Reply 1988

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Reply 1988
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Promotional poster
Also known as 'Answer Me 1988
Respond 1988'
Genre Family
Comedy
Romance
Written by Lee Woo-jung
Directed by Shin Won-ho
Starring Lee Hyeri
Park Bo-gum
Go Kyung-pyo
Ryu Jun-yeol
Lee Dong-hwi
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 20
Release
Original network tvN
Original release November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06) –
January 16, 2016 (2016-01-16)
Chronology
Related shows Reply 1997
Reply 1994
External links
Website

Reply 1988 (Hangul응답하라 1988; RREungdapara 1988) is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Lee Hyeri, Park Bo-gum, Go Kyung-pyo, Ryu Jun-yeol and Lee Dong-hwi.[1][2][3] It is a family drama set in the year 1988, about five families living in the same neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong, Dobong District, Northern Seoul.[4][5][6]

Inspired by MBC's Three Families Under One Roof (1986), Reply 1988 is the third installment of tvN's Reply series.[7] It received both critical and audience acclaim with its finale episode recording an 18.8% audience share making it the highest rated drama in Korean cable television history.[8][9]

Cast

Main characters

The middle child of her family, she is infamously ranked 999th in school and is the only girl in their group of five neighborhood friends.
A genius baduk player who is mostly quiet and struggles with simple day-to-day tasks
A student council president, caring brother and dependable son to his family
Stoic and sarcastic, he grumbles a lot and loves soccer
Loves dancing and singing, he is wise beyond his age

Supporting characters

Sung family
Has a warm heart beneath her stubborn, ill-tempered exterior. Active in the student protest movement and a student at Seoul National University.
Despite being the youngest child of the Sung family, he looks much older than his age.
Kim family
Sun-woo family
  • Kim Sun-young as Kim Sun-young (Sun-woo's mother)
  • Kim Seol as Sung Jin-joo (Sun-woo's little sister)
Neighborhood residents
Extended cast

Cameo and guest appearances

Soundtrack

Like its predecessors, the original soundtrack for Reply 1988 also consists of remakes of old songs.

OST Part 1

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Youth (청춘) (Rock Ver.)" (Kim Feel) Kim Chang-wan Kim Chang-wan Sanulrim 4:27
2. "Youth (청춘) (feat. Kim Chang-wan)" (Kim Feel) Kim Chang-wan Kim Chang-wan Sanulrim 3:40
Total length:
8:06

OST Part 2

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Don't Worry Dear (걱정말아요 그대)" (Lee Juck) Jeon In-gwon Jeon In-gwon Jeon In-gwon 3:51

OST Part 3

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "A Little Girl (소녀)" (Oh Hyuk) Lee Young-hoon Lee Young-hoon Lee Moon-sae 3:33

OST Part 4

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Hyehwa-dong (or Ssangmun-dong) (혜화동 (혹은 쌍문동))" (Park Bo-ram) Kim Chang-ki Kim Chang-ki Zoo 4:22

OST Part 5

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "All I Have to Give You is Love (네게 줄 수 있는건 오직 사랑뿐)" (December) Ji Geun-sik Ji Geun-sik Byun Jin Sub 3:31

OST Part 6

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Violet Fragrance (보라빛향기)" (Wable) Kang Susie Yoon Sang Kang Susie 3:44

OST Part 7

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Together (함께)" (Noel) Do Yoon-kyung Park Kwang-hyun Park Kwang-hyun 4:33

OST Part 8

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Everyday With You (매일 그대와)" (Sojin (Girl's Day)) Choi Sung-won Choi Sung-won Deulgukhwa 3:16

OST Part 9

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "As Time Goes By (세월이 가면)" (Kihyun) Choi Myung-sub Choi Gwi-sub Choi Ho-sub 3:49

OST Part 10

No. Title Lyrics Music Original Singer Length
1. "Let's Forget It (이젠 잊기로 해요 )" (Yeo-eun (Melody Day)) Lee Jang-hee Lee Jang-hee Kim Wan-sun 3:58

