Girls, be ambitious!
The fact that this series is currently rated 5.2 with just one episode out is insane!! Ignore the rating, watch and form your own opinion.For me this was an excellent first episode it introduced the cast brilliantly!! Kim Dami as Young rye is ridiculously adorable, Shin Yeeun as Seo Jong Hui is so admirable, the ultimate girl crush!! and although the casting Heo Nam Jun at 32 years old as a Highschooler is weird, I liked him very much.
The story seems to be leaning towards a love triangle which is not the best, I don't usually mind it much and I hope it doesn't become the centre of it all.
Coming back after watching the second episode I'm loving the series even more a d I'm so happy to see the rating rise a bit although it should be at least at an 8. I love how the friendship between the girls is developing and I hope that it doesn't get ruined by a stupid love triangle.
Oh My!! this drama just keeps getting better, it is for sure my favorite ongoing drama. The love triangle is far more complicated than what I had envisioned with Snagcheol and Jeon Hyeon both crushing on Yeongrye and in my humble opinion either one of them is a better choice than Jaepil, but the hearts wants what it wants I guess.
I reiterate I couldn't care less who ends up with whom I just want the girls to be friends and love each other no matter what. I wish I had waited to binge the whole thing but for now I'll be patient and update this review once the drama ends.
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So lovely! A masterpiece kdrama - mix of cute, sad, happy, harsh, and warm
You have to watch it to see what a real kdrama looks like :)The cast is amazing
The story is great and is told so well, we get insight into their lives ....
And yeah this is not for some snotty brats with money and expensive cell phones and brand name clothing :) This drama is RAW, ral life, RAW TO THE BONE, survival - within your family, within society, within the bounds that are called your life circumstances.
This drama is just CUTE AND ALIVE . There is so much hardship and suffering - some people are from poor families and/or disfuctional families some are rich but from disfuctional families, and everyone is STRIVING to move on and live better and be happy.
King from MrQueen is here too and he brought instant comedy and aliveness, just a few seconds on screen....
FL is from Itewon Class and 9 Puzzles but here she is a cute insecure and poor good girl from family that basically sacrificed her so that her brother can attend college. She works sooo hard. Can hardly wait to see her grow up and grab the dude.
The dude is a hot dude and we find him boxing :) but hopefully he turns his life around.
This drama will disappoint all consumers and shallow people who love STUFF and glitzy plot with glam ppl. There is no glam here. THere is only some REAL HUMANS
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what a beautiful way to portrait friendship
2 episodes and I'm loving it🫶🏻I really hope we can get to see this friendship grow and get stronger, even despite of the love triangle.
As always, I love Kim Da mi's acting and Shin Ye eun is also amazing!
On the other hand we need to stop pretending actors look like teenagers bcz Heo Nam jun does not look like a 19 yo, his character is interesting but I can't take it seriously, I hope we get a time jump or something.
I'm really enjoying this drama and I can't wait to see how this goes!
also idk why this one is so low rated but it's really good, deserves an 8 at least.
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feel back and relax
I’ve just started A Hundred Memories and I’m already hooked. From the very first episode, it draws you in with heartfelt storytelling, layered characters, and a nostalgic atmosphere that feels both emotionally rich and visually authentic. Set in 1980s South Korea, the drama doesn’t just lean on retro aesthetics for charm — it uses the era meaningfully to explore themes of dreams, sacrifice, and friendship.The main characters — Go Young-rye and Seo Jong-hee — are immediately compelling. Young-rye is hardworking, grounded, and relatable, a young woman juggling dreams of going to university with the burden of supporting her family as a bus conductor. Jong-hee, in contrast, is vibrant, charming, and confident, but not without her own complexities. Their bond feels real, and watching their friendship unfold against the backdrop of growing tensions (and possible romance) adds depth to the story.
What really makes this drama stand out so far is how it captures the feel of the 1980s. The uniforms, the buses, the handwritten tickets, even the sound of old radios and bustling stations — it all brings a wave of nostalgia, whether you lived through the era or just appreciate stories grounded in a time of transition. It gives the show a warmth and sincerity that’s hard to fake. The atmosphere is comforting, even as the story deals with serious themes like societal expectations, lost opportunities, and emotional wounds.
The pacing has been well-balanced so far — thoughtful but never slow — and I’m genuinely curious to see how the characters grow, especially with the hints of a love triangle and family pressures simmering beneath the surface. I’m particularly interested in Jae-pil’s backstory and how his relationship with the girls will develop. There’s a lot of promise here for emotional depth, and the chemistry among the leads makes it easy to get invested.
