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I don't want this May to pass by without you.
A budding love story between a medical student and a nurse takes place in May 1980, during a time of civil unrest and military oppression in Gwangju.
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A budding love story between a medical student and a nurse takes place in May 1980, during a time of civil unrest and military oppression in Gwangju.
Cast, crew and production details
Lee Do-hyunHwang Hee-tae
Go Min-siKim Myeong-hee
Lee Sang-yiLee Soo-chan
Keum Sae-rokLee Soo-ryeon
Oh Man-seokHwang Gi-nam
Kim Won-haeKim Hyeon-cheol
Uhm Hyo-seopLee Chang-geun
Hwang Young-heeChoi Soon-nyeo
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Episode 1
Hwang Hui-tae heads to Gwangju to fulfill a patient's last wish. Kim Myeong-hui gets a chance to study abroad, but is short on airfare.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Kwon Hyuk-hyun, Kwon Eun-bin, Lee Jung-yeol, Kwak Ja-hyung, Bae Seong-il, Yoo Soon-woong, Oh Kyu-taek
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Episode 2
Myeong-hui attempts to leave a bad impression on Hui-tae, hoping to never see him again. Hui-tae, rather enjoying the act, seeks to prolong the affair.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Jin Yong-uk, Jeong Ji-an
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Episode 3
Hui-tae and Lee Su-ryeon keep up the charade a little longer, using the situation to their advantage. Hwang Gi-nam keeps track of his son's whereabouts.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Gu Da-song, Kim Hyun, Lee Young-jin, Choi E-sun
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Episode 4
When Myeong-hui is unable to make time for Hui-tae on her day off, he volunteers to follow her wherever she goes. Su-ryeon gets a mysterious phone call.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Han Sa-myeong, Kim Nam-jin
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Episode 5
Upon Myeong-hui's request, Hui-tae makes a surprising announcement to Su-ryeon's family. Myeong-hui finds help getting her passport processed on time.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee Kang
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Episode 6
Myeong-hui's choice to follow her heart is met with strong pushback. Lee Su-chan calls Hui-tae up for drinks, but offers a word of warning instead.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Choi E-sun
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Episode 7
Myeong-hui's dreams drift further out of reach. Hui-tae tries to persuade his father to leave Myeong-hui alone, but it only provokes him to double down.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee Kang
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Episode 8
Myeong-hui stays occupied with extra chores and hours at work. Hui-tae also carries on as if nothing happened, until Su-ryeon breaks her silence.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Yoo Soon-woong, Lee Jae-woo, Ahn Jong-jin, Kim Cheol-yun, Jeon Jun-woo, Choi Nam-wook, Jang Tae-min
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Episode 9
Overnight, Gwangju is overcome with violence, and victims pour into the hospital. Hui-tae and Myeong-hui put their plans on hold to help.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Gu Da-song, Nam Do-yoon, Yoon Seung-hoon, Gu Bon-jin, Jeon Jun-woo, Han Myeong-hwan, Go Geon-ryeong
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Episode 10
Once patients with gunshot wounds fill the ER, Hui-tae realizes that they'll have to leave now or never, but devastating news holds Myeong-hui back.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Jo Ji-hyeon, Yoon Seung-hoon, No Kyung, Park Yong
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Episode 11
Myeong-hui decides to stay put at the hospital, despite her family's plea to get away together. Hwang Jeong-tae witnesses a horrifying sight at home.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Jung Hee-tae
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Episode 12
In a simple ceremony with just the two of them, Hui-tae and Myeong-hui exchange prayers as wedding gifts. The tender moment is cut short by tragic news.
Directed by Song Min-yeopWritten by Lee KangGuest stars Choi Won-young, Jung Hee-tae, Park Eun-young, Jang Do-ha, Kim Ju-yeon, Ha Seong-min, Yoo Tae-joo, Im Woo-chan
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