Title: Twinkling Watermelon, Sparkling Watermelon
Episodes: 16
Genre: Fantasy, Time Travel, Youth, School, Comedy, Romance, Family, Friendship
Story: 8 out of 10
Characters: 7 out of 10
Cinematography: 7 out of 10
Korean Drama Twinkling Watermelon is an emotional time travel drama
Story
Eun Gyeol, whose family is hearing impaired, has always struggled to be perfect and make his parents proud. However, he is also passionate about music, and so, he plays in a popular band at night, to his father’s dismay. But, one night, he stumbles across an odd music shop, that sends him back in time, when his father was a teenager, before he lost his hearing ability, and when he was dreaming of becoming a music star himself. So, Eun Gyeol makes it his mission to prevent his father from getting into that faithful accident that will leave him hearing impaired.
Korean Drama Twinkling Watermelon is a school drama with a warm story. It is about family, friendship, first love, and the love for music.
The story is emotional but has its light moments, with the comedy being just enough to keep things from getting too depressing.
Also, the time travel trope was nicely handled, as it was straightforward and didn’t get confusing.
The characters were, in addition, interesting and their chemistry was smooth, creating the right atmosphere for the story to blossom and get more intense.
The ending, finally, was another nice touch and fitted the story overall.
Characters
Eun Gyeol is a high school student who is down to earth and has dedicated his life and future to his family, as he feels that it is his responsibility to care for them and look after them. However, his only escape is music.
Ryeoun gave an enjoyable performance.
Watch Ryeoun in his other dramas KDrama Through the Darkness, KDrama Adult Trainee, KDrama 18 Again, KDrama IN-SEOUL, and KDrama The World of My 17 Season 2
Yi Chan is a teenager who loves music. He lives with his grandmother and is in love with a famous cellist who attends a nearby school.
Choi Hyun Wook was really funny.
Watch Choi Hyun Wook’s other works KDrama Twenty-Five Twenty-One, KDrama Weak Hero Class 1, and KDrama Pop Out Boy!
Cinematography
The drama handled the fantasy element smoothly and had enjoyable songs.
Overall
My overall rating for the Korean Drama Twinkling Watermelon is 7.5 out of 10. The drama was refreshing and entertaining.
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