Premiere Watch: Woohoo Waikiki
by girlfriday
Woohoo Waikiki
Time slot: Monday & Tuesday
Broadcaster: JTBC
Genre: Comedy
Episode count: 16
Reasons to watch: I could really use a new comedy to watch right about now, plus I’m really excited that Kim Jung-hyun (School 2017, Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People) is back in a new drama. This one is a coming-of-age story about a trio of boys who are unlucky in pretty much every aspect of life, and their crazy misguided scheme to run a guesthouse to make enough money to produce their own film. What they didn’t anticipate was the arrival of a single mother and her baby into their lives, which ought to make for some hilarious Three Men and a Baby situations.
It’s a youthful, upbeat drama about friendship and twentysomethings struggling to find their way, and coming from the PD of Man to Man and the writer of Blue Tower, I think the bromance and the comedy will be strong with this one.
Even the show’s promo is cheeky—the website features reviews for the guesthouse from characters in other JTBC dramas (pictured below). Bong-soon (Strong Woman Do Bong-soon): “I went with my husband and kids before the official opening, and they were very nice and friendly~ even though my daughters caused some minor accidents ^^;; They said it was okay~ They were all so sweet~ I really want to go again!! Strongly recommend!”
Ssong (Age of Youth): “It was a very satisfying stay. Above all, the fact that all the hosts are men is the best..♡ But one of them was particularly prickly with me.. And he seemed kind of familiar.. Anyway! Next time I will come without my friends. Alone!”
There are even reviews by Sohn Seung-won and Lee Yi-kyung’s former characters. Sung-min (Age of Youth): “One of the hosts was verrry good-looking, hahahaha.” Yo-gwang (Mirror of the Witch): “The land’s energy is very clear.. Are you by any chance interested in heavenly energy? I would like to talk to you about it some more ^^ Give me a call.”
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1 mano
February 5, 2018 at 12:09 PM
That promo got me interested to check the drama :D
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2 Kudo Ran
February 5, 2018 at 12:16 PM
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3 mindy
February 5, 2018 at 12:17 PM
Oh my god those reviews are adorable. I'm hoping this show is as funny as the promos are making it seem.
Ssong's review though. "Anyway! Next time I will come without my friends. Alone!" Ummmm?? Why?? So you can get with the Sung-min lookalike??
C'mon, show. Gimme that Park Eun-bin cameo.
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🍙 kimbap noona
February 5, 2018 at 2:55 PM
Seriously, Show, you are telling us that Ssong actually was a guest there. You gotta give us at leash one flashback of her stay!
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Conelly
February 6, 2018 at 9:20 AM
Song Seung Won's character is the "looks like bear acts like a fox". He was watching porn in some of the teasers. He's the MALE VERSION OF SSONG. After teasing us for two whole seasons (which came to naught), jtbc triples it with waikiki's ssong guesthouse review and a male ssong character? Yes JTBC I will lap it up, I'm easy like that.
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4 Kasey J.
February 5, 2018 at 12:19 PM
I'll have to check this out...maybe after I watch all the others in my list. OTL
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5 mary
February 5, 2018 at 12:22 PM
What? That is SO. CUTE. But also why do you keep reopening our wounds, JTBC??? T_____T
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🍙 kimbap noona
February 5, 2018 at 2:26 PM
IKR? At first I was so tickled to see Ssong's review and then I was like "HOW DARE THEY!!!!"
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mary
February 5, 2018 at 3:08 PM
Making (nonexistent) money from our misery, the bastards! *shakes fist*
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Cocoa, The Fake Poet of February
February 5, 2018 at 10:25 PM
THEY JUST KEEP TEASING US T.T
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6 sujeongi
February 5, 2018 at 12:41 PM
OMG I'm laughing my heads off and my stomach is already aching in the first 10 mins. Gah, them Waikiki brothers are hilarious on their own and then you add babysitting hijinks. What a way to start a show, Show!
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zyx
February 6, 2018 at 3:21 AM
The baby is so squishy!
Finger-pointing-language by Park Sungwong was so hilarious. Point, complimented Junsik’s eyes. Point, step back. Point, good job. Point, he’ll buy them beef. Point, kiss on the cheek. I was LOL-ing so hard.
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sujeongi
February 6, 2018 at 10:26 AM
IKR! I love it that everyone but Jun-ki understood his finger-pointing. I'm having fun laughing at him feeling clueless and helpless. Oh gosh, I never knew I had a sadist in me 😂😂😂
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7 Connie
February 5, 2018 at 12:52 PM
omg i'm excited for this! hope the drama lives up to the expectations :D
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8 nami1116
February 5, 2018 at 1:11 PM
I want to give this a try, I need something lighthearted to counterbalance 'Mother' "heaviness"...hope it delivers.
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javinne
February 5, 2018 at 1:55 PM
Exactly my thought. I am waiting for this show and the pretty noona who buys me food.
