[HanCinema's News] Second Lead Stills Released for "Youth of May"
By William Schwartz | Published on
On April 21st the upcoming television drama "Youth of May" released new stills featuring the second leads of the drama. Lee Sang-yi and Keum Sae-rok will play a brother and sister in the under the backdrop of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. While Lee Sang-yi's character will have just returned from overseas study, preparing for a career as a businessman, Keum Sae-rok's character will actively participate in the protests.
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Lee Sang-yi is entering into the role with high name recognition following his popular appearance in the weekend family drama "Once Again" last year. Up to and including that role, Lee Sang-yi had mostly played named lesser supporting cast. Keum Sae-rok earned her spot in a competitive audition, and has claimed to be inspired by the idea of working alongside him. Lee Sang-yi likewise praised Keum Sae-rok as an enthusiastic co-star, practicing even in her break time. "Youth of May" premieres on May 3rd.
Written by William Schwartz
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William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Southern Illinois. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.