<p>The story is historical fiction, set during the Joseon dynasty. The two main characters are a prince and a noblewoman who are both caught in a web of rumors, complicated by a curse. </p>
Park Hyung Sik's portrayal of Crown Prince Lee Hwan in the historical drama was characterized by depth and nuance. The intriguing inclusion of supernatural plot devices in the form of rumors and curses added an extra layer of mystery and suspense to the narrative, engaging the audience and keeping them on the edge of their seats. The intricate depiction of the dynamics and power struggles between court and military officials was evidence of the show's exceptional writing and character development. The storyline paved a complex web of intrigue, wherein twists and turns kept the audience guessing until the very end. In conclusion, the show is a must-see for aficionados of historical dramas and thrilling storiesPark Hyung Sik's portrayal of Crown Prince Lee Hwan as a complex character stands out among the cast's efforts.
The use of rumors and curses as plot devices in the show adds a fascinating supernatural element to the story.
The show's investigation of the complex web of deception among court and military officials keeps me jumping and nervous.
Our Blooming youth is an absolutely beautiful series. It's a show about friendship, trust, sacrifice and forgiveness. I have ended up watching it multiple times and each time I find something new. For me, the romance stands out because it's so different from all other tropes we see. It's not passionate (no true romantic scenes) but is mature, yet cute, based on rock solid friendship, trust and need for each other - the kind that will grow old even their gorgeous looks fade away. "Always by your side, always be with you" is their theme, even when they know in their hearts they are both completely out of each other's reach. She is his best friend's fiancee (she does not have a choice to make a different call by societal rules) and he is the most unattainable man in all of Josean that she could imagine. The fact that CP's best friend, the Sargent, is still hung up on the broken marriage and a portait of a woman he has never seen does not help matters. Yet their heart does not listen to reason. The Crown Prince keeps pushing her away even though his heart breaks, while she is determined to cherish whatever little time she has left with him. Unrequited love at its best, Romance is just the vehicle that carries the narrative forward. Park Hyung Sik stands out as the Crown Prince. He has trust issues as big as blackholes, is lonely, hurt, angry and terrified, but determined to not let the mysterious forces against him win. Jeon so Nee as Min Jay Yi is refreshingly smart, logical, emotional and impulsive, all at the same time. She is also exceptionally brave and breaks all Josean stereotypes of who a woman should be (merely an object with no rights of their own). She is contract bound by family to marry a man she has never met, and makes peace wth it, even convinces herself she likes it, until she meets the CP and falls in love. She is not out to challenge the society, just carve a space for herself where she can be free to make some choices if not all. But first and foremost, they both need to save each other - one from the curse, and the other from accusations of murdering her own family. In the process, they become each others' shadows, best friends, confidants and eventually find their way to each others' heart. Both of them learn something from the other - one learns to trust, the other learns to forgive. Their chemistry is fantastic. What they don't know is that they are dealing with problems that are way bigger than what shows up. The side characters, especially Myung Jin and Ga Ram are a lot of fun. These two, along with CP and his Eunuch in disguise, form a detective team that eventually resolve most of the mysteries. The best thing about the show is that there are no plot holes. The show focusses a lot on character graph and building of relationships and laying the groundwork (first 10 episodes). The last 10 resolves the mystery. It's a rare gem and more people need to watch it.