Înapoi în 1988 (2015)

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!

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I'm very sorry I did not watch this drama earlier. It's absolutely beautiful. I always wanted to watch the "Reply" series, because I LOVE this type of shows, about the past, following various families and it is about life.
I was choosing between "Reply 1988" and "Reply 1997", and I end up seeing this.
It’s such a good drama, and a must watch.
Reply 1988 made me feel how good the past was, they appreciated the most simple and unique things, like family and friendship. I was so jealous seeing that neighborhood, they shared everything and they had such a good friendship...and I live alone xD
So the drama is really good, one of my favourites. The story and the cast is amazing. And the music, that old music with those old beats are so beautiful and good to hear.
Even though I had the wrong shipp and in the end, it made me sad, I really don't care, I still love the drama.
I had such a good time watching this. <3

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dare solo 10 a questa serie mi obbligherebbe ad abbassare

tutti i giudizi fin qui dati.
E' un romanzo corale, scritto benissimo che, ambientato negli anni 80 nella Corea del Sud, ripercorre le vicende familiari di un gruppo di 5-6 famiglie e dei relativi componenti: figli tra i 18 e i 25 anni; coniugi, padri e madri, vicini di casa che diventano punto di forza e sostegno gli uni per gli altri. E' analogo alla serie "This is us", ma calato nella cultura Coreana e senza gli impicci di personaggi che sono un omaggio al "politicamente corretto" ... qui tutti hanno i loro pregi e i loro difetti e il loro percorso di vita e di catarsi.
Detto con le "pinze" è un po' come leggere i Promessi Sposi o Guerra e Pace o Anna Karenina dove Manzoni e Tolstoj delineano personaggio per personaggio e contemporaneamente il contesto storico. I personaggi, anche qui, sono guardati sempre con positività, con compartecipazione al loro dramma, mai con cinismo o moralismo.
Il cast è composto da attori eccellentissimi. La fotografia, le musiche e l'assenza di "sbrodolature" o eccessive lungaggini nel fanno un prodotto davvero raccomandabile.
Per i temi trattati dai 13-14 anni in su.

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I enjoyed most about the series is the beginning and the end of this. The middle was a little laggy. I’ve watched many “reply” series and I must admit this one had a more nostalgic ending. Watching it and hearing how she reflects on her youth and the neighborhood and how things gradually changed is something that everyone can relate to.

What I like most about this was that it really evoked youthful memories. I also like the community vibe, the love, support and laughter. It was truly warm.

What is disliked it that it was not so eventful and they really dragged the secret relationship out to the last moment.

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Wow...

I've watched this drama so many times. It portrays friendship and family dynamics in the most heartwarming way possible. I don't think I will ever watch another k-drama better than this. The plot was fantastic and covered so much, more than I could ask for.

I LOVE the cast and their chemistry. I really don't have any complaints about this show, other than the fact that I just want more and more.

The OSTs are extremely iconic and catchy, and "Hyehwadong" (sung by Park Bo-ram) really just epitomises nostalgia and childhood. So many variety shows have used that track to encapsulate nostalgia and it really just makes me feel very warm. I miss my childhood. Outstanding show and an outstanding performance by the cast. Best k-drama ever in my opinion.

In summary:
What i liked - everything
What i disliked - i want more

Star of the show: Hyeri, Lee Dong-hwi, Ra Mi-ran, Kim Sung-kyun

Rating: 11/10
Watch if you want to cry

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