Name: Contéstame 1994
Genre: Drama con Idolos, Comedia romántica, Drama
Released: 2013-10-18
Rating: 9.2
Cast: Jung Woo, Go Ara, Yoo Yeon Seok, Son Ho Jun, Baro

Jung Woo is a popular South Korean actor. Born on January 14, 1981, as Kim Jung Guk, he launched his acting career in 2006 with minor roles in films and television dramas. Jung Woo’s first leading role was the 2009 film “Wish,” which Jung Woo wrote himself based on his own experiences as a troubled youth. The film became an official selection at the 2009 Busan International Film Festival, and Jung Woo won Best New Actor for his role at the Grand Bell Awards in 2010. Jung Woo’s popularity rose after his roles in in the television dramas “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin” (2013) and “Reply 1994” (2014).

Jung Woo

Sseureki

Go Ara is a popular South Korean actress who is recognized by her stunning hazel eyes. Born on February 11, 1990, her name also written as Go Ah Ra. After a friend recommended that she audition for a talent agency, Go Ara won the SM Entertainment Teen Model Contest in 2003. She then made her acting debut in the 2003 television drama “Sharp #1” and has starred in many popular dramas since then, including “Snow Flower” (2006), “Reply 1994” (2013), “You're All Surrounded” (2014) and “Hwarang” (2016-2017).

Go Ara

Sung Na Jung

About Yoo Yeon Seok: 
Born Ahn Yeon Seok on April 11, 1984 in Jinju South Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, Yoo Yeon Seok followed his older brother to Seoul while in his junior year in high school. When he decided to take acting classes, Yoo met a friend that later went on to work with Oldboy film director Park Chan Wook. Noting some physical similarities, his friend encouraged him to audition for a role in the critically-acclaimed film Oldboy (2003). Yoo Yeon Seok ended up making his acting debut with a minor role in Oldboy, and continued his studies at the Sejong University, eventually earning a degree in Film Arts.
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After a long hiatus, Yoo Yeon Seok returned in the medical drama “General Hospital 2” in 2008. Later in 2013, his role in the popular television drama “Reply 1994” (2013) propelled him into the limelight. In 2015, Yoo was cast into his first leading role as a chef and restaurant owner in the romantic comedy series “Warm and Cozy” written by the Hong sisters and set in Jeju Island. Later that year, he went on to star in another romantic comedy “The Beauty Inside” (2015).
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Not much is known about his personal life, only that he has no wife or girlfriend at this moment and has publicly stated that he is in no hurry to get married, despite pressure from his peers and elders. Fans can keep up with all things Yoo Yeon Seok by following his Instagram page, which has garnered close to two million followers.
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After making his acting debut with a minor role in the 2003 film “Oldboy”, Yoo Yeon Seok resumed his acting career five years later after he graduated from college. Although his birth name is Ahn Yeon Seok, his agency recommended he change his stage name to Yoo Yeon Seok. Yoo was offered roles in popular television dramas like “Reply 1994” (2013) and the fantasy series “Gu Family Book” (2013).
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In 2018, Yoo played the main role in “Mr. Sunshine”, for which he clinched the Best Supporting Actor (Drama) award at The Seoul Awards. Fans could also catch Yoo Yeon Seok as a regular cast member on the reality show “Coffee Friends”, where celebrities ran a charity cafe in a Jeju Island tangerine farm.
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To commemorate his 15th debut anniversary, Yoo held a fan meeting called “All About Yoo”. He is also a talented singer and appeared in the musical “A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder.”

Yoo Yeon Seok

Chil Bong

Son Ho Jun is a South Korean singer and actor. Born on June 27, 1984, he made his music debut in 2007 as the leader of the K-pop boy band Tachyon, but the group disbanded shortly after launching its debut single. Son Ho Jun made his debut in the 2006 television drama “Jump 2.” He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “Coffee House” (2010), “Reply 1994” (2013), “Trot Lovers” (2014) and “Mrs. Cop” (2015). Son Ho Jun also has been a popular guest on reality shows and has been a cast member of the programs “Youth Over Flowers” (2014), “Three Meals a Day” (2015) and “Law of the Jungle in Indochina” (2015).

Son Ho Jun

Hae Tae

Baro is the stage name of Cha Sun Woo, a South Korean rapper, lyricist and actor. Born on September 5, 1992, he is best known as the main rapper for the boy band B1A4. Baro made his debut on “MBC Show! Music Core” with B1A4 in 2011 and then took part in the MTV reality show “Match Up With Block B.” After gaining much recognition for his acting debut in the popular 2013 television drama “Reply 1994,” he also received critical acclaim for his role of a mentally challenged teenager with the mental capacity of a 6-year-old in the 2014 drama “God’s Gift – 14 Days.” His other roles include the television dramas “Angry Mom” (2015) and “Manhole” (2017). He left the group on 2018.

