The JTBC drama My Youth came to a heartfelt close on October 17, delivering an emotional finale that underscored the series’ central themes of love, loss, and the fleeting beauty of life.
According to Nielsen Korea, the 12th and final episode of My Youth recorded a 2.1% nationwide viewership rating, maintaining the show’s steady but modest performance throughout its broadcast.
In the finale, Sun Woo-hae (played by Song Joong-ki) wakes up to find Sung Je-yeon (Chun Woo Hee) by his side. Overcome with emotion, she admits she gathered everyone close to him, fearing it might be his last moment. In a tender exchange, Sun Woo-hae comforts her, softly saying, “Thank you.”
When asked about his treatment plan, he reveals his decision to refuse further clinical trials, telling her, “Even if I die, I want to stay here with my people.”
Je-yeon tearfully urges him to continue treatment, replying, “No, you have to go. You must go.” Their emotional conversation captures the heart of My Youth: the courage to love deeply even when time is running out.
As their relationship faces the limits of fate, the pair promises each other hope, linking fingers and making a quiet vow a bittersweet gesture that left viewers deeply moved.
Despite its low ratings, My Youth received praise for its introspective storytelling and mature performances by Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee. Many fans lauded the series for its subdued yet emotionally powerful finale that prioritized sincerity over spectacle.
“Even if the numbers were small, the emotional impact was huge,” one viewer commented online, reflecting the general sentiment among fans.
With its poetic tone and heartfelt message, My Youth has solidified itself as a quiet gem in Song Joong-ki’s filmography a drama that finds beauty even in goodbye.
Sources: TenAsia,Nielsen Korea,JTBC
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