Watch Welcome to Waikiki

2022
2 Seasons
8.2 (3,758)

Welcome to Waikiki is a South Korean television series that first aired on JTBC in early 2018. It was later released on Netflix in late 2018 and early 2019. The show stars Yi-Kyeong Lee, Kim Jung-hyun, In-sun Jung, and others. The show is a romantic comedy and revolves around the lives of a group of young adults.

The show is set in a guesthouse called Waikiki in Itaewon, South Korea. The guesthouse is run by three friends, Lee Joon-ki (Lee Yi-Kyeong), Cha Woo-sik (Kim Jung-hyun), and Kook Ki-bong (Son Seung-won). Lee Joon-ki is a struggling actor who cannot get a break, while Cha Woo-sik is an aspiring singer who is not very good. Kook Ki-bong is a cartoonist who is trying to get his work published.

Apart from these three friends, the guesthouse is occupied by various other characters. Kang Seo-jin (In-sun Jung) is a single mom who wants to be an actress. Seo-jin's baby daddy is Min Soo-ah (Lee Joo-woo), who is an idol star with an obnoxious personality. Han Yoon-ah (Mun Ka-young) is a student who falls for Joon-ki. Joon-ki's younger sister, Lee Yoo-mi (Lee Joo-woo), comes to stay at the guesthouse, and there is also an intern named Seo Hyeon (Jung Soo-jung).

The show is a classic romantic comedy with a lot of slapstick humor. There are several subplots running through the show, but the central theme is the love lives of the characters. Joon-ki is in love with his ex-girlfriend, who is now married. He is also trying to get his acting career off the ground. Woo-sik is in love with Yoo-mi and is trying to become a successful singer. Ki-bong is focused on his cartooning and trying to get his work published.

The show is very funny, and the cast has great chemistry. The humor is sometimes silly and over the top, but it never feels forced. There are many laugh-out-loud moments throughout the show. The romantic moments are also well-done, and the relationships between the characters feel genuine.

One of the things that sets Welcome to Waikiki apart from other romantic comedies is its focus on the struggles of young adults. Most of the characters are in their mid-twenties and are trying to find their way in the world. They are dealing with issues like unemployment, failed relationships, and family problems. The show does not shy away from these issues, and it adds a layer of depth to the comedy.

The guesthouse setting is also well-done. The Waikiki guesthouse is a character in itself, and it has a lot of personality. The various guests who come to stay at the guesthouse add to the show's humor and bring a lot of variety to the plots.

Overall, Welcome to Waikiki is a great romantic comedy that is well worth watching. The show is funny, charming, and heartfelt, and it has a great cast of characters. The show's focus on the struggles of young adults adds a layer of depth to the comedy, and the guesthouse setting is well-done. If you are looking for a romantic comedy that will make you laugh and feel good, then Welcome to Waikiki is definitely worth checking out.

Welcome to Waikiki is a series that ran for 2 seasons (36 episodes) between April 1, 2022 and on Netflix

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16. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 16

May 14, 2019

Soo Yeon musters up her courage to confess her feelings to him, but she misses the right timing. And then her father who she has been waiting for comes to the guesthouse. Meanwhile, Jun Ki is bothered by Jung Eun who

15. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 15

May 13, 2019

Jun Ki and Seung Hyun must make their love seem real. So they decide to live together and make it seem genuine. Soo Yeon begins to plan her own segment, and Woo Shik ends up in the hospital while cheering her on. Meanwhile, Ki Bong finds it difficult to look cool to Yu Ri.

14. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 14

May 7, 2019

While Jung Eun tries to convince Jun Ki to act again, she reveals some of her deepest secrets. Meanwhile, Yu Ri and Ki Bong go on their first date, only to discover that they are far from a good match, and Soo Yeon begins to feel jealous about Min Ah.

13. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 13

May 6, 2019

Ki Bong and Yu Ri find themselves in an uncomfortable situation after waking up together. So they try not to get caught by the others. Meanwhile, Jun Ki is happy that he has landed a big role. However, he soon announces that he will give up acting for good for some reason.

12. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 12

April 30, 2019

Jun Ki attends a college gathering, however, he forgets about his friends' names. Ki Bong's job seeking journey continues. Yu Ri feels hopeless about her business. Ki Bong's appearance at Yu Ri's Kitchen attracts lots of customers unexpectedly. Meanwhile, Woo Shik decides to forget about Soo Yeon and work on music again.

11. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 11

April 29, 2019

Jun Ki has trouble starting the engine of Rebecca, Waikiki's mascot. He's worried. Jun Ki and Yu Ri encourage Woo Shik to confess his feelings to Soo Yeon. However, when he musters up his courage, Soo Yeon's ears and eyes get hurt so she can neither hear nor see. To cheer Woo Shik up, Ki Bong brings him to a camping site. However, Woo Shik becomes more depressed.

10. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 10

April 23, 2019

Ki Bong receives a call from a broadcasting station and he is chosen to play in "Challenge! King of Quiz." With Yu Ri's hardcore training, will Ki Bong be able to win the 40,000-dollar prize money and help Yu Ri open her dream kitchen? Meanwhile, Jun Ki is famous among children because of his TV character, Nice Man. However, he faces some difficulties due to his popularity.

9. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 9

April 22, 2019

Jung Eun can't understand why she fell for Jun Ki, who is good for nothing. She tries her best to keep her feelings from Jun Ki. Soo Yeon dreams of becoming a reporter. She attends a speech class, but she comes back with her face covered in spit. She will have her first reporting at a sheep farm. How will it turn out? Meanwhile, Ki Bong takes on a new challenge other than baseball. However, nothing is easy.

8. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 8

April 16, 2019

Woo Shik reunites with Mi Young, an old fan of his. Because of her affection toward him, he feels uncomfortable around her husband, Yong Pal of the Yong Pal Gang. After he is released from his baseball team, Ki Bong looks for a new dream to follow.

7. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 7

April 15, 2019

Jun Ki and Jung Eun are cast as beggars. To make the role seem more realistic, Jun Ki finds a real beggar to teach him how to act like one. Meanwhile, Yu Ri cannot stand Byung Chul's laughter and decides to break up. However, she is given an offer that is hard to resist.

6. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 6

April 9, 2019

Woo Shik finds out that Soo Yeon's ideal type is someone nice and kind. To win Soo Yeon's heart, Woo Shik tries his best to become a nice guy. Yu Ri agrees to go on a blind date with Byung Chul, Ki Bong's baseball teammate so that Ki Bong can learn how to play forkball from Byung Chul. Jung Eun gets fired from the filming team because of her bad acting. However, Jun Ki doesn't know how to tell her the truth.

5. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 5

April 8, 2019

Soo Yeon has no idea that Woo Shik has feelings for her and she even sets him on a blind date. However, the date is a bit suspicious. Meanwhile, Jun Ki had an auspicious dream. Jun Ki, who is going to attend an audition and Ki Bong, who is going to take a test to join the major league, want the dream to become lucky. Who will own the dream at the end?

4. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 4

April 2, 2019

Woo Shik's sister, Yu Ri, visits the guesthouse, leading to chaos and numerous misunderstandings among the friends. Meanwhile, Jun Ki becomes a stand-in for a top star, and Woo Shik begins to question his true feelings toward Soo Yeon in confusion.

3. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 3

April 1, 2019

To promote the guesthouse on TV, Jun Ki and Ki Bong try to present a fake specialty in front of a producer. Meanwhile, Soo Yeon decides to finally get a job. She is introduced to a fitting part-time job which ends with her appearance in the news.

2. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 2

March 26, 2019

Woo Shik attempts to lie his way out of the misunderstanding he has caused at the guesthouse. However, matters keep getting worse as he tries. Meanwhile, Jun Ki gets into trouble on set as he must finish the shoot before he is allowed to relieve himself.

1. Welcome to Waikiki 2 Episode 1

March 25, 2019

A meteorite strikes the guesthouse. To cover the incident up, Woo Shik pretends to fall in love with the landlady. At the same time, Woo Shik, Ki Bong, and Jun Ki reunite with their first love, Soo Yeon, at her wedding while trying to sell the meteorite.

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Where to Watch Welcome to Waikiki

Welcome to Waikiki is available for streaming on the Netflix website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Welcome to Waikiki on demand at Prime Video, Netflix and Tubi TV.