Twinkling Watermelon Episode 1
Passion Is Born
Eun Gyeol and his family move into a new neighbourhood. He meets a man who offers to teach him how to play the guitar, and Eun Gyeol works hard to learn it. As he deals with bullies at school, he practices playing the guitar until he is as good as the man who taught him. However, tragedy strikes and he and his family are forced to move again. (Source: Viu)
- Aired: September 25, 2023
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Twinkling Watermelon Episode 1 Reactions
I started this for two reasons, the sweet brief clips I’ve seen and the soft praiseAnd someone on my MDL production compared it to my The Rock dream I did like it tho I was always at the edge of my seat screamingDon’t kill the parents, don’t kill the parentsTbh it’s rare to have good alive parents, tho they are bad with how much burden they’re putting on him, he’s the youngest, yet he has to do all the talking and listening and caring for his older broLike, if they could relay on themselves before the kids were born, there’s no need to use him as their ear, he can just be their earphoneIdk who’s into whom, oasis fl and ml? Oasis fl and 2521 2ml? And the deaf girl I saw was she another person or is she oasis flI don’t want answers tho I love not knowing who’s with who
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loved how the ep started, engaging hook. however, that ending was so confusing and really rushed imo... idk hope they don't rush the storyline like this in every ep.
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eun-gyeol's ass was NOT playing the guitar there towards the end ??
p.s.
eun-gyeol's ass was NOT playing the guitar there towards the end ??
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I went in completely blind on this one, with no synopsis read, no tags checked, and only off of a strong recommendation by my sister. Verdict? I'm hooked.The story telling, at least so far, and unlike many other K-dramas I've seen is more grounded in reality. No exaggerated reactions, totally believable dialog, and a bittersweet showing of life as we know it. I love the characters already, and being able to get attached to them straight out of episode one is honestly such an accomplishment.
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Okay. I found this show via YouTube and so far the plot looks promising. Did you hear that guitar riff? That was sick and I was vibing. I can't wait to see what these show has to offer to its viewers. Being the only hearing when your entire family is deaf must be hard though, you can see the struggle that he is facing and won't even let his parents know because he does not want to burden them.
So, it's a 10/10 for now.
So, it's a 10/10 for now.
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So what actually happens?There is a guy named Ha Eun Gyeol, he's passionate about music but he is currently the trophy son to his deaf parents and the only person who can communicate with the outer world in his family. And boy got a deaf brother too (Ha eun ho) who does taekwondo... So dude gotta be responsible for all of them but his guitar keeps calling him and he's unsure if he should pursue music or not... One night magical shit happens and he lands in 1995 where his parents are now his age and he is now going to play cupid for his future parents as younger version of his father (Ha Yi Chan) is a lively youngster who is in a band, is chasing a popular girl, has no interest in studies or Eun Gyeol's future mother (Cheong Ah)Twinkling watermelon is another sunshine kinda, wholesome, cute cum melodramatic sometimes yet funny and enjoyable youth drama that I would recommend to anyone who enjoys this genre.This show has a lot of music, dramatic comedy (often overdramatic with exaggerated expressions but trust me it will make you smile), two cute couples and a bunch of high schoolers who would apparently form a band and great friendships (usual to such youth dramas).What I loved the most in this drama is Yoon Cheong Ah, the bunny girl who is literally the word "cute". A deaf girl who has not received much warmth growing up but she isn't all weak and tries to protect herself in whatever ways possible. I love how they chose the right actress Shin Eun Soo for this role because her smile is honestly all pretty and as worthy as Eun Gyeol talks about in some scenes.Younger Ha Yi Chan acted by Choi Hyun Wook was again a bonus because we know he's great at portraying this funky outgoing guy vibe. Chemistry of Ha Yi chan and Cheong Ah was also so mushy and natural that made me root for them all along... Ryeom and Seol in ah also did a convincing job at their roles... haven't seen Ryeom before but he was good at acting all those frustrating scenes when he had to face the mess of his time travel.Also I don't think I need to mention this but you gotta love the father-son duo, be it 2023 or 1995, you'll love how they fight, bicker, protect or kick each other or have emotional conversations. They're simply adorable.A noteworthy character here is Yi Chan's grandmother acted by Go Doo Shim. Loved her positive presence throughout the show... somehow this show is such a comfort watch thing and quite entertaining if you end up liking the characters. I watched it as it aired so I actually become reluctant towards the end that like "is it really ending tomorrow? I'll miss them"You'll get the suspense of "if Ha Eun Gyeol can make things right" as a bonus. The ending might have raised questions but most of the major questions were answered in micro details while some mysteries like the time travel link, the shop Viva Music are better left unanswered (because I don't think a satisfying backstory or explanation can be built for that) so its better being left like that.
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Un très bon épisode de début ! J'ai directement été emporté par ce drama c'est dingue ^^ J'en ai longuement entendu parler en bien donc j'ai hâte de découvrir la suite !
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I didn’t think I would like this drama since from what I heard it has quite vibe but I love it !!!It gives me “Given” vibes but a little different
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Slightly confused about which brother is older but I'm sure that won't affect my understanding too much. The family had been through so much hardship, especially Eun Gyeol as he is the only one able to speak communicate with others outside the family
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I was really confused by the jump to the past because it wasn't initally made clear. At first I thought the ice cream worker was one of the brothers, and I didn't figure out that wasn't the case until the very end of that part of the episode. I feel the episode overall was a bit slow, and I'm not totally convinved on this series yet
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What a really awesome start! Thewriting is so tight…the way the storyis evolving is so good! I love how theshift in mood changes as well as theoverall tempo and tone. The actingby each actor in the cast is perfect.Of course, the main male lead isoutstanding.
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Everyone I know is talking about this one, so I decided give it a chance. Good decision! I loved it. It's only the first ep, but this storyline is so good that I'm def going to remain watching. I cried my heart out. 9/10 'cause the actors are great, the cinematography is beautiful and i liked the characters.
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It's a good slice of life drama kinda start with a family of deaf parents. TIL that the kids born to deaf parents are called CODA.Looking forward to this drama in coming episodes. The details & story so far pick up nicely.
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It started with a misunderstanding between coffee shop employees who were nervous about serving a pair of friends who communicated with sign language. We were later introduced that the two are brothers, and Eungyeol, unlike the rest of his family members, can hear. The family's bond remains a tight knot despite the struggle and discrimination they face. In an episode, three timelines are introduced. First is the present, in which Eungyeol and his brother are high schoolers trying to achieve their dreams. Second is their childhood, where Eungyeol discovers the beauty of music and the bitterness of life, that he is the glue that holds his family together. Lastly, the past, the era when Eungyeol's father used to be a high school student. That era has yet to be discovered, as it made a brief appearance towards the end of the episode. The timeline difference is quite confusing as it alters between scenes, so there was a moment when I thought the high school version of Eungyeol's father was living in the same era as the present timeline. With the increasing amount of heartwarming series with unnecessary murderers roaming around in town, I'm worried about the cause of the Viva Grandpa's death. This drama doesn't need the thrill of killers to become the plot device that'll ruin a series with a potential like this, like how it ruined many others.
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