Youthful Charms
About Youth is one of those dramas you watch when you need a break from heavy plots. It’s soft, sweet, and centers around self-discovery with just the right dash of high school romance and friendship. Watching it felt like flipping through a scrapbook of moments, some memorable, some fleeting, but mostly comforting.
From the start, it establishes a light and charming tone. The chemistry between the main leads was definitely a highlight. Their connection felt natural and unforced, making it easy to root for them. The second couple also brought their own charm to the table, though I was honestly a little distracted by Ray’s long hair at first, but hey, it worked somehow.
Where About Youth falls short is in its ambition. It introduces so many plot points: student elections, family struggles, music school dreams, even a symbolic umbrella, yet it barely scratches the surface of any of them. I can’t help but feel that if it had a few more episodes or a longer runtime, the story could’ve developed with more clarity and emotional payoff. Some scenes, particularly the musical performances, didn’t really click with me, so I ended up skipping those, but that’s more about personal taste.
That said, the drama never pretended to be more than what it is. It’s a feel-good story with a simple narrative and likable characters. There’s no need to overanalyze. It knows its strengths: pretty leads, charming interactions, and a youthful vibe that makes it easy to enjoy in one sitting.
With a bit more time and writing polish, it could've unraveled the storylines it teased. But as it stands, About Youth is a light and visually appealing watch that makes for an easy weekend binge.
From the start, it establishes a light and charming tone. The chemistry between the main leads was definitely a highlight. Their connection felt natural and unforced, making it easy to root for them. The second couple also brought their own charm to the table, though I was honestly a little distracted by Ray’s long hair at first, but hey, it worked somehow.
Where About Youth falls short is in its ambition. It introduces so many plot points: student elections, family struggles, music school dreams, even a symbolic umbrella, yet it barely scratches the surface of any of them. I can’t help but feel that if it had a few more episodes or a longer runtime, the story could’ve developed with more clarity and emotional payoff. Some scenes, particularly the musical performances, didn’t really click with me, so I ended up skipping those, but that’s more about personal taste.
That said, the drama never pretended to be more than what it is. It’s a feel-good story with a simple narrative and likable characters. There’s no need to overanalyze. It knows its strengths: pretty leads, charming interactions, and a youthful vibe that makes it easy to enjoy in one sitting.
With a bit more time and writing polish, it could've unraveled the storylines it teased. But as it stands, About Youth is a light and visually appealing watch that makes for an easy weekend binge.
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