Series synopsis
18 Again, also known as 18 어게인 is a South Korean drama comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on JTBC on September 21, 2020. It ended on November 10, 2020. It was created by Ha Byung-hoon. It stars Lee Do-hyun, Kim Ha-neul, Yoon Sang-hyun and Roh Jeong-eui.
At a difficult place in his marriage and career, a middle-aged man gets a shot at a do-over when he's transformed back into his 18-year-old body.
Premise
At a difficult place in his marriage and career, a middle-aged man gets a shot at a do-over when he's transformed back into his 18-year-old body.
Premise: You're young again. You're at an age full of dreams and hope. What's your dream now that you're young again?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Do-hyun as Hong Dae-young / Go Woo-young
- Kim Ha-neul as Jung Da-jung
- Yoon Sang-hyun as Hong Dae-young (37 years old)
- Roh Jeong-eui as Hong Shi-ah
- Ryeoun as Hong Shi-woo
- Wi Ha-jun as Ye Ji-hoon
- Kim Kang-hyun as Go Deok-jin
- Lee Mi-do as Choo Ae-rin
Supporting cast
- Han So-eun as Young Jung Da-jung
- Choi Bo-min as Seo Ji-ho
- Hwang In-youp as Goo Ja-sung
- Kim Yoo-ri as Ok Hae-in
- Lee Ki-woo as Choi Il-kwon
- Ahn Nae-sang as JBC Director
- Yoon Byul-ha as Ye Seo-yeon
- Ko Eun-min as Lim Ja-young
- Kim Sun-min as Choi Il-kwon [Young]
Guest cast
- Woo Sang-hee as Seo Soo-rin
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | September 21, 2020 | November 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Life Goes On At a crucial basketball game in which he must prove his skills in front of Hanguk University scout, Dae Young chooses what’s best for both him and Da Jung. After 18 years, he’s on the verge of getting divorced. Just before he’s about to give up, he hopes for a miracle. Believe it or not, he finds himself with the body of an 18-year-old kid. |
September 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
About the Things That Made You Smile As 18-year-old Hong Dae Young, Ko Woo Young realizes that his children are living a life that he wasn’t aware of, and he decides to encourage them as a friend. In the meantime, Da Jung goes through blind recruitment at JBC. While having a night out with Ae Rin, Da Jung comes across Choi Il Gwon, a high school friend. On their way back home, Da Jung sees Woo Young whose appearance seems to overlap with that of Dae Young’s. |
September 22, 2020 |
| 3 |
A Story About Rain and You Da Jung gets a phone call from JBC regarding the results of the open recruitment. Meanwhile, Woo Young picks a fight with Ja Sung when he just won’t stop bullying Si Woo. On her first day at JBC, the fact that she is married dissatisfies the higher ups, resulting in a clearly biased treatment towards Da Jung. Later on, Da Jung gets a chance for an interview with only a few minutes left before going live. |
September 28, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 21, 2020 |
| Last aired | November 10, 2020 |
| Runtime | 70 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:30:00 |