Twinkling Watermelon (2023)
Twinkling Watermelon is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, TVING.
The verdict
Twinkling Watermelon landed among the stronger Korean series of its release window. It carries an 8.8/10 on TMDB across 171 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 64 minutes. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, TVING.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean sci-fi & fantasy with a drama streak, not one for younger kids. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.8/10 from 171 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- invented rules and maps put you off
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~64 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | 15 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jin Soo-wan
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 23 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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