OST Part 11

No. Title Original Singer Length
1. "기억날 그날이 와도" (NC.A) TBA TBA

Ratings

Episode # Original broadcast date Title Average audience share Highest Internet Ratings
AGB Ratings TNmS Ratings
1 November 6, 2015 "Hand in Hand"
(Korean: 손에 손잡고)
6.1% (2nd) 6.5% 61.2%
2 November 7, 2015 "The One Thing You're Mistaken About Me"
(Korean: 당신이 나에 대해 착각하는 한 가지)
6.8% (1st) 6.7% 59.4%
3 November 13, 2015 "Not Guilty If You’re Rich, Guilty If You’re Poor"
(Korean: 유전무죄 무전유죄)
7.8% (2nd) 8.6% 68.7%
4 November 14, 2015 "Can't help ~ing" 8.3% (1st) 8.0% 69.9%
5 November 20, 2015 "Ready for Winter"
(Korean: 월동준비)
10.1% (2nd) 9.6% 74.3%
6 November 21, 2015 "The First Snow Is Coming"
(Korean: 첫 눈이 온다구요)
9.3% (1st) 8.8% 76.3%
7 November 27, 2015 "To You"
(Korean: 그대에게)
11.0% (2nd) 10.2% 79.8%
8 November 28, 2015 "One Warm Word"
(Korean: 따뜻한 말 한마디)
11.3% (1st) 10.7% 69.6%
9 December 4, 2015 "Crossing The Line"
(Korean: 선을 넘는다는 것)
11.6% (2nd) 10.2% 81.3%
10 December 5, 2015 "Memory" 13.4% (1st) 12.5% 82.4%
11 December 11, 2015 "Three Different Prophecies"
(Korean: 세 가지 예언)
12.2% (1st) 12.3% 83.5%
12 December 12, 2015 "Loving Someone Means"
(Korean: 누군가를 사랑한다는 것은)
13.1% (1st) 11.8% 84.5%
13 December 18, 2015 "Superman Has Returned"
(Korean: 슈퍼맨이 돌아왔다)
12.9% (1st) 12.2% 83.6%
14 December 19, 2015 "Don't Worry, Dear"
(Korean: 걱정 말아요 그대)
15.1% (1st) 13.2% 83.9%
15 December 25, 2015 "Between Love and Friendship"
(Korean: 사랑과 우정 사이)
15.2% (1st) 13.6% 83.2%
16 December 26, 2015 "Life is Ironic - 1"
(Korean: 인생이란 아이러니 - 1)
15.4% (1st) 12.6% 82.2%
17 January 8, 2016 "Life is Ironic - 2"
(Korean: 인생이란 아이러니 - 2)
15.5% (1st) 15.5% 88.7%
18 January 9, 2016 "Goodbye, My First Love"
(Korean: 굿바이 첫사랑)
17.2% (1st) 16.2% 91.1%
19 January 15, 2016 "You Did Your Best"
(Korean: 당신은 최선을 다했다)
17.6% (1st) 17.9% 91.4%
20 January 16, 2016 "Goodbye, Youth
Goodbye, Ssangmun-dong"
(Korean: 안녕 나의 청춘 굿바이 쌍문동)
18.8% (1st) 18.4% 92.5%
Average 12.427% 11.8% 79.4%
0 October 30, 2015 Guide 2.996% - -
Special January 2, 2016 Behind 7.021% 6.7% 23.1%

Note: This drama airs on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC & EBS).

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipient Result
2016
16th Top Chinese Music Awards
Best International Artist Park Bo-gum Won
52nd Paeksang Arts Awards
Best Drama Reply 1988 Pending
Best Director (TV) Shin Won-ho Pending
Best Actress (TV) Ra Mi-ran Pending
Best New Actor (TV) Ryu Jun-yeol Pending
Ahn Jae-hong Pending
Lee Dong-hwi Pending
Best New Actress (TV) Ryu Hye-young Pending
Lee Hyeri Pending
Best Scripwriter (TV) Lee Woo-jung Pending
Most Popular Actor (TV) Park Bo-gum Nominated
Ryu Jun-yeol Nominated
Most Popular Actress (TV) Lee Hyeri Nominated
Ryu Hye-young Nominated
Ra Mi-ran Nominated

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