🕰️ A Retro Tale of Friendship, Dreams & First Love
JTBC is taking us on a nostalgic ride back to the 1980s with its upcoming retro melodrama, A Hundred Memories. Set against the bustling backdrop of Seoul’s No. 100 bus line, this emotional story centers on two young women working as bus attendants – and the unforgettable first love that brings both joy and heartbreak.
The drama premieres September 13 at 10:40 PM KST, following the conclusion of Beyond the Bar.
🎬 Plot: When Life, Love & Loyalty Collide
In an era before contactless cards and air conditioning, A Hundred Memories follows Go Young Rye (played by Kim Da Mi) and Seo Jong Hee (played by Shin Ye Eun), two hardworking bus attendants navigating life, friendship, and family struggles. From the break of dawn, they help passengers, collect fares, and keep order all while chasing dreams and hiding heartaches.
- Go Young Rye is a classic eldest-daughter archetype: responsible, studious, yet fiery when provoked (especially by fare dodgers).
- Seo Jong Hee, bold and bubbly, brings energy to every moment and harbors her own hopes of breaking free from a troubled past.
Despite their contrasting personalities, the duo becomes inseparable… until Heo Nam Joon, a man they both fall for, threatens to derail their friendship.
💥 What Makes This Drama Special?
- Retro Aesthetic: Red berets, navy uniforms, and 1980s Seoul are visually front and center.
- Dramatic Weight: Expect emotional highs and gut-punch betrayals.
- Star Power:
- Kim Da Mi returns after Itaewon Class and The Witch: Part 1.
- Shin Ye Eun shifts back into a warm role after her chilling villain turn in The Glory.
- Nostalgic Vibes: From bus rides to dandelions, the teaser screams sentimental charm.
K-dramas love tugging at the heartstrings, and A Hundred Memories looks like it’s about to yank hard. With an emotionally rich setting, a love triangle rooted in friendship, and the grit of everyday 1980s Seoul life, this drama has all the right ingredients for a hit.
So set your alarms and your tissues, this one’s boarding soon.
Ready to hop on this emotional ride? Let us know in the comments if you’re Team Young Rye or Team Jong Hee or just here for vintage Seoul fashion. 👒🚍