Reply 1988 cast and characters: Here’s who brought the tvN K-drama to life

The Korean drama Reply 1988 is set in Seoul and belongs titular time period. It is about five best friends living in a close and small neighborhood and often spend time hanging out in each other's homes, reflecting a more family-like bond.

In a scene that perfectly reflects the bond between Duk Sun and Bo Ra, the former one takes away Bo Ra's denim jacket, making Bo Ra angry and almost heading out to kill her sister. Meanwhile, the mother, following a long chain of connections, sends a message to Duk Sun, who comes running back home with all her might, keeping the denim jacket back in its position before Bo Ra could even realize Lee Hyeri plays Sung Duk Sun, who remains the heart and soul of Reply 1988.

Keep reading to know the complete cast and character guide of Reply 1988.

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Cast and character guide of Reply 1988

Lee Hyeri plays Sung Deok-sun

Deok-sun is the emotional anchor of the narrative that Reply 1988 follows. She belongs to a family struggling financially. Her father lost all the money while lending it to someone, and now they are living in a semi-basement home. The trailer suggests that Deok-sun has a charming personality but often feels insecure about her looks. At home, she often fights with her older sister, Bo Ra, expressing her anger and other tantrums.

Their relationship indeed brings joy to the viewers, and though the show features their relentless fights, their bond begins to have meaning by the end.

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Ryu Jun-yeol plays Kim Jung Hwan

Ryu Jun-yeol joins the cast ensemble, playing the character of Kim, portrayed as a quiet and reserved boy who often appears emotionally guarded. His character arc is influenced when his family sees a surge in their wealth, which dramatically transforms their living conditions.

He is the one among the group who often struggles to share what's in his heart. His internal conflict gives a new meaning to the narrative and the bond of the five.

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Go Gyung Pyo plays Sung Sun Woo

Sun Woo is an ideal child among all of them. This is because he is mature beyond his age, especially after he had to bear the responsibility of the house along with his mother post his father's death. The incident builds his character in Reply 1988, making him understand how important it is to excel academically to provide for his family in the future while also keeping up the emotional sensitivity he has.

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Lee Dong-hwi plays Ryu Dong-ryong

The show portrays a group of kids from different classes and personal struggles. However, this character fulfills the place of a friend who remains the reason behind their laughter. Dong-ryong is such a character, a comic relief, while his presence fills the frame with more energy. He is portrayed as fun and outgoing and loves dancing, along with spending time with his friends.

Though he is academically weak and eventually gives up pursuing university because of lower grades. This comes as a turning point in his character arc.

Park Bo Gum plays Choi Taek

Taek is the fifth member of the group, and is a prodigy Baduk player. In the professional circuit, he goes by the name "God" because of his influence and supremacy. Due to his career, he dropped out of school early, making his four friends his entire social world.

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Therefore, these five cast members give justice to their characters, embodying the traits and struggles they have lived by, which makes the show worth watching.