Sweet 18 () is a South Korean television series that aired on KBS2 in 2004. The story revolves around the relationship between Jung-sook, a member of Papyeong's Yun clan, and Hyuk-joon, a member of Andong's Kwon clan. Both clans 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 Yoon Jung-sook (Han Ji-hye) is an eighteen-year-old, lively school girl. One day, she encounters a mysterious man in traditional Korean clothing on the streets who carries Chu Shi Biao, a piece of literature her 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 a noble but declined Korean Clan, the Yun clan, she will have to marry Kwon Hyuk-joon (Lee Dong-gun), the heir of the Kwon clan, according to the betrothal arranged by their clans. 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. 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, the feelings become mutual, 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 her husband's family, especially because her husband is a first-born of his generation. In the end, Jung-sook gives birth to twins and starts a sewing business. Hyuk-joon continues his career as a prosecutor in Seoul.
Cast Han Ji-hye as Yoon Jung-sook Lee Dong-gun as Kwon Hyuk-joon Lee Da-hae as Moon Ga-young Lee In as Ji Nam-cheol Yoo Hye-jung as Kwon Sun-ah Park Joon-hyuk as Jung Chan Lee Soon-jae as Hyuk-joon's grandfather Kim Hae-sook as Jung-sook's mother 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) Kim Sun-hwa as Madam Kim Jo Yeon-hee as Hyuk-jun's college junior Ko Kyu-pil as Hyuk-joon's co-worker Park Ji-il as Hyuk-joon's uncle
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External links Sweet 18 official KBS website