[Drama 2023] Twinkling Watermelon, 반짝이는 워터멜론

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TVN DRAMA 2023

 

Drama:Twinkling Watermelon

Hangul:반짝이는 워터멜론

Genre: romance, youth, fantasy, drama

Network: tvN

Episodes: 16

Director: Son Jung Hyun

Writer: Jin Soo Wan

Release Date: Sep 25, 2023 - Nov 14, 2023

Runtime: Monday, Tuesday

Production Company:

 

OST: part 1 Jung Joonil - A Song For You

         part 2 JU-NE - Higher

         part 3 Kim Han Gyeom- Shining

         part 4 RP - Tomorrow

         part 5 Aalia - About Loneliness

         part 6 Kwon Soonil (Urban Zakapa)- Loveless Night

         part 7 Standing Egg- You`re Precious

         part 8 5moon- My Song

 

Official site:

 

Plot

 

A CODA (child of deaf adult) student Eun Gyeol 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 Yi Chan, Se Kyung and Cheong A. They form a band called "Watermelon Suga"r. Meanwhile, Yi Chan has a crush on Se Kyung, who is known as the "Cello Goddess" of Seowon Arts High School, and tries to win her heart.

 

Cast

 

Ryeoun as Eun-Gyeol

Choi Hyun Wook as Lee Chan

Seol In A as Se Kyung

Shin Eun Soo as Yoon Cheong Ah

Choi Won Young as Lee Chan (older) Eun Gyeol`s father

Seo Young Hee as Yoon Cheong Ah (older) Eun gyeol`s mother

Lee Soo yeon as Se Kyeong (older)

Cheon Ho Jin as music shop owner

Jung Sang Hoon as master

Kim Joo Ryoung as Lim Ji Mi (Cheong A`s mother)

Bong Jae Hyun as Eun Ho (Eun Gyeol`s brother)

Lee Suk Hyeong as Jung Bal San

Lee Su Chan as Noh Se Bum

Go Doo Shim as Lee Chan`s grandmother

Lee Soo Min as Yoon Sang Ah (Se Kyeong `s friend)

Yoon Jae Chan as Kang Hyun Hyul

Ahn Do Kyu as

 

 

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Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, And Shin Eun Soo Confirmed For New Drama

TV/Film

Apr 5, 2023

by S. Nam

 

Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, and Shin Eun Soo will be starring in a new drama together!

On April 5, it was confirmed that the four actors will be starring in “Sparkling Watermelon” (literal title). “Sparkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

The drama will be helmed by director Son Jung Hyun of “Should We Kiss First?” and “Mental Coach Jegal” and written by scriptwriter Jin Soo Wan of “Kill Me Heal Me,” “The Moon Embracing the Sun,” and “Chicago Typewriter.”

Ryeoun will play Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family. Eun Gyeol leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Ryeoun will impress as he portrays dual charms of a student with great passion for music beneath his calm exterior.

Choi Hyun Wook will take on the role of the passionate Lee Chan. Since Lee Chan grew up along with older college students at his grandmother’s boarding house, he is full of Generation X vibes. Lee Chan goes to great lengths to win the heart of a “goddess” from a nearby arts high school.

Seol In Ah will transform into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung, who is known as a muse to many due to her pure and elegant beauty and aura.

Shin Eun Soo will play the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah who has been deaf since birth. Chung Ah dreams of a dazzling life like Frida Kahlo.

The production team shared, “We hope that ‘Sparkling Watermelon’ will become a drama through which the past, current, and future youths can all relate to and communicate with. Please anticipate the performance of the actors who will make the characters shine even brighter.”

tvN’s “Sparkling Watermelon” will air in the second half of this year.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1577705wpp/ryeoun-choi-hyun-wook-seol-in-ah-and-shin-eun-soo-confirmed-for-new-drama

 

 

 

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Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, And Shin Eun Soo Delve Into Characters At “Twinkling Watermelon” Script Reading

TV/Film

Aug 18, 2023

by S. Kim

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Twinkling Watermelon” has shared photos from their first script reading!

On August 18, tvN revealed that actors including Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, and Shin Eun Soo as well as the production team including writer Jin Soo Wan and directors Son Jung Hyun and Yoo Beom Sang attended the first script reading for “Twinkling Watermelon,” rehearsing together in an energetic atmosphere.

