Actor Park Bo-gum delighted viewers by fully transforming back into Choi Taek—wig and all—for the Reply 1988 10th anniversary special.
On December 19, tvN aired the first episode of the variety program Reply 1988 10th Anniversary, celebrating a decade since the beloved drama Reply 1988 first aired. The special brought together the iconic Ssangmun-dong families for a nostalgic reunion trip.
Ahead of their official getaway, the cast appeared in groups recreating their original family units, complete with costumes straight out of the drama. Deok-sun’s family, Jung-bong’s family, Sun-woo’s family, Taek’s family, and Dong-ryong’s family each made their entrance, instantly transporting viewers back to 1988.
Stealing the spotlight was Park Bo-gum, who appeared hand-in-hand with actor Choi Moo-sung, reprising their roles as Choi Taek and his father. Park revealed that he was wearing a wig to perfectly recreate Taek’s signature unkempt hairstyle, joking, “Since it’s a wig, it feels like my entire face has been lifted.” His dedication resulted in a near-identical look to his character from 10 years ago, drawing laughter and applause from both cast members and viewers.
The variety special follows the Reply 1988 cast on a 1-night, 2-day trip, capturing their chemistry, memories, and reflections a decade after the drama that became a cultural phenomenon. With its faithful recreations and heartfelt moments, the anniversary program has already sparked strong reactions from fans who grew up with Ssangmun-dong’s unforgettable stories.