The 'Reply' drama series comprises three installments: 'Reply 1988,' 'Reply 1994,' and 'Reply 1997.' Each series boasts a distinct cast and a unique narrative backdrop.
A. 'Reply 1988' stars Hyeri (혜리), Park Bo-gum (박보검), and Ryu Jun-yeol (류준열). The drama is beloved for its heartwarming family stories and budding romances.
B. 'Reply 1994' features Go Ara (고아라), Jung Woo (정우), and Yoo Yeon-seok (유연석). This series portrays the lives and friendships of university students in Seoul, along with their complex romantic developments.
C. 'Reply 1997' stars Jung Eun-ji (정은지) and Seo In-guk (서인국). Set in Busan in the 1990s, this drama tells the story of high school students' passion for idol culture and the challenges of growing up, marking the successful beginning of the 'Reply' series.
Here are translated comments from Korean netizens:
1. A... Although 'Reply 1994' is closer to my age, 'Reply 1988' made me recall my childhood, so I found it more enjoyable.
2. For me, 'Reply 1994' is unsurpassed.
3. I absolutely love the trio of mothers in 'Reply 1988' ㅜ
4. It used to be 'Reply 1994,' but the more I rewatch it, the more I think it's 'Reply 1988.'
5. A is the easiest to watch.
6. A, 'Reply 1988' is a life drama. Even if you weren't born in that era, you somehow understand it (?).
7. A, but it became too sentimental later, so C was more fun.
8. The most interesting is 'Reply 1997,' but strangely, the one I rewatch and play the most is 'Reply 1988.'
9. B, 'Reply 1994' is fantastic.
10. I was most invested when watching 'Reply 1988.'
11. Because of Choi Taek, it's 'Reply 1988.'
12. Definitely 'Reply 1994,' I'm crazy about Trash Oppa.
13. Unconditionally 'Reply 1997'... A classic cannot be surpassed.
14. Of course, 'Reply 1988.' Although I've watched 'Reply 1994' and 'Reply 1997,' I wasn't as invested as I was in 'Reply 1988.'
15. 'Reply 1988' is so entertaining. It was my first time watching the 'Reply' series.
16. The comedic parts of 'Reply 1988' suit my taste the most.
17. 'Reply 1988' is fun, but my favorite is 'Reply 1994' ㅠ Na-jung.
18. The Sun-woo and Bo-ra couple in 'Reply 1988' is great.
19. 'Reply 1994,' but I've rewatched 'Reply 1988' the most ㅋㅋ.
20. I haven't seen 'Reply 1997' at all ㅋㅋ. I enjoyed both 'Reply 1994' and 'Reply 1988.'
21. It used to be 'Reply 1997,' then it became 'Reply 1988.'
22. 'Reply 1994,' Trash Oppa, I love you.
23. 'Reply 1997' is a classic, but the storyline is 'Reply 1988.'
24. Honestly, I think the 'find the husband' plotlines were all a bit much. I just liked the neighborhood atmosphere of Ssangmun-dong, so 'Reply 1988' is my favorite...
25. In 'Reply 1994,' Trash Oppa is my favorite in the 'Reply' series.
26. For me, as a K-pop fan, 'Reply 1997' is the best, and it even has a pure-hearted gay character, perfect.
27. Aside from the 'find the husband' plot, the latter halves of 'Reply 1997' and 'Reply 1994' felt a bit off. 'Reply 1988' was the smoothest watch from start to finish.
28. 'Reply 1988' is the most fun, but 'Reply 1997' made my heart flutter.
29. 'Reply 1994'.... but it plagiarized H2 ㅋㅋㅋ I was so angry.
30. 'Reply 1988,' but what's with the text on the 'Reply 1997' poster??
31. I still occasionally watch 'Reply 1997.'
32. The boarding house members in 'Reply 1994' are great.
33. The romance is 'Reply 1997,' but the overall vibe is 'Reply 1994.'
34. 'Reply 1988,' but because of the last four episodes, I didn't finish it.
35. Although 'Reply 1997' is a classic, I prefer 'Reply 1994.'
36. 'Reply 1988' was fun in the first half, I liked the Seo Taiji fan couple in 'Reply 1994,' and I liked the main couple in 'Reply 1997,' but the male lead's brother wasn't great. 'Reply 1988' left the biggest impression on me. They all feel pretty similar.
37. Please make 'Reply 2022.'
38. I really like that rough (?) feeling of 'Reply 1997.'
39. I was so engrossed in 'Reply 1994' that 'Reply 1988' felt easy to watch... Chilbong-ah, I truly love you so much.
40. If I could only watch one in the future, it would be 'Reply 1988.'
41. The original 'Reply 1997' is the best.
42. If I had to choose one, each has its dissatisfactions.
43. 'Reply 1997' is indeed a classic.
44. I like 'Reply 1997,' but strangely, I rewatch 'Reply 1988' ㅋㅋ.
45. 'Reply 1997,' Yoon Yoon-jae, I love you.
46. I only seriously watched 'Reply 1988' ㅋㅋ 'Reply 1988.'
47. I've only seen the first part of 'Reply 1997.'
48. 'Reply 1994'~ The friends' stories, the friends in 'Reply 1994' are the most fun.
49. 'Reply 1988.' For Busan natives, the terrible dialect in 'Reply 1997' was too hard to bear.
50. 'Reply 1988'! Deok-sun!
51. 'Reply 1997,' 'Reply 1988,' 'Reply 1994' in that order. I don't really like 'Reply 1994,' whether it was the first watch or now, I never rewatch that series.
52. 'Reply 1997,' Yoon-jae and Shi-won are too strong...
