The 7th episode of the SBS youth drama 'Spring of Youth' (written by Kim Min-chul, directed by Kim Sung-yong), aired on the 11th, was a rollercoaster ride of visual and auditory delights, thrilling twists, and unyielding determination that captivated the audience.
In this episode, the masked cover video of 'The Crown's new song by Sagye (Ha Yoo-jun), Kim Bom (Park Ji-hu), Bae Kyu-ri (Seo Hye-won), and Gong Jin-gu (Kim Sun-min), dubbed 'Two Sagye', not only surpassed the buzz of 'The Crown's new member Seo Tae-yang (Lee Seung-hyub)'s introduction video but also broke through 3 million views, shocking everyone. Following the reveal of 'Two Sagye's faces as promised, executives Jo (Jo Han-chul), Georgina (Han Yu-eun), and Seo Min-chul (Kim Jong-tae) were left in shock. Particularly, Seo Tae-yang, engulfed in jealousy, demanded from Jo, "Please, make sure to promote me more than Sagye. I want to be bigger and higher than them," showing his fierce determination.
While 'Two Sagye' was thrilled with the flood of event requests, they were taken aback upon discovering that a high-stakes ski resort event was a hoax and that the real star was supposed to be Seo Tae-yang. Sagye tried to lift the spirits of the disappointed members with a snowball fight, and during a heart-to-heart with Kim Bom lying on the snow, he promised to show her the Aurora her mother longed to see, saying, "Everything you haven't seen yet, I'll make sure you do!"
Later, Sagye confronted Seo Tae-yang with a bold declaration, "I plan to bring down Jo&Jo company. If you don't want to get hurt, leave the company on your own!" However, Seo Tae-yang, unfazed by the plagiarism scandal involving Kim Bom's song, retorted, "I'll be waiting. If it's you I have to fight, I welcome it anytime!" showing his unwavering resolve. Sagye then warned, "I'll definitely do it! Whether you're there or not," escalating the tension.
That night, Kim Bom expressed her desire to cast Sagye as her number one artist, and upon agreeing, Sagye suggested naming the company 'BomBom', saying, "Spring is my favorite among the Sagye," sending hearts fluttering. The next day, Sagye boldly invested in their venture by buying a used car and a top-of-the-line camera with a stack of cash from his suitcase, signaling an aggressive push for 'Two Sagye's activities.
Meanwhile, executive Jo ordered Yoon Seung-soo (Han Jin-hee) to hack into 'Two Sagye's website and delete the event applications. As Seo Tae-yang's buzz began to wane against 'Two Sagye', Seo Min-chul orchestrated an interview to spotlight Seo Tae-yang, even requesting him to be the first Asian ambassador for the H brand, regardless of the cost. However, Yoon Seung-soo was shocked to see a photo provided for the interview showing a young Seo Tae-yang and Seo Min-chul in front of an SUV that Jo had intended to discard. Just as Yoon Seung-soo was about to inform Sagye of this, Jo tempted him with 5% of Jo&Jo Entertainment's stocks to steal Sagye' money bag, his refusal turning into a grim acceptance, heightening the ominous atmosphere. Later, someone broke into Kim Bom's empty house and disappeared with Sagye' trunk, adding to the unease.
Meanwhile, despite facing ostracism and bullying from 'The Crown's existing members, Seo Tae-yang dominated the stage with his powerful performance and assertive presence, quickly becoming a celebrated rookie. During a department store event, Kim Bom, shopping on behalf of Bae Kyu-ri, encountered the nearly famous Seo Tae-yang, feeling estranged and attempting to leave, only to trip and fall. The episode ended with Seo Tae-yang offering a hand to Kim Bom, asking, "Are you okay?" in a significant reunion that left viewers eager for more.
'Spring of Youth' airs every Wednesday night at 10:40 PM.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)