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Ryeoun impressed the production team by demonstrating simple sign language or making hand gestures to describe guitar play throughout the script reading.

Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan. Since Lee Chan grew up along with older college students at his grandmother’s boarding house, he is full of Generation X vibes. Choi Hyun Wook doubled the charm of his character by showcasing subtle hand gestures and a slick way of speaking.

 

 

Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung, who is known as a muse to many due to her pure and elegant beauty and aura. She showcased great chemistry with co-star Choi Hyun Wook, who plays Lee Chan, a student who has a crush on her, raising anticipation for their youthful romance.

Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth. The actress expressed her character’s emotions using a calm facial expression and short communications, empathizing with her character.

 

Choi Won Young and Seo Young Hee, who play Eun Gyeol’s father and mother, Chun Ho Jin, who plays the old man owning an instrument shop, and Jung Sang Hoon, who plays a master, have added depth to the story with their profound acting skills.

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1607740wpp/ryeoun-choi-hyun-wook-seol-in-ah-and-shin-eun-soo-delve-into-characters-at-twinkling-watermelon-script-reading

 

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Golden Child’s Jaehyun Joins Ryeoun And Choi Hyun Wook In New Time Slip Drama “Twinkling Watermelon”

TV/Film

Aug 22, 2023

by M. Lim

 

Golden Child’s Jaehyun has been cast in tvN’s upcoming drama “Twinkling Watermelon”!

On August 22, Woollim Entertainment officially announced that Jaehyun would be appearing in “Twinkling Watermelon” in the role of Eun Ho.

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with his father Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who was a high school student at the time, and other mysterious youths.

Jaehyun will be playing Eun Ho, Eun Gyeol’s older brother who has a hearing impairment. An enthusiastic taekwondo athlete aspiring to win a Deaflympics medal, Eun Ho is a lively and vibrant person who always seeks fun activities even beyond sports and is full of charm and humor.

Notably, Jaehyun will be showcasing his acting skills in this challenging role that requires conveying the character’s emotions and thoughts solely through facial expressions and sign language rather than dialogue.

Debuting in Golden Child in 2017, Jaehyun took his first step into acting through the 2021 web drama “Convenience Store Fling” and has recently continued his acting endeavors by embarking on the drama “I Am a Gangster Who Became a High School Student” (literal title), which is expected to kick off production in the second half of 2023.

“Twinkling Watermelon” is set to premiere on September 25 at 8:50 p.m. KST. Catch the drama’s first teaser here!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1608507wpp/golden-childs-jaehyun-joins-ryeoun-and-choi-hyun-wook-in-new-time-slip-drama-twinkling-watermelon

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Watch: Ryeoun Time Travels And Meets His Father Choi Hyun Wook In “Twinkling Watermelon” Teaser

Drama Preview

Aug 22, 2023

by S. Kim

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Twinkling Watermelon” has dropped an intriguing new teaser!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

The teaser clip kicks off with Eun Gyeol, who time travels to 1995 on the day when two moons rise. Eun Gyeol’s father Lee Chan, who was a high school student at the time, appears in front of Eun Gyeol, adding to his confusion. Lee Chan looks at Eun Gyeol strangely when Eun Gyeol calls him “Dad.” Due to the confusing situation, Lee Chan and Eun Gyeol, who are father and son in the future, fight until they get nosebleeds. Eun Gyeol sets out to find a way back to his own time, saying, “There must be a way.”

The contrasting vibes of the mysterious girls Se Kyung and Chung Ah also draw viewers’ attention. Unlike Se Kyung, who puts on a playful and confident facial expression, Chung Ah maintains a calm mood.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1608454wpp/watch-ryeoun-time-travels-and-meets-his-father-choi-hyun-wook-in-twinkling-watermelon-teaser

 

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Watch: Ryeoun Begs Choi Hyun Wook And Shin Eun Soo To Fall In Love In New “Twinkling Watermelon” Teaser

Drama Preview

Aug 28, 2023

by AliG

 

A new teaser for the fantasy, coming-of-age drama “Twinkling Watermelon” has been released!

