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Drama: Twinkling Watermelon (English title) / Sparkling Watermelon (literal title)
Revised romanization: Banjjakyineun Watermelon
Hangul: 반짝이는 워터멜론
Director: Son Jung-Hyun
Writer: Jin Soo-Wan
Network: tvN
Episodes: 16
Release Date: September 25 - November 14, 2023
Runtime: Monday & Tuesday 20:50
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

High school student Eun Gyeol (Ryeo Un) has hearing-impaired parents, but he has a gift for music. He is a model student by day and plays the guitar in a band at night. One day, he visits a mysterious musical instruments store and travels to a strange place. There, Eun Gyeol meets Ha Yi-Chan (Choi Hyun-Wook), Choi Se-Kyung (Seol In-A) and Yoon Chung-A (Shin Eun-Soo). They form a band called Watermelon Sugar. Meanwhile,Ha Yi-Chann has a crush on Choi Se-Kyung, who is known as the Cello Goddess of Seowon Arts High School, and tries to win her heart. Yoon Chung-A is hearing-impaired. She is cold and aloof to others.

Notes

"Twinkling Watermelon" takes over tvN's Monday & Tuesday 20:50 time slot previously occupied by "My Lovely Liar" and followed by "A Bloody Lucky Day" on November 20, 2023.

Cast



Ryeo Un	Choi Hyun-Wook	Seol In-A	Shin Eun-Soo
Ha Eun-Gyeol	Ha Yi-Chan	Choi Se-Kyung	Yoon Chung-A

Watermelon Sugar



Ahn Do-Kyu	Yoon Jae-Chan	Lee Ha-Min	Lee Su-Chan
Oh Ma-Joo	Kang Hyun-Yul	Lee Si-Guk	No Se-Bum

Ha Eun-Gyeol's Family



Choi Won-Young	Seo Young-Hee	Bong Jae-Hyun	Jeong Hyun-Jun	Kim Ji-Woo
Ha Eun-Gyeol's father	Ha Eun-Gyeol's mother	Ha Eun-Ho	Ha Eun-Gyeol (child)	Ha Eun-Ho (child)



Hong Ji-Ho	Jo Yeo-Joon
Ha Eun-Gyeol (age 5) (ep.4)	Ha Eun-Ho (age 6) (ep.4)

Snail Boardinghouse



Ko Du-Shim	Lee Suk-Hyeong	Park Gun-Ha	Shin Young-Chan	Yoon Dong-Hwan
Go Yang-Hee	Jung Bal-San	Hong Chang-Soo	boarder	boarder

Ha Eun-Gyeol's Group



Cheon Ho-Jin	Jung Sang-Hoon	Park Ho-San
Grandpa Viva	Master	Choi Hyun

Choi Se-Kyung's Group



Lee So-Yeon	Moon Seo-Yeon	Kim Su-Ha	Woo Je-Yeon	Ryu Jin
Choi Se-Kyung (adult)	Choi Se-Kyung's daughter	Choi Se-Kyung's daughter (young child)	On Ji-Hwan	On Ji-Hwan (adult)



Moon Seo-Yeon	Oh Hyun-Kyung	Yoon Hyo-Sik	Oh Kyu-Taek	Cha Young-Mi
Choi Se-Kyung (child) (ep.4)	Shin A-Young	Choi Se-Kyung's dad (ep.4)	Choi Se-Kyung's chauffeur	maid (ep.4)

Yoon Chung-A's Group



Kim Tae-Woo	Kim Joo-Ryung	Kwon Do-Hyung	Lee Soo-Min	Woo Jung-Won
Yoon Gun-Hyeong	Im Ji-Mi	Yoon Joo-Yeob	Yoon Sang-A	Yoon Sang-A (adult)



Kwon Dan-A	Jeon Hyun-Seo	Moon Hyeon-Jeong	Jee Yeon
Yoon Chung-A (child)	Yoon Chung-A's mom	maid	maid

Jinsung Instruments



Lee Sae-Byul	Lee Sang-Hun
PR team leader	Attorney Jang

Baekwang High School



Kim Dong-Gyun	Yoo Tae-Gyu	Kim Jun-Seok	Lee Seung-Joon	Park Woo-Young
math teacher	student (ep.5)	dean of students (ep.9)	student	Lee Kang-Hoon (ep.11-12)



Hong Suk-Youn	Jeong Gyu-Su
Jung Soo-Bin (ep.11-12)	Principal Kang Joong-Man (ep.13)

Seowon Arts High School



Kim Ye-Ji	Yoo Soo-A	Shin Hyeon-Yong	Shin Young-Kyu	Yoon Jung-Hoon
Lee Mi-Ra	Ji Hye-Soo	PE teacher	Yong Jun-Ki	music teacher



Yoo Yi-Ha	Eom Ji-Man
cellist student	dean of students (ep.9)

Jindo Dog Gang



Jung Yong-Ju	Do Geon-Wu	Lee Dong-Gi
Jung Do-Jin (ep.11,15)	gang member (ep.11)	gang member (ep.11)

MJ Entertainment



Kim Hyeong-Beom	Yoon Do-Hyun
Oh Ma-Joo	Yoon Dong-Jin

SPINE9's Group



Koo Jun-Hoe	Yeon Oh	Han Min	Jung Gang-Hee
Koo Jong-Hyeong	Jung Ji-O	Bae Soo-Tak	Club Spark boss

Ha Eun-Gyeol's Childhood Days



Kim Mi-Hwa	Kim Ha-Eon	No Hee-Joong	Kim Moon-Ho
Yeom Byung-Ho's mom (ep.1-2)	Yeom Byung-Ho (ep.1-2)	worker (ep.1)	vegetables supplier (ep.1)

Others

Kim Jun-Hyung

Yoon Dong-Jin



Heo Jeong-Min	Jeong Saet-Byeol	Kim Min-Joong	Lee Bong-Ha	Yoo Dong-Kyun
cafe manger (ep.1)	cafe staff (ep.1)	taekwondo coach (ep.1)	Ha Eun Gyeol's helper (ep.2)	Choi Se-Kyung's admirer (ep.2)



Kyung Ki-Hyun	Lee Won-Jin	Jeon Suk-Chan	Lee Seung-Chul	Kang Hee-Man
talent agent (ep.2)	police officer (ep.2)	The Day owner (ep.3,5)	homeless man (ep.3)	CM staff (ep.4)



Han Ji-Eun	Kim Eui-Shin	Kim Hae-Jun	Lee Sang-Hyuk	Kim Bong-Hee
cello instructor (ep.4)	store owner (ep.6)	DJ Jun (ep.7)	pedestrian (ep.8)	hospital patient (ep.8)



Ko Ju-Ni	Choi Ji-Hyeok	Kim So-Eun	Park Han-Sol	Lee Moo-Nyoung
Yi-Seul (ep.8)	hospital boy (ep.8)	Nurse Jung Hyun-Jung (ep.8)	Ha Eun-Ho's girlfriend (ep.10)	restaurant worker (ep.10)



Lee Eun-Mi	Jeon Jung-Il	Kang Yi-Suk	Byun Gun-Woo	Lee So-Hee
liquor store owner (ep.10)	taxi driver (ep.13)	Dongwon High student (ep.13)	convenience store cashier (ep.13)	Ji-Min (ep.13)



Kim So-Min	Ha Young-Jin	Baek Seung-Hyeon	Ryu Soo-Young	Song Chang-Eui
sidewalk boy (ep.15)	police officer (ep.16)	detective (ep.16)	Lee Si-Guk (adult) (ep.16)	Kang Hyun-Yul (adult) (ep.16)



Jin Tae-Hyun	Yang Seung-Ho
No Se-Bum (adult) (ep.16)	tax agency agent (ep.16)

Additional Cast Members:

Choi Yoon-Woo - Yoon Joo-Yeob (child)
Lee Ye-Ji - nurse (ep.7)
Choi Ri-Ho - Yoon Gun-Hyeong's security (ep.8,14)
Jin Hui-Gyu - incarcerated juvenile (ep.11)
Leem Hyun-Mook - festival organizing committee student (ep.11)
Kang Jung-Won - art room female student (ep.13)
Byeon Chang-Yeol - middle aged man (ep.15)
Kim Hee-Seong - boy

