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Reply 1988 is an intriguing K-drama that depicts the struggles of life. Especially the significance and influence of the community. This K-drama does not have a negative character.
Reply 1988 shows us that sometimes life itself can be difficult enough. It is more than just a K-drama. This feels like a journey back to the 1980s. A time that was much simpler than now.
Yet had similar troubles. You will find yourself laughing, crying, and pondering throughout. From mothers sharing food over walls to the kids' hilarious antics, this story is deep.
Reply 1988 leaves us with a longing. Especially for a time during which life felt a little slower. Many of the scenes and lines stay with us long after the credits roll. So, let’s revisit Reply 1988 and talk about some of the best moments.
Reply 1988: 10 unforgettable moments that stayed with us long after the K-drama ended
1) Bo-ra’s Jacket in episode 2
This scene is truly a memorable moment from Reply 1988. It remains in the hearts even after the credits roll. It is not just memorable because of the humor. This scene sets the tone for the relationship between Bo-ra and Deok-san.
Bo-ra starts to look for her denim jacket. However, her mother quickly realizes that the jacket is taken by Deok-san already. However, if Bo-ra finds out that Deok-san is the one wearing the jacket, things would go haywire.
So to prevent things from escalating, Deok-san’s mother quickly calls to her son’s school and tells him to inform Deok-san to bring back the jacket as quickly as possible.
After Deok-san finds out that Bo-ra is looking for the jacket, she starts to run as quickly as possible to bring the jacket back. Right when Bo-ra was almost able to understand the situation, Deok-san returns with the jacket.
Her mother pretends to find the jacket in the washing machine. She thought she would stop the quarrel between the two sisters. This scene is truly one of the most hilarious ones in Reply 1988.
2) Deok-sun’s Olympic interview in episode 1
It cannot be denied that each and every episode of Reply 1988 is intriguing. It is filled with numerous memorable moments. This K-drama is truly a binge-worthy show.
Especially when we consider Deok-sun’s interview in this episode of Reply 1988, it tugs at our heartstrings. It is established from the very start that, unlike her elder sister, she is not as bright.
She is given a reminder time and again by her sister. After she finds out about her participation in the Olympic Ceremony, she feels extremely happy. She is delighted to be a part of something of such significance.
However, her dreams get crushed immediately. For day and night, she practiced for her part. During the interview, she was extremely excited when she found out that Madagascar would not be participating.
3) Deok-sun’s birthday in episode 1
For almost every middle child, Deok-sun’s character resonates deeply. We know birthdays are always a special day in everyone’s life. We look forward to this day throughout the year.
However, for Deok-san’s house, her birthday is never celebrated as she wanted. It can be understood that, due to her family’s economic condition, celebrating becomes difficult.
Yet in the first episode, Deok-sun’s heartfelt words leave a lasting impact on the viewers. The family sang for Bo-ra's birthday. During this moment, Deok-sun's face reflected many emotions.
Especially the heartbreak she was feeling. Throughout her life, she felt neglected. She pours her heart out to her family.
She tells them about all the incidents during which they prioritised Bo-ra and No-eul instead of her. This moment leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.
4) Choi-taek and his father in episode 7
Reply 1988 is filled with numerous heartfelt moments. These moments are not just limited to the lead characters. Their relationship with their parents also gives us numerous significant moments.
In Reply 1988, parents play a significant role. Especially in the lives of the group. So, in episode 7, Choi Taek and Mooo-sung's bond leaves a lasting impact on the viewers. Choi Taek returns from his trip.
He finds his father waiting for him. They share a heartfelt moment. Taek gives him his birthday present. Unlike him, his father is not able to say that he loves him. Later, Taek watches the video of his father’s interview.
During the interview, the interviewer asks him to say I love you to his son. He hesitates initially. Yet says it eventually. On hearing his father’s words, Taek breaks down. This moment is truly significant.
5) Sun-woo finds out about his mother’s part-time job in episode 12
This is yet another intriguing moment in Reply 1988. Sun-woo is initially worried about her mother.
However, when he starts to follow her, he comes to know about her mother’s secret. His mother lied to him and actually went to her part-time work at the bathhouse.
He was devastated to see the lengths his mother went to in order to give him a proper college life. This moment in Reply 1988 resonates deeply with the viewers. It depicts the lengths parents go to in order to make their children happy.
6) Deok-san and her mother in episode 15
Soo-yeon became Deok-san’s name. It was done so that she could get into college. However, things did not go as they were planned. Everyone started to call Deok-sun as Soo-yeon just as her mother said.
On the day, Deok-sun’s teacher tells her mother that with her grades, she might not be able to get into college, her mother loses all hope in her. Deok-sun expects her mother to shout and be angry.
However, instead of that, she told her that it was fine. Deok-sun understood that her mother had lost all hope in her. She started to apologize to her mother profusely. This moment is truly a deep and meaningful one for the viewers of Reply 1988.
7) Jung-pal’s confession in episode 18
Throughout Reply 1988, the viewers rooted for Deok-san with either Choi Taek or Jung-pal. In episode 18, Jung-pal is finally able to muster the courage to confess his true feelings to Deok-san.
It seems as if they might end up together. However, Jung-pal ends his confession by saying that he was just joking. Yet, the confession felt anything but a joke. He poured his heart out.
He expresses all the times he tried to be by her side. From waiting for hours to go to school together to making sure she is safe. He also tells her that he tried to confess his feelings before. Yet he was unable to do so. These moments truly leave a lasting impact.
8) Dong-II’s shoes in episode 20
Bo-ra and Sun-woo’s wedding from Reply 1988 is a memorable moment. Especially Bo-ra and her father’s connection shines through this moment. Bo-ra gave shoes to her father which he appreciated dearly.
However, Bo-ra did not know that the shoes were much bigger for his feet. Don-II did not say anything about it and rather said that they were a perfect fit for him. During the wedding ceremony, Deok-sun notices her father’s shoes. To prevent her father from falling down, she adds tissue paper in his shoes.
Later, Bo-ra finally sees that her father’s shoes are too big. She breaks down immediately. This scene is emotionally poignant. It leaves a lasting impact on the viewers.
9) Everyone leaving Ssangmundong in episode 20
Yet another intriguing moment at the end of Reply 1988. In this scene, we see that all the residents of Ssangmundong have already left the place. All that is left here are the old houses with the same gates.
Yet now, these have worn down. This makes us reminisce about the earlier episodes of Reply 1988. We have witnessed how Ssangmundong was a place filled with love.
Now, everything is left behind and forgotten. This moment truly resonates deeply with the viewers.
10) Bo-ra leaves in episode 16
Initially, during the time when Bo-ra was leaving her house for her preparations, her father was not there. All of them thought that maybe he was busy with his work.
However, when Bo-ra drove away, she saw that her father was waiting for her. He gave her medicines and money. He even told her to treat herself well. This heartfelt moment even melted Bo-ra’s heart.
She breaks down crying after seeing her father’s concern and love for her.
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