Episode 7 of Youth of May (2021) centers on rising political tensions as Hwang Gi-nam sabotages Myung-hee’s plans to leave for Germany, forcing Hee-tae into a desperate, unwanted engagement with Soo-ryeon to protect her. Despite the intense pressure and emotional fallout, the protagonists find themselves unable to stay apart, setting the stage for the impending Gwangju Uprising. You can watch the episode on Dramacool.