Kim's Convenience
"Kim's Convenience" is a Canadian television sitcom that premiered in 2016. The show is based on a play by Ins Choi and follows the lives of the Kim family, who run a convenience store in Toronto. The series explores themes of family dynamics, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience, particularly focusing on the relationship between Mr. Kim, his daughter Janet, and his estranged son Jung.
The show features a diverse cast, including Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Mr. Kim and Jean Yoon as his wife, Umma. Over its five seasons, "Kim's Convenience" received critical acclaim for its humor and representation of the Korean Canadian community. It has also inspired a stage adaptation and a spin-off series titled "Strays."