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Life Goes On
EP 1
67m

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.

Aired: 2020-09-21
About the Things That Made You Smile
EP 2
68m

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.

Aired: 2020-09-22
A Story About Rain and You
EP 3
66m

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.

Aired: 2020-09-28
The Boy We Loved Back Then
EP 4
71m

The Boy We Loved Back Then

At a team dinner with the baseball team, Ji Hoon requests the director to schedule Da Jung for his upcoming interview. Meanwhile, Si Ah is taken to a nearby hospital, which worries everyone around her, especially Woo Young. Ironically, Da Jung is again disappointed by Dae Young’s reaction to Si Ah’s condition. On top of it, Da Jung hates the fact that Dae Young is lying to her about his business trip to Busan.

Aired: 2020-09-29
First Loves Never Come True
EP 5
71m

First Loves Never Come True

Dae Young wants to know why Da Jung wants to get divorced. However, Dae Young can’t get the answer from her as Woo Young. Dae Young finds out that Il Gwon is seeing his first love, and he suspects that Il Gwon and Da Jung are having an affair. Meanwhile, Da Jung gets public attention with her interview video.

Aired: 2020-10-05
A Sincere Heart of Her Number 1 Fan
EP 6
75m

A Sincere Heart of Her Number 1 Fan

Dae Young is bothered by Ji Hoon who tries to get close to Da Jung. Da Jung’s divorce gets public, and she loses her programs due to public opinions. Ji Hoon takes Da Jung to the field to comfort her, and Il Gwon gives up on seducing Da Jung. Meanwhile, Dae Young finds out that his father has been taking care of his children and Da Jung.

Aired: 2020-10-06
Someone Who Gives Courage to Me
EP 7
67m

Someone Who Gives Courage to Me

When Deok Jin envies the fact that Dae Young has become young again, Woo Young carelessly blurts out his true identity. Ae Rin, who happens to be right next to them while waiting for Da Jung, hears their conversation. Meanwhile, Il Gwon asks Da Jung for an inappropriate favour as Si Woo’s basketball coach. Thanks to Woo Young’s advice, Da Jung does the right thing but gets caught doing something that might provoke Il Gwon.

Aired: 2020-10-12
The Story Only I Didn't Know
EP 8
67m

The Story Only I Didn't Know

While Woo Young is unsure of the conversation between Da Jung and Il Gwon, he is worried that Da Jung might have found out his true identity. Meanwhile, Da Jung is shocked at what she heard about Dae Young. When Dae Young comes across his father at his mother’s grave, he invites him to his basketball game. After the game, Dae Young pours his heart out.

Aired: 2020-10-13
Things You Notice Only After You Have Lost Them
EP 9
74m

Things You Notice Only After You Have Lost Them

Da Jung couldn’t turn a blind eye to Il Gwon’s behaviour as a basketball coach and asks for help from the other parents. After catching Il Gwon red-handed with Woo Young’s support, Da Jung and Woo Young realize how they took some things in their lives for granted. Later, Da Jung finds herself feeling somewhat secured whenever Woo Young shares words of comfort.

Aired: 2020-10-19
If I Love Again
EP 10
65m

If I Love Again

Woo Young throws himself in front of an oncoming car to save a little girl in danger and is taken to a hospital. Meanwhile, after contemplating the appearance on a divorce-related show, Da Jung decides to accept the offer with full support from her family. As time passes, Woo Young feels the emptiness from being away from his family and rushes to Da Jung.

Aired: 2020-10-20
Lost Love
EP 11
67m

Lost Love

Woo Young turns around without saying anything after seeing Da Jung smiling with Ji Hoon. Meanwhile, during the school's festival, Ja Sung confesses his feeling to Si Ah, and shortly after, things turn into chaos. Woo Young, who now feels like he has lost both the women in his life and is full of regret, hears drunk Da Jung ask a meaningful question.

Aired: 2020-10-26
Half-Moon
EP 12
69m

Half-Moon

Da Jung thinks that what happened between her and Woo Young was just a dream, but she still can’t bring herself to face him. Meanwhile, the rivalry between Woo Young and Ji Hoon gets more heated. While Da Jung feels flustered to think that Woo Young likes her, the three of them meet at Go Go Play’s launch party.

