Reply 1988 Season 1 Episode 14 Episode 14
- 98 min
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The episode opens up with the neighborhood ajummas gossiping about who might be the father of Jung Hwan's mother's child. Deok Sun and Jung Hwan arrive home and are surprised to see everyone gathered outside their house. Deok Sun's mother forces Jung Hwan to come in and rest. Meanwhile, the Sung family is having dinner and Dong Ryong receives a letter from his father.
Later that night, Dong Ryong, Sun Woo, and Jung Hwan discuss the possibility of who the father of Jung Hwan's mother's child could be. They all agree that it might be someone who doesn't want to be known. Jung Hwan becomes agitated and leaves, prompting Deok Sun to go after him.
Deok Sun finds Jung Hwan sitting outside by himself and comforts him. He tells her that he is worried about his mother and the gossip surrounding her situation. Deok Sun listens and promises to support him in any way she can.
The next day, the neighborhood goes wild with the news that a famous actor is filming a drama in their area. The girls, including Deok Sun and her friends, all gather to catch a glimpse of him. The boys, including Jung Hwan, Sun Woo and Dong Ryong, watch from afar, making fun of the girls' obsession with the actor.
After school, Dong Ryong receives a phone call from his father and rushes to meet him at a coffee shop. His father apologizes for not being there for him and gives him a present. Dong Ryong is overjoyed and goes to share the news with his friends.
Meanwhile, Jung Hwan's mother is rushed to the hospital and the entire family is on edge. Jung Hwan is worried about his mother and stays up all night to watch over her. Deok Sun calls to check in on him and the two have a heart-to-heart conversation about their families.
The next day, the girls invite the boys to a basketball game and the boys accept. However, they are all surprised to see that the opposing team is a group of rowdy boys from a different neighborhood. The boys from Deok Sun's neighborhood end up losing the game and are thoroughly embarrassed.
In the evening, Jung Hwan's father comes home and tells the family that the baby is fine and that they will be bringing him home soon. Everyone is overjoyed and relieved. However, the joy is short-lived as the audience is left with a cliffhanger to the episode.
Overall, Episode 14 of Reply 1988 is filled with both comedy and drama. The episode reveals character development as the audience sees each of the main cast members grow in their own unique way. There are many poignant moments that tug at the heartstrings of viewers and it is a fitting episode that makes the audience feel connected to the story and its characters.