Having a similar context to Snowdrop, but this drama receives plenty of praise from Korean netizens. In light of Snowdrop’s controversy, some other dramas that are set against similar historical backdrops also get dragged through the mud.

However, Youth Of May, which aired earlier this year, gets plenty of praise from the audience and critics. Youth Of May is set in 1980 during the Gwangju Uprising.

The main participants in the protest against the government were Chonnam University students.  During that painful period, Youth Of May depicts a heartfelt love story between Hee Tae (Lee Do Hyun) and Myung Hee (Go Min Si).

Both center on a romance in the midst of a turbulent period of Korean history, but Korean viewers’ reactions to Snowdrop and Youth Of May are completely opposite. In a post criticizing Snowdrop, female presidential candidate Sim Sang Jung – a living witness of the pro-democracy movement, praised Youth Of May as an excellent precedent for Korean dramas set in the 80s. 

According to Korean netizens, the biggest reason why Snowdrop draws criticism, while Youth Of May receives compliments lies in the way the Agency for National Security Planning (ANSP) is presented on screen.

While Youth Of May realistically portrays the background of this government agency, Snowdrop is accused of “glorifying” the ANSP. 

In addition, another major difference is the behavior of the cast and crew. Although it is a low-budget TV series produced with a team of rookies, Youth Of May leaves a good impression as a neat and concise work throughout 12 episodes.

According to the screenwriter duo Sang Min Yeob and Lee Kang, Youth Of May focuses on telling stories about love and family more than the flow of history. However, since the drama is set in a sensitive period, the writers made sure to not write down even one single thing that is historically inaccurate. 

Since the day the project was first introduced, Youth Of May’s cast members have been praised for their dedication. Both Lee Do Hyun and Go Min Si diligently prepared for the roles.

They studied about the historical background before filming through books or visits to people who lived through that period. 

Meanwhile, the main lead of Snowdrop, Jung Hae In came under criticism for saying he “learned history through the script”.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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