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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.”
2015EndedSouth Korea90 min

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What's it about?

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.

For warmth and nostalgia

Is this story for you?

Five families, their teenagers and a neighborhood in Seoul: a way in for anyone who likes to give friendships and everyday life time to unfold.

A good place to start

Here, the togetherness is what keeps you watching. If family conversations and growing up interest you, it's worth giving each relationship room to breathe.

Jinjja's take · Plot and genre based on: Netflix: plot and genre ↗

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Trailers & videos

응답하라1988오프닝 — Opening credits · Korean · YouTube

Cast

20 of 49 people — scroll sideways

Crew

Producer
Lee Myung-han
Writer
Lee Woo-jung
Director
Shin Won-ho

Episodes

2 seasons · 22 episodes in total

Season 1 — 20 episodes · from 11/06/2015

Page 1 of 1 · Episodes 1–20

Still from episode 1

Hand in Hand

S01E0111/06/201588 min

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

1 guest appearance

Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older))

Still from episode 2

One Thing You Misunderstood About Me

S01E0211/07/201589 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.

5 guest appearances

Kim Yeong-ok (Deok-sun's grandmother), Jung Won-joong (Dong-il's older brother), Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Oh Hee-jun (Soccer teammate)

Still from episode 3

The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty

S01E0311/13/201586 min

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

1 guest appearance

Kim Soo-ro (Snack shop owner)

Still from episode 4

Can't Help~ing

S01E0411/14/201575 min

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

2 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older))

Still from episode 5

Preparing for Winter

S01E0511/20/201590 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.

4 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Lee Jae-kyoon (University student), Cho Chang-geun (Detective)

Still from episode 6

The First Snow is Falling

S01E0611/21/201581 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.

2 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older))

Still from episode 7

To That Person

S01E0711/27/201593 min

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

5 guest appearances

Park Ji-yoon (TV interviewer), Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older))

Still from episode 8

One Warm Remark

S01E0811/28/201590 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.

8 guest appearances

Park Jeong-min (Bo-ra's boyfriend), Kim Tae-hun (Cardiac surgeon), Lee Soo-kyung (No-eul's girlfriend), Jung Yoo-min (Bo-ra's friend), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older)), Kim Chang-hwan (Reporter), Lee Mun-jeong (No-eul's girlfriend's sister)

Still from episode 9

What it Means to Cross the Line

S01E0912/04/201597 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.

7 guest appearances

Park Jeong-min (Bo-ra's boyfriend), Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older)), Jang Hae-song (Wang Xi), Song Young-gyu (Lee Tae-yong)

Still from episode 10

Memory

S01E1012/05/201583 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.

3 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older))

Still from episode 11

Three Prophecies

S01E1112/11/2015104 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.

3 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Nam Mi-jung (Fortune teller)

Still from episode 12

What It Means To Love Someone

S01E1212/12/201596 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.

2 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older))

Still from episode 13

Superman is Back

S01E1312/18/201599 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.

2 guest appearances

Jung Hae-in (Ho-young), Kwon Eun-soo (Song-hee)

Still from episode 14

Don't You Worry

S01E1412/19/201598 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.

4 guest appearances

Shin Young-jin (Song-hee's mother), Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Kwon Eun-soo (Song-hee)

Still from episode 15

Between Love and Friendship

S01E1512/25/201599 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.

2 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older))

Still from episode 16

Life is an Irony (1)

S01E1612/26/201597 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.

1 guest appearance

Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older))

Still from episode 17

Life is an Irony (2)

S01E1701/08/2016110 min

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

4 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Go Ara (Sung Na-jung)

Still from episode 18

Goodbye, My First Love

S01E1801/09/2016102 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.

7 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Go Ara (Sung Na-jung), Jung Woo (Kim Jae-jun), Shin Bi (Sung Jin-ju (older)), Son Eun-seo (Mr. Yoo's girlfriend)

Still from episode 19

You Did Your Very Best

S01E1901/15/2016112 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.

7 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older)), Shin Bi (Sung Jin-ju (older)), Son Eun-seo (Mr. Yoo's girlfriend), Ko Chang-seok (Mi-ok's father)

Still from episode 20

Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.

S01E2001/16/2016113 minFinale

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.

9 guest appearances

Kim Joo-hyuk (Deok-sun's future husband), Lee Mi-yeon (Sung Deok-sun (older)), Jeon Mi-seon (Sung Bo-ra (older)), Woo Hyeon (Sung No-eul (older)), Song Young-gyu (Lee Tae-yong), Shin Bi (Sung Jin-ju (older)), Son Eun-seo (Mr. Yoo's girlfriend), Ko Chang-seok (Mi-ok's father), Lee Jong-hyuk (Sung Sun-woo (older) (voice))

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