Kim's Convenience
TV Series2016–2021 · 5 seasons · 65 episodes · Ended

Kim's Convenience

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"Family comedy. In store."

Boxlist takeExpect an accessible, fast-moving comedy series, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like pace over patience.

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Quality rating

7.8 /10

TMDB · 48 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 1

· 2016 · 13 episodes
Episodes (13)
  1. 1Gay Discount11 Oct 2016

    Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.

  2. 2Janet's Photos11 Oct 2016

    Mr. Kim gets competitive with Janet over who is the better photographer. When Jung applies for a promotion it has a surprising effect on Mrs. Kim and Kimchee.

  3. 3Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture18 Oct 2016

    Jung draws the wrong kind of attention from his boss when he gives Kimchee a Korean wedgie at work. Mr. Kim commissions Janet's friend Gerald to take his photo instead of asking Janet.

  4. 4Frank and Nayoung25 Oct 2016

    Mr. Kim is frustrated with Frank, a repairman who talks too much, while Janet's cousin Nayoung visits from Korea, challenging Janet's sense of what it means to be 'Korean.' Jung and Shannon get tickets to a basketball game, but Jung starts to wonder if Shannon thinks it's a date

  5. 5Wingman1 Nov 2016

    Mr. Chin asks Mr. Kim to be his wingman on a date, which is fine until Mrs. Kim tags along. Janet asks Jung to help her fix a dripping pipe at the store, but the repair is interrupted by an intruder.

  6. 6Rude Kid15 Nov 2016

    Mr. Kim disciplines Janet's professor's kid, with unexpected results for Janet. Jung discovers that Kimchee has found a questionable way to make extra money.

  7. 7Hapkido22 Nov 2016

    Janet is taking a Hapkido class, but Mr. Kim questions her teacher's techniques. Jung runs into an old flame and Mrs. Kim tries to get them back together.

  8. 8Service29 Nov 2016

    Mr. Kim offers the new female pastor some free items, which tests his and Mrs. Kim's relationship. Jung tries to be okay when Janet dates his friend.

  9. 9Best Before6 Dec 2016

    Mr. Kim tries to prove to Janet that best before dates are meaningless. Mrs. Kim tries not to be embarrassed by her children at the church bazaar.

  10. 10Janet's New Job13 Dec 2016

    Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.

  11. 11Handyman20 Dec 2016

    Mr. Kim fixes a broken toilet for Kimchee, Jung hides out with Shannon and when Edwin drops by, Janet believes there's more to his relationship with Mrs. Kim.

  12. 12Appa's Lump27 Dec 2016

    Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.

  13. 13Family Singing Contest27 Dec 2016

    Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.

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What lines up

  • Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Wholesomeness: Balanced wholesomeness, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
  • Intricacy: Balanced intricacy, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

The funny, heartfelt story of The Kims, a Korean-Canadian family, running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ('Appa' and 'Umma') immigrated to Toronto in the 80's to set up shop near Regent Park and had two kids, Jung and Janet who are now young adults. However, when Jung was 16, he and Appa had a major falling out involving a physical fight, stolen money and Jung leaving home. Father and son have been estranged since.

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Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Paul Sun-Hyung LeeJean YoonAndrea BangSimu LiuAndrew Phung

Details

Genre
Comedy
Year
2016
Episode length
22 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Soulpepper Theatre Company
Taste scores
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.

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