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Reply 1988: Season 1

20 episodes Premiered Nov 6, 2015 Updated Jul 23, 2026

Reply 1988 is a television series that premiered in 2015 and concluded in 2016. The show is set in the Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul in 1988 and follows the lives of five childhood friends as they navigate their challenging teenage years. The series takes a nostalgic look back at the late 1980s, exploring the experiences of these five friends and their families living in a small neighborhood. The year 1988 is po

Season overview

Reply 1988 is a television series that premiered in 2015 and concluded in 2016. The show is set in the Ssangmundong neighborhood of Seoul in 1988 and follows the lives of five childhood friends as they navigate their challenging teenage years. The series takes a nostalgic look back at the late 1980s, exploring the experiences of these five friends and their families living in a small neighborhood. The year 1988 is portrayed as a time when people's hearts were warm, despite the chilly weather and lack of material possessions. The show is classified as a comedy and has a TV-14 rating. Reply 1988 is available to stream and has a page on The Movie Database, where users can find more information about the series, as well as on IMDb, which provides additional details about the show.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Hand in Hand

Nov 6, 2015 · 88 min

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

S1·E2

One Thing You Misunderstood About Me

Nov 7, 2015 · 89 min

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.

S1·E4

Can't Help~ing

Nov 14, 2015 · 75 min

Deok-sun declares she wants to get into college, Seong-gyun nurses hurt feelings, and Taek deals poorly with losing.

S1·E5

Preparing for Winter

Nov 20, 2015 · 90 min

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.

S1·E6

The First Snow is Falling

Nov 21, 2015 · 81 min

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.

S1·E7

To That Person

Nov 27, 2015 · 93 min

With Christmas around the corner, everyone picks names for Secret Santa. Jung-hwan notices Deok-sun wants a pair of pink mittens.

S1·E8

One Warm Remark

Nov 28, 2015 · 90 min

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.

S1·E9

What it Means to Cross the Line

Dec 4, 2015 · 97 min

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.

S1·E10

Memory

Dec 5, 2015 · 83 min

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.

S1·E11

Three Prophecies

Dec 11, 2015 · 104 min

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

S1·E12

What It Means To Love Someone

Dec 12, 2015 · 96 min

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

S1·E13

Superman is Back

Dec 18, 2015 · 99 min

Il-hwa gets anxious about a lump on her chest before a physical at the hospital. Taek leaves for a big competition in Tokyo.

S1·E14

Don't You Worry

Dec 19, 2015 · 98 min

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.

S1·E15

Between Love and Friendship

Dec 25, 2015 · 99 min

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.

S1·E16

Life is an Irony (1)

Dec 26, 2015 · 97 min

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.

S1·E17

Life is an Irony (2)

Jan 8, 2016 · 110 min

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

S1·E18

Goodbye, My First Love

Jan 9, 2016 · 102 min

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.

S1·E19

You Did Your Very Best

Jan 15, 2016 · 112 min

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.

S1·E20

Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.

Jan 16, 2016 · 113 min

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.