Deserves all the hype
I won't go into details because Reply 1988 has been highly-regarded by the more professional reviewers -- and it deserves all of it. This is the drama that will forever be timeless.To be honest, it took me 3 times to finish the first episode. I was not used to the long episodes, so I watched it with so much confusion, mostly not remembering all the kids' faces. Still, due to the amazing reviews, I kept coming back and it was the best decision in my Drama-watching career.
The Second Lead Syndrome is real, but I have never thought of Reply 1988 as a romantic series. Some of the episodes got be crying my eyes out and I simply did not want it to be over. I took my time with this drama rather than bingewatch in several days like others, but perhaps it is more suitable that way.
I will always bring up Reply 1988 whenever someone asks for recommendations. Probably not in the introduction-to-kdrama category since it is quite slow-paced and unconventional, but still amazing in every aspect and I couldn't ask for more.
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I will rewatch it whenever I feel nostalgic.
This series will always hold a special place in my heart. As someone who lives far from family, it makes me miss them even more. I laughed and cried a lot, feeling both touched and nostalgic. The series beautifully portrays the essence of family and friendship, as well as the strong bond within the community. I find myself rewatching it again and again because I miss the families in Ssangmun-dong and the baa-a-a sound. Definitely worth watching!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
A favourite for sure.
I have watched this show multiple times already. Hyeri is the best in it! She was my favourite character. Amazing and underrated actress. One of the funniest kdramas out there, in my opinion. Also, the nostalgia factor of the show is strong and quite endearing. The best "Reply" out of the three. I wished there were more romantic scenes for the endgame couple though.Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Un gran elenco y un precioso OST te llevan en un viaje nostálgico al barrio de Ssangmundong en 1988.
La historia tiene un poco de todo: tristeza, comedia y romance. Aquí cada uno de los personajes es importante, hasta el más pequeño tiene su manera de sobresalir, y llegamos a verlos en distintas facetas, por lo que es imposible no tomarles cariño.
Lo mismo pasa con las parejas, cada una tiene momentos que te hacen saltar el corazón, y tienen peso en el desarrollo individual de los personajes.
Las dinámicas en las amistades y con la familia son la base de este drama, ese es parte del por qué es tan fácil sentirte identificado.
Hay tantas reflexiones a lo largo de la historia y es precioso que muchas de ellas se centren en los padres. Estas personas que hacen sacrificios por sus hijos, que se tragan sus sentimientos para parecer fuertes, pero no dejan de ser humanas, con sueños e ilusiones abandonadas.
El grupo de amigos central es grandioso. Pueden hacer mil bobadas y molestarse mutuamente, sin embargo, el amor que se tienen es indudable (y enorme).
No puedo hacer los comentarios suficientes para explicar lo hermoso que me parece el drama. Basta con decir que logró enamorarme de inicio a fin, sin aburrirme ni un momento en sus 20 episodios con duración de más de una hora y media.
Reply 1988 es un recordatorio de que, no importa que vivamos en países y contextos diferentes, hay cosas con las que siempre nos podremos sentir conectados.
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I have been embaressed and hurt along with Duk Seon, Jung Hwan, Dong Ryonh and all the others. I have laughed and felt anxious, well, felt every kind of emotion that is available really.
I never would have thought that Reply 1988 would triumph over 1994 or even 1997 but yes, yes it did. By far.
This is the first drama I had to rewatch while it was still ongoing just to sooth my abstinence.
And I also got to experience what its like to suffer from secondlead syndrom for the very first time, and to the extrem at that. I cried along with the confession and capitulation. I felt like the conduit for the feelings he wouldn't and couldn't show to protect both his pride and friendship.
It has been a journey, a journey I will gladly take again and again (when I have gathered my strength).
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to the prospective audience you are asked to provide the tissue as the final ep is a very sad ep
in this drama you can also see about one's adolescence, about the neighborhood. This story also focuses more on the family than in reply 1994
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A rare instance where the MDL rating of 9 is absolutely justified for the series.
Why I liked it:- Main Love Story: As you may know, the FL had 2 suitors. There seem to have been fan wars about who she should have ended with. There were subtle clues sprinkled throughout the series, which were confusing to me personally. I thought some clues pointed to the main ML and some to the second ML. Both were quite outstanding suitors because I felt both were complimentary personalities to an extent to the FL. The FL was a generally sweet and happy-go-lucky girl, with no major outstanding qualities/ambition. One ML was really mature but child-like innocent at the same time and brought out the FL's protective & nurturing instincts. The other ML was quite caring and while he bickered with her, the FL brought out his protective & nurturing instincts. So in case of one ML, the FL would have been the primary nurturer, with the other one she would have been nurtured. Both work in real life actually. My take away was: who we end up with is driven by Destiny most of all. People are not fixtures, there are spectrums to behaviour. The same person can be dominating one in a relationship with one partner, and be dominated in a relationship with another partner. The opposite partner's behaviours brings out different personality traits in folks. So, I was fine whoever she ended up with, they both suited her. Kudos to the makers/actors for bringing to life such fine 2 suitors.
