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Is Kim's Convenience on Netflix in the Philippines?
Yes Kim's Convenience (2016) is available on Netflix in the Philippines. We first spotted it on January 20, 2022.
Sometimes Netflix doesn't have all seasons and episodes available though, so check the episode list below for complete availability listing.
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Kim's Convenience
2016
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.
Genres
Actors
Akosua Amo-Adem, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Jean Yoon, Andrea Bang, Simu Liu, Andrew Phung, Nicole Power, Ben Beauchemin, Michael Musi, Ziad Ek
Where to watch Kim's Convenience in the Philippines
Netflix Philippines currently has Kim's Convenience available for streaming right now
Kim's Convenience can be streamed on Netflix in these countries
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Seasons
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Gay Discount | 2016-10-11 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. Kim offers a gay discount at the store, while Mrs. Kim tries to find Janet a cool, Christian, Korean boyfriend. | ||
| 2: Janet's Photos | 2016-10-11 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 3: Ddongjeem and Umma's Picture | 2016-10-18 | available in the Philippines |
| Jung 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. | ||
| 4: Frank and Nayoung | 2016-10-25 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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 date | ||
| 5: Wingman | 2016-11-01 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 6: Rude Kid | 2016-11-15 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 7: Hapkido | 2016-11-22 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet 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. | ||
| 8: Service | 2016-11-29 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 9: Best Before | 2016-12-06 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 10: Janet's New Job | 2016-12-13 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet is sick of working for free and looks for a new job. | ||
| 11: Handyman | 2016-12-20 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. 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. | ||
| 12: Appa's Lump | 2016-12-27 | available in the Philippines |
| Mr. Kim finds a lump on his back and Shannon brings Jung to a work event. | ||
| 13: Family Singing Contest | 2016-12-27 | available in the Philippines |
| Before Janet can reveal her big news, she must survive the family singing festival at church. Mr. Kim gets attention for his new SUV. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Janet's Roommate | 2017-09-26 | available in the Philippines |
| When Janet's plan to move out hits a snag, Appa and Umma encourage her to stay home. Kimchee tries to convince Jung that now is the time to make a move on Shannon. | ||
| 2: Business Award | 2017-10-03 | available in the Philippines |
| A business award comes between Appa and Umma. Jung convinces Shannon to start biking to work. Janet and Gerald have their first fight as roommates. | ||
| 3: House Guest | 2017-10-10 | available in the Philippines |
| After a night with Janet and her college friends, Jung is worried he might not be that bright. Appa and Umma have an awkward encounter with Pastor Nina. | ||
| 4: Cardboard Jung | 2017-10-17 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma finds an opportunity to get Jung back into the store. Janet's cousin Nayoung returns, inadvertently bringing one of Janet's former crushes to light. | ||
| 5: Date Night | 2017-10-24 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet pressures Appa to make date night with Umma more special. Jung turns to Craigslist - and Shannon - to replace Kimchee's expensive sneakers. | ||
| 6: Resting Place | 2017-10-31 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa's money-saving scheme from years ago comes back to haunt him and Umma. Gerald is uncomfortable with Janet's noisy bedroom habits. Jung goes into damage control after being upstaged by Kimchee at work. | ||
| 7: Sneak Attack | 2017-11-07 | available in the Philippines |
| When Appa discovers Umma's secret side-business, he wants in. Janet accidentally-on-purpose assumes a new identity. Jung and Kimchee go through the emotional highs and lows of acquiring a new freezer. | ||
| 8: Silent Auction | 2017-11-14 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma covets an expensive coat at the church auction. Jung accuses Shannon of being unprofessional at work. Janet's big payday at the store is foiled by red tape. | ||
| 9: New TV | 2017-11-21 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma are even more generous than they imagined when they donate to a new Canadian family. Janet gets noticed by a guest photography lecturer, and Kimchee worries Jung will steal his new girlfriend. | ||
| 10: Janet's Boyfriend | 2017-11-28 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet tries to keep her new relationship secret from Appa and Umma. Jung and Kimchee have different ideas of what their house party should be. | ||
| 11: Good Neighbours | 2017-12-05 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma meet their new neighbour Daniel, who runs a gym. Jung starts a new romance at work. Gerald's new girlfriend is a little too sweet for Janet's liking. | ||
