Sparkling Watermelon (2023)

I loved a lot this one.

I started this show only knowing that Choi HyunWook was a part of the cast and thinking I wasn't going to like it. I loved it from the first episode and it became my favourite. Good plot, good cast and very good acting. It touched my heart a lot.
Sometimes it was a little bit confusing for me because I didn't understand the time changes but this wasn't a problem.
I have learn a lot of things about CODA's and all their difficults and feelings in life. It was so beautifull.
Other think I liked was the way they show how stressed the musicians are, I identified myself in many situations.

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A must watch in my opinion

From episode 1, this drama had me captured. It had a certain essence to it. Ha eun gyeol was such a well written character and made me relate to his struggles hard. I was able to relate with every single character in this drama. The last 2 episodes even had me bawling in some of the scenes. The music was such a fun thing to listen to. A very light but with some hard hitting scenes when needed. A drama that I would have binged in a day had I not been watching it while it was being updated.

My kudos to the cast to be able to bring each and every character to life whether they had a major or minor role. It really felt like I was with them seeing it all happen, feeling what they were feeling and seeing what they were seeing. One of the best 2023 dramas and for the lucky me, it finished on the day of my birthday so I am going to shamelessly claim this as my birthday gift.

Everyone in thsi drama has done such a good job that it is making the ever relucatant me to type this review out while my wifi is on the brink of death. I have nothing else to say, you will know when you watch it - How good it is.

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THIS REALLLLLY DESERVED MUST WIN AWARD FOR REAL!!!!!!!

I'm deaf (but I'm using implant that helps me hear and ofc I can speak).. Whole drama was SO SUPERB!!!!!!! I never cried so much many times,, this just made me HIT so HARDDD,, I really hate cheong ah stepmother abused her and did not allow to use sign language. But nowdays many is allowed use signlanguage which im really so happy..I really really really understand how cheong ah feels (deaf people understands more) IM SO FREAKING SO HAPPY THAT DIRECTOR MADE THIS AND COOL IDEA....Director needs win too. THIS IS MT TOP 1 KDRAMA BEST EVER I HAVE SEEN SO FAR. I hope future they can make possible many using sign languages ❤️✨️🤟🏼

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Refreshing Twinkle of Youth

Unlike the name this drama is not light hearted but yet very beautiful in it's own way,
The story stars with Ha Eun Gyeol, a musical genius lives in a deaf family. he lived upto his parents expectations and put his family over everything,, Eun Gyeol find himself free only in music. he had to sacrifice his youth spirit and become mature despite of his age . But after a conflict with his dad he tried to gave up everything and even tried to broke his guitar, a mysterious master shows up and send back him to past when his father was also 18 years old just like him .........
Now Eun Gyeol will experience the Twinkling youth and also unfold the past of his parents . His dad was not born deaf but became deaf after a certain accident , he will learn his parents also go through hard times in their youth ....... I don't want to spoil so watch it yourself
This is one of the best drama of 2023 .

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One of the BEST!!

I’m going to try to keep this short so there won’t be any spoilers. This is not an epic drama but it will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. This also took you into the world of the deaf which hasn’t been done very much.

The acting is superb. The two male leads have stolen my heart big time. Ryeoun and Choi Hyun Wook are just fantastic.

Ryeoun has the most expressive face and acted out every emotion flawlessly. I read that he even learned to play the guitar for this role.

Choi Hyun Wook was great in the heavier drama Weak Hero Class 1 but I think comedy suits him better. He had me laughing so hard at just his silly interactions with his grandmother.

Seol In Ah won me over in Business Proposal and she played her part perfectly.

Shin Eun Soo is a new actress to me but she is beautiful and talented.

No details about the plot. Let’s just say I laughed and cried (happy and sad) several times. I was so caught up in the story and was on the edge of my seat. This was just one of the best!

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B.O.A.T , G.O.A.T, DOTY.

