Before even starting this article I was already sobbing. Koreans are famous at producing dramas that make you cry and laugh at the same time. And Reply 1988 is one of the best examples out there.
Following Reply 1997 and Reply 1994, the plot system is no different in Reply 1988. Meaning, we've got different teenagers, the main character is a girl, and we have to found out who she ends up with in 2015. Which is, actually, really hard. The scenario is written so carefully that you doubt everything until the last episode. But, if you are an investigator, and search every images, you can found out. (I knew for Reply 1997 and I think I found out for Reply 1988)
I wasn't very excited to watch this show, because I didn't like the "second season" - Reply 1994 -, I was totally disappointed. But this season is much better than the previous seasons.
Not only do we see the teenagers' lives, but we also get a glimpse of the family members. There are a lot more adult characters in this season, and that makes the show much more interesting.
I laugh a lot when the scene takes place with the teenagers, and start crying when an adult is involved in the action.
Here are some examples :
she was "helping" him get rid of his cramp (in korean cramp and cat sound the same)
well... I think it's obvious what happened here
When JungHwan's dad misses his deceased mother
With my friend, every tuesday, we send each other text messages about the drama, because Reply 1988 makes us crazy ! It's a MUST watch my friends !