Trailers

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2023-09-25	1	3.144%	3.503%
2023-09-26	2	3.311%	3.387%
2023-10-02	3	3.441%	3.726%
2023-10-03	4	4.688%	4.805%
2023-10-09	5	3.689%	4.393%
2023-10-10	6	3.580%	3.570%
2023-10-16	7	3.551%	4.042%
2023-10-17	8	3.089%	2.922%
2023-10-23	9	3.718%	4.380%
2023-10-24	10	3.512%	3.738%
2023-10-30	11	3.264%	3.569%
2023-10-31	12	3.790%	4.236%
2023-11-06	13	3.689%	4.179%
2023-11-07	14	3.593%	3.536%
2023-11-13	15	3.494%	3.802%
2023-11-14	16	4.460%	4.458%

Source: AGB Nielson

Comments

Timetraveller Jun 16 2026 7:35 am I’ve been ignoring this drama for years, luckily finally got a chance to watch it. I was deeply moved with chung-a’s story she is so adorable how can someone hate her? Overall, this is enjoyable and worth every second. I like all the actors such an incredible portrayals. Highly recommended!

cozynukim Jan 24 2026 12:50 pm I'm rewatching the show and i still cried like a baby. i have this weird attachment to it. the characters, the plot. It just reminds me of what it means to be living in the moment. The friends i lost and gained over the years. The meaning of acceptance and hope. the acting in this was insane. I felt every piece of emotion in this. This drama deserved everything and more.

I need more dramas like this!!!

Robin Jan 18 2026 5:57 pm Suho and Baku from Weak Hero! lol Rewatching this soon

Ram Jan 06 2026 8:58 am I started watching this for the plot and because Seol In Ah is one of my favorite Korean actresses. But even in the first episode, I was already in tears. The story is incredibly touching. It highlights the unconditional love of parents and the sincere respect and love of children for their parents. Every cast member delivered so well. Their chemistry is outstanding. This series is highly recommended. ☺️

Rose Jan 04 2026 2:41 am Heartwarming series.. I think the plot is kind of similar with the movie Coda. And I bawled my eyes out of that movie, especially the song Both Sides Now. I love this kind of plot. This series is a must-watch.

Kaye Jan 04 2026 2:02 am I’m still on the first episode, and I’m really sad that bullying can happen at such a young age. In our place, it wasn’t really like that. I honestly can’t remember anything similar. When I was still in school, the kids were good-natured, and even now with my child, I’ve never heard of any bullying. It really comes down to how children are raised by their parents.

Jason Jan 02 2026 1:31 pm Just finished it. They really nailed that feeling of 90’s cause when it changed into 2023 it felt modern. I for some reason cried when the band transitioned to present and past and when he got to talk to yi chan and transitioned into his present father. Ha yi chan was a great actor to this drama, truly carried it

shevi Jul 07 2025 10:34 am 1 year and 8 months... still my top 1!!!! Unbeatable. Will always recommend 101.01%

live love eunsoo Jul 06 2025 4:13 pm I know I've watched this 2 years ago and it's too late to comment but I'm just amazed how good the casting were superb. All four of them excels in acting and everyone portrayed their roles amazingly.. I don't get too attached to kdramas but the fact that I'm here just proves how I love this series very much.. This deserves 1,000,000,000,000/10

Aly May 22 2025 12:08 am Such a great series!!!!! Idk why i waited so long to watch it, it gave warmth to my heart. Something I would definitely rewatch when I’m feeling down. It has a lot of components about family, friendship, relationships and hardships. 100000/10 recommend!

Kiki Apr 18 2025 9:50 am This series is so awesome. I didn't expect it but it was so refreshing. It brought me some tears but also a lot of laugh. It's very heartwarming. Kudos to the writer and director.

G shocked Nov 15 2024 4:57 am I think Yi Chan wore a modern day G Shock in episode 14.... shocked.

Sweet watermelon Nov 14 2024 2:17 am Just started watching. Time travel and timelines are amusing and intriguing but also confusing heheh. Have to reference the characters to and fro different ages...back and forth. Will definitely be an enjoyable drama once things tie up and fall in place.

Alya Moktar Nov 06 2024 12:50 am Liked it!

The main actor likes to shout & is slow though??? I would have figured out who the helper is from the first clue.

Overall, such an enjoyable watch!

Kdrama Oct 06 2024 8:01 am not the best drama I ever watched but for a high school romance drama this is oe of the least cringey I ever watch. I tried watching things like True Beauty but the romance is so cringe and hard to watch..

Molly Dash Sep 24 2024 12:21 pm Very Good Beautiful Drama

Great actors & actresses also

Kelly Jul 14 2024 11:01 pm Who is the actor playing the role of the Chinese restaurant worker/owner in episode 9? He looks very, very familiar. I think he may have played the role of a bad guy/evil shaman in another tv series, or he just looks a lot like him.

Erika Jul 08 2024 8:27 pm This series turned out to be wonderful. The writing was not perfect and it left too much on the table in the end, but overall I was happy with the pace and most pleased with the cast chemistry.

There are romantic elements that made me smile but for once I wasnt just yelling "Kiss Already" to the TV. Meaning, it wasn't all about the push/pull or will they/won't they.

The bromance was the funniest, purest, most thoughtful depiction I've ever seen. It dominated the show as it rightly should have, which is why I guess some things got a little left out in the end.

Please watch and enjoy.

Kristine Jul 01 2024 9:46 pm The accident was the fault of the driver intending to kill another human being. In half way through but finding bits of the later episodes. Do they ever explain what happened to grandma? Why was she taken away from the house? Did she ever get reunited with her mom? It’s a lovely series but I’d like it to stop being so harsh like the child abuse scenes.

Erika Jun 22 2024 8:19 pm Mild spoiler. So after 2 episodes I'm in total shock because I thought I was gearing up for normal show but it looks like I'm getting a variation of The Best Hit/Hit the Top (which I loved!)

So I'm excited to go down this road and I have to say, it's cool how "father and son" look very much alike! ?

Avi Jun 17 2024 6:07 am Arghhhh My Favorite!!! This drama will make u cry, will make u laugh, will make u annoyed; bruh it was mixed emotionsss ;) Also will make u realized things in life— you must enjoy your youthful days, hangout with friends, buddies, do things that will make u happy, make fun, and make ur youthful days a twinkle one :> remember that u/we can't turn back time or do time travel thingy in real life, not like in kdrama world that's full of fantasy ㅋㅋㅋㅋ (≧▽≦) hearing their ost made me miss them :((( Highlyyyy Recommendeddd Oneeee ? Must watch FR FR!! I'll rewatch this a million timeessss!!

Toni Jun 06 2024 5:28 am This is how time travel story should be

Kcee Jun 05 2024 7:40 pm I'm from Calgary, and I was so excited when Yi-Chan was rocking a Calgary Flames jersey in episode 14.... but then I realized the jersey was for Dion Phaneuf who played from 2005-2010...also he would've been 10 years old in 1995 when this was supposed to have taken place. lol. Oops. Wonder what other time slip mistakes are in the series?

Obsessed Canadian May 01 2024 7:12 pm I loved the energy and the emotion of this. The male leads especially. It took me back to a time I grew up in. The romance in the ending had to happen because of the storyline but I was right up in the family moment. And loved seeing Dion Phaneuf’s Stanley Cup Champion hockey jersey in the final band scene! Go Flames!

Khadidja Apr 27 2024 4:36 am After compiling more than 500 dramas I can objectively tell you that this is one of the best dramas : really well written, well conducted, excellent chemistry between actors -family, bromance & romance (you really can feel deep feelings ) Low hat to the actress who interpreted Cheong Ah. I love how she speaks to you without speaking at all.

Highly recommended ☺️

So Lala Apr 15 2024 11:36 pm Watching this after rewatching Search:WWW. Now I want a drama where Jang Ki-yong and Choi Hyun-wook are brothers. Or Ryeo Un with Yeo Hoi-Hyeon.

