Get to Know The Charming High Schooler Hong Dae Young, Played by Lee Do Hyun, in "18 Again"
JTBC's "18 Again" will take the Monday-Tuesday time slot with a fun and lighthearted theme, and with Lee Do Hyun's refreshing charm as a high school student!
The actor takes the lead role as Hong Dae Young, an 18-year-old high schooler. The new drama 18 Again is a story of a husband who returned to his 18-year-old self just before getting a divorce.
Lee Do Hyun will bring back the life of Hong Dae Young in his high school years and get to have a deep relationship with his family. As a high school student, he unexpectedly becomes the head of the family. He decided to change his second life in order to achieve his dream that has been blinded by reality.
In the still cuts of the upcoming drama, Hong Dae Young shows a charming fresh look as a high school guy. He is 18 as the way he looks but deep inside, he is 37.
In this drama, Lee Do Hyun shows his colorful charms and anticipated mixed performances. This is his second drama with a lead role since he debuted in 2017. His supporting role in Hotel Del Luna took the attention of the viewers and opened new opportunities for the young actor.
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According to the actor, it was a new experience for him to immerse himself in the feeling of a man in his 30s. Lee shared, "Becoming a younger version of Hong Dae Young who had two children and talking to several "Kkondae" is a privilege. I get to receive advice from several of my seniors and try to study the heart of a father and being the head of a household. I will do my best."
18 Again is directed by Ha Byung Hoon who recognized Lee Do Hyun's acting ability. He stated, "Lee Do Hyun is a young male actor in his twenties who can perform both melodrama, comedy, and about life." This comment then raises expectations even more.
The JTBC drama is set to release on September 21.
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