“Twinkling Watermelon” tells the story Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music. However, his life soon takes an unexpected turn when he crash lands in an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a mysterious music shop all the way back to 1995. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with his father Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who was a high school student at the time, and other mysterious youths.

The teaser starts right off the bat with Eun Gyeol’s shocked voice saying, “Mom? Dad? Auntie?” in disbelief as brief clips of three people, who are definitely much younger than his parents should be, flash by.

This is quickly followed by the caption, “High school students Mom and Dad from 1995?” Eun Gyeol apepars to be stuck in the year 1995, witnessing the unexpected love triangle between his father Lee Chan, mother Chung Ah (Shin Eun Soo), and Se Kyung (Seol In Ah).

The scene then jumps to a shot of Eun Gyeol’s father Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook) offering Se Kyung a cone of watermelon sugar ice cream and seeming to be attempting to flirt with her.

Viewers then hear someone ask, “You like him?” referring to Lee Chan, only for Se Kyung to attempt to deny it by saying, “No. But he’s kind of interesting.”

Everything comes to a head when the line, “Mom wasn’t Dad’s first love?” flashes across the screen, finally revealing to viewers one of the drama’s major plot points.

The teaser nears its end on a hilarious note with Eun Gyeol fiercely shaking his father by the shoulders and yelling, “Dad, you need to like Yoon Chung Ah (Shin Eun Soo)!” only for his father to yell back, “Who’s Yoon Chung Ah?!” Meanwhile, Chung Ah appears to have fallen for Lee Chan as he rescues her from the falling books at a secondhand bookstore, raising more anticipation for the love triangle.

Finally, the teaser concludes with Eun Gyeol realizing that the past is moving differently than expected, and he tells Lee Chan, “I asked you to stay by my side for one year, and you can’t even do that?” leaving those watching in shock by misunderstanding the chemistry between Eun Gyeol and Lee Chan.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1609751wpp/watch-ryeoun-begs-choi-hyun-wook-and-shin-eun-soo-to-fall-in-love-in-new-twinkling-watermelon-teaser

 

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Choi Hyun Wook Passionately Sets Out To Woo Seol In Ah In Upcoming Drama “Twinkling Watermelon”

Drama Preview

Aug 29, 2023

by S. Nam

 

tvN’s “Twinkling Watermelon” released new stills of Choi Hyun Wook!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

Choi Hyun Wook will transform into Eun Gyeol’s father Lee Chan in the year 1995. Since Lee Chan grew up along with older college students at his grandmother’s boarding house, he is full of Generation X vibes. He is a free-spirited 18-year-old with a passionate and bubbly personality.

 

Lee Chan gets his heart stolen by cello goddess Se Kyung (Seol In Ah) from a neighboring school. The newly released stills capture Lee Chan grabbing a guitar to start a rookie band in order to charm Se Kyung, making viewers wonder if Lee Chan’s efforts will be successful.

 

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“Twinkling Watermelon” is set to premiere on September 25 at 8:50 p.m. KST.

https://www.soompi.com/article/1610088wpp/choi-hyun-wook-passionately-sets-out-to-woo-seol-in-ah-in-upcoming-drama-twinkling-watermelon

 

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Seol In Ah Transforms Into A Cellist Who Rejects Everyone’s Advances In “Twinkling Watermelon”

Drama Preview

Aug 30, 2023

by S. Nam

 

“Twinkling Watermelon” has shared a new glimpse of Seol In Ah’s character!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

Seol In Ah plays Se Kyung whom Eun Gyeol’s father Lee Chan had one-sided feelings for in the year 1995. Se Kyung is known as a cello goddess who is everyone’s muse with her elegant and pure beauty. However, not only does she have high standards for men, but she is also busy with her tight schedule filled with practice, lessons, and competitions, so she cleanly rejects everyone’s advances including that from Lee Chan.

 

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Although there are those who are discouraged by Se Kyung’s thorny attitude, it only ignites Lee Chan’s passion even more.

In the newly released still, students gather around Se Kyung, circling her like a moon to even just experience her indifferent gaze.

 

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Se Kyung also gets swept up in an unexpected love triangle as shown in a previously released teaser. Eun Gyeol is surprised to learn that Lee Chan had feelings for Se Kyung rather than his mom Chung Ah, raising anticipation for what role Se Kyung will play in their romance.

