[HanCinema's News] Kim Bo-jung Confirmed for "Youth of May"
By William Schwartz | Published on
On April 29th Polaris Entertainment confirmed that actress Kim Bo-jung, who is represented by the agency, would be appearing in "Youth of May" next month. Kim Bo-jung will be playing the role of Kim Min-joo, a nurse at Gwangju hospital who is entangled in various stressful situations over the course of the drama. "Youth of May" is set against the backdrop of the Gwangju Uprising, and stars Kim Do-hyun and Go Min-si in the leading roles as university students.
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The news also brings more information regarding the drama's framing device, as Kim Bo-jung's character has been confirmed as alive in the present day and now working as the chief nurse at her hospital. Kim Bo-jung has appeared in named supporting roles in many dramas and films over the years, although she tends to be better known as a stage actress. This will be Kim Bo-jung's third role as a nurse, having previously taken on such roles in the dramas "Dr. Romantic" in 2016 and "Duel" in 2017.
This is also Kim Bo-jung's second confirmed role this year. Ironically, it will be the first to appear on screen. Though "Youth of May" will start on May 3rd Kim Bo-jung's previously confirmed drama "Now, We Are Breaking Up" does not yet have a scheduled release window.
Written by William Schwartz.
William Schwartz
Staff writer. Has been writing articles for HanCinema since 2012, having lived in South Korea from 2011 to 2021. He is currently located in the Portland metropolitan area. William Schwartz can be contacted via william@hancinema.net, and is open to requests for content in future articles.