Sweet 18
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Sweet 18 is a South Korean television series produced by KBS in 2004. The story strongly focuses on both personal and clan-level relationships between Jung-sook, a member of Papyeong's Yun clan, and Hyuk-joon, a member of Andong's
Kwon clan. Both clans had hoped for re-establishing good relations after being separated for three generations by war, by arranging a marriage between Jung-sook and Hyuk-joon upon Jung-sook's birth.
) is an eighteen year old, dreamy, lively school girl. One day, she encounters a mysterious man in traditional Korean clothing on the streets who carries a piece of literature her quite famous grandfather treasured. Despite not seeing his face, she falls head-over-heels in love with him and vows to marry him. Since she is the member of an ancient and noble Korean Clan, the Yun clan, she will marry Kwon Hyuk-joon (Lee Dong-Gun
), the heir of the Kwon clan. Hyuk-joon is ten years older than Jung-sook and already a prosecutor. Jung-sook finds out that Hyuk-joon is the mysterious man whom she fell in love with and willingly marries him. She becomes a housewife while her friends continue to attend college. Two worlds clash, as Jung-sook is still an immature teenager and Hyuk-joon a grown man. However, slowly, they become attracted to each other and fall in love, despite the fact that Jung-sook is pursued by a school mate and Hyuk-joon meets his first love again, who wants him back. Jung-sook has much to learn about the ancient traditions of the family of her husband and what it means to be married to a first-born son, however in the end, they are deeply in love with each other. Jung-sook gives birth to twins and starts a sewing business. Hyuk-joon continues working as a prosecutor in the police force in Seoul.
Andong
Andong is a city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, South Korea. It is the largest city in the northern part of the province with a population of 167,821 in October 2010. The Nakdong River flows through the city...
Kwon clan. Both clans had hoped for re-establishing good relations after being separated for three generations by war, by arranging a marriage between Jung-sook and Hyuk-joon upon Jung-sook's birth.
Plot summary
Yoon Jung-sook (Han Ji-hyeHan Ji-hye
Han Ji-hye is a South Korean actress.- Career :Born Lee Ji-hye, she used the stage name Han Ji-hye upon learning that her real name would cause confusion among fans since an older actress, Lena Lee, also has the same Korean name.Han debuted as a model, then started acting in supporting roles in TV...
) is an eighteen year old, dreamy, lively school girl. One day, she encounters a mysterious man in traditional Korean clothing on the streets who carries a piece of literature her quite famous grandfather treasured. Despite not seeing his face, she falls head-over-heels in love with him and vows to marry him. Since she is the member of an ancient and noble Korean Clan, the Yun clan, she will marry Kwon Hyuk-joon (Lee Dong-Gun
Lee Dong-gun
Lee Dong-gun is a South Korean actor.-Career:Lee made his debut in 1998 as an actor and singer. However, he has long since given up his singing career...
), the heir of the Kwon clan. Hyuk-joon is ten years older than Jung-sook and already a prosecutor. Jung-sook finds out that Hyuk-joon is the mysterious man whom she fell in love with and willingly marries him. She becomes a housewife while her friends continue to attend college. Two worlds clash, as Jung-sook is still an immature teenager and Hyuk-joon a grown man. However, slowly, they become attracted to each other and fall in love, despite the fact that Jung-sook is pursued by a school mate and Hyuk-joon meets his first love again, who wants him back. Jung-sook has much to learn about the ancient traditions of the family of her husband and what it means to be married to a first-born son, however in the end, they are deeply in love with each other. Jung-sook gives birth to twins and starts a sewing business. Hyuk-joon continues working as a prosecutor in the police force in Seoul.
Cast
- Han Ji-hyeHan Ji-hyeHan Ji-hye is a South Korean actress.- Career :Born Lee Ji-hye, she used the stage name Han Ji-hye upon learning that her real name would cause confusion among fans since an older actress, Lena Lee, also has the same Korean name.Han debuted as a model, then started acting in supporting roles in TV...
as Yoon Jung-sook - Lee Dong-GunLee Dong-gunLee Dong-gun is a South Korean actor.-Career:Lee made his debut in 1998 as an actor and singer. However, he has long since given up his singing career...
as Kwon Hyuk-joon - Lee Da HaeLee Da HaeLee Da-hae , is a South Korean actress who has appeared in a number of Korean television series and dramas such as My Girl and Green Rose.-Biography:...
as Moon Ga-young - Lee Joon as Jee Chul-Reum
- Yoo Hye Jung as Kwon Sun-Ah
- Park Hyung Jae as Kwon Jin-sa
- Kim Hae Sook as Jeong Sok-mo
- Jung Kyung Ho as Jung-Sook's blind date
- Lee Eun-Joo as Seo Hyun-ju (Second Princess)
- Lee Eun-Shil as Eun-ju (Third Princess)