Adult Trainee (2021)

Other name: 어른연습생, Eoleunyeonseubsaeng

Description:

"Adult Trainee" candidly explores the challenging and often confusing journey of 18-year-olds as they navigate their maturing bodies and burgeoning hormones. This drama delves into the raw and truthful worries and love stories that are profoundly relatable to Gen Z. Viewers are introduced to a young man grappling with a growing addiction to masturbation, wrestling with desires and self-control. Simultaneously, a seemingly conservative young woman embarks on a surprisingly risqué rendezvous with a male friend, pushing the boundaries of her comfort zone and societal expectations. Adding another poignant layer, an overweight teenager, who has never experienced a romantic relationship, confronts her insecurities and yearns for connection. "Adult Trainee" offers an authentic and insightful look into the complex emotional landscape of young adulthood, portraying the struggles, discoveries, and transformative experiences of this pivotal age with honesty and sensitivity.

Director: Yoo Hak Chan [유학찬]

Country: South Korea

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre: Comedy; Friendship; Miniseries; Romance; School; Web Series