Apart from the plot, the fans have fallen head over heels for the Twinkling Watermelon boys, Ryeoun and Choi Hyun-wook, for their undeniable chemistry, both on-screen and off-screen.
Twinkling Watermelon or Sparkling Watermelon (반짝이는 워터멜론) has been a treat for avid Kdrama enthusiasts as it includes all the tropes to make it one of the best romantic shows to come out lately. Although it had a rough start, the show ended on a high note, recording an all-time high rating among the viewers!
The K-drama is directed by Son Jong-hyun and written by Jin Soo-Wan. Seol In-ah and Shin Eun-soo also appear alongside the male cast for the show. The series has a total of 16 episodes with a runtime of approximately 60 minutes each.
The actor takes up the role of Hong Si-u, a troubled teenage boy in the series which deals with his relationship with his father. Embracing the role of a high school student, he breathes life into the character and makes it extremely relatable to the audience.
Taking up the role of Jung Woo-joo, a character who provides information and analyzes various incident data in the suspense-thriller drama. This particular performance from the artist is responsible for putting him on the map and garnered immense critical acclaim.
Released in 2023 itself, this is the second Kdrama where Ryeoun appeared in the lead role. He stars as Kang San, a student preparing for a martial arts program.
Hyun-wook’s career takes off from this particular role as Moon Ji-woong, who is a high school student popular amongst his peers. Moreover, his lively and fun personality in the series keeps the heavy and tragic story light and fresh.
Hyun-wook takes up the role of Shin Ah-hui and receives critical acclaim for his incredible performance in the series. His standout performance showcases his range as an artist and opens up a lot of amazing future prospects in his career.
Hyun-wook yet again takes up the lead role for this ongoing fantasy thriller drama. The actor delivers a convincing and phenomenal performance and the audience finds themselves waiting for his appearance in the show.