- Secondary Love Story: Ah, the FL's elder sister and friend's love story (Sung-Sung couple as I term them). You know there are commitment-phobic guys in real life They are often depicted in dramas too. There is another category of guys who exist but are not as frequently depicted I feel. The commitment-philic guys, who thrive on stepping up and taking responsibilities. Sung Sun Woo was that guy. Stepped up to the role of man-support for his mother and lil sister once his father passed away. Happily so. It's no wonder he fell for an older girl. His maturity level was higher than even his FL though she was older and mature herself. Even in his relationship, he is the one who pushed for permanence, happy to marry early. Though his FL was really aggressive, he tamed her so well. I freakin adore such guys. I love their love.
- Really slow burn romance, both of them. Done just the way I like them.
- Kisses: Swoon worthy and totally real. Especially so from the secondary couple. I truly think the secondary couple are a couple in real life.
Weird points:
- The FL had an adam's apple to rival the ML's. This is the first time I have seen an actress with such a pronounced adam's apple. Distracted me in a few scenes
- Whoever did FL's make-up needs to be fired. I could see her foundation / pimples in so many scenes
- The wigs of the 3 ahjummas were also terrible cause it was so obvious they were wigs
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Memorable and profound
What a journey this drama has been. At first, I was quite skeptical because the episode length was of a movie one. But as I started watching it, I was so attached to the characters and their stories. Everything was flowing so natural. I thought it was too soon revealed who Deok Seon's husband was, I wished for it to happen later, to keep longer the suspense. I was a bit disappointed with the ending, too less minutes of 2015, wanted to see what happened to Jeong Hwan.Great acting but the parents impressed me the most, especially Seong Dong Il. He could make you laugh but also sad.
I found the music very appropriate.
I would rewatch it but when I have no more dramas on my planned list!
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BEST KDRAMA YOU'LL EVER WATCH!!!
Just wow. Just when I thought I already have watched the best dramas, I have tried watching REPLY 1988 because of recommendations and curiosity and guess what?! It became my top pick and the best KDrama I have ever watched so far. Period. No one could ever replace this drama in my heart. Very realistic approach in family, friends, and life in general. It will make you very nostalgic and make you miss and treasure your younger days with your loved ones. Will make you realize the essential things that REALLY matters the most. The makers are very expert in this slice-of-life genre because it came out really good. They focus on trivial stuffs and that's what makes it the best. In most of the KDramas you have watched, most likely you just have 1 to 3 characters you will look forward to. But in REPLY 1988, you will LOVE ALL of the characters! The actors are great and the writers as well as if you feel like the characters are real. To the point that you couldn't even move on after watching it and follow the actors' new projects. The love triangle thing is something you will look forward to but is not the typical love triangle where the male lead who are friends will be destroyed and have feud because of their affection for the girl. Their LT mainly focuses on the essence of friendship and the sacrifices you could make for your friends. That's it. Watch this if you want to realize REAL lessons in life and if you want good laughs and good cries as well. Watch it with you family! This is something all generations would love and relate to. It was slow-paced at first and you might find it boring but trust me, it was a ONE OF A KIND drama and surely YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. I'm not lying. This is something that you MUST WATCH before you die. Bye!Esta resenha foi útil para você?
Master's opinion
Well about this drama all i would like to say is that i enjoyed it. Loved the details they put in about the lives in that time period. Certain things were relatable. Loved the way they portrayed the relationships in that time.This drama pulled me to 1988's.
I might recommend to watch this.
Overall .. liked this drama
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One word to describe this drama: HEARTWARMING. This is the only drama in which I describe as such. Very nostalgic, entertaining and with subtle hints of life lessons. It stirs up a lot of emotions within ourselves. It makes us yearn for what we had while hoping we should've treasured every thing better. Our family. Friends. Memories. And even, the younger version of ourselves.
10/10 in everything. Casting, acting, story, production. EVERYTHING. They paid a lot of attention to every single details of this drama. Hands down to every one.
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Happiness, sadness, right and wrong decisions, family, friends, love, aspirations, difficulties
If you havent watched it, you are missing a lot.
I actually wanted to live in that same neighbourhood.
I wanted to be their friends. If you have that kind of friends, Please do not let go of them and know each others value. It is very hard to make friends and very easy to lose them.
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