According to News1 on October 30, Ryu Jun-yeol recently took part in the taping of a special program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the beloved tvN drama Reply 1988. Although initially reported as absent due to scheduling conflicts, Ryu he adjusted his schedule to attend parts of the filming.
A member of the show shared, “While Ryu Jun-yeol Unable to attend the full MT (member training) trip, he found time to participate in the filming for the 10th anniversary special.
This has led fans to speculate whether Hyeri and Ryu Jun-yeol, who ended their public relationship in November 2023 after dating since 2017, could reunite on-screen after two years apart.
However, industry insiders clarified on October 30 that no such meeting took place. A broadcast representative told OSEN, “The main content of the 1988 Reply anniversary special is based on MT footage. A dedicated crew filmed the entire event, and Ryu Jun-yeol only shot an opening segment separately at a different time. There was no overlap between his filming and Hyeri’s participation.”
The anniversary project is produced by Egg Is Coming, the associated company Reply 1988director Shin Won-ho. The content is expected to include a variety of reunion footage, including the cast’s nostalgic MT reunion.
First aired in November 2015 and concluded in January 2016, Reply 1988 captured hearts across the nation with its nostalgic portrayal of five families living in Ssangmun-dong in 1988. The heartwarming blend of comedy, family bonding and coming-of-age stories earned the drama a peak viewership rating of 18.8% (Nielsen Korea, Domestic Paid Families), cementing its place as a cultural phenomenon.
The drama has catapulted stars like Hyeri, Bo-gum Park, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyoAND Lee Dong-hwi in celebrity. Parental roles played by Ra Mi-ran, Kim Sun-youngAND Kim Sung-kyun it also won critical acclaim.
Off the screen, Reply 1988The impact of continued to be felt, especially when Hyeri AND Ryu Jun-yeol they became a couple in real life after the show. The couple confirmed their relationship in August 2017 and remained together until their split in 2023.
Despite the years, the cast has remained close, often holding informal meetings. The upcoming anniversary content promises to showcase their long-lasting chemistry and affection for each other.
tvN will air the Reply 1988 10th anniversary special, although the official broadcast date has yet to be announced.
Sources: Daum, Naver
