Ep 3. Episode 3
- 65 min
Welcome to Waikiki is a South Korean television series that premiered on JTBC on February 5, 2018. The show is a comedy-drama series that revolves around three struggling young men who run a guesthouse named Waikiki in the heart of Seoul's Hongdae district. The series follows the daily lives of the three young men as they try to make ends meet by managing their guesthouse while pursuing their respective dreams.
Episode 3 of Welcome to Waikiki begins with the three co-owners of Waikiki, Dong-goo, Joon-ki, and Doo-shik, trying to come up with ways to attract new guests to their guesthouse. The trio decides to take advantage of the local cherry blossom festival to attract more guests to their guesthouse.
However, things quickly go awry when they realize that their guest, a struggling actress named Soo-ah, has mistakenly eaten edibles that were intended for a group of American tourists staying at the guesthouse. Soo-ah's reaction to the edibles causes chaos and confusion throughout the guesthouse, leading to several hilarious mishaps and misunderstandings.
As the episode progresses, the trio is forced to deal with an unexpected visit from Dong-goo's ex-girlfriend, who has come to ask for his help after getting into a car accident. The situation becomes even more complicated when Joon-ki and Doo-shik become convinced that Dong-goo is still in love with his ex-girlfriend and is trying to rekindle their relationship.
Meanwhile, an aspiring documentary filmmaker named Seo-jin arrives at the guesthouse, looking for inspiration for her next project. The trio quickly sees an opportunity to try and impress Seo-jin by showing off their creativity and comedic skills.
As the episode draws to a close, the trio finally manages to impress Seo-jin with their comedic antics and over-the-top antics, leading to a newfound sense of confidence and optimism for the future of their guesthouse.
Overall, Episode 3 of Welcome to Waikiki is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy-drama that continues to explore the lives and struggles of three young men as they pursue their dreams and navigate the challenges of running a guesthouse in the heart of Seoul. With its charming cast and sharp humor, Welcome to Waikiki is a must-watch for fans of Korean comedy-drama series.