Houndour99
United States
Laughter in Waikiki is one of the most refined sitcoms to ever come out of the Korean Drama Industry. This drama propels illogical and nonsensical themes, while still managing to produce many Laugh Out Loud moments throughout the entirety of its runtime. Simply put, Waikiki is the laughter dose you require to relieve your stress and your mood. To be honest, this drama has to be crowned as the king of comedies. Now let's delve deep into the nitty gritty of this.
Story: Laughter in Waikiki is a sitcom and thereby the story isn't its strength. Three unsuccessful friends struggling in their respective fields, connected by the spirit of moviemaking, run a guest house in Korea. The story seems a bit too simple at the beginning however, the drama introduces new characters slowly and gradually and fleshes the story out. However, the sitcom format removes the seriousness of the twists and turns in the plot, because we as viewers know that there is a gag around the corner despite the circumstances.
Acting/Cast: I believe that the heart of the drama and all the gags the drama manages to pull off lies solely on the power of its characters and their performances. Every character has a subtle comedic nuance to them, and this provides the drama with a unique feel which isn't usually found in most of the dramas. One character that outshines the rest of them is almost undoubtedly LEE JUN KI! He is the spine of the comedic element, and he alone manages to uplift the standard of the show. However, the show exploits its limits at times and this is where the characters felt a bit too exaggerated to me.
Music: This show has pretty good ost, and the songs match the overall feel of the show. I especially love the song "Cheer Up" as it accurately paints the essential motto of the show, i.e., to cheer up its audience.
Rewatch Value: I would love to rewatch the best moments of this show at times where I need an upliftment of mood. However, rewatching the entire season would kill me, to be honest, cause the show is too damn funny. HAHA!
TL;DR: Laughter in Waikiki is a unique gem in the Korean drama industry that manages to leave a mark on the comedy genre despite its outlandish characters and a somewhat predictable story.
P.S: SEASON 2 WOULD BE AWESOME! LOVE TO SEE THE GANG AGAIN WITH AN OLDER "SOL" MAYBE?
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