Reply 1997
응답하라 1997
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As a teen, Shi Won was obsessed with a boy band. Now 33 years old, Shi Won and her friends are reviving their memories as their school reunion nears.
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Season 1
Eighteen
In 1997, nothing was more important to Shi Won than the Korean boy band 'H.O.T.' She and her five closest friends exemplified the teenage angst of K-pop idolatry that was escalating during the decade. They reconnect 15 years later and relive their youth of the late 1990s.
Becoming More and More Different
Yoon Jae has circumcision. It is supposed to be a secret, but the whole town knows, including Shi Won. Shi Won accidentally hands him a pad as she helps him search for his things. This scene shows how they are physically developing into adults. But the changes are gradual, and they still fight like children. Shi Won lies at school about her homework, and Yoon Jae does not help her out with the lie. So she is punished, and she is angry with him. They have a fight, and accidentally Yoon Jae touches her too intimately. The incident makes Yoon Jae see Shi Won as a woman. Yoon Jae unfortunately realizes that although he has become a man, Shi Won has not become a woman yet.Yoo Jung secretly falls in love with a member of an idol group that is the rival of H.O.T. called Sechs Kies. Shi Won considers this betrayal, and it angers her. This causes a rift in their friendship.
What You See Is Not Everything
Shi Won goes to Seoul and camps in front of Tony An's house. She finally returns home after getting her T-shirt signed. When she returns home, her father cuts her hair as punishment. Since then, her parents fight regularly. She confides in Joon Hee about her worry about their quarrels. Yoo Jung also cuts her hair to show moral support for her friend. This act restores their friendship. A new student from Seoul transfers to Gwangan High School. He may be Yoon Jae's rival as the best looking guy in school. He is good-looking and cool. He is macho, and he impresses the other boys. But in front of girls, he is extremely shy. Somebody under the name 1004 (angel) sends Yoon Jae a music file. He thinks it is from Shi Won, but she is not interested in him at all. In fact, she talks badly about him to Joon Hee.Shi Won and Joon Hee chat online and exchange big secrets. Shi Won realizes that what she knows to be true is actually not true at all.
Fair Play
It is the World Cup game: Korea vs. Japan. Shi Won's friends come over to watch the game together, but she forgets to order chicken. Luckily, the delivery man gets his orders wrong, and Shi Won and the group decide to eat the chicken that was ordered for somebody else. When Korea scores a goal, Yoo Jung hugs Hak Chan, and Shi Won hugs Joon Hee. Yoon Jae is suspicious of the closeness between Shi Won and Joon Hee. He is done with fair play. He realizes that one must be proactive to get what one desires. Shi Won gives her phone number to the Seoul boy she has been chatting online with. He says he will call after the game. Tae Woong falls in love with Song Joo, whom he tutored. They decide to marry. One day he goes to watch the Busan Seagulls game and sends Song Joo on a retreat. But there is an accident. We find out that she was Shi Won's sister, and Shi Won now behaves just like her towards Tae Woong.
Life's Counter Attack
Life's counterattacks include Yoon Jae's broken arm, falling in love with Shi Won, a street vender's rags-to-riches story, her father's cancer, and the IMF crisis. The only way to go about life is fighting it and just going on with life. Yoon Jae breaks his arm and is hospitalized. Shi Won sleeps by his side with her glasses on. Yoon Jae notes that he has fallen in love with her over trivial things such as her glasses.A street vender finally finds his parents. He goes from rags to riches. This case shows that there are many ups and downs in life.Shi Won asks her father to buy her expensive jeans, but he refuses. So she writes sad stories and sends them to a radio show in hope to win brand name jeans. Yoon Jae warns her that words come true, and her story about her father having cancer does come true.Shi Won has huge homework that she cannot complete in time. Her father completes it for her, and Shi Won is touched by his love and care.
