i watched this series because of the stolen kiss in episode 3. I was going through the top korean tv drama videos when i saw the mini clip. they've been friends since they were children. she was there to cheer him up when he lost both his parents. her parents took it upon themselves to take care of the two orphaned brothers indirectly. hence, the guy was a frequent 'visitor' in shiwoon's house. when they reach high school, jae woon (the guy) starts to develop feelings for his best friend. they couldn't be more opposite than night and day. shiwoon had a tomboyish attitude. the ultimate fan girl who didn't want to bother with school or do any studying. her dream was to become the wife of the lead guy of a boy band. he was an honor student. the boy next door. the dependable best friend. reply 1997 tells the story of how and why he fell in love with her. it is a story about family, first love, friendships, heart break, finding love again and of courae life in 1997.