Henry Apr 12 2024 11:43 pm Why does this kdrama have a high rating? I've watched 9 episodes and the drama is so slow and is a little boring. I don't think I can finish watching the rest.

raekwon Mar 22 2024 10:41 am this is the best kdrama off all time

violet Mar 17 2024 1:41 pm its a verynice drama i watched it shorts on youtube then i watched it is a very nice drama u should watch it

Brian R Mar 08 2024 7:55 am Both director’s did an incredible job bringing this wonderful story to life. Son Jeong-hyeon[ Yoo Beom-sang[

Jillibean Feb 28 2024 5:21 pm A friend recommended this drama to me and I am so glad she did because I loved it a lot. It's very addictive, so be warned! Combining time travel with additional themes, like a family's restoration, and some sweet younger romances that stand the test of time, was an excellent idea. So it's not the same old, same old time travel story where you can easily guess ahead of time what will happen by the end. Highly recommended, sweet drama!

Aniya Feb 23 2024 1:20 am It was one of the best dramas I've ever seen. I ever thought of stopping It in the middle way. You guys should def watch this one.

Nadia Feb 12 2024 7:06 pm I loooooove this drama! It's so well done. Not one weak moment. Great cast, great story, good flow. Not a weak moment in this drama or the story. This is a real feel-good drama. One both guys and girls can watch and enjoy, fully laughing out loud and rooting for the characters.

Love this drama.

Jason Feb 11 2024 3:07 pm It was a heartwarming drama to watch. Lee Chan signing his song to Chung Ah might have been the best scene in the entire series. I do wish a few things could've been shown in the last episode or by adding an episode.

1. When the Chairman gave the witch her walking papers, I wanted to see his interactions with Chung Ah as Eun Gyeol interprets the recent events.

2. After the Chairman went on his trip to Europe with Chung Ah, it would've been fun to see her reunite with Lee Chan (before or after her years of university study abroad). She sent him the fax but it went unanswered with him being in the hospital.

3. A bit of screen time for the newly reunited [deaf] couple as they navigate life, with her teaching him more sign language.

4. Some closure between the real Se Kyeong and Choi Hyun in 1995.

Bai Laohu Feb 01 2024 10:14 am I really Love this show. Great acting by all. Touching. Great story. Well done to all the cast, the director,.the writer!

Jestine29 Jan 19 2024 4:08 am I love, love, love this drama❤️❤️❤️ how they gave each character a limelight of their own by showing their back stories. Its not your regular time travelling kdrama it is way more than that.

Mrs. Connie Dec 31 2023 5:16 am While I did love the story, I was disappointed that the only two people of color were represented as muggers in the New York alley scene.

sid Dec 30 2023 12:21 pm I love this drama, the characters are so good in their rule. more project to all of you.<3<3

Vangie Dec 30 2023 10:02 am No words could express how much I love this drama. One of the best decisions I ever made in my entire life.

Rayyy Dec 28 2023 11:07 am Best kdrama ever of the year! 1000/10! But, there are things I think this drama has left me curious, first how Choi Se-gyeong and On Eun-yu relationship going at the end. Second, if Ha Eun-gyeol and On Eun-yu are in relationship, I wonder how Ha Yi-Chan and Yoon Chung-ah would reunite with Choi Se-gyeong. Third, how is Bal San? I didn't see the adult version of his..

Though the end was happy, hope you come up with season 2. ???

cheongah Dec 25 2023 6:55 am One of the best drama this year! can never get enough of yichan cheongah!

watermellon Dec 22 2023 7:47 am can't move on! I wish this drama won a lot of awards! most of them rookie actors, even some just debuted in this drama but their acting, their effort (check on behind the scenes), the storyline, the message, it all so good! it's not only about time slipping but also about family, friendship, dreams, and musical! I wish Korean drama had more drama like this, it's rare, and unpredictable >_< even if they make the drama sequel from each character's POV I will still watch it, because I believe it will be awesome (note: they shouldn't change the actors) ep16 feels so short I need to watch it again as if the story still goes on!!

Ayesha joyce Dec 21 2023 11:37 am this show is very awesome and the actors are great this show I will never forget.

On nth Kdrama Dec 20 2023 11:37 am @monster88, Deaf persons can of course read and write even without learning the sign language. There are two ways that help them learn to how read (and write): lipreading and sign language.

It was briefly shown in a particular episode that Chung-ah can understand what a person is saying through looking at his/her lips. So she most probably learned to read and write because she knows how to lip-read. I hope it answers your question. ?:)

Riki Dec 16 2023 4:21 am I enjoyed watching the series. A beautiful and exciting script, well done

Tin Dec 11 2023 8:29 am Warning- Spoiler on this comment

I loved the series, so addictive! I just don't like Se Kyung, she's such a scene Stiller, even until the very end, she couldn't even let Eun Gyeol finish their live performance, she just have to get noticed by going out and having to make Eun Gyeol leave the performance as well... And I just wanted more scenes between Eun Gyeol and young Chung Ah, every scene they have together are so heartwarming, mother and son made me cry a lot of times (especially the scene in the Attic) - they have the fewest interaction between the 4 main characters but theirs is so powerful, I felt Eun Gyeol's over protectiveness and love for his mother, and the anger he felt knowing his mother is being abused!!!

Jjang!! Nov 28 2023 7:28 pm I'm watching this and the secret romantic guesthouse and knowing that the villain's son in this drama is the same actor with the villain's son in the secret romantic guesthouse and both characters are chasing ryeoun

monster88 Nov 28 2023 1:13 pm or did her mother taught her before they were separated?

monster88 Nov 28 2023 1:06 pm I wonder how Chung Ah able to read and write without knowing sign language...

VERY RUSHED ENDING.. ML and FL romance is forced. Nov 23 2023 1:48 pm The resolution in the end is very rushed. Its like they ended everything in one sweep.

I can't really say that I enjoyed it.. I can't really connect the dots.

    1. Like the proper closure between his father and his 1st love. Or even the realization that he didn't really like her like he thought.
    2. The chemistry between the leads are questionable. I know it's a kdrama but really? Just because she's good-looking anything can pass??
    3. The male lead is all over the place. Like he is just in the scene because he is needed in that scene. His interaction with the female lead is forced.
    4. The ending OMG. I can't even start. It's all over the place.

Kdrama Nov 23 2023 5:33 am people keeps saying this deserve the hype it gets but for me it's not yet.. it's deserve so much better hype than this

hanie Nov 22 2023 8:14 am If you're someone just looking for new kdramas to watch, This Is It. This is one of the best high school kdramas yet and it has much more to it than a random love story. I enjoyed every second of it and I am sure you will too.

Viva La Vida !!

Drd Nov 20 2023 11:59 pm Reallyy Good drama .. i finish this drama only for 3 days . N now i cant move on ??

Loveee Nov 20 2023 7:28 am Besttt Drama In 2023!! Ryeoun is very handsome& his acting really good!!!!!

Chijeu Kim Nov 20 2023 2:01 am @Jessy me too, and he's 2 years older than me( 〃▽〃)

Jessy Nov 19 2023 11:01 am Whattt? I'm having a crush on Choi Hyun Wook... He's like 10 years younger than me T.T

Jk Nov 18 2023 5:03 pm my favourite drama. vibrant, touching, emotional.

Lovely Nov 18 2023 7:30 am Wishing more episodes about the future story, knowing his father (yi chan)look like know that his old friend is his son

I eat watermelon with sugar Nov 17 2023 10:33 pm Best K-drama!!!!

Panda28 Nov 16 2023 10:25 pm I get the hyped. This is a well written drama, there a lot of scenes that are relatable, the script, the wisdom it’s all in there. I look forward to other works of this writer. All the cast are well casted all the acting were superb. Every episode touch my heart even in the last episode I was crying, sad and happy tears. The last episode gave us the CODA moment. I look forward in seeing more dramas for the all of the characters. Congratulations you all twinkle in this show! This drama will definitely carve into my life. Thank you so much for giving us this masterpiece.

Wookie Nov 16 2023 9:42 am The best kdrama in 2023 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Stany Nov 16 2023 9:36 am Hands down the best drama of the year! The impeccable screenplay, skillful directing, and the outstanding cast have created a mesmerizing experience. Thank you!