Overall, A Hundred Memories is shaping up to be a beautiful period drama — nostalgic without being overly sentimental, grounded in relatable struggles, and filled with the kind of sincerity that makes you want to keep watching. I’m definitely excited to see more, and I have a feeling this one is going to leave a lasting impression.
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A Hundred Memories: Two Friends, One First Love, One Bus
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes✨ How would you navigate a friendship tested by first love on a crowded city bus?
📕 Overview
🔹 12 episodes, romance, drama
🔹 Original screenplay (not adapted)
🔹 Kim Da Mi plays Go Yeong Rye, a relatable young woman working as a bus conductor despite her motion sickness.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun plays Seo Jong Hui, a spirited and funny best friend who brightens every moment.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil, an aspiring boxer who brings both charm and conflict to the lives of those around him.
🔹 The story starts when Yeong Rye and Jong Hui meet Han Jae Pil, creating a friendship and hints of a love triangle.
🔹 At the time of this review, 2 episodes have aired
🔹 For now, I’m giving it a 9, but I may adjust as the story unfolds in later episodes.
🌸 How It Felt Watching
🔹 The opening was warm and grounded, depicting two women balancing work, family, and new feelings in 1980s Seoul.
🔹 A nostalgic retro drama that feels like flipping through an old photo album and hoping the central bond remains strong.
🔹 Themes: friendship, first love, loyalty, and family duty
✨ Cast & Acting
🔹 Kim Da Mi portrays Go Yeong Rye as a genuine character, someone you would want by your side.
🔹 Shin Ye Eun portrays Seo Jong Hui, bringing a playful energy that makes every scene feel more vibrant.
🔹 Heo Nam Jun portrays Han Jae Pil with an intensity and easy charm that naturally stirs things up.
🔹 The supporting cast creates a familiar atmosphere in family scenes, anchoring the story in everyday comfort.
🎞️ Production Style
🔹 1980s Seoul depicted with vintage buses, conductor uniforms, and pay phones for an authentic period feel.
🔹 Costumes are designed in retro styles that accurately reflect the era.
🔹 With only 2 episodes aired, the pacing felt a little slow to me, but it may pick up as the story develops.
☕ Tea Notes
🔹 What worked: The performances are compelling, highlighting the theme of friendship and featuring nostalgic details from the period.
🔹 What did not: The slower early pace might not appeal to everyone, though it could change in later episodes.
🔹 Would I rewatch? Yes
☕ SpillTheDramaTea’s Rating: 9/10
🌿 Tea-Scale: Full of flavor, really enjoyed this one
✏️ As SpillTheDramaTea, this one felt like a letter from a friend I did not want to put down
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Girls be Ambitious
The Kdrama gods have been neglecting me when it comes to youth dramas. I am a sucker for them, as I'm also in my youth around the same time the characters go through lives in these dramas I'm just the same. I can relate to them, cheer for them, hate them, compare to them, you name it. What I'm looking for from these is a mix of nostalgia, hope, romance, and harships.A Hundred Memories is tagged with a lot of genres, so this seems like its a good fit for now. I'm watching a handful of dramas, and I figured why not? If I'm curious-- why not watch? So here I am, and after the premeire I am seeing a lot of things I like. Short story, this drama is at least a high 8 rating. For some, it might not have the 'it' factor, for me- it's does.. let me explain.
I am in love with the setting. The 80s backdrop is already pretty unique, and gives off a warm sense of nostalgia. Underneath that, with it being the good year of 2025-- I am wondering if the setting of this drama reflects a future for these characters that is sad.. happy... the curiostiy I have alone is intrigue.. and that is something you want the viewer to feel to say the least.
I don't know why this drama isn't more 'hyped'. Being hyped is a double edged sword though, as people look for the wrong things and get underwhelmed. I don't really care for hype and take things for what they are. This drama follows Yeong Rye, played by Kim Da Mi. I've seen Da Mi play a lot of snappy characters, and here she proves herself as a versatile actress. Yeong Rye is a humble youth, a rule-follower, and a genuine spirit. Shin Ye Eun plays Seo Jong Hui, someone who is more confident and is new to the job. The both of them are a perfect duo to watch, and I'm rooting for either side. Their personalities balance eachother out, and besides the romance I see this relationship as the focal point of the story.