The production team shared, “Actress Seol In Ah multiplied the classic charm of her character Se Kyung with her trademark vibes. Please look forward to actress Seol In Ah’s performance that will make viewers immediately understand Se Kyung’s nickname as an icon of first love.”

“Twinkling Watermelon” is set to premiere on September 25 at 8:50 p.m. KST. Stay tuned!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1610315wpp/seol-in-ah-transforms-into-a-cellist-who-rejects-everyones-advances-in-twinkling-watermelon

 

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Seol In Ah is a Girl Crush Icon in the Stills of "Twinkling Watermelon"

by Lily Alice, August 30, 2023

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The production team Twinkling Watermelon unveiled stills of Seol In Ah's playing Se Kyeong.  Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of a CODA (child of deaf adults) boy, Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), with a talent for music. One day, he mysteriously finds himself in the year 1995, where he meets his father (a high school student) and forms a band with him and the young people he meets there. 

In the drama, Seol In Ah plays Se Kyeong, Lee Chan's crush in 1995. She is poised to evoke nostalgia of the 90s "girl crush", with her striking beauty and elegant demeanor. Se Kyeong is a muse to many and a cello artist. She has high standards for men and is so focused on her practice, lessons, and competitions that she remains indifferent to the advances of boys, including Lee Chan.

 

 

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While some are frustrated by Se Kyeong's thorny demeanor, others are drawn to her, like Lee Chan. Students orbit around her, desperate for even a fleeting glance from her seemingly indifferent eyes.

 

 

Se Kyeong gets entangled in a love triangle, as previewed in the second teaser, which showed Eun Gyeol finding himself in 1995 and realizing the first love of the young Lee Chan is not his mother but Se Kyeong. Anticipation mounts regarding how Se Kyeong's presence will ripple through the threads of fate and impact the past connections.

 

 

 

The production team of Twinkling Watermelon remarked, "Seol In Ah's distinctive charisma enhances Se Kyeong's classic charm". "Please support and watch Seol In Ah's performance". 

Twinkling Watermelon premieres on October 2nd on Viki. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/seol-in-ah-is-a-girl-crush-icon-in-the-stills-of-twinkling-watermelon

 

 

 

 

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Shin Eun Soo Lives In A World Of Silence In Upcoming Drama “Twinkling Watermelon”

Drama Preview

Aug 31, 2023

by S. Kim

 

“Twinkling Watermelon” has shared a new glimpse of Shin Eun Soo’s character!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

In the newly released stills, Chung Ah exudes unique vibes with added depth from Shin Eun Soo’s deep eyes and detailed acting. As Chung Ah has lived in a world of silence since birth, she expresses her thoughts only through drawings and writing only. She admires painter Frida Kahlo, who steadfastly manifested “viva la vida” (“long live life”) even in the midst of immense pain. Chung Ah harbors hopes that she will one day sparkle like Frida Kahlo.

 

 

 

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1610543wpp/shin-eun-soo-lives-in-a-world-of-silence-in-upcoming-drama-twinkling-watermelon

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Kim Joo Ryoung joins the cast of "Twinkling Watermelon"

by lo_ve, August 30, 2023

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Kim Joo Ryoung is confirmed to join the upcoming youth romance K-drama Twinkling Watermelon. 

It was officially confirmed on August 30th that Kim Joo Ryung will be added to the cast of the tvN K-drama  Twinkling Watermelon.

This will be the second K-drama of Kim Joo Ryoung for 2023. She was last seen in the hit Disney+ series Big Bet Season 2 led by Choi Min Shik, Son Suk Ku, Lee Dong Hwi, Heo Sung Tae, and Kim Hong Pa. 

 

Aside from Twinkling Watermelon, Kim Joo Ryoung is also set to star in the upcoming K-dramas Queen of Tears and High School Heroes.

Kim Joo Ryoung will also join the upcoming films Taste of Horror and Always Spring Garden. 

The actress is widely known for being part of the K-dramas Big Bet, Poong, the Joseon Psychiatrist, Squid Game, and more.

