Reply 1988

Reply 1988

응답하라 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.

Ended First aired 06/Nov/2015 South Korea Korean 2 season(s) 28 episode(s)
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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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Season 1 · Season 1
20 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Nov/2015
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Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighborhood in Seoul.

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

S1E20
Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.
Air date: 16/Jan/2016 · Time: 19:50 · Runtime: 113 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E19
You Did Your Very Best
Air date: 15/Jan/2016 · Time: 19:50 · Runtime: 112 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E18
Goodbye, My First Love
Air date: 09/Jan/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 102 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E17
Life is an Irony (2)
Air date: 08/Jan/2016 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 110 min
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As Deok-sun and the boys ponder their futures, the parents discuss their own bygone dreams. Meanwhile, Taek dreams of something sweeter.

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As Deok-sun and the boys ponder their futures, the parents discuss their own bygone dreams. Meanwhile, Taek dreams of something sweeter.

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S1E16
Life is an Irony (1)
Air date: 26/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 97 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E15
Between Love and Friendship
Air date: 25/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 99 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E12
What It Means To Love Someone
Air date: 12/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 96 min
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Secrets abound as Sun-young keeps news about her part-time job from Sun-woo, who sneaks around with Bo-ra. Moo-sung babysits.

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Secrets abound as Sun-young keeps news about her part-time job from Sun-woo, who sneaks around with Bo-ra. Moo-sung babysits.

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S1E11
Three Prophecies
Air date: 11/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 104 min
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The moms see a fortuneteller. Jung-hwan grapples with complicated feelings, made worse when Deok-sun and her family temporarily move into his house.

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The moms see a fortuneteller. Jung-hwan grapples with complicated feelings, made worse when Deok-sun and her family temporarily move into his house.

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S1E10
Memory
Air date: 05/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 83 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E9
What it Means to Cross the Line
Air date: 04/Dec/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 97 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E8
One Warm Remark
Air date: 28/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 90 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E6
The First Snow is Falling
Air date: 21/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 81 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E5
Preparing for Winter
Air date: 20/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 90 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E3
The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty
Air date: 13/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 86 min
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Despite her disastrous dance skills, Deok-sun is determined to win a cassette player at a talent show being held during her school retreat.

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Despite her disastrous dance skills, Deok-sun is determined to win a cassette player at a talent show being held during her school retreat.

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S1E2
One Thing You Misunderstood About Me
Air date: 07/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 89 min
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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.

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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.

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S1E1
Hand in Hand
Air date: 06/Nov/2015 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 88 min
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In 1988 Seoul, Deok-sun spends her days hanging out with childhood friends and practicing her role in the upcoming Olympics opening ceremony.

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In 1988 Seoul, Deok-sun spends her days hanging out with childhood friends and practicing her role in the upcoming Olympics opening ceremony.

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Season 0 · Specials
8 episode(s) · Air date: 30/Oct/2015
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S0E5
10th Anniversary Reunion (III): The Last Member of Ssangmun-dong
Air date: 02/Jan/2026 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 114 min
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Here comes Special Mission, Ssangmun-dong Dads' Challenge! Four Ssangmun-dong dads, Dong Il, Moo Sung, Jae Myung, and Sung Kyun, will take on a challenge for the prizes. Meanwhile, Kim Seol, who played Jin Ju in Reply 1988, the last member of Ssangmun-dong, appears suddenly and surprises everyone.

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Here comes Special Mission, Ssangmun-dong Dads' Challenge! Four Ssangmun-dong dads, Dong Il, Moo Sung, Jae Myung, and Sung Kyun, will take on a challenge for the prizes. Meanwhile, Kim Seol, who played Jin Ju in Reply 1988, the last member of Ssangmun-dong, appears suddenly and surprises everyone.

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S0E4
10th Anniversary Reunion (II): The Five Ssangmun-Dong Families' Fun Trip to Goseong
Air date: 26/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 106 min
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After the allowance game, the five families of Ssangmun-dong gather at a rest stop and share a meal, reminiscing about the Ssangmuin-dong scenes from the drama ten years ago. Upon arriving at their Goseong lodging, they reflect on the 10th anniversary by taking a poster photo again. The highlight is undoubtedly Family Entertainment, where the families split into three teams and compete for the Hoeingseong Korean beef set. The first round, Speed Quiz, involves guessing names of food, places, and people. Jae Hong brings laughter to everyone as he explains Tchaikovsky. The second round features the Music Scholarship Quiz, with questions based on age and score. Bo Gum's unexpected answers and Hye Ri's continuous dance elicit laughter from everyone. After the fun games, they renew their teamwork by enjoying a barbecue dinner. How will the night of the reminiscent trip go? Stay tuned to find out!

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After the allowance game, the five families of Ssangmun-dong gather at a rest stop and share a meal, reminiscing about the Ssangmuin-dong scenes from the drama ten years ago. Upon arriving at their Goseong lodging, they reflect on the 10th anniversary by taking a poster photo again. The highlight is undoubtedly Family Entertainment, where the families split into three teams and compete for the Hoeingseong Korean beef set. The first round, Speed Quiz, involves guessing names of food, places, and people. Jae Hong brings laughter to everyone as he explains Tchaikovsky. The second round features the Music Scholarship Quiz, with questions based on age and score. Bo Gum's unexpected answers and Hye Ri's continuous dance elicit laughter from everyone. After the fun games, they renew their teamwork by enjoying a barbecue dinner. How will the night of the reminiscent trip go? Stay tuned to find out!

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S0E3
10th Anniversary Reunion (I): The Reunion of Ssangmun-Dong Families
Air date: 19/Dec/2025 · Time: 20:30 · Runtime: 93 min
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Despite their busy schedule, the five families of Ssangmun-dong gather together to reminisce about the drama "Reply 1988" from 10 years ago. As if going on a time travel, the actors appear wearing the exact same outfits from the drama. Before the retreat, they first gather by family in Gapyeong and start the opening at three different locations. Trapped in 1988, they play fun games to get their money for lunch. As each family experiences unexpected reactions and twists, they show off their amazing teamwork and chemistry. They also tell touching behind-the-scenes stories and introduce their favorite items related to the drama. What memories and emotions will their reunion bring back? Stay tuned to find out!

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Despite their busy schedule, the five families of Ssangmun-dong gather together to reminisce about the drama "Reply 1988" from 10 years ago. As if going on a time travel, the actors appear wearing the exact same outfits from the drama. Before the retreat, they first gather by family in Gapyeong and start the opening at three different locations. Trapped in 1988, they play fun games to get their money for lunch. As each family experiences unexpected reactions and twists, they show off their amazing teamwork and chemistry. They also tell touching behind-the-scenes stories and introduce their favorite items related to the drama. What memories and emotions will their reunion bring back? Stay tuned to find out!

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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 Mu-sung
Choi Mu-sung
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

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Shin Won-ho
Shin Won-ho
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Lee Myung-han
Lee Myung-han
Executive Producer
Lee Woo-jung
Lee Woo-jung
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Kim Song-hee
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