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WELCOME TO/LAUGHTER IN WAIKIKI

The Oxford English Dictionary defines comedy as professional entertainment which has jokes, and sketches all geared towards making an audience laugh. I once had a drama teacher who mentioned that there are some comedic pieces which includes a bit of tragedy. 

But no one said anything about me laughing until I start to shed tears. 

From the opening sequence of Laughter in Waikiki until the credits start to roll you’ll find yourself in a rather unhealthy fit of giggles. This drama has taken comedy to the next level, and since it’s still early 2018, comedic dramas which follow, in my opinion, will have to be on par with Laughter in Waikiki. In just one go, the drama introduces it’s main characters to the audience, and an introduction in such a way is not at all overwhelming; but you’ll find yourself asking questions about each character’s purpose and the relationships that will follow as a result of certain incidents which occur.

Did I mention that this drama has a baby? 

You’ll probably notice that with most dramas, characters that are without lines are often left out of the big picture, but there are multiple scenes where Baby Sol is the center of attention. It should be noted that it is upon the arrival of this small character that everything sort of spirals out of control. However, Baby Sol isn’t without a mother and as you continue to watch this drama, you’ll come to the realization that there is an attempt to shed some light on the life of a typical 21st century single mother. 

Laughter in Waikiki lives up to the comedic genre by giving the audience many scenes which are really funny, from the characters reactions, the things they say and even the way they look will have you seriously shedding tears. There is strong chemistry between the characters, even though the dialogue mainly centers around the characters arguing with each other when things go sour, there’s still a strong sense of comradery between them. 

Have you ever been in a situation where you see something funny, but it would be too inappropriate to laugh? 

 Yeah, we’ve all been there. And Laughter in Waikiki provides us with tons of moments like these, and I find myself getting excited whenever it’s time to watch this drama as its able to hold my interest, and there’s no doubt that it has a strong connection with the audience.

This drama has the comedy down to a T, there’s no doubt about that, and even though Laughter in Waikiki is an ongoing drama, I hope that by the time I watch the next episode I’ll be able to see this drama take a solid direction. The main characters are introduced as individuals with dreams, and they are portrayed as individuals who chase their dreams. But I seriously have to ask, when does the race end? 

Be careful not to lose yourself in the funny moments while watching this drama, the comedy in Laughter in Waikiki somewhat overshadows the hint of reality that should be presented to us as viewers. In short, it seems like the characters aren’t really headed anywhere, and yes there are certain events which kinda adds to the potential, but in my opinion the outcome of such events aren’t explored enough. What the characters need in this drama is a sense of direction, it’s already presented that there’s a destination for them, but as a viewer I’m not seeing any foundation being laid for such characters to achieve their dreams and arrive at their destinations. 

Kim Jung Hyun plays the character of Kang Dong Goo, and so far I think he’s playing his role really well. His reactions are really funny and not too over-the-top, I’ve only seen him in one drama so far, and I hope that he’ll be given the opportunity to showcase his talent. You can check out his roles in School 2017 and Rebel:Thief Who Stole the People. 

I just have to make mention of Lee Yi Kyung’s performance so far, his character finds himself with a different problem in every episode, and so his acting is what I would describe as fresh. He pulls off the character of Lee Joon Ki really well and for that he must be commended. You can catch up with Lee Yi Kyung in his other drama Go Back Couple and he’s also a part of the cast of Descendants of the Sun. 

Jung In Sun plays the character of Han Yoon A, who is the mother of Baby Sol, and while I’ve never watched her in any other drama before, I wish that her character would be a bit more confident. Indeed there are moments where her character does speak up, and as Laughter in Waikiki continues I hope that her character no longer fades in the background. On a whole, her acting is on a pretty good standard, I just hope she gets the opportunity to shine more. Her other projects are Circle: Two Worlds Connected and Naked Fireman. 

There are other supporting actors which contributes greatly to the plot, and the number of cameos from popular actors makes Laughter in Waikiki feel a bit more comedic as such individuals executes their roles really well. 

The director for this drama is Lee Chang Min and he’s known for the dramas Man to Man and Remember. The writers are Kim Ki Ho, Song Ji Eun, and Song Mi So. 

Laughter in Waikiki was to end with 16 episodes, however due to its popularity the production team has decided to add an additional 4 episodes. 

Plot: 4/5

Cinematography: 5/5

Acting: 5/5

Total: 14/15

(Credits to the owners of the pictures, I took them from mydramalist, HanCinema, wowkeven, dramabeans, and seoulbeats)

(The gif used comes from The 1975′s video for their song Somebody Else)

(You can find this drama on viki and kissasian)