Sparkling Watermelon (2023)

Uma história sensível, gostosinha de assistir e puro suco de dorama ambientado nos anos 90

Admito que tenho certa relutância com doramas ambientados no ensino médio, mas ao ler a sinopse desse fiquei intrigada já de início. O primeiro e segundo episódio me prenderam demais, e àquela altura eu nem tinha me dado conta de que seria um plot de viagem no tempo. Me surpreendeu de maneira muito boa, pois ao perceber que o Ha Eun Gyeol voltaria ao passado e conheceria seu pai, sua mãe e todos os aspectos da juventude que eles nunca contaram, já vi que seria uma história incrível de acompanhar.
Toda a construção dos personagens é interessante e está de certa forma ligada, e isso é um ponto bom. Nenhum detalhe neste drama foi esquecido ou colocado atoa, sempre sendo falado e contextualizado em algum momento depois.
Muitas pessoas podem não ter concordado, pois a própria narrativa nos leva a pensar que realmente o objetivo de Ha Eun Gyeol era impedir que seu pai ficasse surdo no acidente. Entretanto, eu adorei que os roteiristas optaram por não fazer isso, por não "consertar" Yi Chan, que seria um tremendo desserviço, mesmo para uma obra de ficção. Pensando na representatividade que os personagens surdos neste drama trás, foi incrível que Eun Gyeol apenas mudou a maneira como a vida se seguiria tanto para a a mãe quanto o pai. Essa situação onde ele conheceu o passado de ambos, viu parentes que provavelmente nunca encontrou antes e conseguiu melhorar a qualidade de vida dos envolvidos foi muito gostosinho de assistir. Não era preciso impedir que Yi Chan ficasse surdo, o real objetivo era permitir que ele gostasse da música e aproveitasse sua juventude sem o fator trauma que originalmente causou sua aversão aos palcos.
Gostei também da maneira como todos os personagens foram aprendendo língua de sinais para se comunicar com Cheong Ah. Ela é tão expressiva e artística, e só precisava realmente de amigos que pudessem acolhê-la e tentar entender seu mundo ao invés de evitá-la.
É um dos meus dramas favoritos desse ano, me fez chorar, sorrir, ficar apaixonada pelo elenco incrível e refletir muito sobre a vida e como sabemos tão pouco sobre nossos pais, como às vezes precisamos lembrar que um dia eles também tiveram a nossa idade e passaram pelo que a gente passa.

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THE BEST!

Well this is my favorite kind of story; going back in time or going into the future!  Love them!
This series is probably my favorite I ever watched, or right in the top 5.
I liked all the actors, but Ryeoun was definitely my favorite, just something about him and how he played the part, he was fabulous I thought!
The only thing (which I agree with others) is the last 2 episodes were rushed, I would have loved more on what happened in the future, just wasn't enough of it. But still loved loved loved the series!
I thought it was very emotional at times and so so so darn sweet and touching. I simply loved it.
Also Ryeoun, I think I found a new favorite actor (or one of them).... :)
Worth the watch for sure!!!!

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Warm and refreshing

Late to the party but this was so good to binge-watch!

This is a story you never knew you needed to see. There's so many new perspectives I took away after the last credits roll. It's a new combination: deafness, a child of deaf parents without the disability and time travelling to the past. This unexpected mix is thoroughly refreshing and unexpected.

More than just the mystery behind who and why while fulfiling the true mission of travelling back in time, the heart of the story is actually family. Yi Chan and his grandma. Eun Gyeol and young Yi Chan. Eun Gyeol and his parents in the present. Cheong Ah and her dad (even though we didnt get as much of him as I would like).

Eun Gyeol's story was very heartwrenching and moving at the same time. Who would have thought that the one who hears and speaks in a family where everyone else is deaf, is lonely and felt left out? At the same time he puts a lot of pressure on himself, taking every burden himself and not really sharing his thoughts and feeling. His POV tugs at your heartstrings but its the opposite side of it thats really eyeopening. I wont divulge further to not spoil it.

Choi Hyun Wook's Yi Chan really stole the show. He has this vivacious charm and boundless energy. He draws you in to his character and makes you cheer for him, his dreams and his youth.

If you havnt watch it back while it was airing, like me, its not too late. Put aside 16h for a wonderful story.

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(Not really spoilers but a possible spoiler depending on what you count as a spoiler)

SO GOOD would a 10000% reccomend.

