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Synopsis:
han ji hye plays straight out of highschool girl is about to marry an attorney (lee dong geun).

Spoiler for Ep 1!!!!





Ep 1 storyline: credit to soompi member!
It starts off with HyukJoo’s grandfather writing a script (or contract) to arrange a wedding for HyukJoo (LDG) and JungSook (HJH). He gives it to JS’s grandfather and it’s all arranged and they just talk about how it is going to work. HJ is watching TV and JS is crying (HJ is telling JS to be quiet, and then JS’s mom tells him to be nice to his bride to be = Jung won ja) but someone did something and JS’s family has to run away. They’re in Seoul and it jumps to where JS’s grandfather passes away. He says something about keeping the marriage contract and passes on.
Time passes and we are at school with JS. She is the leader of 5 gong-joos (princesses – they are sort of like the popular gang). JS is yelling at some girls because of the way they are dressed. She says have some self-respect, don’t copy how we dress, etc…and makes them say we will keep our self-respect, etc…Then appears their teacher. All 5 of the gong-joos get in trouble and are taken to the teacher’s office. In the office the teacher tells JS to open her bag for the group. She finds cosmetics and asks JS if she’s making a salon of some sort, she picks up the notebook and sees ancient Korean writing and is proud… then she finds a poem to JS’s secret love. “I don’t know your name, nor your last name but even though I cannot forget our meeting. You are my one and only other.”
They’re coming out of school, and JS is mad because the teacher makes fun of her secret love. Her friends are saying it’s her fault she wrote it like that, and JS starts to explain what happened that one day. “That day was a windy day like today, that day was the first day we were going to sneek into a club (night).” They ran away from the police and separated, on the way of running away she bumps into this man that is dressed like in the olden days. He was carrying a book of the old writing, and she said “who carries around this in the olden days?” but then the man took his book from her hands and she was in love… (basically). Their friends are making fun of the guy, because he was wearing the (doc-puh) olden day clothes. She stops because she thinks that was where she met him. Friends drag her away and then we meet the one that was wearing the clothes. HJ is with his friend and he’s complaining how he has to wear the clothes. Friend say why don’t you give it to me? He explains that it really isn’t a good thing to be wwearing the clothes in public and says you have to be ashamed once to forget about it. He tells his part of the story. Of how he was in class and then gets called out and bascially humiliated walking home. He bumps into a girl, and makes a b*tch out of her.
Then they get to a club and prepare to find young-age drinkers (I think). Scence switches to JS and her friends (they are under-age) bunch of guys walk up to them. Nam Chul likes JS a lot and tells her that he’ll make her happy. JS leaves and expects friends to follow her, but instead NC does. Back to HJ he’s in one of the rooms and is pissed cause the under-age kids are gone, but then they’re like should we just leave and he says no he can’t. So basically they shut everything down to catch the under-age ones. JS goes into the washroom and hides. HJ and the police go into the washroom and HJ see JS’s shadow and they catch her. Then he lectures all the under-agers and tell them next time will be your last. JS obviously cocky ask HJ to show some i.d., he turns out to be a District Attorney (lawyer). JS comes home and gets caught, her mom tells her to stop taking customer’s clothes. Her mom tells her to becareful or else her arranged marriage may get cancelled.
We’re back at the olden day house, but we are still in 2003. Andong (place) Grandfather tells the man (he’s like the father of the house) to go visit JS’s house. JS tries to sneak out and the man from andong comes to visit JS, and says they should have dinner to prepare the wedding and such. They arrive at the dinner and JS is complaining, but guess who the husband turns out to be. HYUKJOO! They start to argue because he complains that she’s a stupid girl. And get into a fist fight and such, but it turns out that what she was thinking of doing and not actually did. JS asks HJ if he isn’t really willing to marry her, and he says he’s going to make her smarter (sort of) and they are going to get married. She can’t take it and Nam Chul comes into the picture. HJ’s friend tells him to be careful because there are a lot of gangsters out there. HJ tells his friends about the girl he has to marry and won’t, and they meet. Nam Chul tells HJ that he’s going to marry JS, and then HJ scares NC telling him he can go to jail. The 4 gong-joos are at the shower place and they met NC’s guys. They say NC cried and that he’s going become a lawyer because of JS. JS is walking around in the dark when HJ drives in, they HJ sees shadows and fights the boys. HJ beats all the guys, and they’re all taken to the police station, HJ tries to keep his reputation by not telling that he was lawyer, but one of the police from the club notices him.
They go to eat, and JS asks him if he really is going to marry her, he says are you kidding. Then she asks him if he knows the olden day language, but knows it all by heart. Then she remembers that he lives around there too. They’re done eating and she goes to catch the bus and almost falls, he catches her and her hearts to beat for him. (awww). JS is back at school with her teacher, she gets in trouble because she didn’t fill in where she would like to go to University/College. Teacher says are you going to get married? JS says how did you know I had someone waiting (Jung-won-ja), and explains that she’s not going to marry him, but another. Teacher gets mad because she has nobody and is jealous and tells her to leave and to fill out the paper. Walking home she meets NC who tells her she is going to become a lawyer and tried to kiss JS, she runs home and finds out that Andong grandfather is preparing the marriage between her and HJ. She runs to HJ house and starts looking for him. She goes into every room and finally in the washroom and HJ’s there talking a shower. She sees him naked and runs out, he chases her but steps on her name tag. She’s in bed and is thinking about seeing him in the shower and smiles to herself.
It is morning and she gets to school but sees her friends all in trouble, she tries to hide from her teacher’s view, but get caught. She says she doesn’t have her skirt hiked up and the teacher asks why do you always have to get in trouble, your name tag is missing. And then she says how she went to HJ’s house, and the teacher gets mad and thinks she’s lying. She asks what his phone number is, so HJ tells the teacher his number. HJ comes to school to give JS’s name tag to her. They’re talking in the school yard and JS tells HJ about how Andong Grandfather wants to see them there this weekend. He tells her not to worry and that he’ll get her out of this marriage thing. HJ calls his grandfather but then gets yelled at trying to get out of it and his grandfather hangs up.
JS wants to get married, but tries not to show it. They walk in HJ’s neighbourhood and she tells her friends to leave. She goes to HJ’s house and sees that the door is open. She then sees the olden days clother (doc-poh) and then goes in to find the book (remember when she bumped into someone… that was HYUKJOO!) So now she’s fully engulfed in this situation and such.
HJ goes to Andong by himself and prepares to get in trouble, he walks in with his head down and bows (courtesty for Koreans) and when he looks up sees JS sitting next to Andong Grandfather. She gets up and says “husband did you just arrive” (nice good-girl tone).
cbcy
seen it. very good, same concept with the movie "my little bride." i wonder which came first.
piano4112000
I bought the DVD for this and believe me this is a good show. It got slow alittle towards the end but still was good. Lee Dong Gun is a good actor, to bad they don't give him that many leading roles. He always ends up playing the second lead who falls for the main girl but never get her, thats why this drama was so good because he actually got the girl.
kukuri
The drama came first and then the movie. Since this drama "Sweet 18" was so well receieved, they made the movie with the same theme.
This is a MUST watch drama! clapping.gif
jes!
i love this drama! they look so cute together!!!! it's really funny!! and it really makes you feel better after watching a heavy drama!
fobster #1
I love this series, it's not the typical melodramatic Korean series. The girl who played Jungsook is pretty. I didn't think so at first, but she is. She's young and she models, once with SO ji sup. Her acting is soo refreshing, it's more of a uplifting spirit. This drama is a must-see.
bee
QUOTE (AsH @ Sep 11 2004 12 21 AM)
this was a cute story... though the actress who played Jungsook wasn't pretty
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she is a cuttie. you will like her if you watch the show, it's funny. hope you enjoy it.
Suki37
Watched it and loved the two leads relationship with each other. They also argue, and don't like admit loving the other, but they're just so sweet together!!! Though the girl annoyed me a lot; she's so dependent on him, always making mistakes for him to cover up later on. It would have been better if she wasn't so "uncapable". I mean, how stupid could she be, receiving that box of apples from a complete stranger??? And the way she cries on the street when she's sad or something; 18 YEARS ARE NOT LIKE THAT! Give us more credit, omg!
Suuno
I don't think the girl was too dependable on the guy.. I mean if I were in her place I would of accepted the apples too... she just thought it as showing his graditude... but anyways this drama is a must see!! It's soo funny and I actually don't have to suffer the ten commendments of the the korean drama.
cybergem
this series is really good...
it's just really funny and very entertaining all the time...
doesn't make you cry and had a happy ending...
Suuno
I just finish the whole drama yesterday and it's one of the best out there... There is actually themes to the drama without have to guess.. the theme stands out for itself because it's plotted so simply. A MUST WATCH!!
sam1979


a MUST see funny love story.
pix of HJH and LDG, they look so good together, wish their real life couple.
dingdong922
I think this movies is really funny. I highly recommond it. It's one of the best Korean series I have seen so far. It really different from the rest.
dylan
i love this series when it finally came out in the states. i suggest people watch it because it's so funny and sweet. i saw the main actress in summer scent and i dislike her so much in there but you really can't hate her in this series. two thumbs way up for sweet 18. but it took forever for the two to finally kiss one another i thought i was gonna have a heart attack waiting for it to happen.
milo
anyone haf pic for this series?seemz interesting!!anyone know the chinese title for this series?i fink i'm gonna rent this series!!
bureen
hahaha I have ever seen this drama too... the bridge is 18 and her husband is 28... and do u know how the bridge call her husband??? not "honey" or "darling"... she called her husband "uncle" khakhakha... so funny...
yuanyu
i am watching it now on singapore cable , at first i didn't like the actors , but after see the first episode i find it very funny hhahaha , can you tell me the second episode , i didn't manage to catch it cause my brother watch tv the whole day
crystalsdv
this drama is soo funny. At first, i missed it b/c i thought it would be kinda corny, but after watching it, LDG has totally wowed me. I sooo fell for him that I wasn't even mad at him in Lovers in Paris!!! laugh.gif I like this a lot better than My little bride. the plot worked, althoug i would have to agree with 1 of above posters in how incapable the girl was & she's 18 for pete sake. I liked the actress and thought she did a great job, but the writers should have given her some gumption and abilities! blink.gif I don't think 18 yo's are that incompetent! it got pretty embarrasing to see how he had to rescue her so often! That doesn't say much for the feminine race does it??!!
Da A
Lee Dong Gun & Han Ji Hye were so great in this series! You can definitely tell that there's chemistry between them... love.gif I can't wait to see their upcoming movie, "My Boyfriend is Type-B"! excited.gif
dlwlal
I watched this before i watched little bride.. They both had similar concept but i like dis drama better..
I guess the fact that i had to wait every week to see new episodes made it even more exciting to watch.,.^^..

At first i watched it for the main actor because he was in "lets go to school sangdo"..
But after seeing a couple of episodes i reckon it was even better than lets go to school sangdo..
kayx
this drama, i should say is the best drama that i seen so far (in my Opinion ).
there's 16 es. it's not to long and to short...this is kinda like my little bride but i should say there more to it than MY LITTLE BRIDE. it's really funny and really joyable. i been hearing that there going out IRL, but i'm not sure. there both are making a new drama or movie out in Feb 15, 2005. iT'S CALLED My boyfriend is type b or something like that.....!!! don't miss out
volans
I absolutely love this series (even if i wasn't able to watch the first half)... First of all, the male and female lead look great on screen! they hit the jackpot with this pairing.

And the story is just so sweet! It's a light romantic comedy.. very very nice indeed! Watching this kept on giving me goose bumps and butterflies in my tummy because of the sweetness!

And the soundtrack was good, too!

I'm also watching out for My BF is Type B.. I can't wait to check it out!!
ediboydski_zhumabuki
i love em both! aaaah!!!! im just so glued to this series. it's shown here in the phils, but through kbs world, so those who have destiny cable are the only ones to see it. it was a good thing, kbs has subtitles on some of its series. im just disappointed the series did not win anything from 2004 kbs movie awards. but, i love rain so it's okay. but still, im upset only few voted for their love team. i havent seen full house, but i think it's cute.
soo...which came first, lovers in paris or sweet 18/eighteen in love? hehe, im just asking because im clueless, pardon me. thanks!
kobashi
i just finished watching this series. i really like it, very funny and the two leads have great chemistry. however, i think toward the end, the episodes were a bit boring. still i thoroughly enjoyed the series
CarolL
QUOTE (ediboydski_zhumabuki @ Jan 4 2005 9 29 AM)
i love em both! aaaah!!!! im just so glued to this series. it's shown here in the phils, but through kbs world, so those who have destiny cable are the only ones to see it. it was a good thing, kbs has subtitles on some of its series. im just disappointed the series did not win anything from 2004 kbs movie awards. but, i love rain so it's okay. but still, im upset only few voted for their love team. i havent seen full house, but i think it's cute.
soo...which came first, lovers in paris or sweet 18/eighteen in love? hehe, im just asking because im clueless, pardon me. thanks!
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Of course Sweet 18 came first. It was aired in Korea in Jan.2004 and Lover in Paris was aired in June 2004. You tell the differences between LDG's facial area, don't you think he looks skinner in Lover in Paris.
Cheekygal
I've watched this before....a must see romance comedy drama!!! Similiar to Little Bride but this is better.... funnier!!
Da A
Lee Dong Gun & Han JiHye revealed the truth about the scandals that surrounded them.

Lee DongGun and Han Jihye appeared on SBS Kim Yongman & Shin DongYub's Jilgyul ChatGi and revealed their feelings toward each other.

On the question of "While i was acting, i felt feelings for the other person." Both Lee DongGun and Han Jihye revealed the truth...

Lee DongGun first got feelings for Han Jihye on the set of KBS "NaRang 18Sae." While Han JiHye was filming the scene where she was waiting for Lee DongGun, Han Jihye was freezing in the cold because she wearing light clothes. When Lee Dong Gun saw her freezing in the cold, he thought to himself "I want to keep this girl warm." With this feeling, he had acted out a hugging scene.

Han JiHye had felt feelings for Lee DongGun while filming the movie "My Boyfriend is B-Type." While she and Lee DongGun was filming a kiss scene on a merry Go-round, she had felt feelings for him.

One producer said "They have been trying to get out of scandals that surrounded them starting last year but it is surprising how they were really honest. It seems like their relationship is like a couple."

Translation credits: me

*Thanks to sungie79 of soompi forums.
KiMhIm
I just rent this drama to watching.....I just finishing......this drama is so funny......I'm alway laugh..........
francesca
Question: how old is LDG's character supposed to be here?
im now on Ep.5 and so far enjoying it smile.gif

link to SWEET 18 gallery

shaliz_25
QUOTE (francesca @ Feb 8 2005 4 55 PM)
Question: how old is LDG's character supposed to be here?
im now on Ep.5 and so far enjoying it smile.gif



Hyuk-joon (Lee Dong Gun) is a 28-year old prosecutor in this series.
9tin
Does anybody here know how the ending will be? I'm so excited to go home but I have work. I'm on the last DVD, the last 3 episodes I think. I'm in the part where she's looking for her dream.

*Sigh* I've been really addicted to this drama series. In fact, I sleep at around 2am everyday just to finish 2 DVDs. laugh.gif

I liked Park Shin Yang better in Lovers in Paris than Lee Dong Gun, but after watching this...it seems like I'm more drawn to Lee Dong Gun.
meehsai
I just finished watching this and I love this serie. Everything about it. I can rewatch it over and over and now their making a new movie together biggrin.gif
jlaz321
I just started watching this series and its hilarious how they interact with each other, i can't wait to finish
jb0126
I am hesitant about watching this series....I saw the girl in Summer Scent....didn't like her there
nekulturney
HJH is definitely adorable here. trust me, you won't regret watching this series. It's one of the best series I've evr seen.. I'm currently rewatching it and I still love every bit of it! It's a mudt-see! Promise!
pinktiger
yeah... im already in episode 11... still moving on.... biggrin.gif
doremonmax
han ji hye is so lovely
MUST SEE her in this series
DriftAholiC
not one of the serious series but it was kind of cute and fun to watch.
benny168
Only recently i have watched this series and i loved it!! han ji hye is so cute and Lee Dong jun is also very likeable. clapping.gif

I am trying to find Sweet 18 OST but can't find it on the web anyone who knows where to d/l the songs pls tell me! a million thanks!!

I recently watched 4 korean drama series and now my fave korean series are Stairway to Heaven and Sweet 18!! i really love it and if you have not watched it i highly recommend them!!

Now my fave korean stars are Kwon Sang Woo, Lee Dong Jun and han ji hye....they are simply the best!!!
dettol
what's the further stories about? can provide more synopsis?
looks really interesting.....
dettol
I have not watch the show, but reading the synopsis itself makes me love this show. hahaha....

this is one of the link of sweet 18 reviews.

credit to anne (boonorbane)
http://boonorbane.blogdrive.com/archive/21.html
DriftAholiC
who cares if she wasnt pretty, its not always bout looks, the story is really really good, love how it goes back to traditional times =) this is definitly a more reserved toned down drama, its a really good watch for a mood kicker.
PinkieJosie
hey where do u guys watch dis series through eng subs or a translated version? i was wondering if deres a canto version out to dld?
lksmjcnt
this series is available with subs at d-addicts.com. excellent series. this series is where i really noticed han ji hye (didn't remember her in summer scent) and where i started liking lee dong gun (didn't like him too much in sangdoo). one word = funny!!!
yuki-chan
i watched the series ... it was pretty good! ... it was cute n ... cute? lol ~ Watch it if you haven't! ^^
XxChUcYxX
My sister already watch this series, she say it Good and funny. but i dunno.
PinkieJosie
miss dem already haha..jus finished watchin it a few days ago...hope dey will come back soon wif a wonderful series!!
babypink_jhoan
i haven't seen this series, but im planning to buy it... hope i wont be dis-appointed!
Guest
QUOTE (PinkieJosie @ Mar 31 2005 6 25 AM)
miss dem already haha..jus finished watchin it a few days ago...hope dey will come back soon wif a wonderful series!!
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Since you already watched the entire series .could you pls. tell me what happened on episode 16. thanks!
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