Our Blooming Youth () is a 2023 South Korean television series directed by Lee Jong-jae, and starring Park Hyung-sik, Jeon So-nee, Pyo Ye-jin, Yoon Jong-seok, and Lee Tae-sun, adapted from the 2015 Chinese novel The Golden Hairpin by Ce Ce Qing Han. It aired on tvN from February 6 to April 11, 2023, every Monday and Tuesday at 20:50 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Southeast Asia and Viki in all other regions.
Synopsis Crown Prince Lee Hwan, already under suspicion in the poisoning death of his older brother, receives a mysterious prophecy concerning his own death. He crosses paths with noblewoman Min Jae-yi, who is on the run after being framed for the murder of her family. They agree to help each other.
Cast Main Park Hyung-sik as Lee Hwan A lonely crown prince who holds the secret of a mysterious curse. Jeon So-nee as Min Jae-yi A genius girl who pursues the truth while being framed for the murder of her immediate family. Pyo Ye-jin as Jang Ga-ram Min Jae-yi's only friend. Yoon Jong-seok as Han Seong-on Lee Hwan's friend and Min Jae-yi's fiancée. Lee Tae-sun as Kim Myung-jin A scholar who has studied in various fields of knowledge .
Supporting People around Han Seong-on Jo Sung-ha as Left State Councillor Han Jung-eon Left State Councillor and the head of the prestigious Yeongsan Han family.
People around Kim Myung-jin Son Byung-ho as Chief State Councillor Kim An-jik Chief State Councillor who protects the neutrality of the court and stands firmly on the side of the Crown Prince in the palace. Kim Ki-doo as Man-dok Bok-soo's husband who is the owner of a tavern together with his wife is known for their generosity. Lee Min-ji as Bok-soon Man-dok's wife. Park Hyo-jun as Sam-chil The owner of a building that renting Manyeondang to Myung-jin. Jung In-gyeom as Monk Mujin Kim Myung-jin's teacher who has gray-haired long hair looks like a god, not a monk. Some people call him a taoist.
People in the Palace Heo Won-seo as Tae-gang / Tae-san A silent escort who always follows Lee Hwan like a shadow. Choi Dae-chul as Eunuch So Crown Prince's eunuch with the title of the senior 5th rank. Park Won-ho as Eunuch Cha Crown Prince's eunuch. Oh Hee-joon as Eunuch Kim Crown Prince's eunuch.
Royal Palace Lee Jong-hyuk as King Lee Hwan's father and the ruler of Joseon. Hong Soo-hyun as Queen / Cho Soo-young (personal name) The Queen and niece of Right State Councillor Cho Won-bo. Jung Woong-in as Right State Councillor Cho Won-bo Right State Councillor and head of the Queen's family. Jung Da-eun as Princess Ha-yeon The king's beloved daughter and younger sister of Lee Hwan. Im Han-bin as Grand Prince Myeongan Lee Hwan's younger half-brother who was born as a child to Gye-bi and the King.
Others Lee Ha-yool as Crown Prince Uihyeon The deceased crown prince who died three years ago. Seo Tae-hwa as Min Ho-seung Min Jae-yi's deceased father. Jo Jae-ryong as Cho Won-oh Cho Won-bo's cousin who is a criminal judge. Kim Tae-hyang as Yoon Seung-beom A loyal butler of Han family. Yoon Ye-hee as Special Court Lady Kwon Deok-sim Son Kwang-eup as court official Park Seon-woo as Cho Eung-yoon Yoon Da-in as the Queen's butler
Special appearance Kim Woo-seok as Sim-yeong Jang Yeo-bin as the daughter of Lee Pan's family Lee Chae-kyung as shaman Yoon Seok-hyun as Song-ga Cha Seo-won as Jang-eui
Original soundtrack
Part 1
Part 2
Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share(Nielsen Korea)Nielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 February 6, 2023 4.219% 5.012% 2 February 7, 2023 3.572% 4.295% 3 February 13, 2023 3.717% 4.454% 4 February 14, 2023 3.619% 4.237% 5 February 20, 2023 3.556% 4.183% 6 February 21, 2023 3.374% 3.696% 7 February 27, 2023 3.356% 4.021% 8 February 28, 2023 3.607% 4.385% 9 March 6, 2023 3.287% 3.711% 10 March 7, 2023 3.413% 3.754% 11 March 13, 2023 3.598% 4.007% 12 March 14, 2023 3.651% 4.144% 13 March 20, 2023 3.789% 4.351% 14 March 21, 2023 3.825% 4.332% 15 March 27, 2023 3.785% 4.201% 16 March 28, 2023 17 April 3, 2023 3.869% 4.286% 18 April 4, 2023 3.830% 4.628% 19 April 10, 2023 3.740% 4.016% 20 April 11, 2023 Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings. This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
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External links
at Prime Video at Viki