Twinkling Watermelon

Twinkling Watermelon: 7/17/2025 ~ 7/18/2025

I finished this in the matter of two days because of how good it was. There were many moments where I was just pure laughing and smiling because of the relationships that take place. But there were also just as many moments where I was sobbing my eyes out because of things that happen. The two main couples were just perfect in every aspect of the word. They fit each other so well that it was like they were destined for each other. The main thing that makes this my favorite drama of all time was the ending, how it was not what you would expect. It was still a happy one but not in the way people would think which really got me to thinking on how we think as people, many would assume the father being able to hear would make them happy but that isn’t true. The Mother being able to have a happy home life and the father being able to realize he has a support system is what allowed them a better future, and I say better because they were still incredibly happy with there old one. It was something so sweet and really made me change the way I view things.

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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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viva la vida! life is uncertain, might as well enjoy the ride :)

i expected a lighthearted, coming of age romance with a whimsical travel element, but boy was i wrong. it is much more than that, delving into darker themes such as childhood trauma and abuse, as well as systemic discrimination. these are not easy subjects to appeal to the general public, but i liked that twinkling watermelon was able to explore those themes while keeping the overall atmosphere light and sweet through a colorful lens with music and youth.

the show is centered around eun gyeol, a coda (we learn something new every day!), who struggles to balance his dreams with the weight of familial responsibility. he's given a magical opportunity to travel back in time and possibility change his (and his family’s) destiny. while watching this show, i felt emotional and nostalgic, wishing i could travel back in time to experience life (youth) with my parents, to understand them better and to protect them. now that i’m a bit older, my parents’ worries, concerns, and demands all sound more reasonable than they did at the time, and this drama perfectly captures that shift in perspective. at the same time, it never diminishes the pressure and emotional burden teenages carry, giving equal weight to both struggles.

the cast was very well-chosen and the actors portrayed their characters to be very loveable. it seems like choi hyunwook has aced roles like ha yichan (energetic, silly, and shy loverboy) and i always love seeing him on screen. shin eunsoo also portrayed cheong ah’s character flawlessly (esp after knowing her personality in real life). despite her disability and neglect, i loved how cheong ah’s character was strong and resilient. as many others have mentioned, i wish we were able to see how life was for yi chan after he lost his hearing and how he reconnected with cheong ah. it ending was clear as to what happened those years but it would’ve been sweet to see it happen.

many time travel dramas have explored the narrative of would our lives improve if we had the opportunity to change the past? and, if so, how? answer they often circle back to is that change is inevitable. we may try to wrest control over our fate, but life will always remain uncertain, so we might as well learn how to enjoy the ride. with that being said, i appreciated the ending. even though eun gyeol wasn’t able to change history for the better, he gained something just as meaningful -- the chance to truly witness what his parents went through, to see who they were before him. he comes to understand them not just as parents, but as individuals with their own dreams, fears, and lives.

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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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A masterpiece that blends youth, music, and heartfelt family bonds

Twinkling Watermelon (2023) Korean drama…
It’s truly a masterpiece in its own time slot. Watching this coming-of-age drama with a touch of music was an exciting and emotional experience. It teaches the value of family, friendship, parenting and all .

ACTING AND CHARACTERS:
The cast was perfectly chosen, making the drama feel alive. The innocence and charm of each character were worth watching, and every role was carefully written with well-crafted stories. Ryeoun gave one of his best performances, perfectly capturing Eun Gyeol’s emotional growth and innocence. Choi Hyun Wook (well-known from Weak Hero Class 1) and Seol In Ah added even more depth and endless charm. My favorite was Shin Eun Soo — her breathtaking performance was full of emotion and surely captured every viewer’s attention. Not a single character was wasted each had depth and purpose.

MUSIC:
Since this is a music-centric drama, the OST deserves more recognition. The songs were not just meant to be heard, but to be felt. They carried emotions, elevated important key moments, and sometimes even told the story better than words could.


HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you enjoy heartwarming youth K-dramas blended with music and emotional twists.
For me, it’s a perfect 10/10, a drama I’ll always recommend
one you should watch at least once in your lifetime.

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just one word "EXCEPTIONAL"

WOW just WOW that's the review















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p.s. I'm gonna rewatch now 😩😂🥺

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I watched this because of its rating on this site…

Once you get past the ridiculous name, this was a fun drama! It’s far from my favorite time-traveling/90s nostalgia series, but it’s definitely above average.

My favorite part was the father-son relationship between Eun Gyeol and Lee Chan. Eun Gyeol’s concern and over-protective fawning over his father was adorable, and the comedy built around all those silly misunderstandings was next-level hilarious! And of course I loved all the band members—they were such an easy group to cheer for.

I also loved the inclusion of deaf characters, and how it affects—not only them—but those around them. Even when the story veered into darker territory, the core message revolved around friendship, hope, and the profound need to feel heard. Eun-gyeol’s protective instincts towards his mom was definitely another highlight for me. Every time he stood up to her awful stepmother, I cheered.

I may be in the minority, but my main issue was the predictable plot that occasionally dragged. That, and I struggled with certain story and character choices—particularly Eun Yoo. I never quite warmed up to her role in the story, and struggled to connect with her as a character. She came across as overly dramatic and illogical (her “sob story” wasn’t extreme enough to justify suicide and her “first love” plan didn’t even make sense. She was hard to take seriously.)

However, I found Se-Kyung’s character much more sympathetic, with a more compelling backstory—so it’s a shame they traded her out for her boring daughter. I honestly would’ve preferred to see ajumma in the past as an actual “helper” who returns as her younger self to overcome her regrets, and finally make amends with her father. Adding the daughter felt like a cop-out, like she was shoehorned in to force an unnecessary romance with Eun Gyeol that would survive the time-skip back to the present. Frankly, their romance added very little to the overall story—nothing ajumma couldn’t have accomplished in her place, and ultimately, I just didn’t feel much chemistry between Eun Gyeol and Eun Yoo. The only romance that really mattered, anyway, was Eun-Gyeol’s parents—and they were sweet, but a bit lukewarm as well, since the writer kept wasting time on the other couple. I would’ve preferred more focus and buildup for them to make the final payoff more satisfying.

It was a fun drama overall, but not one I’d outright recommend unless you’re a fan of the actors or this particular genre. I think it could’ve been better, but it was enjoyable for what it was: An amusing, far-fetched fantasy with short flashes of brilliance, and an ending that didn’t (completely) disappoint.

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EASILY one of the best k-dramas ever.

"i came up with a name for you."
"for me? my name? what is it?"
"shining voice. i can't hear your voice, but i can see it, i feel it. you shine the brightest when you're doing music, it's when you look the coolest."

words can't express how much i love this kdrama.
it was full of life lessons and it made me realize a lot of things. no matter how much eungyeol tries to stop yichan's accident, it will always be his fate and it's inevitable. it shows that not everything goes the way you want them to be, and we just have to learn to accept that that's how life works. the scene where yichan's grandma finds out he got deaf, and said "i will give you my ears" made me cry so much it hurts. when yichan tried to turn up the volume of the tv and proceed to hear nothing... and when eungyeol was talking and he said, "what are you saying? i can't hear you... i can't even hear my own voice." 😭💔

i love yichan and cheongah's relationship. i wish i saw more of their past life (without eungyeol's time travelling) like how they met in college, and fell in love. i also wish i saw their wedding (it would've been cute) and the band as the groomsmen. eunho also deserved more than 5 mins of screentime. honestly, i wish this series was longer! 16 eps wasn't enough.

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