Baro

Bing Geu Rae

Min Dohee, known professionally as simply Dohee, is a South Korean singer and actress. She was born on September 25, 1994 in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, and made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2012 as the lead vocalist in the K-Pop girl group, Tiny G. In 2013, she made her acting debut, taking her first role in a television drama. After Tiny G announced they would be taking an indefinite hiatus in 2015, she switched her focus towards acting. Since then, she has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “Reply 1994” (2013), “Boarding House 24” (2014), “Tomorrow Cantabile” (2014), “My ID is Gangnam Beauty” (2018), and “365: Repeat the Year” (2020).

Min Dohee

Jo Yoon Jin

Kim Sung Kyun is an award-winning South Korean actor. Born on July 5, 1980, he began his career in 2009 in theatrical productions before breaking into films in “Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time” (2012), for which he swept the Best New Actor awards that year, including the 48th Baeksang Arts Awards and the 20th Korean Culture and Entertainment Awards. His other critically acclaimed roles include the films “The Neighbor” and the television dramas “Reply 1994” (2013), “Reply 1988” (2015) and “Untouchable” (2017-2018).

Kim Sung Kyun

Ji Seung Hyun is a South Korean actor who was born in Andong, South Korea. He studied at Seoul's Kyung Hee University, majoring in English Language and Literature, and made his acting debut in the movie "A Goose's Dream" (2008). He made his drama series bow in 2010, appearing in "OB & GY" (2010). He has also starred in hit drama titles such as "Detective Alice 2" (2016), "Mr. Sunshine" (2018), and "Search: WWW" (2019).

Ji Seung Hyun

Yeon Jun Suk is a South Korean actor. Born on December 15, 1995, he began his career as a child actor at the age of 9. After a bit part in a 2004 television drama, he made his acting debut in the 2005 film “Duelist.” He also has starred in “Iljimae” (2008), “Shining Inheritance” (2009), “Shark” (2013), “Reply 1994” (2013) and “Choco Bank” (2016). For his role in “Shark,” Yeon Jun Suk won Male Newcomer of the Year at the Herald DongA TV Lifestyle Awards and Best Young Actor at the KBS Drama Awards in 2013.

Yeon Jun Suk

Yoon Jong Hoon is a South Korean actor. Born on February 15, 1984, he made his acting debut in 2009 in the television series “Empress Cheonchu” and in the theater production of “Jewelry Bridge.” He has since starred in other theater productions, films and television dramas, including “Monstar” (2013), “Reply 1994” (2013), “Emergency Couple” (2014), “Incomplete Life” (2014), “Dr. Frost” (2014), “Riders: Catch Tomorrow” (2015), “The King Loves” (2017) and “Return” (2018).

Yoon Jong Hoon

Lee Il Hwa is a South Korean actress who was born on February 24, 1971, in Seoul, South Korea. She studied at Hansung Digital University, where she majored in Social Welfare. She began acting in TV drama series titles in 1991, appearing in titles such as “Lady” (1997) and “Sunflower Family” (2002). She was part of the cast of “Reply” series titles such as “Reply 1997” (2012) and “Reply 1994” (2013). She has also featured in smash-hit titles like “My Love from the Star” (2013), “Doctor Stranger” (2014), and the more recent “Lie After Lie” (2020).

Lee Il Hwa

Yook Sungjae is a South Korean singer, dancer and actor. He was born on May 2, 1995, in South Korea. He is best known for being a member of the popular K-pop boy group BTOB. Even before his debut with BTOB in 2012, Yook Sungjae made his acting debut in the television series “Living in Chungdamdong.” He went on to star in the popular dramas “Monstar” (2013), “Reply 1994” (2013), “Plus Nine Boys” (2014), “Who Are You: School 2015” (2015), “The Village: Achiara’s Secret” (2015) and “Goblin” (2016-2017). In 2014, Yook Sungjae became an MC for the music variety program “A Song for You” and also appeared on the popular reality series “We Got Married Season 4” with pretend wife Joy of Red Velvet (2015).

Yook Sungjae

Kim Seul Gi is a South Korean comedian and actress. Born on October 10, 1991, she got her start in the entertainment industry in 2011 when she became a cast member of the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live Korea.” She is a popular guest on other variety shows and radio programs. Kim Seul Gi made her acting debut in the 2012 television drama “Heartstrings” and has since starred in many notable roles in film and television, including “Flower Boys Next Door” (2013), “Beautiful Man” (2013), “Surplus Princess” (2014), “Discovery of Love” (2014), “Kill Me, Heal Me” (2015), “Oh My Ghostess” (2015), “Splash Splash Love” (2015) and “Second to Last Love” (2016). She has won a number of Best New Actress Awards for her memorable roles.