Ema Nov 16 2023 6:39 am Fantastic and refreshing drama, loved the youth vibes a lot. The storyline was great and deep. Touching To The Max I feel that hyun wook and ryeo un are going to be very popular in the future. Hyun wook really amazed me especially in the last episode. He doesn't seem like a rookie. + Seol in ah acting is superb, the way she delivered her emotions is unbelievable! + eun soo was so cute and her acting is amazing ?❤️ Her smile though . I cabt believe i have to say goodbye , i feel like leaving my family :(

karen123 Nov 16 2023 2:36 am great acting from the whole cast, especially the 2 male leads. great drama, very touching. great job

AC Nov 16 2023 1:29 am The best kdrama I have ever watched this year! To all the cast, you did an awesome job!

nate Nov 15 2023 8:51 pm i love all the casts! everything was perfect from ep1 until ep16. i wish to see more of cheongchan in university and euneun in present time. overall, one of the best time-travel kdrama of all time!

laura kim Nov 15 2023 11:36 am one of the best 2023 best drama!! Crying so bad in episode 13-14 but the ending is extremely happy!!! Good bye Ha Eun Gyeol, Ha Yi Chan, Choi Se Gyeong & Yoon Chung A, thank you for making my monday-tuesday feel excited and joyful!

J Nov 15 2023 8:40 am Spoilers. God I ugly cried the whole of final 2 episodes. My heart shattered many times for Yi Chan who had the kindest soul and still had to suffer such tragedy, Eungyeol for having to live with the guilt for being the cause of the accident, grandma who despite her harsh words had so much love for her only grandson that she rather be the one suffering, the dream scene Yi Chan had during surgery thinking that they could only be dreams, Yi Chan trying to be positive but breaking down at his realisation of his hearing loss, even Chung ah's dad finally expressing himself through sign language, Chung ah's happiness juxtaposing with Yi Chan's tragedy, Yi Chan's message in the cassette, Eungyeol hearing from 1995 Yi Chan to express himself mirroring how 2023 dad told him in a rage. Just so so much to take in. It has been a ride and I started off not having expectations and was just finding a random show to watch but this is by far the best drama I've watched this year. It was full of heart, friendship, love and youth. I even love the side characters - Bal San being the surrogate big bro to Yi Chan being there for both his hospitalisation, the quirky watermelon team, hyun chul for getting back at the gangsters for hitting yi chan.

I just wished they showed a little more at the ending. It would have been better if they showed that Chung ah was there at the rooftop with yi chan when he was in despair, supporting him like how he supported her. I like to believe Yi Chan's dream scene came true and grandma did get to see him graduate but it would have been nice if they showed that. Also, there wasn't any closure for se gyeong and eun yu which made it seem like eun yu was a side character. No answers why they weren't staying at their place. Did se gyeong reconcile with dad? And I might have missed it but how did eun yu know that master was her grandpa? And how did Mr vida become master? Is it because of his regrets? Still many questions but overall it was still a satisfying ending for eungyeol's family who is the main catalyst for his time travel anyway

twinklemelon Nov 15 2023 7:45 am This is the best drama I've ever watched in my life!!! My monday and Tuesday will not be completed without the, I'll miss them now, I'll rate this drama 1000/10 the best drama!!!??

Mystery Nov 15 2023 7:43 am Perfect drama from start to end .. good starting good ending.. perfect idea is reached

Glory Nov 15 2023 7:42 am The best drama

Mich Nov 15 2023 7:16 am Truly the best drama in 2023 !!! I'll miss my watermelon sugar buddies ✨?

kkumkunda Nov 15 2023 4:37 am so what actually happened to cheongah’s real mother?

NY Nov 15 2023 3:33 am This was such an entertaining drama. Even my husband enjoyed it and he doesn’t always watch kdrama. It was funny. It was cute. I’m quite picky with kdrama and while it isn’t perfect, I’d consider it one of my top favorite kdramas this year. The ending did seem rushed. There were some plot holes I wished were explained. It sucks that its only 16 episodes. It couldve gone for one more to flesh it out. I was also secretly hoping for a different ending that would’ve been more sad and pulled on viewer’s heartstrings though. Lol

twinklinghappy Nov 15 2023 3:26 am My Obsession In 2023!!! Please Give Us More Episodes i love so much all of the actors, the best!! I really enjoy for each episodes and love all the details and the soundtrack tearfully the best <3

adorkablejoon Nov 15 2023 2:30 am Literally The Best K-Drama Ever! (at least for me)

great acting, best plot, the characters are played very well. super in love on how they bring us back to 1995 to enjoy the life of their youth together. like, it makes me nostalgic for some reasons.

the watermelon sugar band! love how they're always together until they grow old T___T

i would rate 100/10 for real! a VeryY must watch <3

i can never move on from this drama T____T too many good memories aaah

Mel Nov 15 2023 2:22 am Best Drama of The Year 2023!

unknown Nov 15 2023 12:17 am i hope that there'll be a s2!! this kdrama is my most fav of all times!! cast = 10/10, story 10/10, everything about it is a 10/10!!!

Roby Nov 14 2023 10:41 pm I really do want a 2nd season or a spin-off. I need more of Yi chan and Chung A. I need their story after the accident. And I want to see Eun Gyeul and Sae Kyung in their new lives. I need more of this beautiful drama. I didn't want it to end. Thank you all for making such peaceful drama

Chancellor 7 Nov 14 2023 10:31 pm Wow such a sad moment with Yi Chan and Grandma!!! Grandmas give a love you can’t replace!

Choi Hyun Wook is an actor I would want to know in real life. I think his happiness and his fun personality that we see in his acting is who he actually is. because he’s like this in every show, a consistent actor is great. He is so good at playing characters that get hurt…why? Because he always brings the joy to the show, so it’s such a shock and heartbreak when his character gets hurt. Always. We look at him being the clown and think “oh his acting is immature” but like Grandma said about Yi Chan he actually is the most kind and mature one out of the group. He just hides it well. Like when Yi Chan told Eun gyeol to go back home to his Dad. My gosh he looked so innocent on the hospital bed after making everyone smile. It was exactly the same in Weak Hero Class.Every show I’ve seen him in including Twenty Twenty One has been like this!

Putri Rues Nov 14 2023 10:14 pm Best Kdrama Ever (2023) Good job to Yi Chan (tantrum boy in High School era & as a Parent) for never give up about his life even if he's deaf , Eun Gyeol (the best Son ever , the most lovable & sweetest boy also the most kind person) & uri Chung A for never give up even she is deaf, Life lesson : Don't ever give up in your life because life is a gift from heaven.

tari Nov 14 2023 9:59 pm this drama deserve 10/10 from all aspect!! storyline, actors, set, plot, line etcc i love them so much

Maryam Nov 14 2023 8:02 pm Best kdrama of THE year!!!

Maryam Nov 14 2023 7:54 pm One of THE best kdrama i've watched till now. Started this drama because of Shin Eun Soo, but ended up liking the whole cast. Cast 10/10, chemistry 10/10, story 10/10, this drama is nothing but a TWINKLING 10/10. Hope to see Yi chan and Chung a again as mainleads in the future.

Thank you for making our Monday's and Tuesday's filled with happiness, sadness, joy and full of lifelessons.

Darey Nov 14 2023 7:36 pm one of the best dramas of my life.

Frozie Nov 14 2023 7:32 pm This show is so much more than I was expecting. I thought it would be about wannabe music idols, with a bit of time travel hijinks. It had plenty of music and also time travel, yes, but it was actually about the love of a family, about learning to take joy in life instead of trying to carry the weight of the world alone. About mending broken relationships. And a little about how to be empowered, even if life throws disabilities at you. The acting was wow, from the little kid Eun Gyeol to the teen Eun Gyeol to the adult parents to the 1995 parents. I rarely give 100 point ratings, but this is definitely a 100 point drama!

Jasmine Nov 14 2023 3:22 pm Definitely my favorite drama of 2023!!

Lily Nov 14 2023 3:02 pm One of the best kdrama of 2023!!! I love it so muchhhhh. The ending makes me happy ? I hope there will be more dramas like this.

XYZ Nov 14 2023 3:00 pm A beautiful ending, though honestly I wish it was extended a bit more to show how Yi Chan coped up with his hearing disability and how Chung A helped him. And ofc, what happened to Eun Yoo and her mom, did her parents not get divorced, was her childhood better and not as strenuous, etc? I also wish they could have shown Watermelon Sugar also playing a song with the grown up band members-how cool would have that been! But all in all, definitely worth a watch! Loved every bit of it!! Gonna miss this drama!

