sik

PLOT: le jour de son mariage, la FL, fille d1 gouverneur, voit toute sa famille mourir. Elle décide de fuir tous ceux qui l'accusent avec sa servante. Elle aboutit auprès du Prince Héritier (le ML) qui lui donne un poste d'eunuque et cherche avec elle des indices sur ces assassinats et les affaires étranges/troublantes qui secouent la Cour... Conspirations, jeu d'influence, vengeance, etc.
L'histoire souligne aussi la vulnérabilité (interne et externe) de la famille royale à cette époque, et le poids des grandes familles / clans.

PROS:
- bon équilibre entre investigation - humour - scènes d'action
- L'histoire est portée par Park Hyung Sik (pas étonnant qu'il ait reçu un Award pour ce rôle ♡´･ᴗ･`♡ ) et par la FL (Jeon So Nee, actrice que je ne connaissais pas mais qui est remarquable).
- Heureusement qu'il y a le CL2, excellent, qui apporte une touche de légèreté à ce climat assez sombre.
- La réalisation est rapide, les indices sont posés au bon endroit pour éveiller l'attention permanente du spectateur.
- Les décors, les images sont beaux et certaines prises de vue sont vraiment superbes.
- Les OST sont excellentes.

CONS:
- Une belle alchimie entre les 2 leads, mais vraiment aucune scène d'intimité, juste un kiss final. Un peu juste!!

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Actually I get mixed feelings about this drama

First of all, the story is interesting. I watch a lot of drama and in this drama, I didn't guess the culprit until episode 12. They didn't give a hint. Also, I didn't expect the woman plans everything just to sit in the palace. No one realizes what happens in the place. Sorry, but I think this is a little bit silly. I know the king is scared of politicians but he doesn't do anything in the end. He knows the queen came from his enemy's family, but he never doubts his wife. Everyone is very kind and naive in the king family -_-

I love female characters. They are strong. Their fighting scene is very funny and active. They are smart. They don't wait for a hero and take their own revenge. They always say what they have in their mind and believe their own way. I really like their independent soul. But in the end they accept everything easily. They kill her all family and she just lets them go. I don't like it.
Romance scenes aren't enough. Prince never shows his feeling very well. We see that the second couple express their feeling more. Ga Ram and Myung Jin show their feelings better.

This drama has humorous. You can laugh a lot. Especially when four people (Crown Prince, Mİn Jae, Ga Ram and Myung Jin ) gather together, they are very funny.

Also Crown Prince's guardian Tae Gang, I see an actor for the first time and he is playing two roles at the same time. I think he has the potential to be a good actor. The first time he played in a very big project and two roles. Everyone cant do that. Respect:)

I know villains lost their home and their family. But also they kill a lot of innocent people. I can say they are right. They are also bad people and don't deserve a happy ending.
Have a nice watch:)

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Not much romance but interesting enough

I really like both leads, especially the FL. She had a certain aura about her, no need for overacting, and there was a very calming and peaceful beauty about her. I thought PHS also did well as Crown Prince Lee Hwan. I would have liked to see more romance, a few cliches perhaps ;) but there was that undeniable intensity, attraction and care for one another. The romance was very slow burn, but we do get a sweet kiss only on the final episode. So if you’re looking for romance per se, you won’t find it here.

What kept me going was the crime & mystery solving storyline. Found that intriguing and engaging. There were a few different plots and storylines which were interconnected and blended well together 1) the murder of Jae Yi’s family and how she was framed for it 2) which led her to find the crown Prince to help clear her name. That in turn developed into their love story 3) the slaughter of the people of Byeokcheon by Cho won bo 4) the revenge of the people 5) cho won bo’s greed for power of the throne

To watch or not? I would say yes! There was a fair share of fighting as well. The side plots were interesting too. The only parts I didn’t fancy were the ones with Myeong-Jin and his (stupid laugh) hahaha found him annoying. Other than that it was a good solid 8/10 for me ;)

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Only the ending part disappointed me.

Many characters are equally important in the story.
Crown prince had been wrongly accused of killing his own brother ,he is fighting for his way . On the other side his teacher's daughter also wrongly accused of killing her family . She thought the murder somehow connect with the crown prince .so she had faced so many hardships to reach to the crown prince and to win his trust . On the other hand she is fiancee of crown prince 's best friend . Whole drama revolve around to find the actual killer . The last episode disclosed the murderer.
The only thing the drama didn't show any romance between the leads . Not misunderstand with my words ,I am not talking about romantic scene , both of them have affection towards eachother but neither of them had told to each other about their feeling .
Same thing with the love story of female lead's apprentice and the doctor . Here story was little different they didn't realise that they like each other . Then first she fall in love with him . In the second last episode he realised that she liked him.
Then there third story too which I expect to be fulfil but nothing happened here only one sided love .
All acters were good ,thumbs up to their acting . Story was good but can't be better.

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