Twinkling Watermelon (2023)
Twinkling Watermelon is streaming in the Philippines on Viu.
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 the Philippines you can stream it on Viu.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean sci-fi & fantasy with a drama streak. 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 |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Jin Soo-wan
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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