 

 

Twinkling Watermelon will tell the story of a model student by day and a guitarist in a band at night. One day, he visited a music store and began to time-travel to a strange place in the year 1995. He then met new people and formed a band there called "Watermelon Sugar." 

The upcoming K-drama will be led by Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, Shin Eun Soo, and Bong Jae Hyun. 

Kim Joo Ryoung will play the role of Lim Ji Mi. She is a woman who has a great desire for success. She is skilled in speaking, coping in crisis, and acting to hide her duality. She is also the mother of Shin Eun Soo's character Cheong Ah.

The upcoming K-drama is the work of director Son Jung Hyun (Mental Coach Jegal and Should We Kiss First?) and writer Jin Soo Wan (Chicago Typewriter, Kill Me, Heal Me, and Moon Embracing the Sun).

Twinkling Watermelon will begin airing on September 25th at 8:50 PM KST.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kim-joo-ryoung-joins-the-cast-of-twinkling-watermelon

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Shin Eun Soo Holds an Unwavering Hope Despite Her Obstacles in "Twinkling Watermelon"

by Lily Alice, August 31, 2023

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In the upcoming Monday-Tuesday tvN drama, titled Twinkling Watermelon, Shin Eun Soo will take on the role of young Cheong Ah, the mother of Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) in her youth.  

Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of a CODA (child of deaf adults) boy, Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), with a talent for music. One day, he mysteriously finds himself in the year 1995, where he meets his father (a high school student) and forms a band with him and the young people he meets there. 

In the drama, Cheong Ah is the only daughter of a musical instrument manufacturing company's president and was born with a hearing impairment. Cheong Ah has lived in the world of silence since birth, expressing herself only through drawings, and written words. Instead of sound, she uses art to convey her emotions, and that's why she paints.

 

 

Cheong Ah, amidst her suffering, resonates with the painter Frida Kahlo, who painted "Viva La Vida" (Long Live Life) even in the midst of pain, when death was fast approaching. Like Frida Kahlo, she holds a tremendous hope under her fragile exterior, that her life could also sparkle someday.

As if in response to Cheong Ah's hope, a person unexpectedly comes into her quiet life, bringing a turn of events. It's the passionate young man Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who is fond of Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah), who goes to the same school as him. 

The production team of Twinkling Watermelon commented, "When you see Shin Eun Soo as Cheong Ah, you will naturally empathize with the character's emotions". 

Twinkling Watermelon premieres on September 25th on Viki. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/shin-eun-soo-holds-an-unwavering-hope-despite-her-obstacles-in-twinkling-watermelon

 

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Ryeoun Attempts to Change the Future in the 2nd Teaser of "Twinkling Watermelon"

by Lily Alice, August 29, 2023

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tvN's upcoming drama Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of a CODA (child of deaf adults) boy, Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) with a talent for music. One day, he mysteriously finds himself in the year 1995, where he meets his father, a young student, and forms a band with him and the young people he meets there. 

Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of Lee Chan, Eun Gyeol's father from 1995. Lee Chan is an energetic 18-year-old with a lively personality, like a character straight out of a comic book.

 

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The first teaser showed the first encounter between Eun Gyeol from the future and Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook) from 1995, who was a high school student in that period of time. 

The newly released second teaser previews the intriguing dynamics between Lee Chan (from 1995), Cheong Ah (Shin Eun Soo), and Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah).

In the teaser, Eun Gyeol vents his frustration upon seeing the banknotes used in 1995, exclaiming, "Why are they still the same?" Not only has he not found a way back to his future, but he is also taken aback by the astonishing sight of his father, Lee Chan, piling up ice cream as a gift for another woman, Se Kyung, instead of his future mother, Cheong Ah.

 

Feeling a strange sense of betrayal about his father's first love, Eun Gyeol grabs Lee Chan by the collar, saying, "You should like Yoon Cheong Ah". However, Lee Chan, who doesn't know about the future, responds with confusion, asking, "Who is Yoon Cheong Ah?". 

Realizing that the past is unfolding differently than expected, Eun Gyeol earnestly implores Lee Chan, "Just stay by my side for one year", in an attempt to change the future according to his wishes. 

