Reply 1988 (2015) — Movie Recs

Reply 1988 is a South Korean drama. This drama gives you a solid 80s South Korean vibe, which I thought was pretty similar to Indonesia in the 90s.

The story is pretty much about 5 Families that live together in the neighborhood called “Ssamundong” and their routines. These five have been friends since they were little kids, grew up together in the neighborhood. Hurt-touching, comforting slice of life drama.

Dukseon and her family live in a semi-basement house, which is located under Jung-Hwan’s house. Her father works in a Bank. They may not the richest, But always successfully manage how to be grateful and still like to help people in need. Dukseon herself is very cheery and has a bright personality. She may not the brightest student, but she never failed in brightening people’s day.

Jung-Hwan’s Family won a lottery 10 years ago, became rich overnight. They bought the nicest house in the neighborhood right after that, because back then, they literally lived in a small room (eat, sleep, and do all the work in one room, that room). They now are (probably) the richest among the others. Even after that, Mr. Kim remains modest (like, literally still loving his “modesty” life, he prefers buying faux bags over the authentic ones, for example).

Sun-Woo is a straight-A student, a good person & a good brother also. He’s living across Jung-Hwan House with his mother and little sister. If you want to know how saints look, please... Sun Woo is definitely a saint! He is super caring, soft, loving his mother and sister more than anything else in the world. Like, oh my god.

Taek is a crazy rich baduk player. Skipped school and choose to focus on baduk. 9/10 always wins a competition. Super smart at Baduk games but… he literally a 5 years old toddler in anything that isn’t baduk, guys. He’s literally still trying to figure out how to cook instant noodles at the age of 19….

Dong-Ryong is the hilarious one. He’s Comical and hilarious (no doubt). But deep down, he’s actually hurt. His mom is an insurance agent, She’s super busy and barely has time for his only child. He likes to mess around because he wants to get attention from his mom ( which mostly not a good one)

This shows 8/10 will gives you a solid nostalgic vibes!! Just like the old time. (like being brought and time traveling to the 90s guys!

I already watched this show 5 times. Definitely not regretting every single one of it. make sure you watch as well, HIGHLY RECOMENDED