Ep 4. Episode 4

In Reply 1988 season 1 episode 4, the focus is on Taek, the youngest member of the group who is a talented baduk player. The episode starts with Taek returning home after competing in a baduk tournament but he loses the game. Later, his friends Dong Ryong, Jung Hwan, and Sun Woo come to visit him and they all end up playing baduk together. During the game, Taek reveals that he has a special ability to remember all the games he has played and he can recreate them from memory. This impresses his friends and they start to appreciate Taek's talent even more.

The next day, Taek goes to Jung Hwan's house to get a baduk stone that he had lent to him and he meets Jung Hwan's mother. They have a conversation about Taek's future and his baduk skills. Taek reveals that he is not sure what he wants to do and he is hesitant to pursue a career in baduk because of the uncertainty of success. Jung Hwan's mother encourages him to follow his passion and not to give up easily.

Meanwhile, Deok Sun, Taek's neighbor, goes to a local store to buy a new uniform for the upcoming school year. She finds out that the store is owned by an old man who used to be her middle school teacher. She is shocked to find out that he is now working in a store and she feels bad for him. She decides to help him find a better job by recommending him to her father.

Later, Deok Sun's family has a family meeting to discuss their finances. They are struggling to pay their bills and they decide to cut down on their expenses. Deok Sun is upset because she will not be able to buy a new bag for school. However, her parents promise to buy her a new bag if she gets good grades in school.

The episode ends with Dong Ryong, Jung Hwan, Sun Woo, and Taek going to the beach. They have a good time together and Taek surprises everyone with his swimming skills. They all take a group photo to remember the moment.

Overall, episode 4 of Reply 1988 focuses on Taek's talent and his friends' appreciation of it. It also highlights the struggles of Deok Sun's family and their efforts to overcome them. The episode emphasizes the importance of following one's passion and not giving up easily. The episode ends on a positive note with the group of friends enjoying their time together at the beach.