Reply 1994 Season 1 Episode 7 The Summer of That Year

The Summer of That Year is the seventh episode in the first season of Reply 1994. It revolves around the happenings of the summer of 1994. The episode opens with the gang getting ready to attend a music festival. Yoon-jin expresses her interest in joining the boys in their beer chugging competition, but Samcheonpo insists on having an all-boys affair. This discussion leads to a debate on gender roles and women's freedom in South Korea.

Meanwhile, Binggrae and Joon have a silent rivalry brewing. They both like Na-jung; however, she is oblivious to their affections and sees them only as friends. Binggrae, who is intimidated by Joon's machismo, decides to take some drastic measures to impress her. He ends up losing his watch in a bid to show off his basketball skills.

Elsewhere, Trash is busy tackling the latest English vocab assignment he has received from his professor. He is helped by Na-jung, who has excellent English skills. During this time, Na-jung's sister Ja-hye is busy preparing for her wedding. The family is excited about the upcoming event. Na-jung also remembers the time when she and her father went to the same festival she is attending now, and she reminisces about the good times.

At the festival, the friends enjoy each other's company, indulge in some food and drinks, and watch the bands perform. Binggrae gets into a tussle with a group of guys who try to steal Na-jung's hat. He ends up getting a swollen eye, but his efforts to protect Na-jung from harm do not go unnoticed.

Trash and Na-jung are both in their own worlds, thinking about their futures and careers. They have a brief conversation where Trash reveals that he does not know what he wants to do with his life.

The episode ends with the group getting ready to part ways, with each person heading back to their hometowns. The summer of 1994 comes to an end, with each person looking forward to the future and the uncertainties that lie ahead.

The Summer of That Year is a thought-provoking episode that deals with the themes of gender roles, freedom of choice, and personal aspirations. It shows the internal struggles that each character faces and how they try to find their place in the world. Despite the heavy themes, the episode manages to keep a light, nostalgic tone, thanks to its fantastic soundtrack and the vivid descriptions of summer in South Korea. Overall, it is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone interested in Korean culture and society in the 1990s.