Ric Nov 14 2023 1:57 pm Definitely, this script is one of the best when it comes to portraying hearing-impaired characters. I learned a lot while watching them and realized that if TV shows included more representations like this, without discriminating or stereotyping people with disabilities, others would learn a lot too. The characters were genuinely adorable, and the actors who portrayed them were highly skilled. While the Eun Gyeol and Eun Yu couple delivered a good performance, I found myself wishing to see more of the younger Yi Chan and Chung Ha love story. They were truly delightful to watch together. The younger band members added a lot of fun to the series. Choi Hyun Wook, in particular, reminds me of Yoo Ah In in some ways. His exceptional skill steals the show in every genre he tackles at such a young age. I bing watched all his shows.

This, along with Reply 1988, makes me realize why I love watching K-dramas. They connect with a depth you might not even realize exists or could reach. Thanks for the delightful watch!

ggaaa Nov 14 2023 1:19 pm Best Kdrama Of 2023 For Me!! everything is so perfect, the cast, the soundtrack, the writing and storyline.. makes me feel so comfy and laugh but also makes me cry at times. i just loved it so much i hope it gets the recognition it deserves

Eriza Nova Bautista Nov 14 2023 1:08 pm Congratulations for the successful ending of the story! I really love it ? The best! Viva La Vida ! ???❤️

dev Nov 14 2023 12:57 pm the best time-traveled series I watched...nice ending

KST Nov 14 2023 12:16 pm I just finished watching the last episode. Usually I am someone who does not watch kdramas while its airs ongoing but I could not wait to watch this untill all the episodes released. Really this is the best drama I watched in this year 2023. Actually this drama 's story is really amazing. The acting was at another next level. Specially Choi hyun wook and Shin eun soo had the best acting. This drama is really entertaining. This drama is very unique from other dramas. I will recommend this drama to all kdrama fans. One of the best dramas of all time. Ryeo un , choi hyun wook, Seol in ah, Shin eun soo and other actors has done their best. Thank you so much for the cast and crew!!! Yokshi TVN dramas never disappoint us!!! They have the superb quality dramas ever!

FM Nov 14 2023 12:13 pm Wow. This drama was amazing. I loved it. So well written, acted and directed. This has become one of my favorite dramas, or maybe even my most favorite drama I've ever watched. I am going to miss these characters and this story.

YellowTulip25 Nov 14 2023 11:32 am Best Kdrama Of The Year 2023 goes to Twinkling Watermelon ✨✨✨✨✨

Aimen Nov 14 2023 11:20 am How can a drama be soooooooo Perfect!!!!! I wanna cry and scream to tell the whole world how good it is..... I always wanted to learn SL, and this drama finally gave me the proper motivation to start learning....I'm loving learning SL...♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

akeeneyo Nov 14 2023 10:18 am The Best Kdrama Of 2023 So Far! All In! Family, Love, Friendships, Youth.. Dialogues that literally hit you! So many life lessons!!

You will laugh as much as you cry!! All characters dialogue, cinematography are good!

101% highly recommended!!! The cast and the acting are all good!!!

Ryeoun and Choi hyunwook are very good!! The relationship of a father and son and the friendship its all on point!!!

Applause to all the cast!! Im bawling, the emotion i invested with this drama is so worth it!!

Super great ???

One Of The Best Kdrama I Watched!!!

Hi Nov 14 2023 9:44 am The only moment that I hate in this drama is when it's ending.. I hate saying good bye to this drama.. seriously one of my favorite drama ever

lop Nov 14 2023 9:15 am excellent! i think, at the end, yi chan finally knows and believes that eun gyeol in 1995 is the same person as his son in 2023

momom Nov 14 2023 4:24 am my best drama ever, i always waiting the new episode every day.. aaa at this day will be the last episode ;( ;( ;(

Haru Nov 14 2023 1:41 am please don't have a sad ending pls??

Chancellor 7 Nov 14 2023 12:19 am Wow, the adult Ma Joo looks similar to someone from Pakistan or India…he has a unique face! He resembles a bollywood actor! I was confused for a moment!

Jk Nov 13 2023 3:40 pm my words came true. indeed the accident happened because yi chan saved eun gyeol.

SO Nov 13 2023 2:35 pm I guess the whole point of the drama was that miracles don’t exist even if you’re able to time travel you can’t change the outcome of the past. Kind of pointless if you ask me. What’s the point of the premise of the plot of him trying to change his dad’s fate if at the end he’d failed to do so.

Even though I’m disappointed at how episode 15 has ended, I have to say that I really liked the chemistry between the two male leads and I especially liked the second leads love story. Choi Hyun Wook is a scene stealer, he stood out with his performance in Weak Hero Class 1 and in this show. I hope he will get lead roles soon, his performance always outshines the male protagonist to the point where the viewers start to believe that he’s the main protagonist. I thoroughly loved the love story of Yi Chan and Chung A the most. Overall it’s a great series apart from the disappointing end of episode 15. I hope he miraculously doesn’t lose his hearing, although I won’t hold my breath.

wlwlwl Nov 13 2023 11:25 am ahhh that red car in the main poster..signs were there all along

baek mari Nov 13 2023 10:56 am i haven't laughed and cried this much since Be Melo, Chicago Typewriter, 2521, Hometown Cha 3x, My Liberation Notes. Thank you PDnim and writernim! best drama of 2023! they all deserve an award for acting. And so much respect for giving premium to Sign Language as a Language and not a tool for disability

lilac aries Nov 13 2023 6:53 am the best kdrama i've ever watch in my whole life !! the plot and the cast is superb , never bored to watch this drama all over again !!!!

Michael Nov 13 2023 4:02 am The foreigner who opened the door in episode 7 was Christina Donnelly

May Nov 11 2023 11:46 pm I love this drama. The actors did very well in portraying their roles. And rhe the time travel executed nicely. I give this drama 100/100 perfectly done. Congratulations to all the actors, actresses, director, writer, music background and all the staff.

Yumee Nov 11 2023 1:37 pm I am disappointed. After Ep 2, I find it hard to continue. But I am cos I am rooting for Seol In Ah & Rueom. The storyline drags on too much and gets confusing .The young actors so not have the star power for one to hang on and watch for sheer sake of being star struck. I find the time travel draggy and takes effort to push on. I am not so willing to. Ep 4 still showing the younger version of the dad. Getting boring. I shall skip to watch Park Bo Young or Eun Bin. Also despite liking Seoh In Ah a lot, the younger actors look too young next to her.

Hana Nov 11 2023 12:44 pm This Drama is like a sunshine for me ! I am already re watching it and its not finished.

KST Nov 11 2023 9:13 am I hope this will have a happy ending...wow what an amazing drama !!!! Finally we could watch a fabulous drama after a longtime...Fighting Watermelon sugar!!!❤️

Somi magar Nov 11 2023 6:54 am I love kdrama

riyelle Nov 10 2023 10:50 am Handa down the best drama I've watched this year and that is suprising for me considering I'm not one to enjoy teen dramas. So many shows this year that I was eagerly waiting for months turned out dissapointing and i always end up dropping them halfway thru. But this show? Definitely brought back my love for kdramas! My goodness, everything is just perfect. It's not all just teen romance and cheesiness, but more of an insight about how precious everyones youth is and how it should be treasured. Just heartwarming i tell you. I also laughed a lot, and teared up a loott :3 I can't wait to watch the last 2 episodes! Also Yoon Chung A? My baby! I love her ? I don't think I ever like a character this much ♡ She's kind but she's not stupid nice, she defends herself and knows her worth, even after all she's been through. My precious baby~~ I just wanna protect her and hug her omg ♡

Hi Nov 10 2023 7:26 am Yichan segyeong love line is too dragged for me. Yichan denying his heart for cheongah for realllly long time especially after knowing cheongah's feeling on him.. I rather make him confess his love to cheongah before the concert instead of making her as another option.. especially there are signals that "segyeong" has fallen in love with eungyeol like during their photoshoot her eyes kept starring for eungyeol instead on him

Yuka Nov 10 2023 6:52 am @OBY, it's magic castle

Yumee Nov 10 2023 6:51 am Just started Ep 1 & I like it already! Korean script writers are so ingenious, surprising with genres each time. I can tell this drama teaches us sign lang, helps public understand the deaf mute & the prejudices they face. I like the lighting they use to communicate. So looking fwd!

