Twinkling Watermelon 2023
“One's youth is like twinkling watermelons. It is just there to shine.”
What is Twinkling Watermelon?
Twinkling Watermelon is a 2023 South Korean television series that blends fantasy, romance, and music into a coming-of-age story. The show follows Eun Gyeol, a high school student and CODA who has a natural talent for music.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 64 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 25, 2023
- Last aired
- Nov 14, 2023
- Original language
- KO
- Origin
- KR
- Networks
- tvN
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 16 episodes and an average 64-minute runtime.
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Overview
Twinkling Watermelon is a 2023 South Korean television series that blends fantasy, romance, and music into a coming-of-age story. The show follows Eun Gyeol, a high school student and CODA who has a natural talent for music. After an argument with his deaf father, he mysteriously time travels to the past, where he encounters a younger version of his father and forms a band called Watermelon Sugar with him and other youths. Through this journey, Eun Gyeol navigates themes of identity, family, friendship, and first love. Directed by Son Jong-hyun, the series stars Ryeoun, Choi Hyun-wook, Seol In-ah, and Shin Eun-soo. It was released internationally and consists of one season. The show explores the protagonist's dual life as both a model student and a band member while delving into his emotional growth and relationships.
Should you watch it?
“A musically gifted teen time-slips into a mystery band adventure.”
- Unique time-travel premise with emotional depth
- Focus on friendship and self-discovery
- Creative blend of music and fantasy
- May be slow-paced for some viewers
- Time travel elements can be confusing
You enjoy character-driven stories with a touch of the unexpected.
Suitable for teens and up, with themes of identity, family, and music.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Passion Is Born Sep 25, 2023
- E2 Eun-gyeol Quits Music Sep 26, 2023
- E3 Seoul 1995 Oct 2, 2023
- E4 Eun-gyeol Becomes Yi-chan's Tutor Oct 3, 2023
- E5 Se-gyeong Leaves the Country Oct 9, 2023
- E6 Se-gyeong Returns Oct 10, 2023
- E7 Where Are You Eun-gyeol? Oct 16, 2023
- E8 I Found Ha Eun-gyeol Oct 17, 2023
- E9 Friendship or Love? Oct 23, 2023
- E10 Let Yourself Twinkle Oct 24, 2023
- E11 Dangerous Rehearsal Oct 30, 2023
- E12 The Day of Decision Oct 31, 2023
- E13 The Final Festival Nov 6, 2023
- E14 Another Time Traveler Nov 7, 2023
- E15 The Hints Nov 13, 2023
- E16 Everything You Hoped for and More Nov 14, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about a band?
Yes, it centers around a group of youths forming a band after meeting through time travel.
Does it involve time travel?
Yes, the main character travels back in time and encounters his younger father.
Is it emotional or dramatic?
It balances heartfelt moments with lighthearted and mysterious tones.
Is music a big part of the show?
Music plays a central role, especially given the main character's musical talent.
Is it suitable for younger audiences?
The tone is generally appropriate for teens, with no explicit content noted.