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Kim's Convenience

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2021
  • TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.2/10
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Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang, and Simu Liu in Kim's Convenience (2016)
Kim's Convenience
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The misadventures of a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store.The misadventures of a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store.The misadventures of a Korean-Canadian family running a convenience store.

  • Stars
    • Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
    • Jean Yoon
    • Andrea Bang
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    8.2/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    851
    215
    • Stars
      • Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
      • Jean Yoon
      • Andrea Bang
    • 284User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 29 wins & 69 nominations total

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    Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
    Paul Sun-Hyung Lee
    • Appa
    • 2016–2021
    Jean Yoon
    Jean Yoon
    • Umma
    • 2016–2021
    Andrea Bang
    Andrea Bang
    • Janet
    • 2016–2021
    Simu Liu
    Simu Liu
    • Jung
    • 2016–2021
    Andrew Phung
    Andrew Phung
    • Kimchee Han
    • 2016–2021
    Nicole Power
    Nicole Power
    • Shannon Ross
    • 2016–2021
    Ben Beauchemin
    • Gerald Tremblay
    • 2016–2021
    Michael Musi
    Michael Musi
    • Terence
    • 2016–2021
    Ziad Ek
    • Omar
    • 2019–2021
    Akosua Amo-Adem
    • Stacie
    • 2019–2021
    Sugith Varughese
    Sugith Varughese
    • Mr. Mehta
    • 2016–2021
    Amanda Brugel
    Amanda Brugel
    • Pastor Nina Gomez
    • 2016–2021
    John Ng
    • Mr. Chin
    • 2016–2021
    Gabriella Sundar Singh
    Gabriella Sundar Singh
    • Chelsea Chettiar
    • 2017–2021
    Derek McGrath
    Derek McGrath
    • Frank
    • 2016–2021
    Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
    Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
    • Enrique
    • 2016–2021
    Christina Song
    Christina Song
    • Mrs. Lee
    • 2016–2020
    Ellora Patnaik
    Ellora Patnaik
    • Angeli Mehta
    • 2017–2020
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    10treetops422

    Great comedy

    Mr kim is really funny. A different kind of humor that reminds me a little of King of Queens if anything. I'm not Asian and I love it, its a one size fits all.

    A lot of family comedies are overly corny and you say to yourself this is just to stupid I can't watch it anymore. For the last 2 episodes this has not been the case for Kims Convenience. Mr Kim says what a lot of us are thinking. Or at least a realistic portrayal of one mans point of view.

    It's also quite unique on a cultural level. I tried to leave it out of the review and judge it on its own merit, but its refreshing and adds to the originality. No its not a lesson on Asian culture, but something different, that works.

    The show is not wall to wall laughs and its not supposed to be. However Mister Kim puts out some one liners that will have you laughing out loud, not just saying lol. That mixed with mr kims outspoken ideals on current event makes for a decent show. I look forward to more episodes.
    9JDx_82

    It's actually funny

    As part Asian and a big fan of TV shows this of course is a show for me. These days it seems very hard to make a comedy that's actually funny, but believe me, there were some laughs that you could here if you listen good.

    For me this means everything for a comedy show, because in shows like The Big Bang or Silicon Valley the jokes are just not that funny. You hear the laughing tape and you think... this was a joke?

    I am also a big fan of Fresh off the Boat and after two episodes this comes close, not really close, but close, because that is really one of my favorite comedy shows right now.

    So I gave it a 9, maybe I would say a 8, but for a comedy that is actually funny these days I believe they deserve a 9. By the way, anyone else thinks Janet looks like a Korean Yvonne Strahovski?
    8rayca7

    An intercultural tour de force

    I have to start my review by stating that my wife, a Korean-American, doesn't really understand this show. Like many people who grew up in a different culture and moved as adults, she fails to see that it captures some of her actions, habits, and attributes perfectly. I lived in Korea for six years, have been married to a Korean for over 40 years, and have had extensive contact with expatriate Korean communities, so when I say this gets them pretty accurately, while at the same time being really funny--without being too insensitive--I think I know what I'm talking about. I particular identify with the travails of the children of the family, who are more Canadian than Korean, as evidenced by their terrible Korean pronunciation and frustration with many of their parents' ideas. I watched my two youngest go through much the same with their mother, and looking back on it, realize it was pretty funny. Some of the humor will probably be lost on an American audience, especially older Asian-Americans, but if you watch enough episodes, things become clear. Another outstanding offering from our friends in Canada, who seem to be dominating the TV landscape these days.
    8elyseparkerwoods

    Not your standard CBC show

    This show has been papering Toronto in billboards but i still completely missed it. Cute, fun, airy - it's very broad in its appeal while still feeling very specific to the immigrant/2nd generation experience.

    I also very much enjoyed seeing different communities interact on the show; it pokes fun at minority-minority friction which is hardly ever seen on TV

    Regent Park neighborhood holds a lot of memories from my youth, and they do a decent job of getting the setting down, even with the pretty funny sitcom style comedy

    Definitely worth a watch, the CBC fall 2016 line up has been stacked so far!
    8Calicodreamin

    Great comedy

    A great comedy, the cast have chemistry and the storylines are well developed. Each episode brings laughter and an occasional heartfelt moment. Ok, see you!

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    • Trivia
      Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, who plays Mr. Kim/Appa, is ten years younger than Jean Yoon, who plays the wife/mother, Mrs. Kim/Umma.
    • Goofs
      Jung's criminal record is often brought up as an obstacle in his professional life, however, because Jung committed his crimes as a teenager, the Canadian Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) would have kept his criminal involvement confidential. His criminal record would have been sealed and/or destroyed when he turned 18.
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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 金家便利商店
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
      • Soulpepper Theatre Company
      • Strada Films
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      22 minutes
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    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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