On December 1st, the official YouTube channel of “Channel 15ya” posted a video titled “Giving Deok Sun a disposable camera. I gave her a movie camera for a Ssangmun-dong family trip.”
In the clip, the production team hands a movie camera to Hyeri, who played Deok Sun in the beloved drama. They ask her to take photos during the trip, saying they plan to make a video later using the footage. Hyeri replies, “Of course! I will go to Gangwon Province with the Ssangmun-dong family.”
The concept appears to parody modern Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts made from camera photos, turning real moments into cinematic memories.
The teaser features cinematic footage of the Reply 1988 cast, affectionately known as the “Ssangmun-dong family”, attracting attention for their heartfelt sincerity. Among them are Hyeri, Park Bo Gum, Sung Dong Il, Lee Il Hwa, Ra Mi Ran, Kim Sung Kyun, Choi Moo Sung, Kim Sun Young, Yoo Jae Myung, Go Kyung Pyo, Lee Dong Hwi and Ryu Hye Young, all reunited in a moment that stirred emotions for longtime fans.
Adding to the excitement, an already viral group photo online was discovered to have been taken with the same camera, evoking an even stronger sense of nostalgia. The actors’ wardrobe choices reflected the vibe of the ’80s, making the reunion feel like a real time leap.
Ryu Jun Yeol, whose absence from the previously released group photo attracted attention, was also noticed in the camera photos during the shoot. Although he was unable to attend the group session due to scheduling conflicts, he participated in the individual shots and the opening segment.
A newly released photo shows Ryu Jun Yeol sitting between Ra Mi Ran, Kim Sung Kyun, Ahn Jae Hong and Lee Min Ji, much to the delight of fans.
Behind-the-scenes shots from this trip to MT, captured on film, show the cast’s genuine camaraderie and have sparked waves of excitement online. Fans and netizens reacted enthusiastically, commenting: “Wow, the whole thing Reply 1988 team reunited!”, “You can feel the fun through the photos”, AND “It really feels like a school trip. Ryu Jun Yeol is there too!”
THE Reply 1988 The 10th anniversary special will air in three parts on tvN, with the first episode premiering on December 19 at 8:40 pm KST.
Sources: Daum
