Set in 1994, the drama transported viewers to a Seoul very different from the glittering metropolis of today. It was a time of pagers, dial-up internet, oversized flannel shirts, and the seismic cultural shift caused by the emergence of Seo Taiji and Boys. At the heart of this nostalgia trip was the boarders of Shinchon Boarding House—a ragtag group of college students from across the country, all united by their love for basketball and their search for belonging.
The house was filled with other distinct personalities: Haitai , the trendy student from Suncheon; Samcheonpo , who looked much older than his age and struggled to adapt to the fast-paced city; and Binggrae, a shy boy who often felt lost in the chaos of his peers' ambitions. Rounding out the group was Jo Yoon-jin, a quiet, antisocial fan of the band Seo Taiji and Boys, who eventually surprised everyone by finding an unlikely connection with Samcheonpo . reply 1994 cast