There is a comedy drama set in the Korean countryside in the 1980s. It's the Korean drama "Boyhood".

The drama "Boyhood" is a Coupang Play original series, set in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do in 1989. It is a drama that comically deals with the friendship and love of students that take place in a high school in a rural area, as well as the culture of the past where students used to use force to determine their superiority.

The main character, "Jang Byeong-tae", who transferred from Onyang, Chungcheongnam-do, to Buyeo, was a high school student whose goal in life was to not get hit, and he had the nickname "Onyang Loser". One day, he suddenly transfers to a school in the next town, and Jang Byeong-tae resolves to never get hit at his new school. Surprisingly, the students at his new school mistake him for "Asan Baekho", a legendary fighter. Jang Byeong-tae, whose goal was to avoid getting hit, uses this opportunity to pretend to be "Asan Baekho" and starts his school life.

The role of Jang Byeong-tae is played by actor Im Si-wan. Im Si-wan debuted as a member of the idol group "ZE:A" in 2010, and began his acting career with "Moon Embracing the Sun". After that, he showed off his outstanding acting skills in "Misaeng" and "The Attorney", breaking the prejudice that "idols can't act" at the time and actively pursuing a career as an actor. In this drama "Boyhood", he delivered a comedic performance.

"Park Ji-yeong", who is known as the best fighter at the girls' high school near the school where Jang Byeong-tae transferred to, has the nickname "Buyeo Black Widow". She hides the fact that she is good at fighting and punishes local bullies. Knowing that Jang Byeong-tae, her childhood friend, is not good at fighting, she finds it amusing to watch him pretend to be "Asan Baekho" and becomes his helper.

Actress Lee Sun-bin played the role of Park Ji-yeong. While appearing in the drama "38 Task Force", Lee Sun-bin appeared on the Korean singing variety show "King of Masked Singer 3" and gained recognition for her outstanding singing skills. After that, she appeared as the lead in the drama "Work Later, Drink Now", which received a favorable response from the public. She is actively pursuing an acting career, including appearing in the drama "Work Later, Drink Now". In particular, in this drama "Boyhood", she flawlessly performed the action scenes, leading to misunderstandings that she had experience in martial arts.

Meanwhile, the real identity of "Asan Baekho", "Jeong Gyeong-tae", whom Jang Byeong-tae is pretending to be, transfers to the same school as Jang Byeong-tae. However, he gets into an accident before the transfer and loses his memory, forgetting that he is the famous fighter "Asan Baekho". Seeing Jeong Gyeong-tae's state, Jang Byeong-tae hopes that his memory will not return.

"Kang Seon-hwa", known as the most beautiful woman in Buyeo, has the nickname "Buyeo Sophia Loren" and is loved by all the male students in the Buyeo area. Jang Byeong-tae falls in love with her at first sight, and Kang Seon-hwa is attracted to his quirky personality. With the appearance of Jeong Gyeong-tae, a new wind blows into their love story.

The drama "Boyhood" is a work that emphasizes retro sensibility, as it is set in the Korean countryside in the 1980s. The regional dialect and directing unique to the region have enhanced the comedic aspects of the work, earning it good reviews. Despite being rated as "not suitable for viewers under 18" due to the depiction of violence, drinking, and other sensitive topics, it garnered attention through YouTube Shorts videos that compiled the funny scenes of the drama. In addition, because it contains elements that can evoke nostalgia for those who experienced that time firsthand, it has received a good response from people who are about the same age as the characters in the drama.

Director Lee Myeong-woo, who received favorable reviews for the drama, mentioned the possibility of season 2, raising expectations. Director Lee Myeong-woo had positively mentioned the possibility of a sequel to the drama "The Fiery Priest", which recorded high viewership ratings in 2019. Ultimately, the broadcast of "The Fiery Priest Season 2" was decided in 2024, so the public expects that "Boyhood" is also likely to have a season 2.

The Korean drama "Boyhood" is available to watch on Coupang Play, friDayVideo, LINE TV, and LiTV.