I felt so close to the characters in the story. Now that it's finished, I feel I will miss it. I don't think I've ever felt that so much as I do with this series. I am relatively new to Korean TV series, and am not well-versed in Korean culture, nevertheless, I loved every thing about this show. It walked me through the happy occasions as well as trials and tribulations of friends in a small neighborhood in Korea, set in 1988. You see the characters develop, while failing and succeeding in their individual endeavors. Ultimately, it all comes together into an incredibly warm and at times emotional conclusion. This show made me nostalgic for something I never experienced. That is quite a feat.
Review of Reply 1988