| 12: Appa's First Text | 2017-12-12 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa inherits Janet's old smartphone. Umma finds a pest in the store. Kimchee tries to help Janet cure her case of the FOMOs while Jung tries to reconnect with a girl he met at a bar. | ||
| 13: Handy Graduation | 2017-12-19 | available in the Philippines |
| When Jung gets his GED, Umma wants the whole family to celebrate, including Appa. Janet gets tired of always being the 'good one.' Jung struggles to tell Shannon about a new opportunity. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: New Appa-liance | 2019-01-08 | available in the Philippines |
| When Umma wants a new dishwasher, Appa's determined to get the best deal. Janet adopts a new name as Jung tries to get his job back at Handy. | ||
| 2: Cutie Pie | 2019-01-15 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa tries to convince Umma that he's still attractive. Jung returns to Handy. Gerald's girlfriend makes herself at home. | ||
| 3: Open Kimunication | 2019-01-22 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma unwittingly end up in marriage counseling. Jung learns more about Shannon's boyfriend than he bargained for. Janet debates whether or not to share a potential mentor with Gerald. | ||
| 4: Thy Neighbour's Wifi | 2019-01-29 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa tests neighbourly boundaries when he tries to get cheap wifi. Umma forces Janet to do a questionable reading at Church and Jung hits it off with Shannon's friend, Katie. | ||
| 5: Army Spoon | 2019-02-05 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa unintentionally becomes the star of Gerald's award-winning photo essay. Umma realizes her family doesn't trust her in emergency situations. Janet makes a social faux pas at an exclusive restaurant. | ||
| 6: The Kim Cup | 2019-02-12 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Jung try out the old family ping pong table; Umma's feelings get hurt when Janet refuses to hang out with her; a gift basket causes problems. | ||
| 7: Appanoon Delight | 2019-02-19 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma find new ways to spice up their love life, while Janet learns more about her parents than she bargained for. Kimchee tries to prepare for his first corporate presentation while Jung can't help helping. | ||
| 8: To Him It May Concern | 2019-02-26 | available in the Philippines |
| Kimchee's mom is visiting from out of town. Jung looks forward to seeing her, but the feeling might not be mutual. After Appa makes a spelling mistake, Umma takes over sign duty at the store. Janet intervenes when Gerald asks Appa for a reference letter. | ||
| 9: Blabber Talker | 2019-03-05 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma accidentally invite friends on their vacation. Janet accepts a job taking engagement photos for her ex. The Handy gang are all enjoying teasing each other until Jung takes things too far. | ||
| 10: Elephant in the Room | 2019-03-12 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa's caught in the middle when Janet and Umma fight. Jung and Shannon offer conflicting advice when Kimchee develops a crush on Handy's courier, Gwen. | ||
| 11: Appanticitis | 2019-03-19 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa gets into trouble when he’s too honest with Umma. Janet takes Gerald to the hospital and meets an old friend. Jung wants to audition for his favorite reality show but double books audition partners. | ||
| 12: Hit 'n' Fun | 2019-03-26 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma and Appa accidentally damage a close friend's car. Janet discovers that Gerald isn't as loyal a friend as she thought. Jung worries that his birthday message to Shannon might be too personal. | ||
| 13: Lord of the Ring | 2019-04-02 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma loses something valuable and doesn't want Appa to know. Jung threatens to ruin Janet's prospects with a cute yoga instructor. Shannon and Kimchee win a BBQ, and can’t decide who gets to keep it. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: The Trollop | 2020-01-07 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma are at odds over a wedding dress while Shannon and Jung struggle with cultural sensitivities after a visit to a burger joint. Janet grapples with the fallout of Raj's cancelled engagement and faces an awkward night out with Nathan. | ||
| 2: Couch Surfing | 2020-01-14 | available in the Philippines |
| While Appa is reluctant to have a houseguest, Umma is the one who ends up having problems with their visitor; Jung accuses Janet of being cold-hearted; Shannon tackles an office bullying problem. | ||
| 3: The Help | 2020-01-21 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma is mistaken for a server at a school event for Janet. Appa takes up math tutoring to prove his teaching prowess. Shannon is finally single but will Jung make a move? | ||
| 4: Happy Ummaversary | 2020-01-28 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet is planning to get the Kim family together for their first family dinner in 15 years but it almost proves too much for Jung and Appa to handle. Jung and Shannon try to hide their relationship from the rest of the Handy gang but their cover may be blown after Shannon gets a little ‘handy’ herself at a staff meeting. | ||
