Record of Youth — Season 1

Despite opposition from his family, Sa Hye-jun hustles to make ends meet while pursuing an acting career. At a fashion show, he meets An Jeong-ha.

Nothing is easy for Hye-jun as he faces an insulting proposition, upsetting clashes with his father and disappointing news from Won Hae-hyo.

Down about work and life, Hye-jun and Jeong-ha cheer each other up. Kim I-yeong and Han Ae-suk disagree on what a parent's duty is to their children

Hye-jun decides to give his acting career one last chance. Over dinner and drinks, Jeong-ha spills her heart out to him about trouble at work.

When Sa Gyeong-jun says he wants to move out, Ae-suk calls a family meeting. On the set of the film, Hye-jun puts forth his best effort.

Just when everything seems to be working out, Lee Min-jae runs into a roadblock. Hye-jun and his friends help Sa Min-gi create a modeling portfolio.

Min-jae secures Hye-jun a new audition for a TV drama role. Gyeong-jun is stunned when his move doesn't go according to plan.

As Hye-jun's drama debuts to great success, some in his family are happier than others. Meanwhile, Jeong-ha's conflict with her co-worker escalates.

Jeong-ha prepares to sell her place. Hye-jun's continued rapid rise to stardom draws the envy of many, most of all from I-yeong.

Hae-hyo grows sick of constantly being compared to Hye-jun, who learns he's up for an acting award. Jeong-ha hands in her resignation letter.

A piece of shocking news evolves into gossip that threatens Hye-jun's career and sets Min-jae on edge. The family convenes for another meeting.

Hae-hyo and Hye-jun have a frustrating conversation. When his ex-girlfriend gives an interview to a reporter, Hye-jun apologizes to Jeong-ha.

Lee Tae-su tries to get back into Hye-jun's good graces. Grappling with a hard-to-swallow truth, Hae-hyo turns to Jeong-ha for consolation.

Another false news story involving Hye-jun scandalizes the public. In a conflict with an internet troll, Gyeong-jun refuses to admit wrongdoing.

Jeong-ha's mother shows up to stay with her for a few days. Wanting to put an end to rumors about Hye-jun, Min-jae takes matters into her own hands.

Hye-jun defies everyone's expectations for his next steps with a surprise announcement. At the same time, Hae-hyo comes to his own resolve.