Twinkling Watermelon

Directed by ( When My Love Blooms ) and written by Jin Soo-wan ( Kill Me, Heal Me ), the 16-episode series aired from September 25 to November 14, 2023. It consistently ranked high on international streaming platforms like Rakuten Viki, where it topped charts in dozens of countries. Legacy and Reception

The story centers on , a high school student living in 2023. On the surface, Eun-gyeol is a model student—polite, studious, and obedient. However, he harbors a secret passion: he is a remarkably talented guitarist who plays in a band. This double life is complicated by his family situation. Eun-gyeol is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) . His entire family—his father, mother, and older brother—are deaf, making him the sole bridge between their silent world and the hearing world[citation:1][citation:2]. Twinkling Watermelon