A Generic Drama Where Even the Second Leads Deserve Better
My Youth is the definition of recycled storytelling. It clings to every overused youth-drama cliché, first love misunderstandings, endless bickering, drawn-out angst, but brings nothing new or memorable to the table. The pacing is sluggish, the plot is predictable from start to finish, and the emotional “high points” feel hollow because we’ve seen them all before, done better elsewhere.
The acting doesn’t elevate the material either. The leads lack spark and their chemistry is paper-thin, making their romance feel more like a chore than a love story. Ironically, the second leads outshine them completely, more natural, more engaging, and with storylines that actually hold some weight. Unfortunately, they’re sidelined in favor of watching the main pair stumble through one recycled scenario after another.
In short, My Youth feels like a drama built on autopilot: flat performances, predictable writing, and nothing that makes it worth remembering. If you’ve seen any youth drama, you’ve basically seen this one, only with more charm than this show ever manages.
The acting doesn’t elevate the material either. The leads lack spark and their chemistry is paper-thin, making their romance feel more like a chore than a love story. Ironically, the second leads outshine them completely, more natural, more engaging, and with storylines that actually hold some weight. Unfortunately, they’re sidelined in favor of watching the main pair stumble through one recycled scenario after another.
In short, My Youth feels like a drama built on autopilot: flat performances, predictable writing, and nothing that makes it worth remembering. If you’ve seen any youth drama, you’ve basically seen this one, only with more charm than this show ever manages.
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