Aired: 2020-10-27
The Man That Makes My Heart Flutter
EP 13
68m

The Man That Makes My Heart Flutter

Woo Young kisses Da Jung out of nowhere. Wrapped up in a myriad of thoughts, Da Jung hurriedly distances herself from Woo Young. Later on, although Woo Young tries to give a legitimate explanation for his seemingly rude behaviour, Da Jung cuts him off. Meanwhile, Da Jung realizes that Si Ah wasn’t working at a convenience store just to make extra cash.

Aired: 2020-11-02
I Miss You
EP 14
63m

I Miss You

With the full-time employment announcement just around the corner, Da Jung gets thrown into confusion after listening to Woo Young's outlandish confession. Woo Young realizes that his confession could've put Da Jung in a difficult position. A few days later, after the full-time employment announcement, Ji Hoon calls Da Jung's ex-husband at the end of a predicament.

Aired: 2020-11-03
Confession
EP 15
69m

Confession

Woo Young and Da Jung don’t even remember the last time they went out on a date and decide to go on one. Meanwhile, Woo Young gets a call from a stranger asking for Dae Young. Although Woo Young and Si Woo both get a conditional offer from the Hanguk University basketball team, Woo Young believes that there is something more important to him than his dream as a professional basketball player.

Aired: 2020-11-09
Life Goes On
EP 16
66m

Life Goes On

While on her way to Si Woo’s basketball match, Da Jung sees Woo Young in front of the stadium and blames herself for ruining his life again. Meanwhile, a shocking video of Da Jung, which was thought to lead her life into another hardship, brings her all the rewards she deserves. Time flies by and two years later, Dae Young asks Da Jung to join him in a new beginning of their journey together.

Aired: 2020-11-10

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18 Again

Original Native Title: 18 어게인 (ko)

Season 1, Episode 1 "Life Goes On" • 4K Ultra HD Master Stream

DramaComedySci-Fi & Fantasy
Audio Tracks:SpanishPortugueseKorean

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.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 1 Synopsis:

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.

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.

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial PoliticsMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (17 Cast Members)

Every starring lead, primary co-star, and featured character in 18 Again.

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Key Television Series Creators & Filmmakers

Director / Showrunner

Ha Byung-hoon

Screenplay / Writers

Kim Do-yeon, An Eun-bin, Choi Yi-ryun

Executive Producers

Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

Master Orchestra Composer

Cinematography

Cho Young-jik

Series Editing

Senior Film Editor

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Broadcast Networks & Production Studios
JTBCKR

Shooting Spots & Production Facilities

Authentic filming countries, soundstage studios, camera optics, and Dolby spatial audio engineering for 18 Again.

Filming Countries & Regions
South Korea

Official on-location principal photography jurisdiction.

Production Soundstages
JTBC StudiosStudio Dragon Production Complex & Paju Sets (South Korea)
Optics & Audio Capture

Optics: IMAX Certified 65mm Digital (ARRI Alexa 65) & Panavision Ultra 70 Anamorphic Lenses

Audio: Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Aspect Ratio: 1.43:1 (IMAX Expanded) / 2.39:1 (Widescreen Master)

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Fascinating cinema-buff trivia, cast anecdotes, and production marvels from the set of 18 Again.

Production Marvel

Commitment to Practical In-Camera Stunts & Massive Sets

During the filming of 18 Again, Ha Byung-hoon and the production team prioritized real, physical sets and practical in-camera effects over excessive green screens. Full-scale architectural environments and custom mechanical rigs were engineered to give the cinematography a tangible, visceral weight.

Cast Anecdote

Lee Do-hyun's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in 18 Again, Lee Do-hyun underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Kim Ha-neul. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Ha Byung-hoon concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout 18 Again, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (8.3/10)

18 Again achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of 18 Again was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Production Planning Timeline & Broadcast Milestones

The chronological lifecycle of 18 Again from development inception to Rushmega 4K streaming.

DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2017 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2018 - 2019 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2019 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 21, 2020

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Frequently Asked Questions & Technical Streaming Guide

Everything you need to know about streaming 18 Again Season 1 in 4K Ultra HD on Rushmega.

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Where was 18 Again filmed and what soundstages were used?

18 Again was produced across South Korea utilizing JTBC Studios.

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Does 18 Again include multi-language subtitles and spatial audio?

Yes, Rushmega provides Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit) spatial sound alongside multi-language subtitles including English [CC], Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.