So the romance.... I am going into this knowing its a love triangle. Hopefully it is more like 25-21, with the female relationship as the center, and the romance a 'love-triangle' but sort of done right if that makes sense. I'm not here for the romance, but I sort of am in a way? Ja Pil is the ML, and I've seen Heo Nam Jun in a handful of dramas. The only complaint I have is that he is supposed to be a senior in highschool, and compared to the visuals of his best friend Cheol, played by Lee Won Jung.. its sort of night and day. One I buy into the highschooler, the other I sincerely do not. He's a good actor, and is handsome and young, just not super youthful. Not a bad thing probably, his character is more mature, and I believe he is a year older than his senior class? That's not a super big deal to me honestly.. I'm just mentioning it. Nam Jun is 32, and Lee Wong Jun is 24, so I'm a little nervous about their chemistry as best friends. For what it's worth it may be more of an 'I look up to you' thing, which is more buyable than a rivalry as friends, fighters, lovers, etc...
With the best friend to the ML in the mix I hope that fixes the love triangle. I see Cheol giving a love interest role that is a sort of 'puppy love' type. I'm excited for that, and I'm excited for the sub plots with the ML. Boxing is always going to reel me in, and the ML is a boxer so what can I say.
There's a lot to like here. I'm wary of the love rivalry, but see the solutions here for this to be a good.. maybe great watch. We might have ourselves a gem here.
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Friendship Over Rivalry: The True Triangle in A Hundred Memories
When we talk about love triangles, we usually picture rivalry, jealousy, or even betrayal between two friends. That’s the cliché. But A Hundred Memories dares to flip the formula. Ko Yeong Rye is in love with Jae Pil, but Jae Pil is drawn to Seo Jong Hee. The twist? Yeong Rye and Jong Hee aren’t rivals—they’re best friends. That choice changes everything.It’s a premise that echoes Truffaut’s Jules et Jim (1962), where friendship and love collide in a way that feels honest rather than melodramatic. Or think of My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997), where the story doesn’t end with the expected romantic “win,” but with a bittersweet acceptance of friendship over rivalry. That’s the same kind of vibe A Hundred Memories might be leaning toward.
What are the possible outcomes? One: Jong Hee could renounce Jae Pil, leaving nobody with anyone. Two: once Jae Pil shows clear interest in Jong Hee, Yeong Rye would realistically back away—because being the “second choice” is painful, maybe even unbearable. And three: there’s Jong Hee’s brother, the law student, who already seems intrigued by her. He could easily become the unexpected twist in this delicate balance.
And then there’s that closing scene of Episode 4. Jae Pil accidentally runs into Jong Hee, now wearing her work uniform. His silence and stare linger too long—it feels exaggerated, almost as if the uniform itself carries judgment. If it were me, I’d have gone with something natural like, “Oh, what a surprise, I didn’t know you worked here.” But the direction makes his hesitation about status clear. Is he truly shocked… or is the drama emphasizing how much appearances still matter in this world?
We’ll see in Episode 5 if he softens his reaction or doubles down. Either way, it’s a fascinating tension between natural storytelling and heightened drama.
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May their future be just as bright as beautiful memories they share.
My darling Kim Da Mi is back with yet another challenging role. In the beginning, I added this drama to my list purely because of her. If it were any other actress, I wouldn't have found anything about this drama to be as exciting.Initially, I wasn't planning to watch it as it was ongoing but wanted to wait until all the episodes were out, to save myself some heartache that I believe this drama is likely to serve, but I couldn't stop myself from watching it now.
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It is impossible to not adore the relationship between Ko Yeong Rye and Seo Jong Hui. Them supporting each other is what i want to see for the entirety of this drama.
Yeong Rye's crush on the guy is understandable especially since he showed up like a superhero to save her so many times already. But on his end, that's all it is to him. He eyes are on Jong Hui and I can't blame him. You like who you like, things cannot be forced. As much as I hate to see Yeong Rye hurting, I am glad that she has a good head on her shoulder and wants things to work our for Jong Hui.
I can't blame Han Jae Pil for liking Jong Hui for another set of reasons, to have someone understand what's going on and stand up for him at a very vulnerable time, who could resist that? Jong Hui seems to be running from a past that haunting her, so her liking him back also makes sense. I feel the time is right for them.
I won't mind who they end up with, I just hope these characters can live happily.
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My other hope is that Jong Hui doesn't suffer a tragic fate. With that guy going around looking for her and the trailers that don't really show her, I feel scared.
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