Record of Youth Unspoiled Review
Record of Youth
♥ Aired: September 7 – October 27
♥# of Episodes: 16
♥Where to Watch: Netflix
♥Genre: Romantic Drama
♥Starring: Park Bo Gum and Park So Dam
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The Story
Welcome to my Record of Youth – Unspoiled Review. Enter the world of modelling and acting through the eyes of 2 young men who have spent their 20’s waiting to catch their big break. In an industry where money and background really can make all the difference, we watch these best friends, from very different families, experience the joys and frustrations of following their dreams. Their friendship is challenged when they meet a pretty make-up artist with her own dreams for success. As the 3 begin to move into their 30’s, they must make some important decisions about where they are going and what they are willing to sacrifice to get there.
Should I Watch
Record of Youth starts out strong, and I had high hopes that I would love it, but it left an awful lot of storylines unfinished and unexplained. If you are a Park Bo Gum fan (and let’s face it, who isn’t?) then it is worth the watch. His acting is really great and his sincere emotions come through well. But the plot is slow-moving and doesn’t really go where you might think. I could have overlooked the slow plot if there was some character development to focus on. Surprisingly, almost every other character is just used as a backdrop for Park Bo Gum, without any real depth or understandable motivation. If you like a good slice of life style drama, Record of Youth is a good one. It just doesn’t dig as deeply as it could have. I give Record of Youth a 7 out of 10 ramen.
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This was not a favorite of mine. Overall, I thought it was rather bland and I guess I was expecting much more. On the other hand, someone pointed out to me that they considered it more realistic to real experiences in those times of our lives. I can see that and appreciate the comment. Still, realistic everyday life is true, but boring. I would not watch it again and will not recommend it.
Chuck,
I absolutely agree. Definitely not my favorite. It wasn’t necessarily bad, just not that good either. It is a good slice of life story about growing up, but you’re right, no one watches kdramas for boring, every day life stories. Thanks for your comment. I’m glad to hear that I’m not the only one who found Record of Youth disappointing.