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ryeoun-attempts-to-change-the-future-in-the-2nd-teaser-of-twinkling-watermelon

 

 

 

 

 

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August 28 2023

Teaser trailer 2 for tvN drama “Twinkling Watermelon”

Teaser trailer 2 added for tvN drama series “Twinkling Watermelon” starring Ryeo Un, Choi Hyun-Wook, Seol In-A, & Shin Eun-Soo. Teaser trailer 2 begins with Ryeo Un asking (0:01) “Mom? Dad? Ma’am?” and followed by (0:03) “Why am I still at the same? Why am I still in the year 1995?!?!,” and (0:13) “Dad you shuold like Yoon Cheong-A.” Choi Hyun-Wook then asks (0:14) “Who is Yoon Cheong-A?” Captions in the teaser states (0:07) “My mom isn’t my dad’s first love?,” (0:17) “In 1995, my mom and dad are high school students?,” and (0:23) “Something is going wrong.”

“Twinkling Watermelon” will first air September 25, 2023 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: 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 Yi-Chan (Choi Hyun-Wook), Se-Kyung (Seol In-A) and Cheong-A (Shin Eun-Soo). They form a band called Watermelon Sugar. Meanwhile, Yi-Chan has a crush on Se-Kyung, who is known as the Cello Goddess of Seowon Arts High School, and tries to win her heart. Cheong-A is hearing-impaired. She is cold and aloof to others.

 

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/teaser-trailer-2-for-tvn-drama-twinkling-watermelon

[larus]

News bites: September 2, 2023

by tccolb

 

The promos continue for tvN’s Twinkling Watermelon, with the new stills revealing more of our story’s supporting cast. Headlined by Ryeoun (The Secret Romantic Guesthouse), Choi Hyun-wook (D.P. 2), Seol In-ah (Oasis), and Shin Eun-soo (Summer Strike), the youth fantasy will be coming to our screens on September 25. [Maeil Kyungje]

 

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/09/news-bites-september-2-2023/

 

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Watch: Ryeoun Is A Special Son Who Connects Two Different Worlds In “Twinkling Watermelon” Teaser

Drama Preview

Sep 4, 2023

by S. Kim

 

tvN’s upcoming drama “Twinkling Watermelon” has released a new teaser!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

The new teaser begins with Eun Gyeol’s grandfather (Chun Ho Jin) explaining the meaning of CODA to his grandson, saying, “[They are] the people who connect the world of sound and the world of silence.” As a CODA born with a gift for music, Eun Gyeol uses words, his hands, and music to connect the two worlds. Even after he slips to 1995, Eun Gyeol continues to play his role by teaching sign language to his deaf mother Chung Ah and music to his father Lee Chan, who was not deaf at the time.

“Don’t waste your precious youth—shine while you can.” Just like what Eun Gyeol’s older brother Eun Ho (Golden Child’s Jaehyun) told him, Eun Gyeol enjoys his given situation to the fullest while taking good care of his family both in the past and in the present. Viewers are curious to find out about what kind of twinkling world will be drawn out by Eun Gyeol, the son who travels through time and meets his father and mother in their childhood.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1611243wpp/watch-ryeoun-is-a-special-son-who-connects-two-different-worlds-in-twinkling-watermelon-teaser

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Ryeoun is a Caring Son Both in the Past and Present in "Twinkling Watermelon"

by Lily Alice, September 4, 2023

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The excitement is building for the upcoming tvN Monday-Tuesday drama Twinkling Watermelon, as it promises a heartwarming story of youth starring actors Ryeoun, Choi Hyun Wook, Seol In Ah, and Shin Eun Soo. In the latest third teaser video, viewers get a glimpse of the intricate relationships among the leading four characters.

Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of a CODA (child of deaf adults) boy, Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun), with a talent for music. One day, he mysteriously finds himself in the year 1995, where he meets his father (a high school student) and forms a band with him and the young people he meets there. 

The teaser commences with Eun Gyeol's grandfather (Chun Ho Jin), telling him that CODA means "the one who connects the world of sound and the world of silence". Being the only one in his family who can hear and speak, Eun Gyeol uses language, hands, and music to bridge the communication gap. Even after he travels to 1995, he continues to teach sign language to his hearing-impaired mother, Cheong Ah (Shin Eun Soo), while sharing his love for music with his father, Lee Chan, who could hear in the past but not in the present.

