Reply 1988 — Season 1
Step into a vibrant slice of Seoul life with this series, transporting you directly to the heart of the late 1980s. We’ll be immersed in the everyday joys and quiet anxieties of five interconnected families – and the hopes, dreams, and burgeoning dramas of their teenage children. Set against the backdrop of a close-knit neighborhood, the show explores universal themes of family, friendship, and growing up through the lens of a uniquely nostalgic era. Prepare to rediscover a time and place brimming with youthful energy and heartfelt connection.
Seoul, 1988. Deok-sun’s days unfolded in a familiar rhythm of companionship with friends from childhood, interwoven with diligent rehearsal for her part in the grand spectacle of the Olympic opening ceremony.
Choi Taek’s recent victory warrants a community gathering. Deok-sun and Dong-il navigate their sorrow over the loss of a loved one with distinct approaches.
Though hopelessly uncoordinated in any attempt at dance, Deok-sun remains resolute in her ambition to win the cassette player offered as a prize at the school's talent show, a highlight of their retreat.
Deok-sun announced her ambition to attend university. Seong-gyun retreated into resentment, while Taek struggled with defeat.
Dong-il is troubled by Bo-ra’s involvement in the student protests, which he views as reckless. Meanwhile, Sun-young feels a persistent need to reassure her mother of her well-being, even when she struggles to find it herself.
The weight of expectation settled heavily on Taek as he traveled to China for the tournament. Meanwhile, Deok-sun penned reflections on her nascent first love, a piece that found its way to the eyes of Jung-hwan.
As the holiday season approaches, the familiar ritual of Secret Santa begins. Jung-hwan observes that Deok-sun has expressed a desire for a pair of pink mittens.
As the Kim family awaits news on Jung-bong’s heart surgery, Bo-ra navigates complications in her romantic life, while Deok-sun encounters No-eul’s girlfriend.
The arrival of the new year brings hardship to Sun-young's finances and a worrying health issue for Moo-sung. Meanwhile, Deok-sun catches a glimpse into Taek's world of fame.
A flurry of bodies crammed into Bo-ra’s car, their mission to retrieve Dong-ryong after his birthday flight from home. Deok-sun and Taek, meanwhile, took a different route back.
The mothers sought out a fortune teller. Jung-hwan wrestled with a tangle of emotions, a disquiet compounded by the temporary arrival of Deok-sun and her family at his home.
A web of unspoken things held Sun-young and Sun-woo apart; she guarded the truth of her evening work from him, while he, in turn, kept his clandestine meetings with Bo-ra hidden. Meanwhile, Moo-sung took on the responsibility of watching ov…
A disquiet settled over Il-hwa as the appointment for her physical at the hospital drew near, a persistent worry centered on a lump she'd discovered in her chest. Meanwhile, Taek departed for a significant competition in Tokyo.
A shadow crossed Sun-woo’s face whenever he observed the deepening connection between Sun-young and Moo-sung. Meanwhile, Deok-sun presented Jung-hwan with a pink shirt for his birthday.
The stark truth of college admissions lands heavily on Deok-sun. Dong-ryong finds himself detained at the police station. And Seong-gyun suffers a painful fall.
The arrival of a televised singing competition in town sparked an immediate eagerness in Mi-ran and Dong-ryong, both keen to seize the opportunity for an audition. Meanwhile, Bo-ra prepared for her upcoming bar exam by relocating to a place…
With Deok-sun and the boys lost in thought about what lay ahead, the adults spoke of aspirations now faded into memory. Elsewhere, Taek dreamt of a more delightful prospect.
The year is 1994, and the group has returned to their hometown for Taek's birthday. Deok-sun finds herself stood up for the concert, while Bo-ra tentatively agrees to a blind date.
While waiting in Beijing, Deok-sun makes a point of visiting Taek. Meanwhile, Jung-hwan prepares a heartfelt surprise for Mi-ran.
As Sun-woo and Bo-ra embarked on their mission to persuade their parents to accept their relationship, a scandalous story about Taek surfaced in the news, sparking a flurry of gossip.