My first time writing a review. This is how much I loved this. I cried when there was a sad scene but this is the first time I also cried when they were showing happy moments at the end.
First of all, a big round of applause and standing ovation to the directors, casts and other staffs. This has been a beautiful journey.
I love that person who casted the actors so much. and thanks to him for bringing Ryeoun and Choi Hyunwook together.
In my opninion, Choi Hyunwook and Ryeoun are of the best new generation actors. Their chemistry is top notch. It felt so natural. Eunsoo, it was my first time seeing her acting and really, she suited the character the best, it was like no one could've done better. Seol Inah being Seol Inah slayed her roles of Choi Se Gyeong and On Eun Yu, I only saw her in The Business Proposal, but with this I concluded that she's an versatile actor. The actor playing Majoo! I was surprised to see him here after Duty After School haha. Gave me quite a surprise with his versatlity. His character likability meter went from -100 to 1000 and actor liability from 100 to 1000. If you are reading this for deciding whether you should wacth it or not, You should really really go for it. Best Drama. (for me atleast).
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No. 1 likability of this drama for me would be the chemistry it showed among the friends(both the characters and the actors ). I was jumping with joy with tears running down my cheeks when they showed Yichan's friends in 2023.
No. 2 I must appreciate the writer who developed Yichan and his personality, because I didn't see a single character like him in my whole life. He's just so perfectly perfect as well as imperfect. The fact that after returning to 2023, Yichan's personality was same as Yichan in 1995, which at first(past 2023 iykwim) it wasn't, added onto my emotions.
No. 3 I think I will keep on saying this, Choi Hyun wook, woah he is such a good actor, I can't get enough of him. I want him to get more opportunities like this so that he can show himself. Ryeoun too, he has soo much potential , so he needs projects like these. I could feel emotions of Eungeol through Ryeoun's acting.
No. 4 The story ! The plot ! The big revealation at the end ! woah. The best. This is how you write a story, produce a drama and direct. It was really innovative with both Fantasy and reality mixed. Romance and comedy was also at it's peak.
I love how they didn't change that Yichan lost his hearing(even though I'm sad), because it connects to everything. If Yichan hadn't gone to the guitarist, the former wouldn't have gone deaf, the later wouldn't have made little Eungeol listen to the song and there would be no relation between them cause Eun geol would not feel the pressure of being the only one to have hearing ability in the family since Yichan would be fine too. And that cannot happen since the string that copnnected everything, Eungeol and On Eun Yu was the grandfather. It is really hard to relay what I'm trying to say cause it is really complicated hehe, but if you watch the drama, everything will be clear in your mind.
No. 5 The twist ? yeah the revealation of who the master really was. IT WAS NONE OTHER THAN THE GRANDFATHER !! THE GUITARIST, EUNGEOL'S SAVIOUR. It was so touching how Eun yu recognised him herself.
No. 6 I liked the editing of the drama at the end especially. The Watermelon Sugar band members in their adult form changed into the teenage form in Eun geoul's eyes, his mother Chungah's and father Yichan's transitions from young to adult. It was so beautiful. At last ! omg. I didn't expect that since I expected a plot hole of them not remembering Eungeol. But haha as expected of the writer, they gave a hint that the friends still remember even though they couldn't recognise and also that Yichan totally recognised Eun geol. Happy tears were running from my eyes.
Hence it was a good happy ending. Best production ! Best actors ! Thank you for hard work!!

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A refreshing drama to make you think about life.

If you want a show to put you through every emotion, ‘Twinkling Watermelon’ is the ones for you. I can say with no regrets that this is easily the series that has made me the happiest out of the hundreds I’ve watched. Saying that, throughout the duration of watching it, there was always a mixed emotion, such as confusion, sadness, even anger; but overall, joy pushed through these and became everlasting.

Without spoiling anything, this drama, as said by many others, felt refreshing to watch with its unique characters, bright colours, and cheerful music. Although it discussed some dark topics, such as death, depression, and abuse, the show was quite cheerful. For me, I am an emotional person who loves watching dramas that put me through many emotions, since I feel more connected. If you’re a sentimental one like me, this will always be a show I’d recommend.

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the most heartwarming kdrama that i watched!?

WAH DAEBAK, one of the best dramas this year if I say so. romance, family, bromance, friendship, comedy, heart-warming, time-travel, fantasy are all mixed and contained in this drama. A drama that is not heavy but can make you sad. angry, sad, laughing, crying, annoyed, salty, I can express all of that in this drama.
like 16 episodes can discuss various issues?! that's cool. I just admit that this was a rushed ending, too deliberately rushed. There are still many questions that should be answered in one more episode. imo, there should be 1 special episode, but overall is so worth to watch! at least once in your life😙

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“The moment you give up, it’s game over.” – Ha Yi Chan

I postponed watching this show before it was all the way done. It was so tempting at times because I would see clips of this show on TikTok. I finally got around to watching this drama and it does not disappoint. This show lived up to the hype and many more. Twinkling watermelon might just be in my top ten dramas that I watched in 2023. This show falls into the all the things that I love in korean dramas from the funny wholesome friendships to the cute romantic relationships. It even show the different dynamics between the character and their parents. And to make this even better the music is really good. So shout out to everyone who was apart of making the music for this show. And shout out to the actors who worked so hard to produce such an amazing performance for all of us to watch.

The dynamic between Ha Eun Gyeol and Ha Yi Chan had me laughing, smiling, and crying all throughout this series. Their is just somthing that pulls at my heart strings when a son wants the absolute best for hsi father and vise verse. And with this show eun gyeol is dedicated to making sure that his father dosent suffer from the accident that makews him go deaf. Even when his father say’s meana things to him and even disregard his advice he always comes back to make sure yi chan isnt hurt or in trouble. He really cares about his father and yi chan even comes around to view eun gyeol as a son and is truely grateful for the things that he has done for him.

A couple I really love is Ha Yi Chan and Yoon Cheong Ah there the epitome of what love looks like. Love is a language that need no words it is just something that you feel. So when I see yi chan and cheong ah you can just tell that it is love. From the way yi chan learned sign language so that cheong ah would feel just a littl less alone in the world. Or how he even sang a song using sign language so that cheong could feel include and so she could watch him performe just the two of them. There was also so just such a cute couple that some time it made me want to throw up. But then at the same time I envy their love and that being able to communicate with eachother didnt stop ether of them from falling in love. All of this aside their visual are just amazing like their actors are just so attractive.

