Kiran Rao has expressed his desire to remake the popular South Korean drama for Indian audiences. During an interview she revealed that she wants to adapt Answer 1988 and a depiction of the immediate neighborhood where the story unfolds.

During an appearance on Popcorn hour podcast, Kiran talked about his favorite K-drama and name Answer 1988 as his top choice to remake. “The best K-drama is a show called Answer 1988. It’s a great show. It was originally set in 1988. In fact, it’s something I would love to remake,” she said.

For filmmakers, the real magic of Answer 1988 It lies in the old letters. Mothers and fathers are not only there to guide their children or advance the story; They have their own concerns, relationships and frustrations.

“The real jewels of this show are the old ladies, the mothers and the fathers. They’re great. It’s set in a para, as they call it, a neighborhood in Seoul in 1988. Actually, even in Kolkata you just call it a para,” he revealed.

Answer 1988 the plot

Released in 2015, Answer 1988 is a South Korean slice-of-life drama directed by Shin Won Ho and written by Lee Woo Jung. The 20-episode series is set in the Sangmun-dong neighborhood of Seoul. The story begins in 1988 during the Seoul Olympics.

It revolves around five families living along the same street and their children: Sung Deok Sun (Lee Hye Ri), Sung Bo Ra (Ryu Hye Young), Kim Jung Hwan (Ryu Joon Yeol), Choi Taek (Park Bo Gum), Sung Soon Woo (Go Kyung Pyo), and Dong Ryeong (Lee Dong Hwi).

The story takes place between 1988 and 1995, with scenes from the characters’ childhoods adding another layer to the adult life narrative. Parents also have their own friendships, marital troubles, financial worries and dreams that life has put on hold.

Answer 1988 The answer is the third installment of the franchise, given below Answer 1997 In 2012 and Answer 1994 In 2013.

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