한국 골목 공동체 문화와 중국 사회의 공감 －드라마 <응답하라 1988>을 중심으로－

Abstract

“Reply 1988” has consistently garnered attention and acclaim in China for over 8 years since its broadcast. On Douban, its ratings and the number of reviewers significantly surpass those of other Korean dramas, particularly resonating with the younger audience emotionally. This paper contends that a substantial factor contributing to its distinction and popularity in the Chinese market lies in the creation of a community world, such as that seen in ‘Ssangmun－dong’. While Korea experienced widespread Korean－style communities and preserved alleyway culture in Seoul until the 1970s, the comprehensive implementation of neoliberalism in the 1990s led to profound changes in the social system and individual dimensions. The alley community culture now faces the threat of disintegration. “Reply 1988,” spanning over 30 years, retrospectively examines the alley community life of that era, presenting a utopian world constructed in the backdrop of 'Hell Joseon'. In contrast, traditional Chinese society embodied characteristics of a ‘human relations society,’ with a protracted period of planned economy enforcement post－1949. Fundamental elements of community life were grounded in ‘Tongzalu’ and ‘Danwei daewon.’ Evolving housing conditions and economic systems brought about significant shifts in neighborly relationships. Simultaneously, the modernization of science and technology underscored individualized lives. Chinese youth in the industrial society now grapple with issues of social acceleration and alienation. The consoling effect offered by “Reply 1988” presents alternative life possibilities, with Ssangmun－dong’s alley serving as a psychological hometown for many young Chinese viewers.