Ahhh the feels! I did not want this to end. One of my complaints with 1994 was actually that the episodes were too long and that it just didn't have enough content to fill that time. Like there were episodes where they were at the dinner table for so long and it just dragged. That was understandable to happen since it focused on just one household. 1988 fixes that brilliantly, as it focuses on multiple households. Sure, characters fall in love, but this show was more about family and friendship. It's written so brilliantly and authentic that it never once falls into any drama cliches. It's just an absolute joy to watch. Every character is likable in their own way, and if I wasn't laughing out loud, then there was probably a tear coming down my face. This show filled me with emotions and just never let go. In comparison I did really like 1997, but was not a fan of 1994. In either regard this one passed them both in spades for me. Even though I had it spoiled for me who the husband was before I started watching, it didn't take away from it at all. I compliment the writer for being much more progressive in that manner. 1997 it was obvious who the husband was. 1994 was less obvious, but they still heavily skewed it toward who it was. This one didn't feel obvious at all until the later episodes, and they even skewed it away. The writer said that they wanted the audience to focus more on the family/friends aspect rather than the whole guess the husband thing, and that makes sense given the last episode doesn't give much focus to it. Which I am fine with, even though it's a slight disappointment that we at least didn't get a scene of them telling their families about their relationship, and would like to have seen the overall reaction from everyone. Oh well, doesn't take away enough for me to lower my score on this, as I just completely fell in love with this show. This show practically portrays every theme you can think of when it comes to family and friendship, and does so in such moving ways. As for the acting, everyone was great. Hyeri did a fantastic job, along with everyone else. I don't have a single complaint about any of them. This is my 92nd completed K-drama, and only my second perfect 10 score. It will definitely be hard for me to stop thinking about this one for a while.