Either way I have been too busy to watch anything, but for me television only exists in Korea, so... when I have the chance, you understand, I will need something new. 😀😉🙋
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🍙 kimbap noona
February 5, 2018 at 2:28 PM
Hahahaha at "television only exists in Korea"
Me too, the two upcoming shows I am looking forward to most are Waikiki and Pretty Noona.
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nami1116
February 5, 2018 at 2:38 PM
haha, are you me?!? I seldom watch my country's TV shows/programs anymore... in my spare time, my life mostly revolves around watching Korean entertainment. Celebrating 8 years of addiction this yearXD
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javinne
February 5, 2018 at 11:15 PM
Well, me, I stopped watching tv like more than 10 years ago when I was still a teenager, or something like that, I mean, I remember liking pokemon, dragon ball and slam dunk, but those were Japanese manga! 😂😂
American film industry: just very very very rare. It is simply not appealing anymore, not even so called winning awards movies.
And I watch once in a while Kdramas exclusively since 2012 (due to lack of knowledge, never watched korean variety shows or awards or concerts).
So yeah... for me, there is only korean tv possibilities to watch. 5 years total!! Let's make a party 😀🎊🎉🎈🎁🎂
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Cloggie
February 5, 2018 at 11:54 PM
I stopped watching most of my country's TV when I decided I was going to take a break from watching crime series and serial killers and realised that then there was hardly anything good left.
And now I'm just addicted.
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mindy
February 5, 2018 at 3:15 PM
So for some reason I had it in my head that Pretty Noona was airing soon, like in a couple of weeks (even though they just had their scriptreading) but it’s not airing until NEXT MONTH!!!
I am so sad now.
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javinne
February 5, 2018 at 10:59 PM
Oh nein!! But on the other hand time flies by very quick. I remember going to visit my brother who now has a baby by the end of December, crying rivers in France when I knew grandma (JBL) would die, and today is already February!!!! By the way, about the noona...
Did they agree on the cast? Is our batman cop going to do it??
I hope so.
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mindy
February 6, 2018 at 4:32 AM
Oh yes! Cast has been confirmed, the script reading took place on Jan 25th!
9 May
February 5, 2018 at 1:14 PM
It was very silly and funny. A strong premiere.
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10 fab
February 5, 2018 at 1:21 PM
I don't know what's in the water over at JTBC but they rarely disappoint!
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11 DelSatu
February 5, 2018 at 1:26 PM
I have found these three male actors memorable even in their minor roles, therefore I am thrilled to see them as leads in a drama, and I hope the drama does justice to their wonderful comedic talent! Please make me laugh until my cheeks hurt!
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Denali
February 6, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Here's for starters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGWAujiJlN0 😁
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D
February 6, 2018 at 1:44 PM
https://youtu.be/QND-kZAy2bE
I found this really funny. Especially the irony at the end.
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12 Ssongsungmin
February 5, 2018 at 2:00 PM
I'm really excited for this drama. It looks lovely! And looks like JTBC is also a Ssongsungmin shipper 😍 So what r u waiting for JTBC? just give us Age of Youth S3 and let Park Eun Bin do a cameo for this 😝
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13 earthna
February 5, 2018 at 2:20 PM
Those reviews though. Hahahahahaha. I'm watching! Hoping it would get me out of my drama drought.
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14 UmbrellaMan
February 5, 2018 at 2:35 PM
Such a clever promo!! I hope this drama fits my need for something light, fluffy, and funny!!
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UmbrellaMan
February 5, 2018 at 2:40 PM
Does anyone know of this got licensed? I am not seeing it anywhere.
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mindy
February 5, 2018 at 3:02 PM
I saw on DramaFever’s instagram that they picked it up! I imagine the first episode will be available soon.
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UmbrellaMan
February 5, 2018 at 3:58 PM
Great!! Thanks!! I searched their website and nothing popped up, so this is a relief. 😊
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heyitschristina
February 5, 2018 at 6:59 PM
I watched it without subs on ondemandkorea
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UmbrellaMan
February 5, 2018 at 8:49 PM
Without subs isn't really an option. I am one of those sad folks that can speak one and only one language. Ondemandkorea subs some of their shows, so maybe they might sub this as well. We shall see. But, if DF is subbing it then I am all set regardless. 😊
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heyitschristina
February 5, 2018 at 8:55 PM
Oh gotcha, well hopefully they sub it soon. I couldn’t understand some of the jokes either without the subs
⭐ Sera The Ms Temper ⭐
February 5, 2018 at 9:05 PM
I'm about to watch it at kimchidrama.tv 😊
dramaworldfan
February 6, 2018 at 8:57 PM
I watched its first eps last night on Viu
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UmbrellaMan
February 6, 2018 at 9:01 PM
Good to know for those in the Viu area of service. DF has indeed picked it up. I just finished watching the 1st epi. So funny!!!!
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dramaworldfan
February 6, 2018 at 9:06 PM
Yeah, too bad DF doesn't show much in my region. Funny, indeed!
UmbrellaMan
February 6, 2018 at 9:07 PM
Then thank the dramagods for both Viu and DF!!! Hahahaha
15 Carolina
February 5, 2018 at 3:10 PM
Three men and a baby! I need some comedy in my life right about now...
