Eun Gyeol (Ryeoun) shoulders massive obligations since he was somewhat boy. The solely one that can hear in his household, he’s the voice of his household, the one who helps his mother and father (respectively performed by Choi Won Young, Seo Young Hee) and older brother Eun Ho (Golden Child’s Jaehyun). He interpretes their indicators into phrases and is their connection to the world. He is a diligent son and brother, and regardless of the numerous challenges, they’re a contented household. As a younger boy, he discovers his ardour for music after an opportunity encounter with the proprietor of a quaint music store known as Viva Music. He is taught “speak to the guitar and the world through his guitar.” He hides his inborn expertise from his household, however when the household faces a traumatic occasion, the younger boy wonders if pursuing his ardour is even price its whereas.

As time passes, Eun Gyeol, who’s a mannequin scholar in his remaining 12 months at college and the satisfaction of his household, leads a double life. His love for the guitar and music is so sturdy that he every now and then takes to acting on the streets and joins an indie band. This makes him query who he actually is. Is he Eun Gyeol the proper son and scholar, or Eun Gyeol the music prodigy?

One day he finds himself taken again in time to the 12 months 1995, solely to finish up assembly the youthful model of his father Lee Chan (Choi Hyun Wook), who’s an aspiring musician. There he meets the Cello goddess Se Kyung (Seol In Ah) and the haughty Chung Ah (Shin Eun Soo), the varsity’s ice princess who has been deaf since delivery. Could touring again in time assist change his future? “Twinkling Watermelon” hits all the best notes. Here are a number of explanation why this present needs to be in your watch listing!

Excellent performances

“Twinkling Watermelon” strikes the best chord for a lot of causes. A tribute to the Academy Award-nominated 2021 film “CODA,” it weaves in a time-traveling ingredient, which makes it an attention-grabbing watch. A coming-of-age fantasy story instructed by way of the lens of a CODA (youngster of a deaf grownup) scholar named Eun Gyeol, he finally ends up forming a band fronted by his future father known as “Watermelon Sugar” (not impressed by Harry Styles’ chart-topping hit).

It’s a tricky position for any actor to emote by way of signal language and in addition play an instrument with such finesse, however the two variations of Eun Gyeol get it pitch excellent. Child star Jung Hyun Jun performs a youthful Eun Gyeol, whereas Ryeoun performs the older model. He showcases a maturity and depth, which is shifting and intense. And actors Choi Won Young and Seo Young Hee emote so effortlessly that it’s sure to maneuver you. Ryeoun comes out on high, showcasing his repertoire as a really promising actor as he articulates his character’s confusion, anguish, and guilt with pure aptitude.

An emotional narrative

Another endearing facet of the story is the sturdy bond between Eun Gyeol’s household. They have their challenges and hurdles, however are a good unit who tackle every day with optimism. The supportive and inspiring mother and father ship out a really sturdy message on how a optimistic ambiance at house is vital for a kid’s upbringing. Eun Gyeol’s father in a shifting second says to him that he has no regrets that “God gave him no sound, but instead blessed him with a son like him.” Though it’s a potent assertion and weighs on Eun Gyeol, he additionally sees the satisfaction in his father’s eyes.

There’s additionally the sibling dynamic between the brothers, and although Eun Gyeol is youthful, he takes on the position of huge brother to Eun Ho, watching over him. Their banter is nice and their sturdy bro code is a winner all the best way. And Choi Hyun Wook as Lee Chan is uninhibited and a riot as he tries to woo Seol In Ah’s Se Kyung.

“Music is life”

A younger Eun Gyeol, who’s having a tough time at college, is moved to tears as he listens to the strains of Eric Clapton’s “Tears In Heaven,” little realizing how music will grow to be his supply of consolation. “How you speak to the guitar is how it speaks back to you” is what younger Eun Gyeol is instructed by his mentor (Chun Ho Jin). The guitar turns into his method to talk his feelings and emotions to the world. As the masked guitarist whose music enthralls everybody round him, Eun Gyeol is instructed by his bandmates that “music is the only legal drug” that may heal the world, which isn’t removed from the reality.

The soundtrack of “Twinkling Watermelon” options stirring compositions equivalent to “A Song for You” by Jung Joon Il and “Higher” by Junhoe, making it a lyrical and rhythmic trip. Reyoun additionally appears terrific on stage, and his guitar enjoying abilities are so convincing, it wont come as a shock if he will get picked by a band quickly or turns into the face of musical dramas.

“Live your life”

“Who is the real you?” is the query Eun Gyeol will get requested usually. As a baby he tells his mentor that he hides his interest from everybody at dwelling as a result of they can’t take heed to it in any case. You additionally notice he’s wrecked by guilt as properly, particularly when his pursuit for his ardour lands the household in a precarious place. When he will get a possibility to purse his music, he’s clear “school comes before music, and family before anything else.” But when he’s confused about what he desires, his mentor’s voice nudges him to observe what feels proper to him. Music is his life, and his father calls it a rebellious streak. But Eun Gyeol, who has lived for others, is aware of that music is what makes him life for himself.

There can be Se Kyung, whose life is all mapped out. Never a hair misplaced, she is instructed she lives for the cello, as her mom takes her from one live performance efficiency to a different. Se Kyung doesn’t know life past observe and performances. When Lee Chan chides her that her life sounds stuffy, she is fairly taken again and it offers her one thing to ponder on. Though Lee Chan fronts a band to woo her, neither realizes that doing one thing past what they’re anticipated to do and following their intuition will not be at all times a nasty factor.

“No one can stop me from telling them how I feel” is what Eun Gyeol’s father tells him, and it’s a fantastic level to ponder on how life solves itself when you articulate how you are feeling. “Twinkling Watermelon” is a feel-good present and an ode to the difficult symphony known as life.

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Puja Talwar is a Soompi author with a robust Yang Yang and Lee Junho bias. A very long time Ok-drama fan, she loves devising alternate situations to the narratives. She has interviewed Lee Min Ho, Gong Yoo, Cha Eun Woo, and Ji Chang Wook to call a number of. You can observe her on @puja_talwar7 on Instagram

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