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On January 9, 2025, JTBC officially announced the cast for its upcoming drama A Hundred Memories. The network made the casting announcement through their social media platforms. As translated by Papago Naver, the post read:
"JTBC's new drama <A Hundred Memories> Kim Dami, Shin Ye Eun, and Heo Nam Joon are confirmed to appear! The friendship of those days, a drama about the fateful love of two friends. Want to board the 1980's youth train? JTBC <A Hundred Memories> Coming Soon!"
The drama stars Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and When the Phone Rings fame Heo Nam-jun in leading roles. It is written by Yang Hee-seung and directed by Kim Sang-ho.
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A Hundred Memories: A nostalgic tale of friendship, first love, and youth in the 1980s
A Hundred Memories is a nostalgic 1980s youth melodrama that centers on the lives of two women and their shared first love. The story follows Go Young-rye and Seo Jong-hee, two bus attendants working at Cheong-A Transportation. The drama explores their friendship, their personal struggles, and the bittersweet love they share with Han Jae-pil, a man destined to shape their fates.
The drama captures the vibrancy, growth, and humanity of youth during a challenging yet hopeful era. Through moments of laughter, heartbreak, and nostalgia, A Hundred Memories aims to depict the unforgettable memories of a generation that shone brightly despite humble and difficult times.
Kim Da-mi stars as Go Young-rye, a dedicated bus conductor of Cheong-A Transportation's Bus No. 100. She struggles with motion sickness but works tirelessly to support her family, while her ultimate goal is to attend university. Young-rye is diligent, bright, and empathetic but also has a fierce side. She relentlessly pursues fare evaders, earning the nickname “Secret Crazy Girl.”
Shin Ye-eun plays Seo Jong-hee, a lively, charismatic, confident, and ambitious bus conductor at Cheong-A Transportation, much like Young-rye. She builds a deep friendship with Young-rye after meeting her during a vulnerable period. Jong-hee comes from a challenging family background and dreams of escaping it.
Heo Nam-jun portrays Han Jae-pil, the first love of Young-rye and Jong-hee. With his polished demeanor and 'prince charming' persona, he captures the attention of both women. However, beneath his perfect exterior lies a young man grappling with emotional wounds. As the shared first love of Young-rye and Jong-hee, Jae-pil creates a complex dynamic that tests their love and friendship.
The drama is written by Yang Hee-seung, known for Crash Course in Romance and Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo. Furthermore, it is directed by Kim Sang-ho, who helmed Thirty-Nine. The team aims to create a nostalgic series that resonates with both older and younger generations, as reported by Chosun Biz on January 9, 2025.
As per the South Korean media outlet, the production team described the series to saying,
"Trendy youth actors Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-joon, whom you can trust and watch, have come together for 'A Hundred Memories.' They will load up on bright and cheerful youth fuel and take viewers on a 1980s youth train... We will come up with a work that both the middle-aged generation who lived through that era and the youth who are living in this era can laugh and cry together. Please look forward to it."
A brief overview of the careers of the leading cast of A Hundred Memories
Kim Da-mi is an acclaimed South Korean actress known for her dynamic range and compelling performances. She first garnered widespread attention with her breakout role in the 2018 film The Witch: Part 1. For her performance in this film, she won Best New Actress at the 2018 Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Additionally, Kim has earned acclaim for her portrayals in the hit television dramas Itaewon Class (2020) and Our Beloved Summer (2021–2022).
Shin Ye-eun is a South Korean actress known for her compelling roles. She rose to fame with her performances in the web series A-Teen (2018) and its sequel A-Teen 2 (2019), becoming a familiar face.
Her international profile expanded with standout roles in the Disney+ original Revenge of Others (2022) and the highly popular Netflix series The Glory (2022–2023). Furthermore, she won Best New Actress at the 2023 Blue Dragon Series Awards for her performance in Revenge of Others.
Most recently, Shin was seen in tvN's 2024 historical musical drama Jeongnyeon: The Star Is Born, where she portrayed the character Heo Yeong-seo.
Heo Nam-jun is an emerging South Korean actor gaining recognition for his promising performances. He is best known for his roles in the series Your Honor (2024) and When the Phone Rings (2024–2025), along with the film Veteran 2 (2024). The actor is currently appearing in the ongoing tvN/Netflix drama When the Stars Gossip (2025).
A Hundred Memories is scheduled to air on JTBC this year. The exact premiere date has not yet been revealed. Fans are eagerly anticipating this nostalgic and emotional drama, along with with the compelling performances by its acclaimed cast.
