The second episode of the SBS youth drama 'Spring of Youth' (written by Kim Min-chul, directed by Kim Sung-yong), which aired on May 7th, captivated viewers with a story of hope and twists, overcoming despair and forging one's destiny, providing a cathartic thrill.
Initially, Park Ji-hu, who plays Kim Bom, was hesitant about sharing the second floor with Ha Yoo-jun's character, Sagye. However, after learning that the house's value and the deposit of 50 million won would skyrocket once it became known as Sagye's previous residence, Kim Bom enthusiastically approved. Later, when Sagye moved to the attic on the third floor, he surprised Kim Bom by saying, "I followed the moon here, and there you were, right before my eyes!" After helping a startled Kim Bom, Sagye learned that the melody in his dream was the first song Kim Bom composed at the age of seven after receiving a piano from her mother. Sagye, who claims to have a "golden ear," was puzzled to know parts of the song that were never recorded and asserted, "We must have met before!" upon realizing he had seen Kim Bom's face in his dreams, suggesting their meeting might not be a coincidence.
While working at a convenience store and organizing Sagye's drinks, Kim Bom heard from the store owner (played by Moon Se-yoon) that Sagye's agency had cut ties with him. Upon encountering Sagye, Kim Bom bluntly asked, "Why do you just stand there looking clueless when you're treated unfairly?" and advised, "Not fighting back is the ultimate loser move, you know?" This sparked a realization in Sagye, who then showed great enthusiasm for recruiting a band. Meanwhile, CEO Jo (played by Jo Han-chul) discovered that Sagye and Kim Bom were living together and furiously demanded they be separated immediately, heightening the sense of foreboding.
Following orders from Secretary Kang, Jae-jun (played by Joo Yoon-chan) and Se-gyu (played by Jang Deok-su) attempted to thwart the band's formation. Despite being dragged to the dean's office and advised to enlist in the military, Sagye retorted, "Someone said, 'Losing without a fight is for losers!'" and remained steadfast. The dean (played by Kim Byung-ki), after receiving a call from CEO Jo, issued an ultimatum: gather over 300 club members by 6 PM for approval. Sagye, left alone to tidy up the wrecked recruitment booth, was determined to persevere. At that moment, Kim Bom, wearing a mascot head, made a dramatic entrance with a high-pitched shout, cleverly using the performance as leverage to gather signatures for the club application. Together, they struggled to recruit members, including Baek Gyu-ri (played by Seo Hye-won) and Gong Jin-gu (played by Kim Sun-min). In a last-minute twist, as Hanju Band Club tried to sabotage their efforts, Lee Seung-hyub's character, Seo Tae-yang, punched Jae-jun and Se-gyu, who were trying to interfere, and submitted the final application, securing the band's establishment. Sagye joyfully welcomed "Hanju University's Sagye" and decided to name the group 'Two Seasons'.
However, Seo Tae-yang, who chose the band's founding ceremony over a surgery observation, faced his father's wrath. His father destroyed his guitar and slapped him, shouting, "If you insist on pursuing music, leave my house!" To which Tae-yang replied, "I'll do as you wish," and packed his bags for Kim Bom's house. Tae-yang cheekily suggested cohabitation, saying, "Sagye mentioned sharing, right? The room's big enough," and was allowed to stay as a lodger, with the lodging fee doubled, as stated by Kim Ja-young (played by Cha Chung-hwa). Sagye, who had priority as the first to sign the lease, was displeased, but Tae-yang declared, "Kim Bom liked me first, since middle school," and warned, "Let's play fair. I can't allow you and Kim Bom living in the same house, on the same floor. But, living like this might not be too bad."
The next day, while Sagye and Kim Bom were cleaning the old club room, Sagye tripped and fell, creating an awkward atmosphere. Later, feeling sorry that Kim Bom couldn't practice due to her job, Sagye bought the white piano Kim Bom was attached to from a restaurant and installed it in her attic room. Overwhelmed with emotion upon seeing the piano, Kim Bom shed tears of joy, and Sagye tenderly confessed, "I'm buying your time," expressing his desire to be in a band with her for a long time. After discovering that the person following him was Secretary Kang (played by Kim Seo-ha), Sagye confronted CEO Jo, demanding an explanation over drinks, but left the meeting drunk and without answers. However, the sight of oncoming car headlights and the sound of a horn startled him as he took a taxi home.
In the final scene, a drunken Sagye, upon seeing Kim Bom waiting outside, tearfully embraced her, calling her "our Bom Bom," while an emotional Kim Bom tearfully asked, "Mom?" raising questions and anticipation for the next episode.
'Spring of Youth' airs every Wednesday night at 10:40 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)