Reply 1988

Reply 1988

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
Ryu Jun-yeol
Go Kyung-pyo
Lee Dong-hwi
Country of origin South Korea
Original language(s) Korean
No. of episodes 20
Production
Location(s) South Korea
Release
Original network tvN
Original release November 6, 2015 (2015-11-06) – January 16, 2016 (2016-01-16)
Chronology
Preceded by Twenty Again
Followed by Signal
Related shows Reply 1997
Reply 1994
External links
Website

Reply 1988 (Hangul: 응답하라 1988; RR: Eungdabhara 1988) is a 2015 South Korean television series starring Lee Hyeri, Park Bo-gum, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, 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), it is the third installment of tvN's Reply series.[7] Reply 1988 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.
Stoic and sarcastic, grumbles a lot, loves soccer and also one of the top students in school.
A caring brother and a dependable son to his family.
The geek of the group, but more knowledgeable about girls and life in general.

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
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. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Youth (청춘) (Rock Ver.)" (Kim Feel)Kim Chang-wanKim Chang-wanSanulrim 4:27
2. "Youth (청춘) (feat. Kim Chang-wan)" (Kim Feel)Kim Chang-wanKim Chang-wanSanulrim 3:40
Total length:
8:06

OST Part 2

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

OST Part 3

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "A Little Girl (소녀)" (Oh Hyuk)Lee Young-hoonLee Young-hoonLee Moon-sae 3:33

OST Part 4

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Hyehwa-dong (or Ssangmun-dong) (혜화동 (혹은 쌍문동))" (Park Bo-ram)Kim Chang-kiKim Chang-kiZoo 4:22

OST Part 5

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "All I Have to Give You is Love (네게 줄 수 있는건 오직 사랑뿐)" (December)Ji Geun-sikJi Geun-sikByun Jin Sub 3:31

OST Part 6

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Violet Fragrance (보라빛향기)" (Wable)Kang SusieYoon SangKang Susie 3:44

OST Part 7

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Together (함께)" (Noel)Do Yoon-kyungPark Kwang-hyunPark Kwang-hyun 4:33

OST Part 8

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Everyday With You (매일 그대와)" (Sojin (Girl's Day))Choi Sung-wonChoi Sung-wonDeulgukhwa 3:16

OST Part 9

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

OST Part 10

No. TitleLyricsMusicOriginal Singer Length
1. "Let's Forget It (이젠 잊기로 해요 )" (Yeo-eun (Melody Day))Lee Jang-heeLee Jang-heeKim Wan-sun 3:58

OST Part 11

No. TitleOriginal 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).

References

  1. Kwon, Ji-youn (16 November 2015). "'Reply 1988' draws big response". The Korea Times. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  2. Kim, Jae-heun (9 November 2015). "Will Reply 1988 inherit success of its previous seasons?". The Korea Times. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  3. Jin, Min-ji (19 May 2015). "Cast confirmed for next Reply drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
  4. "Reply 1988 ready to captivate viewers". The Korea Times. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  5. Won, Ho-jung (8 November 2015). "Creators lower expectations for Reply 1988". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
  6. "Reply 1988 Producer Says "Mystery Husband" Theme Will Return". Soompi. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 November 2015.
  7. Jones, Julie (18 May 2015). "Reply 1988 Finalizes Its Cast". KDramaStars. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  8. "'Respond 1988' writes a new rating history "telecast end '". Stoo Asaie.
  9. "‘Reply 1988’ Is The First Prominent K-Drama Of 2016 Finishing With Double Digits Heralded By Hyeri And Park Bo Gum’s Kiss". Inquistr.
  10. "Answer Me 1988 Confirms Final Casting with Leads Park Bo Geum, Hyeri, and Go Kyung Pyo". KPlayground. Hyeri of Girl’s Day as the female lead, Park Bo Geum is the male lead,
  11. "Answer Me 1988 Confirms Final Casting with Leads Park Bo Geum, Hyeri, and Go Kyung Pyo". KPlayground. Hyeri of Girl’s Day as the female lead, Park Bo Geum is the male lead,
  12. His identity among the 4 male characters hasn't been revealed.

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