Love Makes You Do Things You’ve Never Done
Shi Won's father has gastric cancer and is in the hospital. Everybody in his ward watches a popular drama until the main character finds out he is dying from cancer. This depresses all the cancer patients. Shi Won's mother starts calling the drama writer to make her change the story line.Shi Won writes Tony An a fan letter in her own blood in order to become a board member of H.O.T.'s fan club. But when she hears that Tony An is disgusted by it, she is crushed. Yoo Jung devises a way to go see a basketball game with Yoon Jae alone. But Yoon Jae asks for the tickets so that he can cheer up Shi Won. Yoo Jung is crushed, so Hak Chan tries to cheer her up. She ends up kissing him. At the basketball game Yoon Jae tells Shi Won that it bothers him to see her so close with Joon Hee, but she does not hear him. The grown up Yoo Jung and and Hak Chan announce their wedding plans at the reunion. Shi Won is pregnant, so she cannot drink.
Future Hopes
Yoo Jung repeatedly breaks up with Hak Chan. Each time Hak Chan has changed his habits to be more accommodating. This time he does not know the reason for the break up. Yoon Jae and Joon Hee, the top two students, plan to enter the Air Force Academy. Yoon Jae wants to become a pilot because as a child he hears that Shi Won wants to marry a man in uniform. Joon Hee wants to go where Yoon Jae goes. But Yoon Jae does not make it. He later becomes a judge. Joon Hee appears to also not have made the physical exam for the Air Force Academy.Shi-Won's fan fiction stories reveal her literary skills. She wins a writing contest and gets into Dongguk University. She is happy to enter the same university where Tony An is enrolled at. Eventually she becomes a screen writer. Tae Woong as a teacher encourages students to pursue dreams. He also wants to pursue his real dreams, so he gets ready to resign. His mother had wanted him to become president of Korea.
D-Day
It is finally the D-Day for the college entrance exams. Afterwards the students make elaborate plans. Seong Jae wants to pick up girls, so he goes to a karaoke bar with Joon Hee. They try to pick up girls, but one girl turns out to be his sister. Hak Chan invites Yoo Jung to his house to watch a videotape he has made for her. She thinks he wants to seduce him into bed, so she honestly tells him she has her period. Yoon Jae wants to meet Shi Won after the exams. So does Tae Woong. Yoon Jae carefully plans to tell Shi Won that he likes her and buys her a dog. Tae Woong wants to take Shi Won out for a drink and also tell her that he likes her. Yoon Jae is shocked to find out his brother's plans. He realizes that the most important thing about D - Day operations is scouting the field, which he did not do thoroughly.
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Stream Reply 1997 online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and drama series originally produced in Korean and released in 2012, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 71 viewers worldwide.
About Reply 1997
As a teen, Shi Won was obsessed with a boy band. Now 33 years old, Shi Won and her friends are reviving their memories as their school reunion nears. Across 1 season and 16 episodes, originally airing on tvN.
Reply 1997 Cast and Characters
The cast features Jung Eun-ji (as Sung Shi-won), Seo In-guk (as Yoon Yoon-jae), Eun Ji-won (as Do Hak-chan), Lee Ho-won (as Kang Joon-hee), and Shin So-yul (as Mo Yoo-jung). Their performances are a major reason Reply 1997 has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Reply 1997 keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Korean storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Reply 1997 has 16 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Reply 1997 good? What's the rating?
Reply 1997 holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 71 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Reply 1997?
The main cast includes Jung Eun-ji, Seo In-guk, Eun Ji-won, and Lee Ho-won, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Reply 1997 available in Korean?
Yes — Reply 1997 was originally produced in Korean and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Reply 1997 released?
Reply 1997 first aired in 2012.
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Reply 1997 currently has 1 season and a total of 16 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Reply 1997 about?
As a teen, Shi Won was obsessed with a boy band. Now 33 years old, Shi Won and her friends are reviving their memories as their school reunion nears. It belongs to the Comedy, Drama genres.
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Reply 1997 was originally produced in KO. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original KO audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Reply 1997 first released?
Reply 1997 first premiered on July 24, 2012 (2012). The series has since concluded its run.
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