Its just something about this show that bring out my love for kdramas. Here are some of my favorite quotes from this show “Here’s a thing about life. It may not give you everything you want. But it does hide a small present for you from time to time. I hope you can endure the cruel hardship life throws your way. So you can receive the present life has tucked away.” – Mr. Viva. another quote is “Everyone just goes on with their lives while giving meaning to their lives or trying to find meaning. They do their best to rationalize their lives.” – Ha Eun Gyeol.“ You connect the world filled with sounds with the world of silence, using your voice and hands. And at times, like you through music.” – Mr. Viva

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One of the best drama in my watching all drama

There is a guy named Ha Eun Gyeol, he's passionate about music but he is currently the trophy son to his deaf parents and the only person who can communicate with the outer world in his family. And boy got a deaf brother too (Ha eun ho) who does taekwondo... So dude gotta be responsible for all of them but his guitar keeps calling him and he's unsure if he should pursue music or not... One night magical shit happens and he lands in 1995 where his parents are now his age and he is now going to play cupid for his future parents as younger version of his father (Ha Yi Chan) is a lively youngster who is in a band, is chasing a popular girl, has no interest in studies or Eun Gyeol's future mother (Cheong Ah)

Twinkling watermelon is another sunshine kinda, wholesome, cute cum melodramatic sometimes yet funny and enjoyable youth drama that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.

This show has a lot of music, dramatic comedy (often overdramatic with exaggerated expressions but trust me it will make you smile), two cute couples and a bunch of high schoolers who would apparently form a band and great friendships (usual to such youth dramas).

What I loved the most in this drama is Yoon Cheong Ah, the bunny girl who is literally the word "cute". A deaf girl who has not received much warmth growing up but she isn't all weak and tries to protect herself in whatever ways possible. I love how they chose the right actress Shin Eun Soo for this role because her smile is honestly all pretty and as worthy as Eun Gyeol talks about in some scenes.

Younger Ha Yi Chan acted by Choi Hyun Wook was again a bonus because we know he's great at portraying this funky outgoing guy vibe. Chemistry of Ha Yi chan and Cheong Ah was also so mushy and natural that made me root for them all along... Ryeom and Seol in ah also did a convincing job at their roles... haven't seen Ryeom before but he was good at acting all those frustrating scenes when he had to face the mess of his time travel.

Also I don't think I need to mention this but you gotta love the father-son duo, be it 2023 or 1995, you'll love how they fight, bicker, protect or kick each other or have emotional conversations. They're simply adorable.

A noteworthy character here is Yi Chan's grandmother acted by Go Doo Shim. Loved her positive presence throughout the show... somehow this show is such a comfort watch thing and quite entertaining if you end up liking the characters. I watched it as it aired so I actually become reluctant towards the end that like "is it really ending tomorrow? I'll miss them"

You'll get the suspense of "if Ha Eun Gyeol can make things right" as a bonus. The ending might have raised questions but most of the major questions were answered in micro details while some mysteries like the time travel link, the shop Viva Music are better left unanswered (because I don't think a satisfying backstory or explanation can be built for that) so its better being left like that.

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The best tv drama of 2023

Twinkling Watermelon was a great surprise for me this year! It’s the best drama of 2023, no doubt! I didn’t expected that I’d like so much this perfection of a show. The plot, the characters and everything else made this so special and incredible, it’s really amazing. The relationship between father and son, the main plot of the series, is something beautiful. Every scene with them had comedy, drama, and so many other things that only if you watch it you’ll understand. It’s so hilarious when have to be, emotional and good as well. I lost count of how many times I’ve watched these two.
It’s a drama that talks about deaf people, a family with a CODA (child of deaf adults) and time traveling. I know, it seems like they have many informations, but I guarantee you, everything makes sense for the purpose of the show.
And it was the end. I’m still not prepared for it. I’m so sad. I feel so attached to this characters. My precious Ha Yi Chan, you were one of the best characters on a tv show of all time, I love you so much. My awesome father/son duo, Yi Chan and Eun Gyeol, I’ll never forget you guys, you were the best thing that happened in this drama. Thank you for everything. Ok I’m crying lol. Twinkling Watermelon, forever in my heart.

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the best drama of 2023

I've never written a review before, actually, I have no idea how to write one... but this drama deserves to be honoured. many time travel dramas lack the necessary context behind them, however, I felt this drama perfectly captured the present, past and future and still somehow made it understandable.
i guess you could call this a melo-comedy... a drama has never made me laugh and cry so much throughout every episode. this really touched my heart even reminding me that our parents all have a story about their youth.
as for the casting, every actor was practically made for this role somehow.
the only issue I have with this drama is the rushed ending. the pacing throughout the drama is actually quite perfect and makes sense, however, in the end, it was a mess. this would have been perfect as a 20-episode.
all I can say is, you need to watch this to understand the hype, because for once I can understand why a drama is so hyped up. and go hug your mother.
VIVA LA VIDA

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