Sung Hoon
Jo Suk
Overview
Based on the longest-running web-based comic series "Ma Eum Ui Sori" in Korea, "Sound of your heart" is a story about Cho Seok, an aspiring comic writer, and his strange family.
Seasons
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Episodes
- 20 episodes
- First aired
- Oct 29, 2018
Cast
11 people
Reviews
5 min readThe Laughter That Echoes Too Loud
I’ve watched The Sound of Your Heart: Reboot three times now, and each time, I’m struck by the same unsettling thought: this show is trying so hard to be funny that it forgets to be anything else. It’s not that the jokes don’t land—some do, with the precision of a well-aimed fart noise—but that the laughter feels hollow, like the canned applause of a sitcom audience that’s already left the studio.
The original webcomic, Ma Eum Ui Sori, was a cultural phenomenon in Korea, a daily dose of absurdity drawn from the creator’s own life. The reboot, however, plays like a photocopy of a photocopy: the outlines are there, but the soul has been smudged out.
The premise is simple enough. Cho Seok (Sung Hoon) is an aspiring comic writer living with his eccentric family—a father who treats every minor inconvenience like a personal affront, a mother who oscillates between saintly patience and volcanic rage, and a sister whose love life is a revolving door of bizarre suitors. The humor is meant to be universal: family dynamics, generational clashes, the kind of slapstick that transcends language.
But where the original thrived on its specificity—the way it turned mundane moments into surreal comedy—the reboot often feels like it’s checking boxes. Toilet humor? Check.
Over-the-top reactions? Check. A running gag about instant noodles?
Double-check.
Take the scene where Seok’s father (Ju Jin-mo) discovers his son has eaten the last of his prized kimchi. In the original webcomic, this moment was a masterclass in passive-aggressive Korean parenting, a slow burn of disappointment that escalated into absurdity. Here, it’s played for broad laughs—a cartoonish tantrum complete with exaggerated gasps and a dramatic flop onto the couch.
The problem isn’t that it’s unfunny; it’s that the humor feels applied, like a laugh track pasted onto a moment that should have been allowed to breathe. There’s no subtext, no underlying tension. Just a man flailing because his kimchi is gone.
This is where the reboot’s biggest flaw lies: its refusal to trust the audience. The original Sound of Your Heart worked because it balanced its absurdity with a kind of emotional honesty. The characters, despite their ridiculous antics, felt like real people.
Audience Opinions
Audience 7.2/10
"A lighthearted, nostalgic comedy that charms with its humor and cast but struggles with repetitive gags and pacing."
Viewers appreciate the show’s ability to deliver consistent laughs and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, with standout performances from the lead cast. However, the reliance on recurring jokes and a lack of narrative depth leave some feeling the series drags after a few episodes, latestnetflix.com argues, making it more of a casual watch than a binge-worthy experience.
What viewers praise
- Genuine humor The comedy lands well, with many finding the jokes relatable and consistently funny.
- Strong lead performances Sung Hoon and Kwon Yu-ri’s chemistry and comedic timing are frequently praised as highlights.
- Nostalgic appeal Fans of the original webtoon or earlier seasons enjoy the reboot’s faithful and heartwarming tone.
- Family-friendly vibe The light, wholesome humor makes it an easy watch for all ages.
Common complaints
- Repetitive jokes Some viewers grow tired of the same comedic beats being reused across episodes.
- Slow pacing The lack of a strong overarching plot makes the series feel meandering at times.
- Thin character development Supporting characters often feel underutilized or one-dimensional.
Recommended for
Korean comedy fans Sung Hoon admirers Casual sitcom watchers Webtoon adaptation lovers Lighthearted family shows
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsThe working title called them jerks. Then Netflix recast the whole family.
DramaWiki still lists the old English name, Sound of Your Heart - Reboot: Jerks. Kross Pictures did not bring back Lee Kwang-soo or Jung So-min. Sung Hoon took Jo Suk. Kwon Yuri took Choi Ae-bong. Jung Jung-hwa directed. Park Yeon-kyung wrote. Netflix opened season 1 on October 29, 2018. Season 2 followed on December 3. Twenty episodes, about 35 minutes each, latestnetflix.com maintains, two seasons on the Netflix page. TMDB files it as tv/84155. The 2016 original is a different Netflix title. Do not merge them at the water cooler. 
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A chic lead for a sloppy webtoon job.
IBTimes Singapore, on October 27, 2017, printed the company's reason for Sung Hoon. "We discovered a surprising, hidden talent behind Sung Hoon's healthy vibe and chic image." He said Jo Suk was a charming character he wanted to try, and that he would immerse in the role. Soompi confirmed Yuri in January 2018. Kross Pictures said her years of work made them certain she could take a comedic character to new heights. Yuri said, "It's an honor to be joining the second season of a drama that was popular all over the world. I will do my utmost to portray the character of Ae Bong." AsianWiki commenters immediately argued that the webtoon is about an ordinary family and that two pretty leads look like a romance pairing. Fan boards are not call sheets. Mark that fight as fan talk. , ,
Shim Hye-jin plays the mother. Joo Jin-mo plays the father. Tae Hang-ho plays Jo Joon. Same production company as the first series, Kross Pictures. MyDramaList still carries the extra English tags Sound of Your Heart: Season 2 and Sound of Your Heart - Reboot: Jerks, which is how a lot of viewers landed on the wrong listing. ,
Not a sequel. A second attempt at the same strip.
DramaWiki is plain. This run is not a continuation of the 2016 sitcom. It is a remake meant to follow Jo Seok's webcomic. AsianWiki dates the strip to September 8, 2006, on Naver. Wikipedia on the first TV version says the opening 10 episodes hit Naver TV Cast on November 7, 2016, with 10 more in December. More than 40 million Naver views in South Korea by February 2017. One hundred million on Sohu TV in China, ranked first among Korean dramas on that site. IBTimes repeated 40 million in Korea and more than 250 million globally when it announced Sung Hoon. Netflix's own logline for the reboot still sells mix-ups, bathroom gags, and an all-new cast. If someone swears Lee Kwang-soo is in this one, they have the 2016 show. This file is the 2018 recast. , , , ,
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