Kim Seul Gi

Seo In Guk is a popular South Korean singer and actor. Born on October 23, 1987, he dreamed of becoming a singer at a young age but suffered from bulimia after repeatedly being told to lose weight when he began auditioning for entertainment agencies. Seo In Guk’s breakthrough came in 2009 when he won the first season of the talent reality show “Superstar K.” After making his acting debut in the 2012 drama “Love Rain,” Seo In Guk shot to fame with his leading role in “Answer Me, 1997” (2012) and went on to star in the hit dramas “Master’s Sun” (2013), “King of High School” (2014), “The King’s Face” (2014), “I Remember You” (2015), “Squad 38” (2016) and “Shopping King Louie” (2016).

Seo In Guk

Jung Eun Ji is a popular South Korean singer and actress. Born on August 18, 1993, as Jung Hye Rim, she first gained attention after winning first place in the reality program “Excited Day Enjoyable Day” in 2004. In 2010, Jung Eun Ji passed the audition process and became the main singer for the girl group Apink after only training with the group for six months. She made her acting debut in the hugely successful 2012 television drama “Answer Me, 1997,” which brought her many awards, including Best New TV Actress at the 49th Baeksang Arts Awards. She also gave well-received performances in “That Winter, The Wind Blows” (2013), “Trot Lovers” (2014) and “Sassy Go Go“ (2015). Jung Eun Ji has contributed soundtracks to “Answer Me, 1997” and “Three Days.”

Jeong Eun Ji

Jung Yu Mi is a South Korean actress who got her start by appearing in short films. Born on January 18, 1983, she is known for her quirky image and has made her career through a variety of indie and cult films. She is best known for her role in the hit film “The Crucible” (2011) about a group of handicapped children who are physically and sexually abused by their teachers. Jung’s numerous Best Actress awards, including for her roles in “Oki’s Movie” (2010), “My Dear Desperado” (2010) and “Blossom Again” (2005) make her a popular media darling. Some of her recent roles include the films “Train to Busan” (2016), “The Table” (2017) and “Psychokinesis” (2018) and the television dramas “Discovery of Love” (2014) and “Live” (2018).

Jung Yu Mi should not be confused with another actress Jung Yu Mi, who was born on February 23, 1984.

Jung Yu Mi (1983)

Kim Kwang Kyu is a South Korean actor, singer, and television personality born on December 19, 1967, in Busan, South Korea. He made his movie debut in 1999, appearing in a supporting role in the film “Dr. K.” He followed up with a performance in the comedy-horror movie “Terror Taxi” in 2000, and also had a memorable part to play in “Friend” (2001). He made his drama debut in “Sang Doo! Let's Go to School” in 2003, and has since gone on to appear in titles such as “Pinocchio” (2014), and – more recently – “Trap” (2019) and “The Barber of Seville” (2019). He is also well-known on the variety show circuit, appearing in “Hello! Stranger” (2014) and “Battle Trip” (2017). He released his first musical effort, the single “Open Sesame,” in 2014.

Kim Kwang Gyu

Hong Suk Chun is a South Korean actor, television personality, restaurateur, author, and politician. He was born on February 3, 1971 in Cheongyang County, South Korea, and made his debut as a model before taking on his first role as an actor in 1994. Since then, he has appeared in countless variety shows, films, and television dramas, including “Swallow the Sun” (2009), “Vampire Prosecutor 2” (2012), “Reply 1994” (2014), “Love Clinic” (2015), “The Player” (2018), and “Absolute Boyfriend” (2019).

Hong Suk Chun

Kim Jung Min

Na Young Suk

Nostalgia again takes center stage in the mid-1990s, when K-pop group Seo Taiji and Boys exploded in popularity and everyone was obsessed with the Korean Basketball League. 

Sung Na Jung (Go Ara) is a polished woman living in modern-day Seoul with her husband and son. But she remembers back to 1994, the year that her parents (Sung Dong Il and Lee Il Hwa) moved from the Gyeongsang Province to the big city of Seoul to operate the Shin Chon Boarding House. That year, when she was 20 years old and crazy about the college basketball star Lee Sang Min, was a turning point in her life. 

Among the other fresh transplants from the countryside living in her parents’ boarding house that year would be her future husband. There’s Trash (Jung Woo), a third-year medical student who has grown up like her older brother; Sam Cheon Po (Kim Sung Kyun), a computer engineering major who feels alienated in Seoul; Haitai (Son Ho Joon), another computer engineering major who plays video games all the time; Bing Grae (Baro), a first-year medical student; and his cousin, Chil Bong (Yoo Yeon Seok), a pitcher on the Yonsei University Baseball Team. Also boarding at the house is the dark female student with the foul mouth, Jo Yoon Jin (Min Dohee). 

Who did Na Jung end up marrying? 

“Reply 1994” is a follow-up series to the hit 2012 coming-of-age drama “Reply 1997.” It is written by Lee Woo Jung and directed by Shin Won Ho, the same team as the previous series.

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