At Eighteen

" Moment at eighteen" had a really strong start. The drama was perfect, with the issues such as bullying and gap between the social classes were nicely presented.

However, as soon as the romance started progressing, the drama lost its character and became a weak teenage rom com. The main character's problems, like the death on his one and only friend, were put aside and left for good. Let alone all those side characters whose story was never concluded. The drama got boring and the ending was open and unsatisfying.

Other than that, the performances were good from all the actors and actresses in this drama.

So, overall, six out of ten.

One of the best school drama i have ever watch. Two Main lead are doing great and their bonding is too good. One of best couple...

I watched it more than 15+ and never got bore.

This korean drama have a lot of best things * best casting * best storytelling * best sound watch it you would like it.

As a story centered on teenagers and school life, I was expecting this show to be mostly romance and fluff, with more of the usual subject matter: love triangles & rivals, bullying, parental pressure to excel, maybe some unfair treatment by school staff...that sort of thing.

What I got instead was a poignant story of teenage struggles, covering heavy topics such as domestic abuse, social prejudice (in multiple forms), and parents' impact on their children's worldviews. The plot wasn't complex, but the subject matter and emotional weight definitely was. Thankfully, it was well written and executed, with a great cast.

If you are a fan of teenage K-Drama, have a strong sense of justice, and enjoy the dynamics of complex (if mostly non-romantic) relationships, this is worth your time.

LGBTQ INCLUSIVE: Yes

ROMANCE RATING: * * * 7/10. To be honest, I can barely consider this show a real "romance." For one thing, the story covered so many "big" topics, the romantic developments kind of seemed more like a foil to explore those heavier subjects. Secondly, true to the age group in question, any romance that appeared was kept very pure. OSW and KHG did have great chemistry together overall, but there were only 2-3, G-rated kiss scenes. If you require a great lip lock to leave satisfied, then keep that in mind. Recommended!

This drama is very beautiful & well acted. If you have ever been bullied, ever been misunderstood, & discriminate against because of social status or race. You will get it & it's for you. It's a very realistic show that touches across races & borders. Beautiful & excellent...yes this drama took me back yes I was in high school in 🇭🇹 Haiti. (college canado-haitien). I thoroughly enjoyed it.

The main character was a young man of integrity 👏 & great character he had to make a difficult decision towards the end of the show but he did it with grace & love. Being poor doesn't mean poor character & greatness is from within.