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“A warm, nostalgic look back at the year 1988.”
Set in the year 1988, the series follows the lives of five families living on the same street in the Ssangmun-dong neighborhood of Seoul. The story centers on Duk-sun, a high school student who struggles to stand out in her family, and her four childhood friends—Jung-hwan, Sun-woo, Dong-ryong, and the genius Go player Taek. As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, the show captures the essence of the late 80s, marked by the Seoul Olympics and a rapidly changing South Korean society. Beyond the coming-of-age narrative, the series serves as a heartfelt tribute to the bonds of family and the deep-rooted sense of community found in a neighborhood where everyone shares their meals and secrets. Through the lens of nostalgia, it explores themes of first love, parental sacrifice, and the enduring nature of friendship, ultimately leading to a mystery regarding who Duk-sun will eventually marry in the present day.
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The inaugural and only season of the series, detailing the lives of five families in Ssangmun-dong during the pivotal year of 1988.
