To REPLY 1988,

Which I finished early this week, but have been reluctant to let go; because I could just NOT find the words to say how and what this show made me feel. The last four episodes especially overwhelmed me with so much emotions. Seeing the gang all grown-up was heart-breakingly sweet, to say the least.😭
And even though I have some quibbles with the finale, like no news of Jung-hwan (for real show?) or Dong-ryong in the present, or not seeing how Deok-sun and Taek’s relationship worked out in the past… I’m mostly satisfied with the show as a whole and would give it a 9/10 in a heartbeat.
I didn’t even care who DS would end up with, because I loved both Taek and Jung-hwan so much! 😭
And I can positively say that after watching the last episode, I was (still am) in a catatonic and almost-grieving state from all the tears and emotions the show wrung out from me. Especially the relationships of some of the kids and their dads. Taek and his dad ALWAYS broke my heart, but I have to say, Bo-ra and her dad take the cake, because I probably cried 10L over them. 😭💔

In the end, this was a story about family and love in all its possible manifestations; be it that between parents, parents and children, friends, or siblings. This show never failed to make me choke on my own emotions, because it was so true to life. It encapsulated everything that comes with loving others so well. The pride, the embarrassment, the guilt, the sacrifices, the pain, the joy, etc.

With all my Tears and Love,
February.