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The year was 1988, a time when it was chilly, but our hearts were fiery, a time when we didn't have much but people's hearts were warm.
Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Take a nostalgic trip back to the late 1980s through the lives of five families and their five teenage kids living in a small neighbourhood in Seoul.
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Episode 1
In 1988 Seoul, Deok-sun spends her days hanging out with childhood friends and practicing her role in the upcoming Olympics opening ceremony.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Lee Mi-yeon
Episode 2
Choi Taek's latest win calls for a neighborhood celebration. Deok-sun and Dong-il grieve for their loved one's passing in different ways.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Yeong-ok, Jung Won-joong, Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Oh Hee-jun
Episode 3
Despite her disastrous dance skills, Deok-sun is determined to win a cassette player at a talent show being held during her school retreat.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Soo-ro
Episode 4
Deok-sun declares she wants to get into college, Seong-gyun nurses hurt feelings, and Taek deals poorly with losing.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon
Episode 5
Bo-ra's participation in risky student protests upsets Dong-il. Sun-young wants to show her mother she's doing all right, even when she isn't.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Lee Jae-kyoon, Cho Chang-geun
Episode 6
Taek shoulders heavy pressure as he heads to China for a tournament. Deok-sun writes about experiencing first love, which Jung-hwan happens to read.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon
Episode 7
With Christmas around the corner, everyone picks names for Secret Santa. Jung-hwan notices Deok-sun wants a pair of pink mittens.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Park Ji-yoon, Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Woo Hyeon
Episode 8
While the Kim family braces for Jung-bong's heart surgery, Bo-ra runs into relationship trouble, and Deok-sun meets No-eul's girlfriend.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Park Jeong-min, Kim Tae-hun, Lee Soo-kyung, Jung Yoo-min, Jeon Mi-seon, Woo Hyeon, Kim Chang-hwan, Lee Mun-jeong
Episode 9
The new year comes with money trouble for Sun-young and a health scare for Moo-sung. Deok-sun gets a glimpse of Taek's life in the spotlight.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Park Jeong-min, Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Woo Hyeon, Jang Hae-song, Song Young-gyu
Episode 10
Everyone piles into Bo-ra's car to fetch Dong-ryong after he runs away from home on his birthday. Deok-sun and Taek take a detour on the way back.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Woo Hyeon
Episode 11
The moms see a fortuneteller. Jung-hwan grapples with complicated feelings, made worse when Deok-sun and her family temporarily move into his house.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Nam Mi-jung
Episode 12
Secrets abound as Sun-young keeps news about her part-time job from Sun-woo, who sneaks around with Bo-ra. Moo-sung babysits.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon
Episode 13
Il-hwa gets anxious about a lump on her chest before a physical at the hospital. Taek leaves for a big competition in Tokyo.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Jung Hae-in, Kwon Eun-soo
Episode 14
Sun-woo doesn't like that Sun-young and Moo-sung have grown so close. Deok-sun gifts Jung-hwan a pink shirt for his birthday.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Shin Young-jin, Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Kwon Eun-soo
Episode 15
Deok-sun faces a harsh reality check about getting into college. Dong-ryong ends up at the police station. Seong-gyun takes a bad fall.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon
Episode 16
When a TV singing competition rolls into town, Mi-ran and Dong-ryong are eager to audition. Bo-ra moves out to study for the bar exam.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Jeon Mi-seon
Episode 17
As Deok-sun and the boys ponder their futures, the parents discuss their own bygone dreams. Meanwhile, Taek dreams of something sweeter.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Go Ara
Episode 18
It's 1994, and the friends are back in town for Taek's birthday. Deok-sun gets stood up for a concert, and Bo-ra agrees to a blind date.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Go Ara, Jung Woo, Shin Bi, Son Eun-seo
Episode 19
During a layover in Beijing, Deok-sun makes sure to stop by to take care of Taek. Jung-hwan puts together a touching surprise for Mi-ran.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Woo Hyeon, Shin Bi, Son Eun-seo, Ko Chang-seok
Episode 20
While Sun-woo and Bo-ra set out to change their parents' minds about their relationship, juicy gossip about Taek turns up on the news.
Directed by Shin Won-hoWritten by Lee Woo-jungGuest stars Kim Joo-hyuk, Lee Mi-yeon, Jeon Mi-seon, Woo Hyeon, Song Young-gyu, Shin Bi, Son Eun-seo, Ko Chang-seok
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Lee Hye-riSung Deok-sun
Ryu Jun-yeolKim Jung-hwan
Park Bo-gumChoi Taek
Go Kyung-pyoSung Sun-woo
Lee Dong-hwiRyu Dong-ryong
Ryu Hye-youngSung Bo-ra
Choi Seong-wonSung No-eul
Ahn Jae-hongKim Jung-bong
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