Series synopsis
BEGINS ≠ YOUTH, also known as 비긴즈 유스 is a South Korean drama sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on Xclusive on April 30, 2024. It ended on May 14, 2024. It stars Seo Ji-hoon, Ro Jong-hyun, Ahn Ji-ho and Seo Young-joo.
The drama follows the lives of seven boys navigating their school years and personal growth, each grappling with family obligations, loss, poverty, abandonment, violence, and rejection.
Premise
The drama follows the lives of seven boys navigating their school years and personal growth, each grappling with family obligations, loss, poverty, abandonment, violence, and rejection.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Seo Ji-hoon as Kim Hwan
- Ro Jong-hyun as Min Se-in
- Ahn Ji-ho as Jeong Ho-su
- Seo Young-joo as Kim Do-geon
- Kim Yoon-woo as Park Ha-ru
- Jung Woo-jin as Kim Joo-an
- Jeon Jin-seo as Jeon Jae-ha
- Jung Sung-il as Kim Chang Jun [Kim Hwan's father]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | April 30, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Am I Wrong..? 6 boys who already have a strong bond, and Hwan, an outsider who just arrived in Songju. One misunderstanding leads to a conflict between Hwan and the other boys. In the end, Hwan realizes that his prejudice was the problem, not the boys. |
April 30, 2024 |
| 2 |
Mama The boys begin to clear up their misunderstandings and understand each other's pain. They become closer than family as they prepare a birthday party for Cein, who has always been alone. |
April 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Lie The boys rely on each other more than their families, more than anyone else. However, some secrets they bury in their own hearts become lies and secret wounds. |
April 30, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Xclusive |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 30, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 14, 2024 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |