Name: Moment of Eighteen
Genre: Idol Drama, Romantic Comedy
Released: 2019-07-22
Rating: 9.4
Cast: Ong Seong Wu, Kim Hyang Gi, Shin Seung Ho, Moon Bin, Kang Ki Young

Ong Seong Wu is a South Korean singer and actor. He was born in Incheon, South Korea on August 25, 1995, and took his first steps into the entertainment world in 2017 when he participated in the popular survival reality program, “Produce 101, Season 2”. Placing fifth in the competition, he made his official debut as a member of the subsequent idol group, Wanna One, that same year. Taking part in various variety programs over the years, he made his debut as an actor in the 2019 coming-of-age television drama, “Moment of Eighteen”.

Ong Seong Wu

Kim Hyang Gi is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on August 9, 2000, she began her career as a child actress in the 2006 film “Heart Is…” She has since starred in many popular films, including “A Werewolf Boy” (2012), which became the biggest hit melodrama in Korean cinematic history, “Thread of Lies” (2014) and “Proof of Innocence” (2016). For her 2010 film “Wedding Dress,” Kim Hyang Gi also sang the soundtrack “So Ra’s Song.” Kim Hyang Gi also has starred in many popular television dramas, including “Bad Love” (2007), “Night After Night” (2008), “Hero” (2009) and “The Queen’s Classroom” (2013).

Kim Hyang Gi

Shin Seung Ho is a South Korean model and actor. He was born on November 11, 1995 and made his debut in the entertainment world in 2016 when he participated in the SBS Super Model Contest. In 2018 he made his debut as an actor, taking on his first role in a television drama, and has appeared in various dramas since, including the 2019 coming-of-age drama, “18 Moments”.

Shin Seung Ho

Moon Bin is a South Korean singer, dancer, and actor. He was born on January 26, 1998 in Cheongju-si, South Korea and made his debut in the entertainment world as a child model in 2004. In 2016 he debuted as a member of Fantagio Entertainment’s idol group, ASTRO, as the main dancer and lead vocalist. He made his first appearance as an actor in 2009 and has appeared in various television dramas since, including the 2019 coming-of-age drama, “18 Moments”.

Moon Bin

Kang Ki Young is a South Korean actor. Born on October 14, 1983, he made his acting debut in the 2014 television drama “King of High School.” He has since appeared in the popular dramas “Shine or Go Crazy” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015), “Come Back Mister” (2016), Bring It On, Ghost” (2016), “W” (2016), “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo” (2016-2017) and “Tunnel” (2017).

Kang Ki Young

Jung Young Joo a South Korean actress born on May 23, 1971. She first made a name for herself as a musical performer, debuting in “I’m Going to Be a Star” in 1994, and featuring in major productions of musicals such as “Grease” and “The King and I.” She also performed “The Vagina Monologues” in a 2011 production. She made her TV drama debut in 2006’s “Signal,” and has since gone on to feature in titles such as “Cinderella and the Four Knights” (2016), “The Fiery Priest” (2019), and “Golden Garden” (2019).

Jung Young Joo

Han Sung Min is a South Korean model and actress. She was born on October 15, 2001 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2017. Since debut, she has appeared in various ad campaigns, music videos, and television dramas, including the 2019 coming-of-age drama, “18 Moments”.

Han Sung Min

Park Sung Keun is a South Korean actor who was born on May 2, 1971. He graduated from the Seoul Institute of the Arts, and made his movie acting bow in the 2001 release “Take Care of My Cat.” He followed up with a role in “Bus Stop” the following year, and in 2014 began appearing in drama series titles, including “Emergency Couple” (2014), “Sketch” (2018), “The Miracles We Met” (2018), and “VIP” (2019).

Park Sung Keun

Kim Do Wan is a South Korean actor. He was born on March 8, 1995 and made his acting debut in 2017. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “Yellow” (2017), “Tempted” (2018), and “Twelve Nights” (2018).

Kim Do Wan

Lee Hae Young is a South Korean actor. Born on September 7, 1970, he made his acting debut in the 2002 film “Over the Rainbow.” He has since had a prolific career in both films and television dramas, including the recent “Liar Game” (2014), “Pied Piper” (2016), “Voice” (2017) and “Saimdang, Light’s Diary” (2017).

Lee Hae Young

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At eighteen, Choi Jun Woo (Ong Seong Wu) has solidified his position as a perpetual loner. Unable to adequately express his emotions, he often comes across as unsympathetic or aloof, when in reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Underneath his lonely exterior lies a cute, goofy young man who just needs the right people around to bring this side out more often.

When Jun Woo transfers schools, he meets Yoo Soo Bin (Kim Hyang Gi), a top student who has spent her entire life being controlled by her overbearing mother. Suffocated under her mother’s care, Soo Bin spends most of her life dreaming of the day she becomes an independent woman. 

Meanwhile, Ma Hwi Young (Shin Seung Ho), seems like the perfect gentleman. Strong and confident on the outside, Hwi Young seems like he has it all, but on the inside, he’s just a timid eighteen-year-old boy trying to find his place in the world.

Each student has their own set of struggles but when they come together, they find their lives slowly begin to change.

“Moment of Eighteen” is a 2019 Viki Original drama directed by Sim Na Yeon.

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