Twinkling Watermelon

Comfort youth drama on its way!

Twinkling Watermelon is one of the few masterpieces of 2023.
I personally don't really like time-travel and 80s-90s dramas. That's why I didn't expect much and watched the first episodes just for the amazing cast. The first eps I'd say were not that engaging, but it didn't take long till I was eagerly waiting for the next episode. It's an amazing story with perfect acting and immaculate vibes.
The plotline is very satisfying to watch and the character development is chefs kiss.
Story: 10/10
Cast: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Rewatch value: 10/10
Total: 10/10

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The most chaotic, fun and heartwarming K-drama I’ve watched so far

Twinkling Watermelon is probably the most chaotic, fun, and heartwarming K-drama I’ve watched so far. It had me laughing, crying, and feeling all warm inside.
I honestly don’t know how they managed to pack so many themes into one drama—time travel, friendship, teenage dreams and music, the lives of deaf people, father–son bonds, father–daughter bonds, mother–daughter bonds, the connection between a grandmother and her children and grandchildren, first love, love at first sight, falling in love, never giving up—and yet it all blends seamlessly into one of the most touching stories I’ve seen in K-drama.
Ha Eun Gyeol’s journey to meet his father as a teenager is both unique and deeply moving. It beautifully shows that parents had dreams, insecurities, and struggles long before becoming Mom or Dad.
Ryeoun and Choi Hyun Wook’s chemistry brings this relationship to life—funny, heartfelt, and at times tear-jerking.
Through the time-travel twist, Eun Gyeol gets the rare chance to bridge the gap between generations, understanding his father’s dreams and struggles, and protecting him without changing who he’s meant to become. The drama gently reminds us that love between parents and children isn’t always easy to express, but understanding each other’s past can change everything.
It is so Fun , Warm, Bittersweet and Unforgettable.
No wonder this drama has such high ratings on MDL which I completely agree.

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Masterpiece.

This will forever be one of my favourite kdramas ever. No matter how many times I rewatch it or what other kdramas come out, no other drama touches my heart as this one does.

The relationship between Yichan and Eungyeol is one of the best relationships written, both Eungyeol's relationship with the younger and older version of Yichan. Most of the conflicts they have are very meaningful and relatable.

The way the characters care for each other, especially how Eungyeol cares for Yichan will always pull on my heart strings and make me cry every single episode. It was insane how much water I had to drink while binging this, not just for the first time watching it, even the second time around.

I liked how Eungyeol wasn't able to stop Yichan from losing his hearing, even tho that was his primary goal, but it gave the drama more meaning. No matter if you're disabled, you can still be happy and live your life to the fullest.

I also loved the family conflict happening and how Eungyeol thought that he had to be the voice of the family. His parents wanted to provide everything for him, but the misunderstandings and the lack of communication between a parent and their child, which is very natural, made them out to be bad parents.

This drama really made me think how grateful I am to have both of my parents by my side and that they too have probably had a difficult life raising me and caring for me. They've had a life before having me and they've gone through some stuff that I don't know about. It made me realise that I need to treat them better and apreciate them more.

It had a very deep and very significant message that made me love it even more. Overall the chemistry, the writing, the dialogues, and the way they're delivered by the actors, filled with emotions, are what makes this a masterpiece.

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One of the best dramas out there

Twinkling Watermelon was a great drama, probably one of the best out there. Every character developed to perfection. All the characters, main and supporting, have a purpose and a role to play, none of them feels out of place or as a filler.

I was so happy that the change was not Eun Gyeol saving his father because that would defy the purpose of the drama for me. Instead it showed us that even the smallest change , although it might seem insignificant might carry importance. Also, is Eun Gyeol supposed to live his new life with no recollection of his past and how his childhood was different??

The only black spot for me was that the final episode was slightly mismanaged. The first half of this episode could have been in episode 15 and then 1st half of this episode could have focus on Yi Chan trying to adjust after the accident. I really hate the way we left their younger versions, Yi Chan in a dark place and Cheong Ah unaware of it. It was great to see the older versions and see how the future changed but those were not the characters we grew close to, cheered for and cried with. It just left a bitter taste that we didn't get to say goodbye to the younger versions when they were happy, when everyone else got that. I mean we needed a scene between them to have some closure, what stopped Yi Chan, what happened to Choeng Ah and her father, even a montage could have done the job and answered those questions, but we got nothing and, at least personally, I feel cheated. Also, it would have been great to have a scene with how Eun Yu's life changed in the future.

