Episode 1
Welcome to Waikiki
1h 6m8.0 / 10
Three young men running a guesthouse make a shocking discovery in one of their rooms. Later, one of them, a newbie actor, begins filming with his idol.
Episode credits
Guest stars Park Sung-woong
TV series
Welcome to Waikiki
20182 seasons7.8 / 10
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.
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Synopsis
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.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
She’s My Girlfriend
1h 3m8.0 / 10
Han Yun-a's attempt to prove her worth to the household backfires. A filming delay forces Lee Jun-ki to live in scary costume makeup for 24 hours.
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Episode 3
The Pain of Being Dumped
1h 5m9.0 / 10
Kang Seo-jin learns that her crush is just as imperfect as she is. Jun-ki makes a painful sacrifice for a movie role. Yun-a reveals her life's dream.
Episode credits
Guest stars Choi Ri
Episode 4
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
1h 6m9.0 / 10
An embarrassing photo of Jun-ki goes viral, but leads to an opportunity. Yun-a tells her housemates about her past. Seo-jin interviews for a job.
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Guest stars Jason Scott Nelson, Kim Yeong-ok, Lee Duck-hwa, Lee Doo-seok
Episode 5
Car Accidents and Swine Flu
1h 7m9.0 / 10
A text message mishap threatens Bong Du-sik's chances with a new crush. Yun-a and Kang Dong-gu get the flu and are quarantined in a tent.
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Guest stars Jin Ye-sol, Tae Won-seok
Episode 6
Jealousy is My Power
1h 4m10.0 / 10
A fellow culinary student takes an interest in Yun-a. To buy more time to pay the rent, Jun-ki tells a lie that snowballs into a sudden engagement.
Episode credits
Guest stars Park Sung-jun
Episode 7
The Girl We Loved
1h 4m9.0 / 10
Misfortune brings Min Su-a to the guesthouse. Du-sik runs into his first love. Desperate to pay back the landlady, Jun-ki accepts a questionable job.
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Episode 8
For Love
1h 8m10.0 / 10
As Du-sik tries to express his feelings to Yun Mal-geum, Dong-gu struggles to hide his from Yun-a. To earn cash, Jun-ki tries his hand at meokbang.
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Episode 9
Pride and Final Chances
1h 8m9.0 / 10
Dong-gu runs into problems while babysitting Han Sol. After hurting Seo-jin's chance at getting a journalism job, Jun-ki sets out to make things right.
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Episode 10
A Simple Confession
1h 6m9.0 / 10
Seo-jin and Jun-ki agonize over what happened the previous evening -- but for totally different reasons. Dong-gu comes to a realization about Yun-a.
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Episode 11
Heart, Stop Beating So Fast
1h 10m10.0 / 10
Yun-a leaves Dong-gu with more questions than answers. Jun-ki hides from a UFC fighter whose girlfriend he stole. Su-a's undercover work pays off.
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Episode 12
I Challenge You to a Duel
1h 10m9.0 / 10
Jun-ki tries to view Seo-jin as a woman, but memories of her as a girl get in the way. A jealous Dong-gu challenges Song Hyeon-jun to a duel of sorts.
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Episode 13
You Will No Longer Be Alive
1h 5m8.0 / 10
Su-a ropes Du-sik into helping her launch an online shopping mall. From a distance, Dong-gu spots his sister kissing a man, and demands to meet him.
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Episode 14
Everything to His Life
1h 8m9.0 / 10
Jun-ki and a co-worker compete to star in a commercial. Du-sik helps Su-a practice her driving skills. Dong-gu gets a lunch date with Yun-a.
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Episode 15
Spring Workshop
1h 6m
While Seo-jin and Jun-ki secretly go on a weekend getaway together, the rest of the Waikiki crew visit another guesthouse to get ideas for their own.
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Episode 16
Models, Rumors, and Accidents
1h 8m
When Dong-gu refuses to speak to his sister, she declares she's going on a shaving strike until he does. Hyeon-jun has something to tell Yun-a.
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Episode 17
For New Couples
1h 3m
Dong-gu and Yun-a go on their first official date. A romantic declaration that Du-sik makes to a new Ukrainian houseguest gets lost in translation.
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Episode 18
Can You Kiss Me?
1h 8m
An obsessed fan begins to stalk Jun-ki. Dong-gu and Yun-a struggle to have their first kiss. Su-a gives Du-sik good -- and bad -- dating advice.
Episode credits
Guest stars Kim Ji-sung
Episode 19
Terrifying Fans and Shocking Designs
1h 6m
Su-a starts her own fashion line. Jun-ki is given a publicity stunt to perform -- involving a pole dance. Yun-a meets her idol, a rapper.
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Episode 20
Why is Love So Difficult?
1h 11mfinale
Sol's father begs Yun-a to forgive him. Seo-jin asks Jun-ki for time to reconsider their relationship. Su-a makes a confession to Du-sik.
Where to watch Welcome to WaikikiEpisode information updated Sep 19, 2026
More about Welcome to Waikiki
Cast
Kim Jung-hyunKang Dong-Goo
Kim Jong YoonSeong Bin
Shin Hyun-sooKook Ki-Bong
Jung In-sunHan Yoon-A
Mun Ka-youngHan Soo-Yeon
An So-heeKim Jung-Eun
Lee Yi-kyungLee Joon-Ki
Kim Seon-hoCha Woo-SikCredits
- Created by
- Song Ji-eun
- Written by
- Kim Ki-ho
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 36
- Original language
- Korean
- Original title
- 으라차차 와이키키
Networks & production
JTBCSouth Korea
CJeS StudiosSouth Korea
Drama HouseSouth Korea
JTBC StudiosSouth Korea
Themes
bromancecohabitationcomedyfriends to loversguesthousemother daughter relationshipmotherhoodsecondary couple
