JTBC’s new drama A Hundred Memories has caught the attention of viewers with its nostalgic 1980s setting and emotional story of friendship and first love. The show, which started on September 13 and 14, 2025, follows two bus attendants, Go Young-rye and Seo Jong-hee, and their complicated relationship with Han Jae-pil, a boxer from a wealthy family. After the first two episodes, fans are eager to know when the next episodes will air and what to expect from the story.
When Do Episodes 3 and 4 Release?
A Hundred Memories airs new episodes every Saturday and Sunday. Episodes 3 and 4 will be released on September 20 and 21, 2025, at 10:40 PM KST on JTBC. International viewers can watch the show on Viki, with subtitles available for global audiences. The drama has a total of 12 episodes, which will air over six weekends, ending in October.
What Happened in the First Two Episodes?
The story begins with Go Young-rye (Kim Da-mi), who works as a bus attendant despite suffering from motion sickness. She meets Seo Jong-hee (Shin Ye-eun), a new attendant who helps her when she is left behind by her bus. The two quickly become friends and support each other through challenges at work and in their personal lives.
Young-rye develops feelings for Han Jae-pil (Heo Nam-jun), a boxer from a wealthy family who has a difficult relationship with his father. However, Jae-pil seems more interested in Jong-hee, creating tension in the friendship. The first two episodes also hint that Jong-hee is hiding a secretโa mysterious man is searching for her, using a different name, “Seo Jong Hyun.” Additionally, flashbacks show Jong-hee running away from home with bruises on her face.
In episode 2, Young-rye faces a family crisis when her motherโs food cart, their main source of income, is involved in an accident. Jong-hee overhears Young-rye pleading with her boss for help and steps in to lend money, showing her loyalty as a friend.
What to Expect in Episodes 3 and 4
Episode 3 will show Young-rye and Jong-hee leaving a cafรฉ together when Jae-pil invites them to a boxing match. The girls attend, but the event turns intense when Jae-pil gets into a brutal fight, leaving him bloodied and hurt. Shocked by the violence, Jong-hee unexpectedly rushes into the ring and demands the opponent stop. This action reveals her hidden emotions and suggests she may have feelings for Jae-pil.
The production team teased that Jong-hee will make a bold move for Young-ryeโs sake, deepening their friendship.
The love triangle between Young-rye, Jong-hee, and Jae-pil is expected to become more complicated. Jae-pilโs attention toward Jong-hee may create jealousy and strain the friendship between the two women. Additionally, the mysterious man searching for Jong-hee could reappear, adding suspense to the story.
Why Are People Talking About This Drama?
A Hundred Memories is set in the 1980s and beautifully recreates the era with its sets, costumes, and music. The story focuses on themes of friendship, dreams, and young love, which many viewers find relatable. Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eunโs performances have been praised for their emotional depth, and Heo Nam-junโs portrayal of a troubled young man has also drawn attention.
The drama has achieved steady viewership ratings, with episode 1 scoring 3.3% and episode 2 reaching 3.6% in nationwide ratings. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the story unfolds.
Where to Watch
A Hundred Memories is available on JTBC for Korean viewers and on Viki for international audiences. New episodes air every Saturday and Sunday at 10:40 PM KST.
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