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Reply 1988

Reply 1988

The year was 1988, a time when it was chilly, but our hearts were fiery, a time when we didn't have much but people's hearts were warm.

TV-142015โ€ข1h 30mโ€ข8.8/10
Comedy

Ratings

๐ŸŽฌTMDb
8.8/10(197)

Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.

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Production

CJ ENM

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 6, 2015

Last Aired

January 16, 2016

Networks

tvN

Created By

Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US ยท Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Hand in Hand
E1
Hand in Hand
Air date: 2015-11-06
In 1988 Seoul, Deok-sun spends her days hanging out with childhood friends and practicing her role in the upcoming Olympics opening ceremony.
One Thing You Misunderstood About Me
E2
One Thing You Misunderstood About Me
Air date: 2015-11-07
Choi Taek's latest win calls for a neighborhood celebration. Deok-sun and Dong-il grieve for their loved one's passing in different ways.
The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty
E3
The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty
Air date: 2015-11-13
Despite her disastrous dance skills, Deok-sun is determined to win a cassette player at a talent show being held during her school retreat.
Can't Help~ing
E4
Can't Help~ing
Air date: 2015-11-14
Deok-sun declares she wants to get into college, Seong-gyun nurses hurt feelings, and Taek deals poorly with losing.
Preparing for Winter
E5
Preparing for Winter
Air date: 2015-11-20
Bo-ra's participation in risky student protests upsets Dong-il. Sun-young wants to show her mother she's doing all right, even when she isn't.
The First Snow is Falling
E6
The First Snow is Falling
Air date: 2015-11-21
Taek shoulders heavy pressure as he heads to China for a tournament. Deok-sun writes about experiencing first love, which Jung-hwan happens to read.
To That Person
E7
To That Person
Air date: 2015-11-27
With Christmas around the corner, everyone picks names for Secret Santa. Jung-hwan notices Deok-sun wants a pair of pink mittens.
One Warm Remark
E8
One Warm Remark
Air date: 2015-11-28
While the Kim family braces for Jung-bong's heart surgery, Bo-ra runs into relationship trouble, and Deok-sun meets No-eul's girlfriend.
What it Means to Cross the Line
E9
What it Means to Cross the Line
Air date: 2015-12-04
The new year comes with money trouble for Sun-young and a health scare for Moo-sung. Deok-sun gets a glimpse of Taek's life in the spotlight.
Memory
E10
Memory
Air date: 2015-12-05
Everyone piles into Bo-ra's car to fetch Dong-ryong after he runs away from home on his birthday. Deok-sun and Taek take a detour on the way back.
Three Prophecies
E11
Three Prophecies
Air date: 2015-12-11
The moms see a fortuneteller. Jung-hwan grapples with complicated feelings, made worse when Deok-sun and her family temporarily move into his house.
What It Means To Love Someone
E12
What It Means To Love Someone
Air date: 2015-12-12
Secrets abound as Sun-young keeps news about her part-time job from Sun-woo, who sneaks around with Bo-ra. Moo-sung babysits.
Superman is Back
E13
Superman is Back
Air date: 2015-12-18
Il-hwa gets anxious about a lump on her chest before a physical at the hospital. Taek leaves for a big competition in Tokyo.
Don't You Worry
E14
Don't You Worry
Air date: 2015-12-19
Sun-woo doesn't like that Sun-young and Moo-sung have grown so close. Deok-sun gifts Jung-hwan a pink shirt for his birthday.
Between Love and Friendship
E15
Between Love and Friendship
Air date: 2015-12-25
Deok-sun faces a harsh reality check about getting into college. Dong-ryong ends up at the police station. Seong-gyun takes a bad fall.
Life is an Irony (1)
E16
Life is an Irony (1)
Air date: 2015-12-26
When a TV singing competition rolls into town, Mi-ran and Dong-ryong are eager to audition. Bo-ra moves out to study for the bar exam.
Life is an Irony (2)
E17
Life is an Irony (2)
Air date: 2016-01-08
As Deok-sun and the boys ponder their futures, the parents discuss their own bygone dreams. Meanwhile, Taek dreams of something sweeter.
Goodbye, My First Love
E18
Goodbye, My First Love
Air date: 2016-01-09
It's 1994, and the friends are back in town for Taek's birthday. Deok-sun gets stood up for a concert, and Bo-ra agrees to a blind date.
You Did Your Very Best
E19
You Did Your Very Best
Air date: 2016-01-15
During a layover in Beijing, Deok-sun makes sure to stop by to take care of Taek. Jung-hwan puts together a touching surprise for Mi-ran.
Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.
E20
Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.
Air date: 2016-01-16
While Sun-woo and Bo-ra set out to change their parents' minds about their relationship, juicy gossip about Taek turns up on the news.

Cast

Lee Hye-ri

Lee Hye-ri

Sung Deok-sun

Ryu Jun-yeol

Ryu Jun-yeol

Kim Jung-hwan

Park Bo-gum

Park Bo-gum

Choi Taek

Go Kyung-pyo

Go Kyung-pyo

Sung Sun-woo

Lee Dong-hwi

Lee Dong-hwi

Ryu Dong-ryong

Ryu Hye-young

Ryu Hye-young

Sung Bo-ra

Choi Seong-won

Choi Seong-won

Sung No-eul

Ahn Jae-hong

Ahn Jae-hong

Kim Jung-bong

Kim Seol

Kim Seol

Sung Jin-ju

Sung Dong-il

Sung Dong-il

Sung Dong-il

Lee Il-hwa

Lee Il-hwa

Lee Il-hwa

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Sung-kyun

Kim Sung-kyun

Ra Mi-ran

Ra Mi-ran

Ra Mi-ran

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Choi Moo-seong

Kim Sun-young

Kim Sun-young

Kim Sun-young

You Chea-myung

You Chea-myung

Ryu Jae-myung

Lee Min-ji

Lee Min-ji

Jang Mi-ok

Lee Se-young

Lee Se-young

Wang Ja-hyun

Bae Yu-ram

Bae Yu-ram

Mr. Yoo [Assistant manager]

Lee Cheong-mi

Lee Cheong-mi

Bo

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