Ep 5. Episode 5

In episode 5 of Reply 1988 season 1, titled "Episode 5," the focus is on the relationships between the families living on the street. The episode starts with the boys of the street discussing the fact that they've all started to notice girls lately, and how they're unsure how to go about expressing their feelings. Meanwhile, the girls of the street are discussing the same thing and are just as clueless.

As the episode progresses, we see different families facing their own struggles. Deok-sun's family is struggling financially, and her parents are anxious about how they will pay for her upcoming school trip to Gyeongju. They do their best to keep up appearances, but the stress is becoming overwhelming. Sun-woo's family is also going through a difficult time as his sister, Bora, is studying for her college entrance exams and is feeling the pressure to succeed.

As the families navigate their individual struggles, they all come together to help each other out. When Dong-ryong gets into trouble at school, Sun-woo's family steps in to help him out. Deok-sun's family puts their own problems aside to help the other families on the street. The show highlights the importance of community and how coming together can make even the toughest of situations easier to manage.

Throughout the episode, we also see hints of potential romantic relationships. Jung-hwan and Deok-sun continue to have a playful banter, and it's clear that there's some chemistry between them. Taek, the quiet and introverted baduk player, also starts to open up and show more interest in the other characters on the street.

The episode concludes with the families celebrating Deok-sun's father's birthday. They all come together to enjoy food and drinks, and it's clear that they are all like family to each other. The episode ends on a heartwarming note as the families sit together and sing "Happy Birthday" to Deok-sun's father.

Overall, episode 5 of Reply 1988 season 1 is a heartwarming and uplifting episode that highlights the importance of community and coming together to help one another. The episode also builds up the potential for future romantic relationships, adding an element of anticipation to the show.