
My Youth (2025) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The story of Sun Woo-hae and Sung Je-yun, who reunite after 15 years, struggling and living fiercely in their respective stages.
TV-14 • 2025 • 1 season
My Youth is a Korean romantic drama about two first loves who reconnect in adulthood and confront their pasts. Rated 15 in South Korea (similar to a TV-14 rating in the US), the series is intended for mature audiences due to its thematic content. The main concerns for parents are the mature and sometimes heavy themes, which include discussions of past trauma, career-related stress, and complex family dynamics. Viewers can also expect… Sign up for the full guide
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Is My Youth appropriate for kids?
My Youth is a Korean romantic drama about two first loves who reconnect in adulthood and confront their pasts. Rated 15 in South Korea (similar to a TV-14 rating in the US), the series is intended for mature audiences due to its thematic content. The main concerns for parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in My Youth Sign up for season-by-season breakdown
Sex and nudity in My Youth
Sexual content is limited to mild romantic situations. This includes hand-holding, brief kisses, and implied intimacy through gestures or dialogue, without any explicit or graphic depictions. Romantic tension is a recurring element but remains chaste.
Violence and gore in My Youth
Violence is minimal and non-graphic. There are no physical fights, intense action sequences, or depictions of severe injury. Conflict is primarily interpersonal and verbal, with occasional moments of emotional outbursts or property damage (e.g., knocking something over in frustration).
Language in My Youth
Language is consistently mild throughout the season. There are occasional uses of exclamations and minor frustrations, but no strong profanity or offensive terms are used by any characters.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in My Youth
Substance use is infrequent and generally depicted as casual social drinking. Characters are occasionally seen having drinks at restaurants or bars, but intoxication is not a recurring focus or played for significant plot points.
Mature themes in My Youth
The season explores themes of heartbreak, unrequited love, career pressure, and self-doubt. Characters experience sadness, disappointment, and the challenges of forging their own paths. Mental health struggles are alluded to through character anxiety but not deeply explored or visually depicted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Youth appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests My Youth is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. My Youth is a Korean romantic drama about two first loves who reconnect in adulthood and confront their pasts. Rated 15 in South Korea (similar to a TV-14 rating in the US), the series is intended for mature audiences…
What age rating does My Youth have?
My Youth is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is My Youth about?
My Youth is a Korean romantic drama about two first loves who reconnect in adulthood and confront their pasts. Rated 15 in South Korea (similar to a TV-14 rating in the US), the series is intended for mature audiences due to its thematic content. The main concerns for parents are the mature and sometimes heavy themes…
How many seasons does My Youth have?
My Youth has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in My Youth?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across My Youth.
How violent is My Youth?
Violence isn't a standout concern across My Youth per our reviewers.
Is the language in My Youth appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across My Youth.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in My Youth?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across My Youth.
What mature themes appear in My Youth?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of My Youth.
Where can I read the full My Youth parent guide?
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