Sparkling Watermelon (2023)

Easily climbed up my list of favourite dramas <3

I finished watching it just before writing this and tho I do want to write a better review, I can't seem to get my mind together and write what I feel at the moment (but I'm still writing it because I do not want to lose this feeling that I have after completing the drama, so idk if this will be helpful in any way).

it's a drama I love very much. I didn't think it'd make its way to my heart when I didn't even finish watching it. but it did, wonderfully at that. and I don't regret watching it even while I've got tons of things to study 😭🥲.

the cast was amazing, they portrayed their role so well and the emotions were conveyed through the screen perfectly for me. especially when (spoilers) Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) is fighting his dad in the earlier ep about wanting to join a band. damn, I could feel how frustrated and sad he must've been living a suffocated life where he has to be perfect so that people won't point fingers at his parents(this is my pov so you might disagree). also, Yoon Chung Ah's role was played perfectly by Shin Eun Soo. and of course Choi Hyun Wook and Seol in ah slayed. especially Seol in ah because she had to act out 2 people who look so similar yet they're so different when it comes to their personalities.

I wanted to see more of the ending when they go back to 2023 after resolving whatever they could've done in 1995. plus I wanted to see a short glimpse of Chung Ah finally going on that trip with her dad (I swear it made me so happy when I saw her dad use sign language to ask her about the trip, it was so lovely. he finally realised his mistakes then). Eun Gyeol might've not been able to change his father's destiny but at least he changed his mother's. and doing that changed his lifestyle in 2023 as well. whatever is meant to happen will happen so I'm just satisfied with how his mom's life changed. Though I'd be lying if I said I didn't hope that yi chan's accident didn't happen but I soon had to accept the fact that you cannot change everything that has happened back in the past. those ripple effects would've eventually led to a bigger effect later on in 2023 when he returned. I think it was a suitable ending in this case :')

that's it. Thank you to the people who made twinkling watermelon, they made the best decision ever! (now someone please gimme my own Ha Eun gyeol)

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A not so objective rating, but an objective review

I’m rating this drama with a not so objective rating of 10 because it was really captivating, despite its imperfections. However, I would like to mention the things I didn’t like because I really hoped that some things would be different! First of all, I really really enjoyed the parents' storyline but wished for more scenes of them and a better conclusion, especially after what happened to Yi Chan. Additionally, I wasn’t as fond of the second couple's plot and the general story between Yi Chan and Se Kyung. I felt like Cheong Ah’s emotions for Yi Chan were so sincere that I would like if his emotions felt more developed and not so rushed. For me it was like he forgot Se Kyung in one day and he started to like Cheong Ah in this exact day also. Like before the big event he was fighting with Eun Gyeol for the same girl but they show us that at the same time he wanted to dedicate a song to Cheon Ah? I don’t know…
And in the end I didn’t like that the present life of the family changed so drastically. But because I understand that if Cheon An was saved her life would be different I would like at least a more family moment in the present and not just a big event in which they couldn’t exchange more personal words with one another.That all!! I really hoped that I could at least change the last scenes !!! Maybe I need to read some fanfics!

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Amazing. Zero Flaws!

Literally the best show??? I have no complaints except that I want MORE. Idk how they would do a season 2 but I adore this cast and they will hold a special place in my heart from now on.

I went into this show expecting nothing to come out of it but I was able to catch up so quickly and waited like crazy every week.

The chemistry and the story was so heartwarming and I think the writers did an amazing job from start to end. I know a lot of people complained about the fact that Yi Chan still ended up in the accident but I think it comes to show how a lot of the experiences we have can be fated a lot of the times. It may be a bad experience but it developed his personality even more and that’s what I love about this show.

I truly recommend this show to EVERYBODY but especially to other teens as it shows how we should enjoy our moments because it will disappear so quickly and live life to the fullest. I don’t normally rewatch shows but I might rewatch this one. Much love to everyone who worked on this show!

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A timeless masterpiece that transcends time

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TLDR: stop reading this and go watch, now.

Oh My goodness, this series has left me absolutely speechless and how.

I honestly don't think I can form the words to explain how much I loved this drama, but I will try because I am so glad that I gave it a chance. Each character was written exceptionally, and every actor did full justice to the assignment they received.

But the absolute stars of the show are without any doubts Ryeoun and Choi Hyun Wook, who play Eun Gyeol and Lee Chan as though that's who they actually are. I definitely was looking forward to see Choi Hyun-Wook's work after 25-21, but this kid has outdone himself. His character was so lovable and admirable in being enduring, charming, mature and youthful all at the same time! This was the first time I've seen any of Ryeoun's work and I am impressed. He was the worshipping son of Lee Chan through and through, who only wants the best for his mum and dad, and rightfully so.

What amazed me the most, though, was how three young characters still managed to strike off a parent and child chemistry?!?! It was probably a combination of marvel acting and character descriptions written with absolute perfection.

It very rarely happens that a drama doesn't have a single dull moment, and this show was one of those epic gems. I did not lose grip of the story for a single second. The actual premise of the plot is probably what did it for me - it was so beautiful: children often lose perspective of the fact that their parents were young once too and had their own hopes and dreams. The ability for us to see that perspective through the eyes of a child in this drama is beyond astounding.

The musical backdrop of the show only adds to the beauty and charm of it, and this one has made it to my all time favourite dramas up there with the likes of Reply 1988 and My beloved summer.

