History YMMV / KimsConvenience

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: The Japanese and anything made by Japan are mostly only ever mentioned so Appa can make snide remarks about them. This is TruthInTelevision for many Koreans who are especially angered by Japan's brutal subjugation of Korea in the first half of the 20th century and the endless stream of non-apologies from the Japanese government.

* {{Anvilicious}}: The series puts heavy emphasis on how Toronto is a multicultural city, with not only having a predominantly Asian cast, but also with supporting roles and background characters from a variety of cultures, religions and groups. The humour often comes from not mocking any particular culture, but by showing humorous ways that the various groups interact with each other (for example: Mr. Kim and a woman with a strong Jamaican accent being briefly unable to understand each other due to their respective accents). TruthInTelevision, as Toronto is a very diverse city (with over 200 ethnic/cultural groups represented and over 140 languages). The show doesn't typically show issues involving racism or discrimination which can still happen in Toronto, but it does display the cultures of the city for all to see.

* {{Anvilicious}}:
** The series puts heavy emphasis on how Toronto is a multicultural city, with not only having a predominantly Asian cast, but also with supporting roles and background characters from a variety of cultures, religions and groups. The humour often comes from not mocking any particular culture, but by showing humorous ways that the various groups interact with each other (for example: Mr. Kim and a woman with a strong Jamaican accent being briefly unable to understand each other due to their respective accents). TruthInTelevision, as Toronto is a very diverse city (with over 200 ethnic/cultural groups represented and over 140 languages). The show doesn't typically show issues involving racism or discrimination which can still happen in Toronto, but it does display the cultures of the city for all to see.

** A rare positive example; the series puts heavy emphasis on how Toronto is a multicultural city, with not only a predominantly Asian cast but also supporting and background characters from a variety of cultures/religions/groups. The humour often comes from not mocking any particular culture, but by showing humourous ways that the various groups interact with each other (for example: Mr. Kim and a woman with a strong Jamaican accent being briefly unable to understand each other due to their respective accents). Somewhat TruthInTelevision as Toronto is a very diverse city (with over 200 ethnic/cultural groups represented and over 140 languages). For obvious reasons, being a lighthearted show, the show doesn't typically show issues involving racism or discrimination which can still happen in Toronto.
** More subtly, the show goes out of its way to counter CanadaEh stereotypes for international viewers. Episodes are filmed and set in sunny and hot Toronto summer weather (which can go up to 29°C/85°F), there are no exaggerated Canadian accents, and not a Mountie in sight.

* {{Anvilicious}}: A rare positive example; the series puts heavy emphasis on how Toronto is a multicultural city, with not only a predominantly Asian cast but also supporting and background characters from a variety of cultures/religions/groups. The humour often comes from not mocking any particular culture, but by showing humourous ways that the various groups interact with each other (for example: Mr. Kim and a woman with a strong Jamaican accent being briefly unable to understand each other due to their respective accents). Somewhat TruthInTelevision as Toronto is a very diverse city (with over 200 ethnic/cultural groups represented and over 140 languages). For obvious reasons, being a lighthearted show, the show doesn't typically show issues involving racism or discrimination which can still happen in Toronto.

* ValuesDissonance: Though generally well-received by Korea, some of its viewers find it hard to relate to the Kim family (for example Appa and Umma coming off as old-fashioned), a stark contrast to audiences from Asian immigrant families in the West who enjoy the series precisely because of how hard it hits home. Due to societal/cultural differences, the lifestyle of an Asian immigrant family usually differs greatly to those living in Asian countries themselves, which makes it understandable that the Korean audience don't quite understand the immigrant culture portrayed in the series.

* {{Anvilicious}}: A rare positive example; the series puts heavy emphasis on how Toronto is a multicultural city (with good weather), with not only a predominantly Asian cast but also supporting/background characters from a variety of cultures/religions/groups. It's sadly wishful thinking for any one place to have such acceptance of minority groups in real life, but the series still goes along with it to suit its lighthearted nature.

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: The Japanese and anything made by Japan are mostly only ever mentioned so Appa can make snide remarks about them. This is TruthInTelevision for many Koreans who are especially angered by Japan's brutal subjugation of Korea in the first half of the [=20th=] century and the endless stream of non-apologies from the Japanese government.

* HoYay: Jung and his friend and room mate Kimchee act very chummy with each other even though only their attraction to women is known, and their close friendship is enough have them MistakenForGay in-universe.

* {{Flanderization}}: The Kim family suffers a bit of this in the transition from stage to screen, with Mrs. Kim and Janet in particular becoming more prone to [[ZanyScheme Zany Schemes]] than their stage personas. This can likely be chalked up to AdaptationExpansion and the need to have more storylines.

* {{Flanderization}}: The Kim family suffers a bit of this in the transition from stage to screen, with Mrs. Kim and Janet in particular becoming more prone to [[ZanyScheme ZanySchemes]] than their stage personas. This can likely be chalked up to AdaptationExpansion and the need to have more storylines.

* Flanderization: The Kim family suffers a bit of this in the transition from stage to screen, with Mrs. Kim and Janet in particular becoming more prone to [[ZanyScheme ZanySchemes]] than their stage personas. This can likely be chalked up to AdaptationExpansion and the need to have more storylines.

* Flanderization: The Kim family suffers a bit of this in the transition from stage to screen, with Mrs. Kim and Janet in particular becoming more prone to ZanySchemes than their stage personas. This can likely be chalked up to AdaptationExpansion and the need to have more storylines.

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: The Japanese and anything made by Japan, according to Appa. This is TruthInTelevision for many Koreans who are especially angered by Japan's brutal subjugation of Korea in the first half of the [=20th=] century and the endless stream of non-apologies from the Japanese government.
* Anvillicious: A rare positive example; Toronto is a multicultural city with good weather!!!
* Cerebus Syndrome: for such a lighthearted and fun show it’s very depressing that Appa and Jung cannot resolve their differences.
* HoYay: Jung and Kimchee, so much so that they are MistakenForGay in-universe.

* HoYay: Jung and Kimchee's interactions sound very much like this trope.

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: The Japanese and anything made by Japan, according to Appa.

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: The Japaneses and anything made by Japan, according to Appa.

* AcceptableEthnicTargets: Japaneses and anything made by Japaneses, according to Appa.

AcceptableEthnicTargets: Japaneses and anything made by Japaneses, according to Appa.

AcceptableTargets: Japaneses and anything made by Japaneses, according to Appa.

AcceptableTargets: Anything Japaneses, according to Appa.