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 '80s 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.
Cast: Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang
13 episodes
1. Gay DiscountMr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend.TV-14CC22minOct 11, 2016
2. Janet's PhotosMr. 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.TV-14CC22minOct 11, 2016
3. Ddongjeem and Umma's PictureJung 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.TV-14CC22minOct 18, 2016
4. Frank and NayoungMr. 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 dateTV-14CC22minOct 25, 2016
5. WingmanMr. 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.TV-14CC22minNov 1, 2016
6. Rude KidMr. 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.TV-14CC22minNov 15, 2016
7. HapkidoJanet 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.TV-14CC22minNov 22, 2016
8. ServiceMr. 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.TV-14CC22minNov 29, 2016
9. Best BeforeMr. 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.TV-14CC22minDec 6, 2016
10. Janet's New JobJanet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job.TV-14CC22minDec 13, 2016
11. HandymanMr. 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.TV-14CC22minDec 20, 2016
12. Appa's LumpMr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event.TV-14CC22minDec 27, 2016
13. Family Singing ContestBefore Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV.TV-14CC22minDec 27, 2016
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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 '80s 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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Kevin White, Ins Choi
- Studio
- Thunderbird Entertainment, Soulpepper Theatre Company, Thunderbird Films
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
