Not to forget; us, the foreigners.
I'm a fan of Reply series. Actually I started to watch Reply 1997 because of Infinite's Hoya (imsuchabigfanofhim) then I just fall in love in the story plot; it is real, it is what they've gone through, it is not a fantasy. Not only that, love is not what they really focus on, sometimes it's about family, friends, and how's the life at that time. They're story-telling but it's not a tale.
Reply 1988 does the same as the other Reply series; but seriously 1988 makes me cry a lot. Really a lot. They show how love is different for each person.
My most memorable scene was when Bora's mom was feeling so down when Bora's dad is not like other husbands. He is strict, he doesn't buy her cosmetics (because he's settling the debt), they always quarrel, shouting etc
It is beautiful how Reply 1988 staffs deliver the message to the viewers by showing the scene where she took another umbrella because Bora's father left first and wait outside the restaurant.
Bora's mom was admiring other couples while eating with Bora's father. Then after her husband left first using their umbrella, she purposely said someone took her umbrella and choose a beautiful umbrella.
If I can't change my husband, why don't I change the umbrella.
When she open it in the rain, she just realised that the umbrella can't be used. There's a big hole.
There when Bora's father come and said ;
How perfect they look at the outside , each of them must has their own problem .
Back to commenting on Reply 1988. Why am I thanking Junghwan?
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| I was so sure at this time that Junghwan was going to be the husband T__T |
Because he made me realised that everything won't come as you would want it to be. If there's a chance, grab it and let fate decides. Actually, I'm a #teamJunghwan. I thought that he will end up with Deokseon as how other Reply series goes. Or is it that I just focus too much on Junghwan that I don't realise Taek's chances :*
Junghwan totally wins a lot of girls heart. He is not that flower boy type; but he's charming! It's just I feel frustrated because he didn't confess to Deokseon like properly -- a real confession! Why did he turned the confession into a joke T____T Maybe it's just he and Deokseon aren't destined to be together :( For whatever reason, I thank Junghwan for bringing us tears and laugh. Although it's hard to accept that he is now broken hearted.... :((
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| Remember this? When he accidently elbowed Deokseon :D |
Taek is infinitely adorable. Although he looks like a someone who need support all the time, but actually he's a genius. I keep denying that the husband will be Taek though I've seen the hints that the production team gave.
Around ep 17-18, I knew it would be Taek. However, I still hoped for the plot to be changed. I've seen the hints that the production team gave;
- He smokes ; Taek is the only one who smokes
- He doesn't like to be interviewed; it is Taek!
- He took picture with Deokseon; either Taek or Junghwan
- He doesn't wear proper clothes in winter; Taek's the only one~
I'm so glad that she ended up marrying Sunwoo after lots and lots of obstacles \(0,0)/
Well~ That's a looooong review~ pheww... After all, I'm still on #teamJunghwan ;) Rye JoonYeol did a very good job on his character *big claps* I would love to see him on other dramas <3
I strongly encourage kdramas lovers to watch Reply 1988. It wouldn't be a typical storyline where you'd always hoped for. Again, thank you Junghwan!
-- notes : I just bought Reply 1988 Director edition OST -.-' there you go again my money~ I'll do the unboxing when it arrives and will update the link here :D