Despite being busy taking care of his family in the present and the past, Eun Gyeol lives in the moment, as suggested by his older brother, Eun Ho (Bong Jae Hyun). His carefree attitude adds a heartwarming touch to the story. As he puts it, "When our sounds connect, the world begins to sparkle again", raising curiosity about the world Eun Gyeol will create when he meets his parents in their youth by traveling back in time.

Additionally, who is living in the moment like Eun Gyeol, catches the eye. Se Kyeong (Seol In Ah), the cello goddess of Seowon High School, is seen smiling brightly with her friends. The teaser even shows her warmly exchanging fist bumps and taking photos with Lee Chan, who has a crush on her.

Not only that, but the diverse dynamics between these four youths, walking side by side in the same school uniform, intrigue the audience. What will happen in the past that Eun Gyeol has traveled to? 

The third teaser video, which captures the encounters of these four characters, is igniting various speculations about the future development of the drama. As a result, viewers are eagerly looking forward to the premiere of Twinkling Watermelon, where the tangled threads of fate between Eun Gyeol and Lee Chan, Se Kyeong and Cheong Ah, will begin to unravel.

Twinkling Watermelon premieres on September 25th on Viki. Watch the latest trailer below. 

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ryeoun-is-a-caring-son-both-in-the-past-and-present-in-twinkling-watermelon

[partyon]

Twinkling Watermelon? Really? That's the name of the drama?

 

@sweetroad @Lmangla @larus @kokodus @Sleepy Owl @Ameera Ali @rocat 

 

[rocat]

10 hours ago, partyon said:

winkling Watermelon? Really? That's the name of the drama?

I am thinking of this right now…

Strange translations used to make me think twice about watching the show but I see them so often I think I am getting numb to them. 
 

Then I turn to the synopsis. Don’t get me started…

 

I didn’t know CODA stood for Child Of Deaf Adult. Now it brings new meaning to the movie I really liked. If you’re in the mood for good singing, soulful, heartwarming/ wrenching shows, try this. 

 

 

 

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Choi Hyun Wook And Ryeoun Are A Father And Son Duo Who Are Also BFFs In “Twinkling Watermelon”

Drama Preview

Sep 5, 2023

by S. Nam

 

tvN’s upcoming Monday-Tuesday drama “Twinkling Watermelon” has unveiled new stills of Ryeoun and Choi Hyun Wook!

“Twinkling Watermelon” is a fantasy coming-of-age drama in which a CODA (child of deaf adult) student born with a gift for music crash lands at an unfamiliar place after time traveling through a suspicious music shop. There, he forms the band Watermelon Sugar with other mysterious youths.

Ryeoun plays Eun Gyeol, the only person who can hear in his deaf family and who leads a double life as the perfect model student by day and a band guitarist by night. Choi Hyun Wook takes on the role of the passionate Lee Chan full of Generation X vibes. Seol In Ah transforms into Seowon Arts High School’s cello goddess Se Kyung whereas Shin Eun Soo plays the cold and haughty “ice princess” Chung Ah, who has been deaf since birth.

In the previously released teaser, Lee Chan was confused when Eun Gyeol, who time slipped to the year 1995, called him Dad and told him to like Chung Ah, a name that was unfamiliar to him at the time.

Although the two face off intensely to the extent that they end up with nosebleeds, Eun Gyeol is unable to persuade Lee Chan and his stubborn attitude. Thus, Eun Gyeol newly resolves to manipulate his father’s past. By actively participating in his father’s life, Eun Gyeol aims to link Lee Chan to his mother Chung Ah while also changing his own future.

 

The newly released stills depict Eun Gyeol staying right by Lee Chan’s side while struggling to forge the future he desires. In addition to sitting Lee Chan in front of a desk to get him to study, Lee Chan actively chases after him at school to change the direction of Lee Chan’s future. Unaware of Eun Gyeol’s true motives, Lee Chan no longer appears suspicious and instead wears a bright smile on his face.

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https://www.soompi.com/article/1611549wpp/choi-hyun-wook-and-ryeoun-are-a-father-and-son-duo-who-are-also-bffs-in-twinkling-watermelon