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16 sweetsour
February 5, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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17 missy
February 5, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Hilarious!
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18 ar_arguably romantic
February 5, 2018 at 4:04 PM
So much cute! I was already sold from the casting and the plot. Then even more sold after watching the epic trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D01MKIuSf0U
So much running, tripping, and slapping!
Now the reviews...!
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19 WishfulToki
February 5, 2018 at 6:04 PM
Can we hope for recaps? *begging puppy eyes*
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🍙 kimbap noona
February 5, 2018 at 6:22 PM
Yes!! Yes!!
We can name the recap comment section the Beanies' luau!
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javinne
February 5, 2018 at 11:22 PM
Totally a good idea, please count me in. I don't have games in my telephone. I don't use Facebook or instagram or twitter... the only thing I do when I am in the subway or sitting at the doctor's waiting room or wherever I have to wait is go to my dramabeans!!! Even if I am not watching many shows, you beanies keep me updated, yaiks!! Thank you very much!! 😀😂🎊
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20 dramaworldfan
February 5, 2018 at 6:31 PM
Lololol. They had me at their promo. Gosh, can't wait!
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dramaworldfan
February 6, 2018 at 9:03 PM
Just watched it last night and it got me hooked. Lol-ing hard last night. I like the trio because they were really into the character. The babysitting hijinks are hilarious, especially when the mom came and acted careless. Will def continue to watch this show.
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21 NP
February 5, 2018 at 8:09 PM
LOL that promo. Excuse me though!!! Bong Bong and Min-min had kids?? Where's that drama at?
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PeepsLeAwesomePotato
February 5, 2018 at 9:29 PM
Yeah, they had twin daughters! That buddha...
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zoeraindasherbenji
February 6, 2018 at 2:19 AM
I just realised Bong Soon's review said she and Min Hyuk brought their kids. And then she said "her daughters caused minor accidents." Does this mean that they had more kids after the twins?
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melovestage
February 7, 2018 at 1:34 AM
Pretty sure the kids meant the twins. I can't help but imagine what accidents the girls caused.... ^^
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zoeraindasherbenji
February 7, 2018 at 2:53 AM
Yea, maybe I'm reading too much into the kids vs daughters thing. Semantics.
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22 💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 5, 2018 at 9:07 PM
@irishrah, @wakimary, @obsessedmuch, @kaybee... we're gonna watch this all together, right? You know? For reasons? :P
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ObsessedMuch
February 5, 2018 at 9:28 PM
Obviously! Waikiki Club for the win! ;)
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 5, 2018 at 10:21 PM
Yayyyyyyy!! *even though two members of the Waikiki Club are currently AWOL*
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ObsessedMuch
February 5, 2018 at 10:25 PM
Busy people I tell you. Even the star of the club has not been as active on DB lately.. @wakimary where are you??
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 5, 2018 at 11:40 PM
I knowww!!! Oh she was on yesterday I think though... but yes! Where are you @wakimary!? We can't watch this without you!!!
Rainbow Unicorn
February 7, 2018 at 2:51 AM
I even breezedb through the first episode in anticipation.. but.. err.. I'll reserve judgement for now.. !
But yayyy waikikikikikikiki !
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ObsessedMuch
February 7, 2018 at 5:29 AM
Hhahha... yeah me too! I am gonna watch ep 2 now and then decide if it's my thing!
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wakimary
February 6, 2018 at 4:02 AM
Hello my Dears!
Sic (@sicarius) & Muchie (@obsessedmuch), I'm drowning at work AND school at the moment. though I try to at least lurk over at DB and/or IG.
I'll be watching this (of course,how could I ever not?!) but by weekends most likely.
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ObsessedMuch
February 6, 2018 at 5:21 AM
Awwie! Hwaiting Wacky!
I hope this show is awesome throughout it's run!
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💜🍍☠ Sicarius The Queen of Melonia ☠🍍💜
February 6, 2018 at 6:00 PM
Hwaiting Waki!! And I will look out for you lurking then!
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23 Viki
February 5, 2018 at 10:07 PM
Haha, the promo reviews are so cute. :D
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24 zoeraindasherbenji
February 5, 2018 at 10:14 PM
OOMG, can we get a cameo from either Park Bo Young or Park Hyung Sik? Or both?
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javinne
February 5, 2018 at 11:17 PM
That is also my dream. It cannot be hard to find two little girls to play the twins!!!😍
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zoeraindasherbenji
February 6, 2018 at 12:14 AM
Indeed! In fact, if they get the whole Do clan... and the grandma to cameo, that would be the best present ever!
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zoeraindasherbenji
February 6, 2018 at 12:17 AM
With Oh Dong Byung and Secretary Gong bickering at the side...while throwing shade at Bong Soon hahaah. I bet Oh Dong Byung would totally follow Min Hyuk and Bong Soon on their family trip! And what would he say about the twins? "They're aliens from outer space!"
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25 yayabean
February 5, 2018 at 10:30 PM
Finally! A comedy!
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