Our Blooming Youth - Unspoiled Review
Our Blooming Youth
♥ Aired: February 6 - April 11, 2023
♥# of Episodes: 20
♥Where to Watch: Hulu
♥Genre: Historical Romance Drama
♥Starring: Park Hyung Sik and Jeon So Nee
The Story
A young, independent nobelwoman's life changes radically when her whole family is murdered and she is accused of poisoning them. She goes into hiding, hoping to find out the truth behind their deaths. Based on her father's final words to her, she seeks out the Crown Prince who was her father's student. Vowing to keep her safe for the sake of his dead mentor, the Crown Prince allows her to disguise herself as a Eunuch in the service of the Prince. Now together, the pair are working to find the true killers and clear her name.
Should I Watch
"Our Blooming Youth" is a historical romance with a gender bender element. It has the usual greedy, power hungry villains and lots of political intrigue. Many of the plot elements are fairly predictable but it is still fun to watch the story unfold. This drama kind of rides the line between a serious saguek and a more casual historical rom-com. Unfortunately, picking a lane may have made the story elements stronger. There is also a splattering of fantasy that gives the drama a bit of originality, but its very understated. At 20 episodes, the plot moves pretty slowly and the romance is very slow burn. If you enjoy historical dramas, this one has some nice moments and it's fun to see Park Hyung Sik back in royal garb. I give "Our Blooming Youth" an 8 out of 10 ramen.
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