All in all, Twinkling Watermelon is not only one of the best youth dramas out there but one of the best dramas in general and it’s definitely worth watching.

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How can a drama be so funny yet so heartbreaking at the same time?

The plot was something new, yet simple and refreshing. It wasn't too complex like 'A Time Called You' (another time travel masterpiece) which I liked because I was never confused about what was going on or who was who. The drama was so beautifully-written that it was a great experience and it really felt like I was in the drama myself, experiencing what the characters were. As for the hearing loss part, the ending was perfect. As heartbreaking as I was during the climax portions, it was bittersweet to see how the writer wrapped up Ha Yi-Chan's story.

The casting was absolutely perfect, especially the younger cast who I was immensely attached to during the whole drama. The friendship between the band members and the girls was so natural, realistic and flowed so well. Of course the bromance or father-son bond is something I have to mention because it had me laughing so much- "I like girls!" lmaoooo. The character development of Cheong-Ah was a perfect pace- I loved seeing her character slowly break out of the shell both society and her family made for her. Seeing her accept and love herself, embracing who she is and learning that being deaf is not a flaw, was so lovely to watch that I genuinely cried at multiple points in the drama (also because of Ryeoun's amazing portrayal of a lonely and struggling son).

The only issue in my opinion is that I believe Eun-Gyeol and Eun-Yu recognised that they're both from 2023 too late for my liking. I think it would've been great if they'd had a least one or two episodes where Eun-Yu was just Eun-Yu and not Se-Kyeong. I was expecting them to "recognise" each other and help each other with their personal missions but it seemed more like an individual fight instead- which is in no way a negative but just not the route I was expecting.

Overall, this drama has everything you could want for in a drama: plot, acting, music, casting, ending. EVERYTHING was perfect.

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WHAT EVEN WAS THIS SHOW??

The best show, in my opinion. This was just amazing. I can't even explain how great of a show and story it was.

Every character looked so freaking perfect in their roles. I fell in love with everyone, atleast twice. This was so perfectly made. Everyone's acting and their character development throughout the show, was amazing. I loved loved loved teen Yi Chan. The way he was potrayed is fantastic. All the emotional scenes were done so perfectly right. They really brought out all the emotions, especially the last episodes. The way the story unfolded, and how we were always kept on our toes, was another amazing thing. I think words don't justify the beauty that this show was.

THE ACTING OMG THE ACTING. FANNNNNNNNTAAAAAAAAAASTIIIIIIIICCCCCCCC

I've got one complaint though—I wish this show was longer😭😭

I wish we could see more of their lives in the future. But I think that is just me being greedy😂

We all have the power now to imagine what would have happened and that's pretty cool too. I just hope they keep making more shows like this.

And big love to you, Yi Chan's grandma😭😭

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Mastepice iconic classic kdrama

I adore this kdrama. It is so fun and the music is so great Also, the plot is real and the acting is phenomenal.

The Dad as a youngster is a riot LOL That actor is so good.
The son is so-so. But his guitar chops...
THE SCENE OF DAD AND SON FIRST TIME ON THE STAGE AND THE DAD LOOKING AT THE SON TO START - wow one of the most etched scenes ever for me, one of my favorite scenes - masterful level of detail

FL is realistic acting :) I enjoyed her.

But I primarily remember the young Dad being so flamboyant and singing so well although he had no experience . HE HAD LOVE AND PASSION AND DESIRE. His body language his dancing, his singing.... the sync between him and his son... the screaming crowd... the girl with the puckered lips... OMG so many details in one of the HOTTEST EVER SCENES

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9avVTnZ8M

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MGGO; never give up and u will win <3

Sometimes all it takes is to keep pushing!!!
loved the story, characters, and how the characters developed. I wish we heard the father speak in the future since we know now that he isn't mute, or why he decided to not speak. Was also wondering how the band members didn't recognize the ML but it makes sense its been 28 years since then. But at least we know the father recognized him. The open ending wasn't really open which I loved.

Each episode had something like laughter, lessons, realization, and friendship. The actors brought the characters to life. Among everything thing else, it is a reminder that the moment we start using our disadvantages to our advantage everything will be possible.

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