The series still isn't done airing yet, there's 12 episodes out now if I remember correctly and I'm on episode 4 right now, so far SO GOOD. It's 04:38 A.M. right now and I still haven't slept yet cause I really wanna watch more. I'm really loving it even though not a lot is happening yet. The acting is great as well, although not gonna lie **sometimes** Ryeoun's acting skills are a bit iffy, but it is quite alright it's not that noticeable if you're not analyzing too much, and as I said it happens only sometimes not often. His acting is still so good, I think it's just that he has some weak points that are hard to hide, and that's perfectly fine since they don't ruin the moment or anything. We barely got to see the young Cheongah but she's so lovable and so cute already ;___; . Can't wait to see more of her.
Please Eungyeol and Yichan's dynamic is killing me right now I'm always laughing. As for the OSTs I have no idea cause I never pay attention to them...lolss. I don't think I have anything else to say for now, I'll add on the more watch. But for now, it's looking really good, so my rating would be 9.5 or 10/10. FOR NOW ONLY. Who knows how this will develop?

Just finished episode 12 and I feel like I'm gonna explode, this is why I hate watching ongoing dramas cause waiting is pure torture. The next episode comes out in 3 days but it genuinely feels like 3000 years. My opinions on this still haven't changed, although I am getting frustrated, I a starting to grow grey hairs because I'm thinking too much about Yichan and Cheongha finding out Eungyeol is their son... And speaking of Cheongha, she's the most precious and adorable thing ever, she's my favorite character frfr. But nothing new to add, I'm just gonna wait for new episodes to drop.

Alright, the final episode was released earlier today so I finished it, and I still love it just as much, my rating is still the same as when I first started this review lols. Although ngl, I wish the ending was something else, it was still a good ending. I wish we had more insight into what happened during that time, especially with Segyeong and Eunyu. But I really loved it it feels so bittersweet tbh T-T

(I hate that we can't use emojis on this damn website bro I always have to improvise *crying emoji* )

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The drama I would have waited for but got lucky because it was airing already!

To start off, I love the colourful bright poster.

The drama was amazing. I can't really say that a lot about the dramas I've recently wat
ched (not just korean) because I don't have the motivation to finish them but for this I was waiting on edge for every episode to release until the last two because I didn't want it to finish bit I also wanted to know how it ended.

I'm not going to say oh wow it says a 10 star ending but it's a 9.5 stars for me because I feel like an extra 15 / 20 mins or a mini special episode would have allowed a proper good bye for every character for Ha Eun Gyeol to meet for the last time.

So this next tquesfion always comes up with time travel dramas/movies. What happened to the versions of the characters before the time travel took place? Is that simply another timeliness now or they simply don't exist? It can be argued either way. So many questions related to time travel but as a drama, this was fun to watch.

I would so recommend for you to watch this.

This is actually a 10 star watch overall for me but I'm rating it a 9.5 stars considering I feel like a little extension to the ending would have been a bit better but it wasn't bad either. It was a good ending.

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This is the best drama of 2023.

I had a lot of expectations for this drama just because it was a Choi Hyun-wook drama. But I was still surprised.
I left in love with a thousand and one more actors, I cried at the story and laughed like there was no tomorrow.

Normally I don't give 10 stars to anything I watch, but this drama deserves even more!

I also fell in love with music. This ost will definitely never leave my playlist and I pray I'm going to miss Yi-chan~ ?

The drama teaches an incredible life lesson that makes you emotional every moment

VIVA LA VIDA!~
WATERMELON! SUGAR!

(I wish I could live in Twinkling Watermelon)

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MY favorite drama of the year.

Along with Moving, The Good Bad Mother and My Dearest, this drama is definitely on the top five of best dramas of 2023. Had zero expectations and started watching cause I was bored. Best choice EVER?

The acting, the cast, the music. Despite being a "musical drama" I wasn't overwhelmed about the music content. Even though it is based on the 90's this drama felt so refreshing to my ears.

There is a lot of scenarios that makes yourself putting on their shoes. Yi Chan's relationship with his grandma was so heart warming, showing how the relationship of some of us who were raised by their grandma.

Sorry for the grammar errors, my native language is Spanish.

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It's a rollercoaster of emotions that leaves you smiling and humming to the tunes.

"Twinkling Watermelon" is like a time-traveling fiesta that throws you into the '90s, and it's a blast! Imagine accidentally ending up in 1995 and trying to play matchmaker for your parents. That's the hilarious ride Ha Eun Gyeol takes us on.

The story isn't just your typical time-travel plot; it's a feels trip exploring family, love, and growing up. It's like a bag of emotions – you laugh, you cry, and you dance to the '90s tunes.

Now, let's talk about the rockstars of the show – Ryeoun and Choi Hyun Wook. Their bromance and father-son duo are so heartwarming; you wish you had a friend or a dad like that. And Seol In Ah? She's the queen of adding layers to her character, making Choi Se Kyeong unforgettable.

Oh, the music! It's not just a soundtrack; it's a time-traveling mixtape. The '90s hits and original songs are like a nostalgia bomb. You'll find yourself humming along and doing the Macarena.

But, of course, every party has a pooper, and here it's the classic Kdrama evil character, Lim Ji Mi. Not the most nuanced villain, but hey, we can overlook that in the grand scheme of things.

