---
title: "Reply 1994"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/reply-1994-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 58761
imdb_id: "tt3357586"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 21
runtime_minutes: 80
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 52
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Reply 1994 (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/reply-1994-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Reply 1994 is a 2013 South Korean television series and the second installment of the Reply anthology series. The drama follows six university students living in a boarding house in Seoul during 1994.

The series captures a period when college students were interested in college basketball and Korean hip-hop artists. It focuses on students from various countryside areas who mingle together for friendship, love, and fun.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "College students from various countryside areas mingle for friendship and love at a Seoul boarding house."

### Why Watch
- Explores the friendships of students from different countryside areas
- Features the cultural interests of 1994 including hip-hop and college basketball
- Showcases the dynamics of living together in a boarding house

### Caveats & Content Note
- The series is rated TV-14
- Tone & Suitability: This comedy series is rated TV-14.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #1994-setting, #college-life, #boarding-house-drama, #south-korean-comedy, #hip-hop-culture, #college-basketball

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | The Roku Channel | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (21 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 21
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 18 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Shin Won-ho, Lee Woo-jung
- **Networks / Studios**: tvN

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Go Ara** as *Sung Na-jung*
- **Jung Woo** as *Sseu Re-ki*
- **Yoo Yeon-seok** as *Chil Bong-yi*
- **Kim Sung-kyun** as *Sam Chun-po*
- **Son Ho-jun** as *Haitai*
- **Cha Sun-woo** as *Bing Geu-re*
- **Min Do-hee** as *Jo Yoon-jin*
- **Sung Dong-il** as *Sung Dong-il*
- **Lee Il-hwa** as *Lee Il-hwa*
- **Yook Sung-jae** as *Sung-joon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Reply 1994 worth watching?
The series is a South Korean comedy that follows the lives, friendships, and loves of university students.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 21 episodes.

### Q: What is the setting of the show?
The show is set in 1994 and follows students attending college in Seoul.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from October 18, 2013, to December 28, 2013.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Reply 1994 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/58761)
- [Reply 1994 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reply_1994)
- [Reply 1994 (TV Series 2013) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3357586/fullcredits/)
- [Reply 1994 Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/6753-reply-1994/cast)
- [Reply 1994 (TV Series 2013) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/58761-1994/cast)

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