Record of Youth on Netflix: is a K-drama love triangle between Park Bo-gum, Park So Dam and Byun Woo-seok on the cards next?

Oct 7 , 2020

Park Bo-gum, Park So Dam and Byun Woo-seok star in Netflix K-drama Record of Youth – as it reaches halfway point, here’s why you should keep watching. Photo: Buro 247 MY

With 8 episodes left, let’s recap the major plot lines so far in Park Bo-gum’s last series before military service – and look out why, with Park Seo-joon joining the stylish cast in episode 9 – you need to stay with this Korean drama to the end

How time flies! It seems like only yesterday that the first episode of K-drama Record of Youth premiered on September 7 on TVN and Netflix. Now, eight episodes later, we’re officially halfway through. Along the way, we’ve been treated to top-notch visuals (just look at the leads) and a relatable storyline covering a variety of themes.

In episode one, we were introduced to the main characters – Sa Hye-joon (Park Bo-gum), Ahn Jung-ha (Park So-dam), and Won Hae-hyo (Byun Woo-seok). We saw the influence of class and wealth on a person’s life and career, a theme highlighted over and over again throughout the next few episodes, especially with Kim Yi-young (Hae-hyo’s mother).

K-drama Record of Youth balances a lighthearted mood with sombre moments. Photo: Buro 247 MY

While Record of Youth’s has stayed mostly lighthearted since the first episode, there have been a plethora of memorable sombre moments. Several involved Hye-joon as time elapsed before his quest to make it as an actor, aided by manager Lee Min-ja, eventually landed him a job. He experienced plenty of setbacks and disappointments, including getting a role he didn’t want. Fortunately for him, he was hired for Gateway, a popular medical drama that involves a Seo Hyun-jin cameo.

The fashion choices of Record of Youth. Photo: Buro 247 MY

His relationship with make-up artist Jung-ha also blossomed rather quickly – a clear reminder of how shared experiences can connect people. As for Jung-ha herself, her promotion did not change how she’s treated at work – Jin-joo still treats her badly, out of jealousy (mostly). However, Jung-ha does her best regardless of the challenges that come her way.

Although model Hae-hyo’s career has been going well, it is his apparent feelings for Jung-ha that could affect things for him, especially with Hye-joon. Will there be a love triangle in the second half of Record of Youth? We’ll have to keep watching to find out.