My Youth episode 7 offers a glimpse into Je-yeon and Tae-rin’s giddy excitement over the men they’re drawn to. But just as Je-yeon begins to hope for more time with Hae, fate reminds them that love isn’t always a bed of roses. The two are finally forced to face the reality of Hae’s condition.
Beside the main couple’s story, My Youth episode 7 introduces Nu-ri’s mother and reveals her current connection with Chan. Je-yeon also meets their former school nurse and learns about the latter’s long-standing relationship with Hae. Meanwhile, Tae-rin and Seok-joo’s relationship begins to develop further as they have more time together.
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My Youth Episode 7 Recap: Feeling Hopeful
In front of the flower shop, Je-yeon confesses her feelings, but Hae doesn’t accept right away. He admits that he’s in a difficult place at the moment. Determined, Je-yeon insists she’ll keep pushing through.
At the office, Hae signs the contract to give rights for his book. Pil-doo apologizes to him and reminds him to endure hardships. Family ties further resurface when Nu-ri bonds with Chan. Pil-doo bumps into them and finds out Nu-ri’s true parentage, that she’s the daughter of Chan’s ex-girlfriend who ran away.
One evening, the documentary about Tae-rin and Hae finally airs. Je-yeon and Tae-rin enjoy watching it together. They shared candid talks about love and picturing the people they secretly care for.
Je-yeon imagines herself talking to Hae, while Tae-rin envisions a conversation with Seok-joo. The transitions between these scenes are so seamless that they blend imagination and reality beautifully. These moments also offer lighthearted relief amid the emotional heaviness of the episode.
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Feeling Hopeless
After the documentary’s release, Hae gains recognition among the customers of his flower shop. At Han-na’s new agency, Tae-rin encounters Seok-joo. Seok-joo informs her that he now works there as a tax accountant.
On the rooftop, Tae-rin opens up about how she used to listen to Seok-joo back in high school. Her words tinged with nostalgia and quiet vulnerability. She reflects on the weight of simply existing, describing herself as “still just a typical angsty teenager.”
Meanwhile, Hae visits Nu-ri’s school; his concern for her future shows but Nu-ri’s teacher wonders about their relationship. Later, he meets Je-yeon at a bookstore where she discovers that the owner is none other than their former school nurse. This brings a familiar face from the past back into their intertwined lives.
Later, Je-yeon repeatedly tries to kiss Hae. She finally succeeds at the flower shop. For a moment, Hae doesn’t pull away. He admits once again that being with her always makes him forget his troubles.
But the happiness is short-lived. With Tae-rin’s departure, Pil-doo signs a new actor under one condition: Je-yeon can no longer serve as a manager. Je-yeon decides to take a leave after Pil-doo asks her to step down.
At the flower shop, Nu-ri’s mother meets Hae and asks to meet her daughter. Hae finds it bittersweet but still agrees for them to meet. Je-yeon also seeks comfort from Hae as she struggles to accept getting asked to step down.
Despite everything, Hae continues to hides his worsening condition. On the day he’s meant to meet Je-yeon at the park, he dresses up but collapses at home. Meanwhile, Je-yeon waits anxiously in the park even when it starts to rain
She calls him over and over, but he is taken to the hospital. Later, Hae rushes home at night and finds Je-yeon still waiting on his porch. She clings to him in relief, but he tells her they should stop seeing each other. The heartbreak only deepens later, when Hae finally confesses the truth that he’s sick.
My Youth Episode 7 Reaction
While Je-yeon and Tae-rin’s scene watching the documentary are light and fun, the documentary’s actual airing feels surprisingly trivial. After the buildup from previous episodes, it seemed like it would play a more significant role. But perhaps, like Hae, viewers are meant to see it as something not to be taken too seriously.
Overall, episode 7 feels rather uneventful, even with Hae’s collapse and his missed date with Je-yeon. Given how Hae responded to Je-yeon’s confession in the previous episodes and how this one begins, it’s clear he’s pulling away out of fear of burdening her. This marks yet another rejection for Je-yeon, and it’s hard not to wonder how many more she’ll endure before Hae finally lets her in.
What do you think of My Youth episode 7?
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