Spring of Youth

“Spring of Youth” (Korean: “사계의 봄”) is a 2025 South Korean teen romance–musical series, aired on SBS every Wednesday 22:40, with 10 episodes (around 70 minutes each).

Plot Synopsis

• Sa‑gye (Ha Yoo‑joon): Charismatic lead singer and guitarist of K‑pop group The Crown, who is suddenly expelled. Forced into anonymity, he enrolls at Hanju University and begins to rediscover himself.
• Kim Bom (Park Ji‑hu): A gifted music student & keyboardist whose Ivy League dreams dissolved after her mother's death. She balances part‑time jobs and campus life.
• Seo Tae‑yang (Lee Seung‑hyub): Pre‑med student and electrifying guitarist; becomes both collaborator and rival to Sa‑gye.

They form a college band together, navigating friendship, budding romance, and healing through music.

Cast & Characters

Main Cast

• Ha Yoo‑joon (Sa‑gye), Park Ji‑hu (Kim Bom), Lee Seung‑hyub (Seo Tae‑yang).

Supporting Cast

• Supporting: Jo Han‑chul as Jo Sang‑heon, Seo Hye‑won as Bae Gyu‑ri (Bom's cousin), Kim Sun‑min (Kong Jin‑gu), Cha Chung‑hwa (Bom’s aunt), among others.

Additional Cast

• Jung Hae‑in and Rowoon appear in special guest roles.

Themes & Production

Explores: The aftermath of fame, college life, redemption, found‑family, creative rivalry, and emotional growth.

Creative team: Directed by Kim Sung‑yong (“The Veil”, My “Dearest”), written by Kim Min‑cheol.

Produced by: Studio S, FNC Story, Monster Union with music‑industry authenticity via FNC Entertainment.

Reception

Ratings

Peaked under 1%, averaging around 0.7–1.1% – modest by SBS standards.

Critical reception

Praised for its chemistry and musical elements; feels like a softer, character-driven version of “Do You Like Brahms?” mixed with “Dream High”.

Some critique for pacing and narrative familiarity, though its emotional resonance is strong.

International audience

Reddit viewers described it as “funny,” “original,” and a “very good k‑drama,” noting strong character arcs and balance between romance and personal growth.

Why You Might Like It

• A fresh take on idol‑to‑student transition and healing through music.
• Strong lead chemistry and heartfelt performances, especially from Ha Yoo‑joon and Park Ji‑hu.
• Genuine campus‑band vibe with visually appealing music scenes.
• Cameos from popular idols Jung Hae‑in and Rowoon add extra excitement.

Final Thoughts

If you're into campus romances, music‑centric storytelling, and character growth, “Spring of Youth” offers a heartfelt and mellow journey worth exploring.

Where to Watch

Broadcast Schedule

Aired on SBS.

Streaming Access

• South Korea: Netflix.
• Taiwan: FriDay Video, Hami Video.
• Globally: Rakuten Viki.

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