Reply 1988 (2015)
▸ Must watch
Reply 1988 is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
The verdict
Reply 1988 has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It carries an 8.8/10 on TMDB across 229 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 90 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean comedy. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
- Why
- It rates 8.8/10 on 229 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want real stakes underneath the jokes
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~90 min per episode |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Shin Won-ho
Cast
Lee Hye-ri
Sung Deok-sun
Ryu Jun-yeol
Kim Jung-hwan
Park Bo-gum
Choi Taek
Go Kyung-pyo
Sung Sun-woo
Lee Dong-hwi
Ryu Dong-ryong
Ryu Hye-young
Sung Bo-ra
Where to watch in the Philippines
NetflixViuHBO Max
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 22 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Frequently asked
Is Reply 1988 worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.8/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean comedy. Tight enough that it's an easy yes if you're undecided.
Where can I watch Reply 1988?
You can stream Reply 1988 in the Philippines on Netflix, Viu, HBO Max.
What language is Reply 1988 in?
Reply 1988 is a Korean series (Comedy).