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Impression of Youth

Impression of Youth  ·  2025, Taiwan
7.0
1,434 ratings
9
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● Completed 🕑 2025

Art graduate student Yu Xing is sent to teach at a rural high school to salvage his rejected graduation project. There, he meets Xu Lu Hui, a passionate but underprivileged art student. Initially awkward, they strike…

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When art graduate student Yu Xing’s graduation project is rejected, his mentor sends him to a remote coastal town to find inspiration — and a temporary teaching gig at the local high school. There, he meets Xu Lu Hui, a passionate but underprivileged student whose raw talent and unguarded enthusiasm shake Yu Xing out of his creative rut. As the two bond over late-night sketching sessions and beachside walks, a tender, forbidden romance blossoms. But with Yu Xing still technically Lu Hui’s teacher and the town’s quiet judgement lurking, their connection forces both to confront what they’re willing to risk for art — and for each other. Meanwhile, Lu Hui’s older brother, a homestay owner, finds unexpected love with a grieving cafe owner. Beautifully shot and brimming with warmth, *Impression of Youth* is a slow-burn tale of first love, second chances, and the moments that leave an indelible mark on our hearts.

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Impression of Youth Episode 1
Season 1 · Jan 15, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 2
Season 1 · Jan 15, 2025
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E03
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Impression of Youth Episode 3
Season 1 · Jan 22, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 4
Season 1 · Jan 29, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 5
Season 1 · Feb 05, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 6
Season 1 · Feb 12, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 7
Season 1 · Feb 19, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 8
Season 1 · Feb 26, 2025
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Impression of Youth Episode 9
Season 1 · Mar 05, 2025
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coastal_romancer
April 2025
9/10
I can't believe the negative reviews – this show made my heart sing! The beach setting, the shy smiles, the way Yu Xing looks at Lu Hui like he's the only person in the world... pure magic. Yes, it's a teacher-student thing, but they handle it with so much tenderness that I was rooting for them from episode one. The second couple was a bonus cherry on top. I cried happy tears at the end.
PH
plot_hole_patrol
March 2025
5/10
I wanted to like this more, but the pacing is all over the place. The main couple goes from awkward to sleeping together in what feels like two episodes, and the ethical concerns are brushed aside with a shrug. The second couple's grief arc also felt rushed. Visually pretty, but the writing needed another draft. Not terrible, just mediocre.
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aesthetic_lens
April 2025
7/10
As a cinematography geek, I was in heaven. The color grading shifts from muted city greys to warm seaside golds as Yu Xing falls in love – gorgeous storytelling without a single line of dialogue. The framing during the painting scenes is chef's kiss. The plot may be familiar, but the visuals elevated this to an immersive experience for me. I just wish the OST had matched this level of care.
CM
consent_matters_always
May 2025
3/10
I'm genuinely uncomfortable with how this drama normalizes a teacher-student relationship without any reflection on the power imbalance. Yu Xing is literally Lu Hui's substitute teacher – it doesn't matter that he's only a few years older. The show never addresses the inherent coercion, and the brother's 'go for it' attitude felt irresponsible. Skip this if you care about ethical representation in BL.
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side_couple_supremacy
June 2025
8/10
I watched mainly for Lu Xi and Bing Chen, and they did not disappoint! The widower finding love again, the homestay owner's persistent charm – their chemistry was off the charts. The ice cream scene? Perfection. The main couple was cute but a bit too juvenile for my taste. Still, this drama gave me a second couple to ship hard, and that alone made my binge worthwhile.