A Hundred Memories (Korean: 백번의 추억) is a 2025 South Korean television series starring Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-jun. It aired on JTBC from September 13, to October 19, 2025, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:40 (KST).
The series is scheduled for release on Viu in selected regions.
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Premise
Set in the 1980s, the series follows Go Young-rye, a model bus hostess on route #100 and university hopeful, and Seo Jong-hee, a charismatic newcomer. Their friendship with each other and romantic entanglement with Han Jae-pil, their destined first love—son of a wealthy department store owner—lead to a coming-of-age tale of youth, love, and growth.
Cast
Main
Kim Da-mi as Go Young-rye
A dedicated bus hostess who supports her mother and dreams of going to university.
Shin Ye-eun as Seo Jong-hee
A confident and charming newcomer who develops a deep friendship with Young-rye.
Heo Nam-jun as Han Jae-pil
A third-generation chaebol heir and the girls' shared first love.
Supporting
Go Young-rye's family
Jeon Sung-woo as Ko Young-sik
A tsundere older brother of Yeong-rye and a law student at a prestigious university.
Lee Jung-eun as Park Man-Ok
Young-rye's mother
Kim Tae-vin as Go Young-bae
Jo Yi-hyun as teen Young-bae
Young-rye's younger brother
Park Ji-yun as Go Young-mi
Kim Kyu-na as teen Young-mi
Young-rye's younger sister
Jungshin High School
Lee Won-jung as Ma Sang-cheol
Jae-pil's bestfriend
Oh Seung-baek as Jang Deok-gu
Yoon Hee-sun as Choi Sang-muk
Cheong-A Transportation
Jung Bo-min as Hoo-sook
Park Ji-hwan as Noh Sang-sik
The head of the labor department at Cheong-A Transportation Company.
Han Jae-pil's family
Yoon Je-moon as Han Ki-bok
Jae-pil's father
Special appearance
Kim Jung-hyun as Jung Hyun
A fellow chaebol entangled in the main trio's lives.
Production
The project is produced by SLL, written by Yang Hee-seung and Kim Bo-ram, and directed by Kim Sang-ho, known for Thirty-Nine (2022). Earlier casting rumors involving Choi Woo-shik were denied by his agency.
Reception
A Hundred Memories received generally positive commentary for its emotional depth, character development, and nostalgic portrayal of 1980s Korea. Critics and reviewers highlighted the drama’s focus on lasting friendship particularly between the two female leads over traditional romantic rivalry, and appreciated its rich period atmosphere and thoughtful narrative beats.
Rather than portraying female rivalry, the drama underscores the deep bond between Young-rye and Jong-hee, which remains central even amid love interests and personal challenges.