What left me gobsmacked about the drama was that it left us with the same desperation as Eun Gyeol to turn everything right for his parents, and I'd be surprised if there was a single person who didn't shed a shed a tear at the end of episode 15 - I was absolutely devastated 💔

But at the end of the day the narrative tied back to the reality that it often isn't the big things in life that change the course of our path, but rather the smallest of things that can completely alter our tracks.

This show will forever have a high rewatch value for me: with characters you will fall in love with, an OST that translates all emotions felt throughout the story into melody eloquently, and a plot that will leave you as immersed as the characters on screen, Twinkling Watermelon is without a doubt, a solid 10 for me. ✨️🫰🏼🍉💙

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When life gives you lemons make a band with it😂 maybe all will be fine💕

A healing drama containing all the elements you will need to brighten up your life. You will feel happy, you will feel sad, you will sometimes laugh, or you will just sometimes watch the screen and be like how can everyone in this drama be so cute and then get hit back to reality a moment later realizing they aren't real people and this is just a drama (this is the only sad part). The cutest part of this drama is Yi Chan and Cheong Ah, both as a couple and as an individual are written and acted so well that you will start loving them both right from the start and till the end.
The basis of the story is about not giving up on yourself even if everything seems to be breaking apart and you find yourself destined to fall. Another great message is that no one other than yourself can live your life for you so you shouldn't let things hinder your mind and just live your life the way you like it. All the characters be it Eun Gyeol, grandma, Yi Chan's friend Eun Gyeols's brother, or Eun Yu, etc. just fit the role so well that I think whoever came up with the casting seems to be from the future😂😂. The music is awesome, the flow of the story is really smooth and well-directed, and the cinematics and contrast between different environments, situations, timelines, etc. are well handled to the point that it just blends without being noticed into the whole drama. This show also tells how not knowing someone's suffering doesn't mean one can assume that they are okay, not all sufferings are visible everyone either is still fighting or has already won the battle with their share of suffering. My favorite character in this drama was Yi Chan due to how kind he was, and how well he could blend in with anyone and make the other party feel comfortable, he seemed comical yet without a doubt was the most responsible one in the drama and the way he treated Cheong Ah really sets an example of how green a green flag can be💞.
Watch the drama to find out who will become your favorite character maybe this drama might also end up becoming a great memory for you too.

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✨️? - A MUST WATCH

Youth life is the most precious life. Youth is the best time. The way in which you utilize this period will decide the nature of coming years that lie ahead of you. - Swami Vivekananda

As rightly said by Swami Vivekananda and the moral of this series portrayed, YOUTH IS THE BEST TIME. The series revolves around a boy who wants to become a singer in a band but is fearing the burden from his parents who have hearing loss. He goes to the past to find out that it's is none's fault that life turns out how it is. We just live on with whatever happens around us.
This drama is a perfect epitome of what we want to see- romance, melodrama, lot of music, sadness and forgiveness. It's a powerful performance by all the artists who have worked in this series.

Can't say anything more than IT IS A MUST MUST WATCH. So if you haven't started this yet, don't wait. Just do it. You'll love it. ❤️

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twinkling watermelon ー twinkled within us ?

honestly from a pov who just recently finished it ー away from the craze when it aired (tho i wanted to watch it live so bad but cannot for personal reasons) i appreciate the stillness and the quiet while watching it and processing it on my own.

the story is full of realistic issues ー from domestic ones to the story of youth and the hierarchy or status. it connects each on of us who has the same struggle as the main characters ー sometimes we want to just close our eyes wishing that if we open it, we are all just in a twisted dream but unfortunately everything happening around us is real which we can relate to what eungyeol's present looks like. he did not avoid his dad's accident whatever methods he tried but because he gave up giving up, and because of his persistence and perseverance he did change a lot of things.

the takeaway we can get here is that change is never out of reach if we keep on trying and striving to do what's good, what's just, what's pure, what's kind, and what's right.

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beautiful story

What a beautiful story. The plot is similar to back to the future in terms of time traveling and the parents being involved in the purpose of the travel. For me it's a great plot and I love how the k-drama develop it.
I would have loved a final episode a little be longer explaining how the parents meet again, and how different was the protagonist's mother life, but well it let us to imagine those parts.
It's a k-drama that sometimes I will revisit.

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Definitely a 10 star!!!!

I can't believe I watched this!!!

I seriously went into this drama thinking its going to be another generic and mediocre high school drama. I mean just look at the crew, cast and THE NAME!! I never thought this would be my 5th 10-star drama in my 5 years of watching K-dramas. I was disappointed so bad but in a good way lol.

I have a thing for dramas that are flashbacks to the 90s. Dramas like Reply 88, 25-21 and others are my favorites of all time. But I never thought this drama would another one of those. I literally watched it because i had nothing else to do. I turned on the first episode and the next thing i know i was singing along with the ost with all the lyrics memorised by heart.

The plot just fits perfectly like a jigsaw puzzle. There were seriously no plot holes and it was just so satisfying to watch. The drama will literally drop your heart, break it into pieces and then go over those pieces with a hoverboard. But the next moments you'll find yourself laughing till your stomach hearts and you have tears in your eyes. You know when a drama gives you such feeling that it will be really good.

And the acting!!!! What the hell is up with these rookies??!!! Why are they soooooo good. I mean its a crime to be so good at something at such a young age. And I would like to add Ryeoun - I'll be keeping my eyes out for you. I think I found my next bias after Jungkook (which was 5 years ago lol). I can't wait to see what else he is going to do in the future.

For those looking for simmilar dramas to fill that empty void in their hearts, you should really check out Twenty-Five, Twenty-One and Reply 1988. You won't regret I promise. And I'll be going to rewatch them again now.

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