Reply: 1988 16.mp4

Taek plans to confess his feelings to Deok-sun on a specific Saturday. However, after a movie night, he finds Jung-hwan's wallet and discovers a photo of Jung-hwan and Deok-sun together. Recognizing his friend's long-held secret feelings, Taek makes the heartbreaking decision to cancel his confession and movie date.

Mi-ran and Dong-ryong audition for a television singing competition. Additionally, everyone is shocked when Dong-ryong runs away from home, prompting a neighborhood search. Deep Dive: Analysis & Symbolism Reply 1988 16.mp4

Bo-ra moves out of the family home to prepare for the bar exam. Her departure is marked by a "silent hero" moment from her father, who waits around a corner to give her a bag of medicine, unable to express his emotions directly. Taek plans to confess his feelings to Deok-sun