Actually, this has got to do with one of my favorite Korean drama entitled: Reply 1997.
Anyway, here it is. Reply 1997 surprisingly caught my attention even though it wasn't really a famous KDrama, unlike the Heirs of My Love From the Star. Perhaps its because of the good reviews which I got from my friends, who actually wasn't able to finish the entire series (since this was release about a year or two ago and they are just waiting for it to be download in torrent). But anyway, last summer I decided to download the entire series, and I swear it was worth the wait. I love every bit of the drama; from the story line, to the characters, down to the angles and shots used. And what's most interesting about it is that, it doesn't only revolve around first loves, but it also depicts the tight bond of a family and true meaning of friendship.
Going back to the story. Reply 1997 is a story of six individuals who have been friends since high school. The first scene of the series shows the life of these individuals who are already on their 30s, at their high school reunion. As the story progressed, the answers to their questions on their teenage years will be unfold. And one more thing, the way the story teller tells the story is very tricky, which made it more exciting.
Okay, I really suck at story telling so maybe I should just share some interesting facts about the characters and others, this would be better.
This is Jeong Eunji who portrays the lead role, Shi Won. She's actually a member of a Korean girl group called, "A-Pink" and she has also starred alongside with Kim Bum in another KDrama, The Winter that Wind Blows. So yeah, she is Shi Won, a daughter of the head coach of baseball team in Busan. She is a sadist (as what I have observed) and a hard headed 18-year old girl (that's how she is portrayed). She is a huge fan of H.O.T (the first ever Korean boy group, which actually exist in real life), and she loves writing a fan fiction.
What I really love about this character is that we almost have the same interest in life (except for the fangirling a boy group; I prefer James Reid). Somehow, I can see myself in her as she found her way to college through her fanfictions. I remember I began writing fictions when I started fangirling with James Reid (I know its corny). Anyway, that became a passion which actually turned out to be my gate pass to college (just like what happened to Shi Won. I chose to take up Mass Com because I learned to love writing, especially fiction, and it has become a part of me now. Shi Won's character became a script writer after years, and right now, I thought of becoming a script writer too (but with a high pay though). So yeah, I just thought Shi Won and I have the same... path, to become a writer.
So this is Seo In Guk, one of my Korean crushes next to Jo In Sung. In Guk was actually the winner of a Korean singing show (which I forgot the name and I'm too lazy to search it up). He has actually portrayed quite a number of roles already. Anyway, he plays the role of Yoon Jae, Shi Won's smart and super cool best friend. He is considered as the number one student in their school, opposite to Shi Won who is at the bottom of the list. Yoon Jae falls in love with Shi Won, but was trapped by the fact that his older brother is also in love with the same woman.
One more thing. Aside from the sweet moments of the characters, you should also not miss the ever funny scenes, especially the goat sound effects. And since I'm really a fan of this KDrama, I came across this fact that they have inside jokes in it. The most obvious one (not really obvious for me) is the fact that Eun Ji-won who portrays the role of Hak- Chan, is actually a member of Sechs Kies - the rival boy group of H.O.T. In one episode, there was a scene where the male characters were teasing Hak-Chan that he looks like Ji-won.
Anyway here are some funny, sad and sweet gifs/photos of Reply 1994.
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So here is the MV of All for you.
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