Rufa Mae Ferrer Nov 09 2023 8:37 pm Recently, I watched Twinkling Watermelon, and that was one heck of a masterpiece! It certainly provides a different perspective by giving a fresh theme and vibrant characters. The cinematography of this drama is also excellent. It is impossible to ignore the chemistry between the main actors or to miss the way their plot manages to combine bits of mystery, humor, and romance. Additionally, it feels like we have become witnesses of something so elaborate that all our senses would aspire to achieve such a perfection in details and precision. Twinkling Watermelon is not just a play; it is an experience that drives the audience to seek for the unfolding events to come. All good, everyone has done a wonderful work.

Altunzel Nov 09 2023 10:20 am I don’t know if I have watched something so touching and relatable on all levels since Hometown Cha Cha Cha. It made me go through a whole emotional rollercoaster. So many feelings and emotions are shown just in a single episode and I could feel those feelings and emotions too. I would say it is indeed one of my all time fav dramas now. I have lost the count of how many times I repeated some scenes and kept rewatching some episodes. Especially, ep 14 spoke to my soul and I couldn’t stop crying because my in er child was hearing everything YiChan said about what parents should be towards their children. It was heartbreaking, yet comforting. Thank you Twinkling Watermelon team. It is a beautiful drama.

Pinkchiffon Nov 09 2023 3:02 am Yi Chan reminds me of Seventeen’s Hoshi!!!!!

OBY Nov 09 2023 1:53 am Guys. Help!!! What is the song in ep.13 when Ha yi chan confessed his feelings to Yoon chung A? I heared it before but can't remeber it!!!

Viva La Vida! Nov 08 2023 9:07 pm In the early episodes, the drama leads the viewers to hope that Ha Yichan will not become deaf in the future. After more than half of the episodes, realize that this drama is really a youth drama that teaches us to enjoy our youth. Ha Eungyeol and On Eunyu time travel to enjoy their youth happily in 1995 when they can't have it in 2023. What a great drama!

Dian Ra Nov 08 2023 4:12 am I really really love this drama, the story, places, cast, etc.. only this drama that I enjoy the most, in 2022-2023. I always waiting for Mon-Tue, just because I miss Watermelon Sugar ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ. I hope the ending will be good & worth to watch! Thanks for bringing this warming & loveable drama to me. Hope it gaining success. Love you all...

Teume Nov 08 2023 3:15 am Ep 13 really made my heart beat. Yi Chan is very romantic. in eps 14 really made me sad. This drama is very good and it doesn't feel like next week will be the last ep :'( I hope the ending Not disappointed. Hopefully the theory will be revealed soon. All couples are happy. Oath. This drama is very good. I like it the most. The couple I like the most apart from the son and the father. I like the Yi Chan and ChungAh couple. They are very sweet

JC Nov 07 2023 11:53 pm This drama is underrated. I mean, what's with the ratings? It deserves to be known by many. Every scenes are beautifully written and executed. Probably one of my fave dramas!

FM Nov 07 2023 6:58 pm This drama is really, really good. It is so well written and the cast is great. The screenwriter also wrote Moon Embracing the Sun and Kill Me, Heal Me, she is very talented. This has been a terrific watch.

Run N' Run Nov 07 2023 5:18 am Ah it will be so much nice of Ha Hyun Sang be their last cameo?

Bengali_kdramafan Nov 07 2023 4:10 am Kdrama of the year!!!

Nooman Nov 07 2023 12:23 am Love this dramaa,, episode 13 the bestt

W Nov 06 2023 8:14 pm Ep 13 was the best episode <3

Oppa Nov 06 2023 4:48 pm I swear, im only watching this far because i want to know how it ends, but the storyline and each episodes are becoming more dull and annoying. This drama should just have 10 or 12 episodes.

Kristine Nov 06 2023 2:13 pm 1000/100. Love this drama so much! I agree that this is the best kdrama of the year <3

And23739391 Nov 06 2023 1:34 pm really make you speechless that you want that guy to be guitarist. if seen many Canon D play before, there no nothing special on his play of Canon D just same with most people.

i think the writer need research more for the music part of really gifted kid, for old man who own music store to tell that kid he never seen someone as talented as that kid that he can talk to their guitar for just common play of Canon D, its ridiculous. if the writer and director need to really show that kid really talented, they need to stop just use Canon D to show that this person very talanted. i just watch 2 episode, im already tired hear canon D over and over and see people in the drama really excited about the way him playing guitar

And23739391 Nov 06 2023 1:32 pm Okay maybe not average cause im not really play guitar, but for mainstream over play Canon D, really make you speechless that you want that guy to be guitarist. if seen many Canon D play before, there no nothing special on his play of Canon D just same with most people.

i think the writer need research more for the music part of really gifted kid, for old man who own music store to tell that kid he never seen someone as talented as that kid that he can talk to their guitar for just common play of Canon D, its ridiculous. if the writer and director need to really show that kid really talented, they need to stop just use Canon D to show that this person very talanted. i just watch 2 episode, im already tired hear canon D over and over and see people in the drama really excited about the way him playing guitar

And23739391 Nov 06 2023 1:15 pm I've only seen a few episodes and parts that cringe me the most is part where he play guitar. Canon D really? someone play Canon D and they aww you like that, just for an average Canon D play

buwan Nov 06 2023 11:27 am best kdramaaaa :((( ❤️

buwan Nov 06 2023 11:27 am Best kdramaaa ??

Nisoo Nov 06 2023 10:10 am Episode 13, Melt my heart so much hahaha.. every couple so cute ?

chaofanjinxi Nov 05 2023 8:16 am This show realizes me that if life gives you lemons, make lemonade. I'm similar to Eungyeol, He was a Second born child who act as the Eldest because his hyung is a PWD. We took the responsibility of being the role model, the one who understands, and supports. If i would compare myself to him, our situation is in similar circumstances. The moment that he finds out what makes him happy, the guilt builds on him. The day he confronted his father abt his dream and express his feeling, I was flabbergasted because I cannot. It's not rebelling but we're finding ourselves to be in the position that we're passionate about. I'm kinda envious of him because he can enjoy his youth and spend time with his friends unlike me, he suffered much so I hope his life will be twinkling too.

Grace Nov 03 2023 8:30 pm I really love Chung Ah. She’s so cuteee!! I can’t help admiring her all the time. And also Choi Sekyung is so annoying ugh

Grace Nov 03 2023 8:29 pm I really Chung Ah. She’s so cuteee!! I can’t help admiring her all the time. And also Choi Sekyung is so annoying ugh

Joy Nov 03 2023 4:47 am Best kdrama of the year fr

Jia Nov 02 2023 3:10 pm I love this kdrama soooooo much. Even my sister who only watch Anime watched this kdrma because she really love the genre. The story.

amajsuh Nov 01 2023 10:19 pm Ep 12 made me crying a lot T__T Yi Chan Chung Ah T____T

Orangeblossom Nov 01 2023 7:33 pm Gosh. Wonderful story, but I wonder whether the producers know what 'watermelon sugar' is a euphemism for. Harry Styles sang about it very well... :D

Brenda Nov 01 2023 2:35 pm I think Ha Yi-Chan will not really be deaf. I think because he loves Yoon Chung-A, he will study sign language so that they can communicate and understand each other better. Then he will decide not to talk anymore and just use sign language.

Ziya Nov 01 2023 5:25 am Cant waitttt for next episode ;( , 2 hours in this week not enough...

Reso님 Oct 31 2023 9:56 am I've lost interest in watching dramas for years, but this one pulled me back into that world. Gosh! The best drama of the year for me.

Highly recommended. 9.8/10. Full of emotions and joys.

Cassandra Oct 31 2023 7:19 am I don't know why the ratings for twinkling watermelon has not reached double digits yet I get that everyone has different taste and all that but hands down for me Twinkling Watermelon is a top notch drama it's a perfect blend of emotions,joy,love and so on it's a whole package of entertainment!

Kanna Oct 31 2023 6:46 am Episode 11 was so goood it makes me cry huhu. Can’t wait for the next episode.

Teume Oct 31 2023 4:23 am eps 11 is very touching. I cried watching RyeoUn's acting very good as well as Hyunwook. I don't know why I like the story of this son and father more than the love story.

Mya Oct 31 2023 12:46 am @Mara the one they sang in episode 11 right? It's called sunset glow, original singer by Lee moon sae but Big Bang also did a cover for his song you can search and listen this from YouTube. The same song the band sang to persuade eun gyeol in episode 8 at the school field.

