Actor Song Joong Ki has expressed his sincere feelings about the conclusion of JTBC’s Friday series My Youth, which ended with a modest 2.1% viewership rating on October 17. On October 20, his agency HighZium Studio released his heartfelt farewell message to mark the end of the drama’s broadcast.
Although the series didn’t achieve commercial success in terms of ratings, it received praise for its casting, delicate direction, and emotional storytelling. Song Joong Ki’s nuanced performance, in particular, stood out as a major highlight.
My Youth centered on the story of Sunwoo Hae (played by Song Joong Ki), a former child star turned florist and novelist, and Sung Je Yeon (played by Chun Woo Hee), a woman who disrupts her first love’s peace unintentionally. The romance drama struck a chord with viewers through its warm tone and introspective narrative.
Song portrayed Sunwoo Hae with remarkable subtlety, portraying a character outwardly composed but emotionally complex. From deep emotional wounds and personal emptiness to the rediscovery of love, his performance captured the character’s growth through restrained expression rather than overt dramatics. His understated acting style reinforced the emotional foundation of the series.
Critics praised My Youth as a well-crafted emotional drama, largely due to Song Joong Ki’s portrayal, which provided the emotional core of the show. His steady performance and deep emotional resonance anchored the narrative, guiding the viewer through the inner lives of the characters.
In his closing remarks, Song said via his agency: “‘My Youth’ was a romantic drama that reflected the emotional temperatures of its characters. The time Sunwoo Hae spent searching for pieces of ‘himself’ will stay with me for a long time. I hope this series leaves a quiet warmth in the hearts of those watching it.”
He continued, “I’m deeply thankful to the directors, writers, fellow actors, and the entire staff. And most of all, to the viewers who loved My Youth—thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Having continuously expanded his range by crossing genre and character boundaries, Song Joong Ki used My Youth as an opportunity to explore more mature, emotionally layered performances, marking another pivotal point in his career. His sensitive portrayal of Sunwoo Hae until the final episode gave the character a fulfilling and emotionally resonant conclusion.
With this project behind him, anticipation is already building for Song Joong Ki’s next chapter, as audiences await what direction the versatile actor will take next.
Sources: naver
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