K-Dramas Like Twinkling Watermelon
Loved Twinkling Watermelon (2023), tvN, and want more with the same feel? It is known for friendship, 1990s and music. Here are 8 Korean dramas that come closest, ranked from the best match down.
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Lovely Runner
선재 업고 튀어
Ryu Seon Jae is a top celebrity, dazzling fans and dominating the spotlight since his debut.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: Time travel, music and a romance that hits hard.
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Twenty-Five Twenty-One
스물다섯 스물하나
In 1998, in the shadow of a national financial crisis, high school fencer Na Hee-do dreams of becoming a champion.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: Youth, dreams and a beautiful, bittersweet first love.
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Reply 1988
응답하라 1988
In a small Seoul neighborhood in the late 1980s, five families live so close that their doors are never really shut.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: Nostalgia, friendship and family in a warm story.
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Youth of May
오월의 청춘
In Gwangju in 1980, medical student Hwang Hee-tae, a golden boy from a comfortable family, meets nursing student Kim Myung-hee, a girl who dreams of a better life.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: Young love in a turbulent time, tender and moving.
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Our Beloved Summer
그해 우리는
Years after a high school documentary unexpectedly goes viral, two ex lovers who once couldn’t stand each other are forced back in front of the camera and back into each other’s…
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: A soft, nostalgic romance.
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Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo
역도요정 김복주
A story of love and dreams between three young potential athletes: weightlifter Kim Book Joo, swimmer Jung Joon Hyung, rhythmic-gymnast Song Shi Ho, and the nutritionist Jung Jae…
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: A youthful, funny and heartwarming campus story.
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True Beauty
여신강림
True Beauty is a romantic comedy centered on Lim Ju Gyeong, a high school girl who transforms her life after mastering makeup through YouTube tutorials.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: Youth, first love and a lovable cast.
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Welcome to Samdal-ri
웰컴투 삼달리
After losing his mother at a young age due to an incorrect weather report, Cho Yong Pil decides to become a weather forecaster.
Why it's like Twinkling Watermelon: A gentle, healing story with warm characters.
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About Twinkling Watermelon
Twinkling Watermelon tells the story of Eun Gyul, a CODA who is born to deaf parents but has a natural gift for music. See the full page, cast and where to watch →
Questions about dramas like Twinkling Watermelon
What are the best dramas like Twinkling Watermelon?
Our top picks are Lovely Runner, Twenty-Five Twenty-One, Reply 1988, followed by Youth of May. Each one shares parts of its feel, such as friendship, 1990s and music, and links to a page with the story, cast and where to watch.
Where can I watch Twinkling Watermelon?
Twinkling Watermelon is listed on Netflix, Tving, Viki. Availability can differ by country, so check the service in your region.
How does DramaHog pick similar dramas?
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