Mara Oct 30 2023 5:48 pm This drama is amazing!!! I would like to know which song they sang in the rehearsal when they're in the school auditorium. Someone can help me? I loved that song. Tks a lot.

Darkeyes28 Oct 30 2023 11:57 am I know that this is gonna be a good drama because of the writer itself with an awesome cast. Everything in this drama is really good, 2 episodes per week is not enough. Well done to the cast and crew, director and most especially to the writer. Best drama of 2023. I like tha father and son tandem.

Mao Oct 27 2023 11:52 am The only Kdrama I've watched this year that has kept me interested and begging for more every week

Sam Oct 26 2023 6:20 pm One of the best dramas i've watched this year

SugaronWatermelon Oct 26 2023 3:33 pm Ok now the title “twinkling watermelon” is making sense bec if you put sugar on top of watermelon, the sugar will twinkle/sparkle. I wonder if this whole storyline was born from Harry Style’s song watermelon sugar bec if it is… is it intentional? An inside joke among the writer’s room? Does the writer know that watermelon sugar is female orgasm? Hahaha. I just find it hilarious bec this is a cute wholesome show hahahaha

joyce Oct 25 2023 7:50 am 안녕 Im from philippines. I love this drama? Im still waiting for episode 11 and 12 next week.?

Mina Oct 24 2023 4:55 pm Tbh I'm on the third ep of this drama and I'm confused asf. I am confused that why were they showing the fathers life without telling that it was 1995. I think the confusion will get cleared after some EPs but it's kinda confusing for the new watchers

Drama reviewer Oct 24 2023 11:28 am I am from India This is my first time watching a time traveling drama, So I'm loving it ..it's mix of fun and emotions Completed 9 episodes till now it's fresh and engaging Its a bit draggy yet times but it's usual in every drama When ur new to time traveling type dramas u can go for this drama

Clara Oct 24 2023 7:39 am Anyeonghaseyo. I'm from the Philippines. I love this drama. The chemistry of the main characters was so real and nakakakilig.

Oppa Oct 23 2023 3:08 pm The title of this drama should be “Running Watermelons”.

Rain Oct 23 2023 10:44 am This is to much,,,6 .7.8.9 not improve ,go to same direction

Chrys Oct 23 2023 2:18 am Is the chairman of jinsung guitars, the biological father of toon chun ah? What happen to the biological mother of yung chun ah?

.... Oct 22 2023 6:17 am the eps 7 feels draggy TBH.. she should make them eat spicy food at previous episode after their theme park trip instead of inviting them one by one

gin Oct 20 2023 3:11 pm is eun yu in present day eun gyeol’s brother’s girlfriend that he mentioned in ep 1? he said his girlfriend plays the cello and pretended to be deaf, and in one of the later eps there was a flashback scene where segyeong and eun yu were quarreling and she said eun yu pretended to have lost her hearing (as part of rebelling?). anyone noticed this? can’t wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds!!!

Aimen Oct 19 2023 4:17 am As I was finishing episode 3 of Sparkling watermelon, I thought I heard my cell phone ringing, so I looked around just to realize that it wasn't. It was "Ditto" playing in the background of Sparkling watermelon(my ring tone is Ditto)... Ha EunGyeol is in 2023.....

Lalala Oct 18 2023 7:14 pm The 7th episode for me it's like a filler episode

I wonder why does she invites the boys one by one to eat spicy food, when she got a chance to treat all of them eating spicy food during their theme park trip at the previous episode.. if I was the writer I rather made her treating them spicy food right after their theme park trip so that she can see whose can eat spicy foods or not

Glad they pick it back at 8th episode but for this week it's kinda draggy..

호얌 Oct 18 2023 4:57 pm I love this drama so far, even though time travelling stories were acted numerous times before but this is the first time for me personaly to find fun and unexpected. The amount of emotions you go through as a teenager and how personalities evulve in the drama is on point the whole time, It's exceptional. One thing that keeps me out of breath is how these boys are always running especially Ha Yi Chan ?

Tuesday Oct 17 2023 11:37 pm I think all the casts in this drama did a great job acting according to their roles; as parents, high schoolers, or children. But the one that catches my attention the most is Ryeo Un. His acting is solid, especially when he shows his emotions. His smiling and laughing are so charming, he should do that more often! I enjoy the story so far, it is entertaining.

Chimmy Oct 16 2023 5:37 pm Loving this drama so far and I'm looking forward to each episode. I like the development and pacing of the story too. Keep up!!

CCc Oct 16 2023 2:57 pm yall do realise that the CHW is playing the younger version of Eun Gyeol's dad right? obviously the dad wouldn't be acting like a father yet, cuz he's obviously still in his youth. It's so funny how some people dictate and judge how CHW isn't fit for the father role but he's simply not playing that role at all, he's the younger version of the dad.

Chancellor 7 Oct 15 2023 7:56 am Yoon Chung-A made me cry so much. It’s so sad when you are that age and sometimes feel lonely and feel like life is against you. And it’s so sad how she thinks Yi Chan won’t like her.

Chancellor 7 Oct 15 2023 7:49 am Waa, why have they made the new Choi Se-Kyung so annoying. That is the type of girl that doesn’t care about ruining people’s life. I still love the actress Seol In-A but they have made her character so annoying. I hope the new Se Kyung changes.

Tamasa mudi Oct 15 2023 1:47 am Eun gyeol and ha yi chan charector most annoying for me.. I am enjoying only sekyung and her daughter's charector.. without seorina this show boring..

Rain Oct 14 2023 1:21 pm ☆My perfect stranger☆[ Lee Won-Jung] father roll millions time better then Choi Hyun-Wook ,,he knows only yelling/

Dark Oct 14 2023 1:13 pm Ha Yi-Chan@ Choi Se-Kyung is really annoying person, Father roll not suitable for yi chan

seina Oct 14 2023 10:43 am Ha Eun-Gyeol is back to the past to change the future of his dad and On Eun-Hyu also back to the past to change her mother future... both are falling in love in the past days story, most likely the ending they will come back to the future and also be a couple too?? idk just my imagination haha

btw Ryeo Un acting is amazed me, I do follow him since Still 19, Adult Trainee, TSRGH and now Twinkling Watermelon. He is really adorable yet his deep voice make him so sexy!

Ash Oct 13 2023 12:38 pm I have a theory The changed se gyeong name is on eun yu ..its on airport tag. We know se gyeong have a friend name on jihwan.. so she must be there daughter and came back to change the future of her mother.

choco Oct 13 2023 10:52 am @sherlock u got some sharp eyes there..

Sherlock Oct 13 2023 7:34 am Ahhhhh sooo sekyung married to On ji hwan and having daughter named On EunYu (episode 5 in the lugage) which has the exact same face with her mother , so she will falling in love with eun gyol , I understand now hahahaha , Oneunyu cannot make yichan as her father because she is no her mother , her mother is in US and will marry on ji hwan on US too, she back to past time with purpose only to die but she want to enjoy time with yichan before fall in love to eungyoll

Elle Oct 11 2023 6:23 am She said she came to d*e. Meaning its se kyung's daughter, she wants her mom not to marry her dad because her dad is a cheater. If she changed the past, she will not exist = d*e.

yawn Oct 11 2023 5:53 am who's the on eun yu guy?? someone help i forgot and quite confused

Jk Oct 10 2023 6:42 pm What happens if se gyeong falls for eun gyeol that would be so sad when eun gyeol leaves the 90s also what happens if the accident yi Chan gets into is to save eun gyeol

cameoong Oct 10 2023 6:24 pm So this is Eun Gyeol & Se Kyung's daughter came to past and battle to make Yi Chan as their father? ??

Chijeu Kim Oct 10 2023 5:53 pm @Hynalay how? I'm curious too

Hawraashi Oct 10 2023 3:10 pm It would be great of they really isolate the sounds, we can't understand their world well when the sound is everywhere. As well the yee chan character is annoying till now, he has to go through some character development and not be that childish boy.

Precious Oct 10 2023 3:09 pm @ScaryM I think it's just you, his character is totally adorable he's supposed to portray a carefree teen and he's absolutely nailing it, he's a good actor as always ?

Mystery Oct 10 2023 7:49 am Soooo nice drama until now .. each episode is very good

Hynalay Oct 10 2023 1:52 am I have a feeling that the Se-Kyung who returned to korea in the past is actually Se-kyung's daughter.

