Reply 1988
Reply 1988

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."

8.8 (197 votes)
1 Season
November 6, 2015
Korean
Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Creator

Lee Myung-han

Network

tvN

Episodes

Hand in Hand
E1

Hand in Hand

Nov 6, 2015
88 min
7.0

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

One Thing You Misunderstood About Me
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.

The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty
E3

The Rich are Innocent, and the Poor are Guilty

Nov 13, 2015
86 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.

Can't Help~ing
E4

Can't Help~ing

Nov 14, 2015
75 min
10.0

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

Preparing for Winter
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.

The First Snow is Falling
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.

To That Person
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.

One Warm Remark
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.

What it Means to Cross the Line
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.

Memory
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.

Three Prophecies
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.

What It Means To Love Someone
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.

Superman is Back
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.

Don't You Worry
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.

Between Love and Friendship
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.

Life is an Irony (1)
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.

Life is an Irony (2)
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.

Goodbye, My First Love
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.

You Did Your Very Best
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.

Goodbye, My Youth. Goodbye, Ssangmundong.
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.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

응답하라 1988

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

20

Production

CJ ENM