Reply 1988

Deok-sun, a teenager in 1988 Seoul, balances time with her childhood friends and prepares for her part in the upcoming Olympic opening ceremony.

Choi Taek's recent victory brings the community together for a festive celebration, while Deok-sun and Dong-il each cope with the loss of someone close in their own personal ways.

Deok-sun, despite her poor dancing ability, is eager to compete in a talent show at her school retreat in hopes of winning a cassette player.

Deok-sun announces her ambition to attend college, causing Seong-gyun emotional distress, while Taek struggles with frustration after experiencing a loss.

Bo-ra's involvement in student protests causes concern for Dong-il, while Sun-young tries to appear stable and capable for her mother, despite her inner struggles.

Taek faces intense pressure as he travels to China to compete in a high-stakes tournament, while Deok-sun reflects on the emotions of first love in a personal writing that is unexpectedly read by Jung-hwan.

As Christmas approaches, the group participates in a Secret Santa gift exchange. Jung-hwan takes note when Deok-sun expresses a desire for a pair of pink mittens.

As the Kim family prepares for Jung-bong's upcoming heart surgery, Bo-ra faces difficulties in her personal relationship, while Deok-sun encounters No-eul's girlfriend.

As the new year begins, Sun-young faces financial difficulties while Moo-sung experiences a health scare, and Deok-sun gains insight into Taek's life under the public eye.

The family gathers in Bo-ra's car to go retrieve Dong-ryong, who has run away on his birthday. On the return trip, Deok-sun and Taek choose an alternate route.

The mothers visit a fortune teller for guidance, while Jung-hwan struggles with emotional turmoil, particularly after Deok-sun and her family move in with him temporarily.

Sun-young hides the details of her part-time job from Sun-woo, while Sun-woo keeps his relationship with Bo-ra a secret, and Moo-sung takes on the role of babysitter.

Il-hwa becomes worried about a lump she discovers on her chest as she prepares for a hospital physical. Meanwhile, Taek departs for an important competition in Tokyo.

Sun-woo becomes uneasy as the relationship between Sun-young and Moo-sung deepens. Meanwhile, Deok-sun gives Jung-hwan a pink shirt as a birthday present.

Deok-sun confronts the challenges of college admissions as her hopes are tested. Meanwhile, Dong-ryong finds himself at the police station, and Seong-gyun suffers a serious accident.

Mi-ran and Dong-ryong try out for a televised singing competition as it comes to their city, while Bo-ra leaves to focus on preparing for the bar exam.

Deok-sun and the boys contemplate their future paths as the parents reflect on their own past aspirations. Meanwhile, Taek envisions a more personal and fulfilling goal.

In 1994, the group reunites in their hometown to celebrate Taek's birthday, while Deok-sun faces disappointment when she is no-showed for a concert date, and Bo-ra agrees to go on a blind date.

Deok-sun visits Taek during a stop in Beijing, while Jung-hwan prepares a heartfelt gesture for Mi-ran.

Sun-woo and Bo-ra attempt to convince their parents to accept their relationship, while Taek's reputation is threatened by scandalous news reports.