Reply 1988
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 – January 16, 2016 |
Chronology | |
Related shows |
Reply 1997 Reply 1994 |
External links | |
Website |
Reply 1988 (Hangul: 응답하라 1988; RR: Eungdapara 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.
- Park Bo-gum as Choi Taek[11]
- A genius baduk player who is mostly quiet and struggles with simple day-to-day tasks
- Go Kyung-pyo as Sung Sun-woo
- A student council president, caring brother and dependable son to his family
- Ryu Jun-yeol as Kim Jung-hwan
- Stoic and sarcastic, he grumbles a lot and loves soccer
- Lee Dong-hwi as Ryu Dong-ryong
- Loves dancing and singing, he is wise beyond his age
Supporting characters
- Sung family
- Sung Dong-il as Sung Dong-il (Deok-sun's father)
- Lee Il-hwa as Lee Il-hwa (Deok-sun's mother)
- Ryu Hye-young as Sung Bo-ra (Deok-sun's older sister)
- Has a warm heart beneath her stubborn, ill-tempered exterior. Active in the student protest movement and a student at Seoul National University.
- Choi Sung-won as Sung No-eul (Deok-sun's younger brother)
- Despite being the youngest child of the Sung family, he looks much older than his age.
- Kim family
- Kim Sung-kyun as Kim Sung-kyun (Jung-hwan's father)
- Ra Mi-ran as Ra Mi-ran (Jung-hwan's mother)
- Ahn Jae-hong as Kim Jung-bong (Jung-hwan's older brother)
- 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
- Choi Moo-sung as Choi Moo-sung (Taek's father)
- Yoo Jae-myung as Ryu Jae-myung (Dong-ryong's father)
- Extended cast
- Lee Min-ji as Jang Mi-ok (Deok-sun's friend)
- Lee Se-young as Wang Ja-hyun (Deok-sun's friend)
- Song Young Kyu as Sun-young's older brother
- Lee Mi-yeon as adult Sung Deok-sun
- Kim Joo-hyuk as adult Choi Taek[12]
- Jeon Mi-seon as adult Sung Bo-ra
- Woo Hyun as adult Sung No-eul
- Yong Young-jae as director of Korea Baduk Association
- Bae Yoo-ram
Cameo and guest appearances
- Kim Young-ok as Deok-sun's grandmother (ep. 2)
- Jung Won-joong as Dong-il's older brother (ep. 2)
- Kim Su-ro as snack shop owner (ep. 3)
- Lee Moon-se (voice) as radio DJ (ep. 6)
- Park Ji-yoon as TV interviewer (ep. 7)
- Park Jung-min as Bo-ra's boyfriend (ep. 8)
- Kim Tae-hoon as Cardiac surgeon (ep. 8)
- Lee Soo-kyung as No-eul's girlfriend (ep. 8)
- Jung Yoo-min as Bo-ra's friend (ep. 8)
- Jung Hae-in as Ho-young, Deok-sun's middle school friend (ep. 13)
- Shin Young-jin as Class President's mother (ep.14)
- Jung Woo as Kim Jae-joon/Trash (ep.18)
- Go Ara as Sung Na-Jung (ep.18)
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1. | "Violet Fragrance (보라빛향기)" (Wable) | Kang Susie | Yoon Sang | Kang Susie | 3:44 |
OST Part 7
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Original Singer | Length |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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1. | "기억날 그날이 와도" (NC.A) | TBA | TBA |
Ratings
Episode # | Original broadcast date | Title | Average audience share | Highest Internet Ratings | |
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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 |
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2016 | |
Best International Artist | Park Bo-gum | Won |
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 | Pending | ||
Ryu Jun-yeol | Pending | |||
Most Popular Actress (TV) | Lee Hyeri | Pending | ||
Ryu Hye-young | Pending | |||
Ra Mi-ran | Pending |
References
- ↑ Kwon, Ji-youn (November 16, 2015). "'Reply 1988' draws big response". The Korea Times. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ↑ Kim, Jae-heun (November 9, 2015). "Will Reply 1988 inherit success of its previous seasons?". The Korea Times. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
- ↑ Jin, Min-ji (May 19, 2015). "Cast confirmed for next Reply drama". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Reply 1988 ready to captivate viewers". The Korea Times. September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ Won, Ho-jung (November 8, 2015). "Creators lower expectations for Reply 1988". The Korea Herald. Retrieved December 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Reply 1988 Producer Says "Mystery Husband" Theme Will Return". Soompi. November 5, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
- ↑ Jones, Julie (May 18, 2015). "Reply 1988 Finalizes Its Cast". KDramaStars. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- ↑ "'Respond 1988' writes a new rating history "telecast end '". Stoo Asaie.
- ↑ "‘Reply 1988’ Is The First Prominent K-Drama Of 2016 Finishing With Double Digits Heralded By Hyeri And Park Bo Gum’s Kiss". Inquistr.
- ↑ "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,
- ↑ "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,
- ↑ His identity among the 4 male characters hasn't been revealed.
External links
- Reply 1988 official tvN website (Korean)
- Reply 1998 at HanCinema
- Reply 1998 at the Internet Movie Database
- Reply 1988 on Facebook (Korean)
- Reply 1988 on Twitter (Korean)