The title, "Twinkling Watermelon," may sound random, but trust me, it becomes a genius clue and metaphor as the story unfolds. It's like a secret code to the drama's awesomeness.

In a nutshell, "Twinkling Watermelon" is not just a drama; it's a time-traveling adventure, a laughter therapy, and a dance party rolled into one. It's the kind of show that leaves you with warm fuzzies and a craving for more watermelon. Don't miss the joyride – it's a watermelon-flavored treat for your soul! ?✨

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Screaming, crying, throwing up

I’m not okay, I will not be okay for a long time. This was the most beautiful thing that I have ever watched and to be honest I don’t think I have enough of a way with words to describe just how amazing Twinkling Watermelon is. I was a long-time stan of Thirty but Seventeen and never thought I would find a Kdrama that could even hold a candle to my favorite drama of all time, but somehow Twinkling Watermelon completely dethroned Thirty but Seventeen in a short, short amount of time. In a way, I’m a little annoyed that my #1 Kdrama is, like, everyone and their mother’s favorite kdrama, since as I’m writing this review, it’s the top rated Kdrama on MDL with a whopping 9.2 rating (oh my god). Genuinely though, it’s 10000000% worth the hype and I honestly cannot even begin to explain how wonderfully entertaining, heartwarming, and marvelously written this drama is.
For a drama with such a young cast, I was first and foremost completely taken aback by the quality of acting, since I don’t often see this type of skill in similar youth kdramas. Granted, there was a bit of overacting on the ML’s part but it’s very rare and honestly just adds to the comedy so I can let it slide. The storyline itself very much reminds me of that iceberg meme where what you see on the surface is quite simplified and shallow but as you continue watching, the storyline just unravels before you and you end up making connections you hadn’t even imagined you’d be making. This was genuinely such a fun ride and I will definitely be coming back to this one as soon as I can recover from the first watch ahaha.
I could honestly write paragraphs and paragraphs about this but I’m kind of put into this weird paralysis state where I have so many things to say that I just don’t know what to say at all, so I will just leave this here: Literally whatever you’re thinking this drama is going to be, or whatever expectations you have, leave them behind and just watch the drama for what it is, because while it will likely be so different from what you were expecting, it will probably be far better as well.

PS this is coming from someone who has watched her fair share of kdramas and has become immensely picky with what she watches and enjoys (sadly lol)

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Twinkling watermelon ✨? : One of the best in 2023

I started watching the drama because of a reel in Instagram and I'm really happy that I proceeded to watch it. Twinkling watermelon ✨? is one of the best of 2023.
Story was really moving. I wanted more of Ha yi Chan and Chaung Ah, but whatever we got it was the best. It has humor, tears romance and life lessons. Some scenes and sub plotlines did seem unwanted. It just felt like fillers. It would have been better if they showed us Ha yi Chan's journey after losing his hearing. How he met the woman he loved again, how they got back together and their marriage. It would have been such a great ending to the drama, but still everything went well and happy.
The cast was wonderful. It was a delight watching them on screen. Happy that everyone got their happy ending ❤️
Going to miss them on every Monday and Tuesday

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Best Drama I have seen till now

This is literally the best drama I have ever seen and mind you I have seen many ?
Now I should tell you why, because it has everything you need in a drama. It has cute moments, frustrating moments, moments that makes laugh so hard that the person next to says that you have gone mad ?and it has that emotional moments which will tear you up ?
I loved that-:
1) They had a good storyline even though it is time travelling which I don't personally like but this made it good
2) Good backstory for each main character though less for supporting characters but it's ok
3) The music is main why I started to watch this (second is the funny clips though which fully convinced me ?) I felt that when the ML said in first ep that music is the only legal drug there it is for me too and I always wanted to learn guitar
4) Last but not the least the new things which we get to learn from this I know there are more movies about sign language and about deaf people but I always like to learn new lessons they teach us.
It was a perfect drama for me as it ticks all my boxes which I seek when I see a drama.

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Heartwarming Parent-Child Story with a brief of romance and friendship in it

Heartwarming!
What will you expect when it comes to stories telling about parents and their children?
Of course, because it was the purest kind among loves hence they will bring you a very heartwarming ambience from start to finish!

Light and Fluffy romance!
Deaf people who can't say anything can deliver you that soft fluffy atmosphere into their romance story. They wrapped up the story so beautifully, from how they know each other, till the confession, they're so fluffy and it's sooo cuutee to watch!

Heol this is what today's generation should look at to because they are goals of everything! Parent goals, friend goals, couple goals, sibling goals, and also dream goals!

After watching this, I really want to meet my parent and thanking them for what they've done for me. I want to appreciate them, hug them, and love them more than before.

Thank you Twinkling Watermelon! All people just should watch this masterpiece asap!

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