Reply 1988 10th Anniversary: Cast Reunion Special Confirmed

The cast of the iconic tvN drama “Reply 1988” is officially reuniting for a highly anticipated 10th-anniversary special. It was announced on December 1, 2025, that the original cast members will come together for a special program titled “Reply 1988 10th Anniversary,” bringing the beloved Ssangmun-dong crew back to the screen. The first episode is scheduled to air on December 19, 2025, at 8:40 PM KST on tvN.

A Trip Down Memory Lane

The “Reply 1988 10th Anniversary” special is planned as a 3-episode variety show that will take the cast on a nostalgic journey. The members will embark on a 2-day, 1-night trip, giving them a chance to reconnect and reminisce about their time filming the groundbreaking series. Fans can look forward to heartfelt conversations and behind-the-scenes stories as the cast reflects on the drama that catapulted them to stardom and the cherished memories they created in the fictional neighborhood of Ssangmun-dong. This reunion is not just a celebration of the drama but also a significant part of tvN’s 20th-anniversary edition programming.

Star-Studded Cast Returns

Viewers are eager for the full “Reply 1988” reunion, and the special promises to deliver by bringing back the entire main cast. The lineup includes the Ssangmun-dong friends: Girl’s Day HyeRi, Ryu JunYeol, Ko KyungPyo, Park BoGum, Lee DongHwi, Ryu HyeYoung, Ahn JaeHong, Lee MinJi, and Choi SungWon. They will be joined by the beloved parent actors who warmed hearts across the nation: Sung DongIl, Lee IlHwa, Ra MiRan, Kim SungKyun, Choi MooSung, Kim SunYoung, and Ryu JaeMyung. The reunion is a testament to the cast’s enduring bond, a decade after the show’s conclusion.

A Decade of Enduring Popularity

Originally airing from November 2015 to January 2016, “Reply 1988,” penned by writer Lee WooJung and directed by shin, became a cultural phenomenon. It captured the hearts of millions with its warm depiction of family, friendship, and first love in 1980s South Korea. The series was a ratings powerhouse, and its success cemented its place as one of the most beloved Korean dramas of all time, a fact reflected in historical Korean Drama Ratings 2025 (Daily Update). The upcoming 10th-anniversary special is expected to be a major television event, drawing in both original fans and a new generation of viewers.

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