Welcome to Waikiki
Created by Song Ji-eun
On JTBC
A warm, character-driven sitcom about three struggling young men sharing a guesthouse in Seoul, balancing comedy with genuine affection and the melancholy of deferred dreams.
Kang Dong-Goo dreams of becoming a movie director, but he is cynical due to bad luck. Cheon Joon-Ki wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become an actor, but he is now just a minor actor. Bong-Doo-Sik came to Seoul to become a scenario writer, but things have not been easy for him.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix, Kocowa
- AdsPrime Video, Rakuten Viki, Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, Amazon MX Player
Questions people ask
Is Welcome to Waikiki one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of series.
Is Welcome to Waikiki violent? Barely. Less violent than 88% of series.
Is Welcome to Waikiki easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Welcome to Waikiki scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does Welcome to Waikiki leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is Welcome to Waikiki sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Welcome to Waikiki, and what each one shares →
Like Welcome to Waikiki
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Welcome to Waikiki
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Welcome to Waikiki, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Welcome to Waikiki, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Welcome to Waikiki, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
