The Age of Innocence (2002 South Korean TV Series)
The Age of Innocence (Korean: 순수의 시대; RR: Sunsooui Sidae) is a South Korean television drama series that aired on SBS from July 3 to August 22, 2002. The series, which spans 16 episodes, is categorized as a romance drama.
Plot
The story follows Tae-Suk (Ko Soo), a high school student who struggles with his academic interests and personal life. His father and mother are estranged, and his mother's return to Korea to hold an art exhibition causes significant emotional turmoil for him. His best friend is Min-Soo (Yeo Hyeon-Soo).
The narrative centers on a love triangle that begins when a new transfer student, Ji-Yoon (Kim Min-Hee), joins their school. While Min-Soo develops romantic feelings for her, a mutual attraction forms between Tae-Suk and Ji-Yoon. The situation eventually leads to tragic consequences. Years later, the characters reunite when Dong-Hwa (Park Jung-Chul) introduces his girlfriend, Ji-Yoon, to Tae-Suk, marking their first encounter since their youth.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Ko Soo as Tae-Suk
- Kim Min-Hee as Ji-Yoon
- Park Jung-Chul as Dong-Hwa
- Koo Joon-Yup as Young-Hee
- Lee Ah-Hyun as Lee Yoon-Hye
Supporting cast members include Han Da-Gam (Min-Kyung), Kim Yoon-Sung (Oh Tae-Sung), Yeo Hyeon-Soo (Min-Soo), and Min Jung-Sup.
Production
The series was directed by Kim Hong-Hyuk and Kang Shin-Hyo, with the screenplay written by Lee Jung-Sun. It was broadcast on the SBS network.