ScaryM Oct 09 2023 1:07 pm Is it only me or Choi Hyun-Wook character is actually kinda annoying ?

Hiii Oct 06 2023 8:11 am Watching this make me remembered 18 again?? Gonna sad again bcs of father

Usia Oct 04 2023 7:32 am I think this is the best drama now...I hope it keeps its fresh youth and mystery of first eps!!

TantalizingMango Oct 04 2023 4:16 am I can already tell this show is gonna ruin me emotionally……..

Hi Oct 03 2023 11:41 pm I'm so not ready to know how could his father lose his speaking and hearing ability...

Chancellor 7 Oct 03 2023 4:59 pm Omg Seol In-A is so beautiful, I can’t stop staring at her. Shin Eun-Soo also has a mysterious & innocent beauty, you just want to know more about her. They chose the perfect cast for this!

JangUk Chinggu Oct 03 2023 2:04 pm the dad's scar, why did this ep dropped a "sad" hint bomb already; if the son changes the past, they might not exist in the future; i hope the writers and PDnim can maintain the excitement and good mix of mystery for the viewers so far 10/10

Ccc Oct 02 2023 4:37 pm So like Oh Ma Joo, isn't that Ha Yi Chan's best friend? Cuz the Oh Ma Joo in the present is the one working in MJ entertainment. Honestly very curious how everything turned out. What if Ha Eun Gyeol wasn't just sent back to the past to observed maybe he was there to change something that could prevent what happened to his dad... but that's just a theory of mine. I love the drama so far <333

Sdt Oct 02 2023 10:39 am What made him turn deaf and gave up on music like that!? I hope it is not so sad story!

N3g Oct 01 2023 8:07 am Harabuji give eun gyeol something before die.. not the electric guitar but cassette play with the song.. someone write and create the song.. but when eun gyeol asking who make the song?.. harabuji saya if I say, u still not knowing the person. it's the hint the song his appa actually make it. This story like Mr. Prefect stranger.. back to the past. Save her parents..

Question Sep 29 2023 2:56 pm Is grandpa viva him from the future? And why doesn’t his dad talk? He wasn’t deaf before?

Hi Sep 29 2023 8:55 am I've been fan of ryeoun's acting since 18 again but in the previous episode was beyond expectation... he really get out of his comfort zone for this drama My complaint of this drama is the editing, it's confusing as hell I'm looking forward the main characters' interaction, and the sad part why is his father who was lively in 1995 became mute and deaf...

zibeom Sep 29 2023 3:43 am my two worlds colliding again, Ryoeun with another golcha member and they are brothers T-T plus I've been following Choi Hyun Wook even before racket boys (first saw him in goldmedalist ig along side other actors IOTBNO couple and the music bank actor that i can't remember the name TT)

JR JR Sep 28 2023 7:06 pm So thrilled to see Choi Hyun Wook in a drama after Weak Hero Class 1. now 2 dramas to look forward of him, this and hi cookie! He's going to be one of the hottest and rising actor soon!

Kim Sep 28 2023 12:29 pm Yoon Do Hyun!!! My favorite Korean musician! I discovered his music last year after moving here to Korea. He is a guitar virtuoso! I hope Twinkling Watermelon is a creative kdrama about him! ❤️❤️❤️

eun ho Sep 27 2023 8:28 pm i loveee the older bros character! I hope the future episodes focus on his story, esp about him growing up deaf. it will be such a letdown if he is just a side character

WatermelonSugar HIGH Sep 27 2023 1:55 pm Whoa?! First show I watched that made me cry first 2 episodes. Loving it already but also I've always had a crush on Choi Won Young Zaddyyyyyyyy

Kdrama Sep 27 2023 3:58 am except the transition between 1995, 2015 and 2023 this drama is wholesome... I smell another healing drama after 18 again

Janine Sep 26 2023 3:51 pm So his dad can talk in the past and was bandmates with that famous singer. His mom is the second lead female who is the painter student and Seol In-a is the daughter of Mr Viva Music

Chancellor 7 Sep 26 2023 1:46 pm What a great first episode! Wow so many emotions, I’m hooked already

I have great expectations, Seol In-A is one of my favourite actresses currently, I loved her personality in Business Proposal. She looks so young here wow

Choi Hyun Wook is also going to be the top actor in Korea soon. Very funny and charming. He was great in Twenty Five Twenty One, and also in Weak Hero Class 1. Now he just featured in Vogue Korea along with BTS Jungkook who was on the cover. Keep an eye out for him!

Aimen Sep 26 2023 11:58 am Episode 1, timestamp 54:22...Is that a The First Responders reference? Code Zero and word that sounds familiar to Jin HoGae

Patrick foo Sep 26 2023 2:04 am Finally a drama that not Abt revenge, won't sure whether it a good drama but decided to watch Ep 01 n got hook

seokjinie Sep 25 2023 8:32 pm this is such a refreshing drama, i commend the pd team and actors for learning sign language and raising awareness for the deaf community, i'm sure this will be a hit just like iontbo and eatw did

baek mari Sep 25 2023 11:03 am respect for SL awareness and SL lead characters, hoping this series will ignite more support and removing stereotypes of deaf/mute situation, mad respect for the actors who learned SL

stacy317 Sep 25 2023 7:27 am also Bae Soo Tak played by Han Min from Joseon Attorney, tvN mentioned him in their instagram.

selyn Sep 24 2023 11:57 pm its oh heejun (stage name: woo jeyeon) who played on jihwan. so excited

arra Sep 13 2023 9:22 am The casts are so good!! The writer and PD nim are good too! No complaint!! Can't wait for it!!!

Jr Jr Sep 11 2023 10:18 pm To the people who doesn't know Choi Hyun Wook or unsure of the Male lead seriously need to start watching Weak Hero Class 1. His character there and his friendship with Park Ji Hoon as well the story line is top tier and so glad the drama received recognition and award. Can't wait to see his acting here!

gbn Sep 10 2023 11:26 pm I think Sekyung is his real mom!!

Trusting in writer-nim Sep 05 2023 11:49 am Was about to just pass over this because summary didn’t seem like my taste and I don’t know most of the leads but previous comment about writer pulled me in.

From the writer of Chicago Typewriter And Kill Me Heal Me ? Dang, I’ll have to give it a try because I loved both those dramas. Accredited works by the writer also includes Moon Embracing the Sun for you sageuk fans but I haven’t watched that one.

iwiw Aug 30 2023 10:36 am two beautiful actress. four main characters as typical old style romance kdrama , interesting :)

Mao Aug 25 2023 4:06 am The casting looks so good and promising. I'm so excited to see their chemistry together.

Hi Aug 23 2023 9:33 am Based on teaser ryeoun will be the son and hyunwook will be the younger dad

Ryeoun loves such characters since 18 again..

queenzel Aug 17 2023 8:52 pm i hope seol in ah have a long time screen time new kdrama come plssa

April Jun 27 2023 5:59 am From the writer of Chicago Writer? Sign me in.

Bby May 23 2023 8:11 pm Who is ML here ? I’m pretty sure seol in a will be main female. Excited to wait for this . Can’t wait Ryeoun come back after romantic guesthouse. :-)

Aimen May 03 2023 3:32 am A perfect Perfecttttt cast....<3333

Myles Apr 18 2023 7:25 am Hyun-Wook is booked and busy this year. I’m so happy for him.

Jilli Apr 09 2023 11:36 pm The title made me laugh but the plot sounds interesting. Anything to do with music storylines will rope me in to watch, no matter who the stars are.

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 * [[Choi Ri-Ho (1977)|Choi Ri-Ho]] - Yoon Gun-Hyeong's security (ep.8,14)
 * [[Jin Hui-Gyu (1998)|Jin Hui-Gyu]] - incarcerated juvenile (ep.11)
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 * [[Kang Jung-Won (1996)|Kang Jung-Won]] - art room female student (ep.13)
 * [[Byeon Chang-Yeol (1974)|Byeon Chang-Yeol]] - middle aged man (ep.15)

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Watermelon Sugar

Ha Eun-Gyeol's Family

Snail Boardinghouse

Ha Eun-Gyeol's Group

Choi Se-Kyung's Group

Yoon Chung-A's Group

Jinsung Instruments

Baekwang High School

Seowon Arts High School

Jindo Dog Gang

MJ Entertainment

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