| 5: Thinkin’ ‘bout Inkin’ | 2020-02-04 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet considers a new tattoo. Jung and Shannon exchange five-week-iversary gifts. Umma and Appa discover some juicy gossip about Pastor Nina. | ||
| 6: Soccer Dad | 2020-02-11 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa unwittingly becomes Jung's soccer coach. Umma insists that Janet learn to cook. Shannon forces a birthday party on Stacie. | ||
| 7: Beacon of Truth | 2020-02-18 | available in the Philippines |
| A lie from Janet's past hurts Appa's feelings but Umma wishes Janet would keep the truth to herself. At Handy, Shannon and Jung struggle with workplace dating dynamics. | ||
| 8: Chammo! | 2020-02-25 | available in the Philippines |
| Janet is commissioned to take portraits of Shannon's cats. Umma entrusts Jung to pick Appa up from the dentist but things don't go as planned. Kimchee is threatened by Terence and a spice challenge ensues. | ||
| 9: Which Witch Is Which | 2020-03-03 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma re-evaluates her role as a mother, Appa comes into money and tries to do a good thing with it while Jung and Shannon discover they have different concepts of sexy. | ||
| 10: In the Bedroom | 2020-03-10 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma come up with a new sleeping arrangement, Jung pursues a new career and tries to involve Janet, while Shannon and Kimchee discover a new, slightly terrifying, side of Terence. | ||
| 11: Birds of a Feather | 2020-03-17 | available in the Philippines |
| Jung shows Shannon his nurturing side while Chelsea and Gerald get in the way of Janet's summer plans. Appa is invited to lead a business seminar but is forced to share the spotlight. | ||
| 12: Knife Strife | 2020-03-24 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma believes she has discovered a murder weapon as Janet realizes she and Nathan have nothing in common. At Handy, Kimchee struggles to fit in with the other regional managers. | ||
| 13: Bon Voyage | 2020-03-31 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Umma's plans for the future push Appa out of his comfort zone. Janet gets an internship overseas while Jung and Kimchee explore new living arrangements. | ||
| Episode | Release Date | Watch Now |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Parking Pass | 2021-01-19 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma's new parking pass gives Appa an idea. Janet searches for more meaningful work. Shannon's mixup leads to an awkward situation for the Handy staff. | ||
| 2: Channouncements | 2021-01-26 | available in the Philippines |
| A new church member makes Umma feel cast aside; Appa becomes jealous of Janet's journaling. Shannon's decision to allow shorts in the office allows Terence to come out of his shell. | ||
| 3: Appa & Linus | 2021-02-02 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa destroys a piece of Gerald's childhood; Umma misrepresents herself to her support group. Shannon gets in the way of Kimchee's plan to visit Jung in California. | ||
| 4: Tennis Anyone? | 2021-02-09 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma and Appa try to fit in at an upscale tennis court. Shannon helps Omar deal with his over-eager family. Janet misjudges a co-worker. | ||
| 5: A Tangled Web | 2021-02-16 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa's nerves are tested when Nayoung arrives with a furry friend. Umma shares an uncomfortable lunch with Jung and Shannon. Bad timing makes Kimchee neglect a co-worker in need. | ||
| 6: Cookie Monster | 2021-02-23 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa finds marijuana in the house. Shannon throws a staff party that doesn't go as planned. | ||
| 7: Chance Encounter | 2021-03-02 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Kimchee enjoy an impromptu hangout together. Janet and Umma find an envelope of money in the store. Jung and Shannon struggle to watch TV together. | ||
| 8: Slippery Slope | 2021-03-09 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa worries about Umma after a minor household accident. Janet uses Jung's past to boost her reputation with students. A high school reunion has Kimchee thinking about an old flame. | ||
| 9: Field of Schemes | 2021-03-16 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa makes a controversial call when umpiring pastor Nina's baseball game; Janet gives Umma a sweater that turns out to be a bad fit; Jung and Kimchee babysit Gwen's niece. | ||
| 10: Who's Pranking Who? | 2021-03-23 | available in the Philippines |
| Kimchee tries to impress the Handy district manager. Shannon inadvertently insults Umma's soup. Appa starts a prank war with Janet. | ||
| 11: Matchy Matchy | 2021-03-30 | available in the Philippines |
| Umma tries to set Janet up with their new mason; Jung and Appa struggle to cope with a simple, kind gesture; Kimchee and Shannon can't get on the same page for employee evaluations. | ||
| 12: Hugs & Prayers | 2021-04-06 | available in the Philippines |
| Appa and Janet take a first aid course. Umma worries that her prayers may be backfiring. Shannon and Jung are finalists for a reality TV show. | ||
| 13: Friends and Family | 2021-04-13 | available in the Philippines |
| Jung gives Appa and Umma a business presentation for the store. Shannon and Kimchee's office teasing leads to a meaningful discovery for Kimchee. | ||
