Reply 1988 2015
“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.”
What is Reply 1988?
Reply 1988 is a South Korean television series that serves as the third installment of the Reply anthology series. Released in 2015, the production is categorized as a comedy and a lighthearted drama series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 20
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 6, 2015
- Last aired
- Jan 16, 2016
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- tvN
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Reply 1988 is a South Korean television series that serves as the third installment of the Reply anthology series. Released in 2015, the production is categorized as a comedy and a lighthearted drama series. The narrative invites viewers on a nostalgic journey to the late 1980s, a period during which South Korea experienced significant political and economic transformations. The plot centers on the lives of five families and their teenage children residing within the same neighborhood in Seoul. The story specifically focuses on the experiences of five friends living in this community. The program aired every Friday and is available as a limited series. By exploring the daily interactions and relationships of these neighbors, the show captures the essence of life during this specific decade. As a work of fiction, the series provides a window into the past through the perspectives of its characters, highlighting the social fabric of the era as they navigate their formative years together in their shared environment.
Should you watch it?
“Five families and their teenage children navigate life in a small Seoul neighborhood during the late 1980s.”
- focuses on family dynamics
- captures a specific historical era
- slow-paced narrative
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about growing up and neighborhood life.
The series focuses on family and community relationships.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 20 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Hand in Hand Nov 6, 2015
- E2 One Thing You Misunderstood About Me Nov 7, 2015
- E3 The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty Nov 13, 2015
- E4 Can't Help~ing Nov 14, 2015
- E5 Preparing for Winter Nov 20, 2015
- E6 The First Snow is Falling Nov 21, 2015
- E7 To That Person Nov 27, 2015
- E8 One Warm Remark Nov 28, 2015
- E9 What it Means to Cross the Line Dec 4, 2015
- E10 Memory Dec 5, 2015
- E11 Three Prophecies Dec 11, 2015
- E12 What It Means To Love Someone Dec 12, 2015
- E13 Superman is Back Dec 18, 2015
- E14 Don't You Worry Dec 19, 2015
- E15 Between Love and Friendship Dec 25, 2015
- E16 Life is an Irony (1) Dec 26, 2015
- E17 Life is an Irony (2) Jan 8, 2016
- E18 Goodbye, My First Love Jan 9, 2016
- E19 You Did Your Very Best Jan 15, 2016
- E20 Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong. Jan 16, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in a small neighborhood in Seoul during the late 1980s.
Who are the main characters?
The series follows the lives of five families and their five teenage children.
What is the primary theme?
The show explores the daily lives and interactions of families living in a close-knit community.
Is this a historical series?
Yes, the series is set in the late 1980s.
How many families are featured?
The narrative centers on five families.