A Hundred Memories

A Hundred Memories
Promotional poster
Hangul
백번의 추억
RRBaekbeonui chueok
MRPaekpŏnŭi ch'uŏk
Genre
Written by
  • Yang Hee-seung
  • Kim Bo-ram
Directed byKim Saang-ho
Starring
Music byKwon Young-chan[1]
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes12
Production
Running time80 minutes
Production companySLL
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseSeptember 13 (2025-09-13) –
October 19, 2025 (2025-10-19)

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).[2]

The series is scheduled for release on Viu in selected regions.

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

A dedicated bus hostess who supports her mother and dreams of going to university.
A confident and charming newcomer who develops a deep friendship with Young-rye.
A third-generation chaebol heir and the girls' shared first love.

Supporting

A fellow chaebol entangled in the main trio's lives.[5]
A tsundere older brother of Yeong-rye and a law student at a prestigious university.
The head of the labor department at Cheong-A Transportation Company.

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.[11][12]

Reception

A Hundred Memories received generally positive commentary for its emotional depth, character development, and nostalgic portrayal of 1980s Korea.[13] 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.[14][15]

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.[16]

Viewership

A Hundred Memories : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
123456789101112
10.7600.8981.0081.1880.9511.3211.1361.4151.2881.7171.5411.9061.261
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[17]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[17]
Nationwide Seoul
1 September 13, 2025 3.280% (1st) 3.455% (1st)
2 September 14, 2025 3.587% (1st) 3.860% (1st)
3 September 20, 2025 4.311% (1st) 4.251% (1st)
4 September 21, 2025 4.931% (1st) 4.981% (1st)
5 September 27, 2025 3.989% (1st) 4.048% (1st)
6 September 28, 2025 5.699% (1st) 5.735% (1st)
7 October 4, 2025 4.628% (1st) 4.085% (1st)
8 October 5, 2025 5.777% (1st) 5.440% (1st)
9 October 11, 2025 5.495% (1st) 5.635% (1st)
10 October 12, 2025 7.482% (1st) 7.255% (1st)
11 October 18, 2025 6.652% (1st) 6.329% (1st)
12 October 19, 2025 8.109% (1st) 7.787% (1st)
Average 5.328% 5.238%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

Accolades

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2025 Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Shin Ye-eun Won [18]

References

  1. ^ Beak, A-young (September 14, 2025). '백번의 추억' 백예린, 오늘(14일) 'Close To You' 발매 [Baek Yerin, the star of "A Hundred Memories," releases "Close To You" today (the 14th).]. MBC Entertainment News (in Korean). Retrieved September 14, 2025 – via Naver.
  2. ^ Moon, Ji-yeon (August 7, 2025). '버스 안내양' 김다미·신예은에 홀린듯 탑승..'백번의 추억' 9월 13일 공개 [Bus guides Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eun are captivated by the ride.. "A Hundred Memories" premieres September 13th.]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2025 – via Naver.
  3. ^ a b c Ahn, Byeong-gil (January 9, 2025). ‘백번의 추억’ 김다미-신예은-허남준, 대세 다 뜬다 [Kim Da-mi, Shin Ye-eun, and Heo Nam-joon all rise to stardom in "A Hundred Memories."]. kyunghyang (in Korean). Retrieved August 7, 2025 – via Naver.
  4. ^ Jang, A-reum (November 12, 2024). [단독] '대세' 이원정, '백번의 추억' 합류...김다미·신예은 호흡 [[Exclusive] Lee Won-jung, a rising star, joins "A Hundred Memories"... Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eun.] (in Korean). News1.
  5. ^ Jang, A-reum (November 18, 2024). [단독] 김정현, 차기작은 '백번의 추억'...재벌 3세로 김다미와 호흡 [[Exclusive] Kim Jung-hyun's next project is "A Hundred Memories," starring alongside Kim Da-mi as the heir to a chaebol family.] (in Korean). News1.
  6. ^ Ji, Dong-hyun (December 3, 2025). [단독] 이정은, 김다미 母 된다...‘백번의 추억’ 출연 확정 [[Exclusive] Lee Jung-eun to become Kim Da-mi's mother... Confirmed to appear on "A Hundred Memories"]. sportsworld (in Korean). Sports World. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  7. ^ Lee, Jun-soo (August 19, 2025). 정보민, JTBC ‘백번의 추억’ 출연…김다미·신예은 등 호흡 [Joong-min Jeong to appear on JTBC's "A Hundred Memories," alongside Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eun.]. etnews (in Korean). Retrieved August 19, 2025 – via Naver.
  8. ^ Choi, Bo-ran (August 21, 2025). 김지현, '서초동' 이어 '백번의 추억' 캐스팅…연기 변신 예고 [Kim Ji-hyun cast in "A Hundred Memories" following "Seocho-dong"; heralds transformation in acting.]. YTN star (in Korean). Retrieved August 21, 2025 – via Naver.
  9. ^ Keom, Bich-na (August 25, 2025). 전성우, JTBC ‘백번의 추억’ 츤데레 K-장남로 합류...김다미·신예은과 호흡 [공식] [Jeon Sung-woo joins JTBC's "A Hundred Memories" as the tsundere K-Jang Nam-ro, alongside Kim Da-mi and Shin Ye-eun [Official]]. MK Sports (in Korean). Retrieved August 25, 2025 – via Naver.
  10. ^ Cho, Min-jung (August 25, 2025). ‘천만 씬스틸러’ 박지환, JTBC ‘백번의 추억’ 빌런으로 출격…범죄도시급 존재감 예고 [Park Ji-hwan, a scene-stealer, will appear as a villain in JTBC's "A Hundred Memories," signaling a presence on par with The Outlaws.]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved August 25, 2025 – via Naver.
  11. ^ Oh, Seung-hyeon (August 30, 2024). 최우식 측 "출연 아냐, 제안도 안 받았다" [Choi Woo-shik's side: "I didn't appear, and I didn't even receive an offer."]. Xportsnews (in Korean).
  12. ^ Park, Jin-young (August 30, 2024). 최우식 측 "'백번의 추억' 출연 아냐, 제안도 안 받았다"(공식) [Choi Woo-shik's side: "He did not appear in 'A Hundred Memories' and was not even offered it" (official statement).] (in Korean). Joynews24. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  13. ^ "'고증 실패'로 망한 줄 알았는데…아시아 TOP10 올라 반응 터진 한국 드라마". Daum. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
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  16. ^ "From rivals to soulmates: The real story behind the 'A Hundred Memories' finale". The Times of India. 2025-10-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-12-13.
  17. ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • "Episode 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 13, 2025. Retrieved September 14, 2025.
    • "Episode 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 14, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
    • "Episode 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 20, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
    • "Episode 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 21, 2025. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
    • "Episode 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 27, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
    • "Episode 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 28, 2025. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
    • "Episode 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 4, 2025. Retrieved October 5, 2025.
    • "Episode 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 5, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
    • "Episode 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 11, 2025. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
    • "Episode 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 12, 2025. Retrieved October 13, 2025.
    • "Episode 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 18, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.
    • "Episode 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 19, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  18. ^ Cho, Eun-soo (December 30, 2025). '에이판 스타 어워즈', 아이유 대상... 수상자 명단은?. Kumkang Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 1, 2025.
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