Kim's Convenience
“Family comedy. In store.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 65 Episodes
22 min per episode
2016 – 2021
Premiered: Tue, Oct 11, 2016
Ins ChoiLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 13: “Friends and Family”
Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Kim's Convenience Set VisitOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2019-09-24
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin White, Ins Choi
Ins Choi
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is Kim's Convenience about?
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.
How many seasons does Kim's Convenience have?
Kim's Convenience comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Kim's Convenience?
Key cast members in Kim's Convenience include Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang, Simu Liu, Andrew Phung.
Who created or directed Kim's Convenience?
Kim's Convenience was developed and directed by Kevin White, Ins Choi.