It just doesn't make any sense...
I just finished watching Ep 8 (final) and the only thing I could think was "this is the worst directing/editing/scripting job"... Why did Tommy leave with no notice if they are so in love? Where did BaDa go for a year? When we have cells, Zoom, FB, WhatsApp, etc - is it even possible not to be in touch? ( It reminded me of the horrible "My sweet dear" where the lovers were out of touch for 3 months like it's normal..).I was really excited about this series, but it did not deliver for me. Beautiful shots of the ocean do not make a memorable series. I felt bad for GiChan - I really like him as an actor and wish to see him in a better shows. I respect Holland as a singer and a LGBT icon, but he needs to improve his acting. Sorry.Was this review helpful to you?
THIS WAS A RAY OF SUNSHINE
I read some negative reviews about this drama before diving into it and I can confidently say that I don't agree with a word they said. This drama was a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day and felt like a breath of fresh air in the drama world.The acting though not perfect was good enough that I wasn't cringing or looking away from the screen the entire time.
The Cinematography was immaculate and was extremely pleasing on the eyes. The aesthetic shots of the beach were so perfect and fit the vibe of the drama so well, I honestly felt like going to the beach on a cold day for a bowl of udon.
The OST was beautifully sung....Holland did a wonderful job with 'Ocean Like Me' amd of course Jero and Shin Ji Hoo with their OSTs as well.
Of course the drama isn't perfect. There were some things that could've been fixed, like the random cuts that felt like a mistake during editing and the way the story didn't flow that well as if a piece of the script went missing and they filmed without it. However the chemistry and soft feels of the drama were enough to make me overlook the mistakes made.
All in a this was a warm, refreshing drama that I would reccomend to my bl loving friends.
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The Ocean Loves Holland
This show was so meh. The plot was sloppy and its executions of drama were really strange. I love Holland and I thought he did a pretty good job in this, especially with it being his first acting gig! I hope he ends up in other stronger BL's that showcase his skills more. Our lead actor was alright too, it was just the script sucked. I would say skip this one and watch better BL's, but if you're a huge fan of Holland just watch for that. I also gotta say, the kids in this show were hella annoying and not very good actors XD. I'm sorry but I've seen some great child actors and this wasn't it!Was this review helpful to you?
Like with many BLs, the idea was there. But execution wasn't.
The scenes felt disconnected. The characters lacked depth outside of their most basic character traits (Ba Da being shy and basically socially inept; Tommy being an eager beaver willing to do anything to keep his mind off his depression). But at least we saw notable and sensical character growth throughout.I think a few scenes should have been cut in order to properly explore the episode 7/8 events - because they were way too big to be left for off-screen. But I personally don't have a problem with the events, or timespan, themselves. And I really liked the premise as a whole. It had all the makings to be a cute, gorgeous, and fluffy drama that would've went into my comfort drama list.
Overall, I don't regret watching. But it's not something that would come to mind to rewatch or suggest to others.
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Better than I expected
Gonna be honest, at the begin I wasn't really interested in this show but it turns out ot be quite good.The first 2 episodes were boring and everything was too rushed, the last episode kinda ruined the story development but the story was quite interesting.
I'm not really into Holland as person neither his acting but I really like Han Gi Chan, I think he's an amazing actor and unfortunately he's very underrated.
Overall I think that, as a short series, it was pretty easy to watch and to enjoy it.
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A Feel-good, Cute and Watch-worthy series.
I accept that there is not much storyline, but not everything has to be like that. I watched this while waiting for the new episode of The Sign series (Thai BL). So, I didn't expect to like this series this much.It's just a cute boy meets boy kind of story. There's no unnecessary drama. Just a light-hearted and cute romantic series. It doesn't also have any hateful characters. I love Holland so much. At first, I couldn't recognize the other male lead. But it turns out he was one of the male leads from 'Where your eyes linger'.
His acting is so unrecognizable from the other series. They both did a great job. Give it a try. I would say.
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Oaky, but not great
This short bl is about a chef and a guy that he met at the ocean. The chef specialized in making udon, and he meets a guy that sort of helped him to start his udon business; where it's next to the ocean.An ex-boyfriend of Bada shows up and tries to create chaos. After every issue that Bada and Tommy faced, they come back together because Bada realized he misunderstand Tommy. Bada went to look for Tommy and they reconciled. They helped each other with their udon restaurant and the end.
Acting wasn't there for me, maybe it's the pacing or cutting scenes of the show, but I think something is off.
The song was catchy.
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holland is so cute
holland is so cute, bro. it's always so good to see him. this is kinda frustrating at times, but i like it. the writing is really bad and it's awkward between the two leads like they just met that day (in every scene). even after they should have been more comfortable and established? but the ocean was so pretty it's worth watching for the visuals, if nothing else. what a beautiful location, i would eat noodles there any day.Was this review helpful to you?
Very Very Short!
This is a cute little bl romance series. The scenery is really pretty, the music is very good, the characters do have a lot of chemistry.My biggest complaint is that this series is too short and feels so rushed, and that is the reason for my low rating. I sit down to watch a complete series; I want it to last more than an hour or so. (I watched all episodes in one sitting.)
I really cannot understand why there are so many shorts in the current bl industry. Are the writers lacking in imagination or is it a lack of funding? I can only imagine how much better a show like this would be if it was slower paced and the characters and story developed more.
There isn't much more to say because anything else really becomes a spoiler. Enjoy.
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The true blue
Like the ocean we have a deep and interesting drama, all the caracteristics of the whole giant blue waters are here in theses series, we have a story that are deep but has a lot of points thats need better eps and long eps, I think the problem is the time, as the korean bl dramas they stay at this line who has to be quick and not show the main point with much details, and thats the only problem. The acting was on point and sharp, we have the main role giving everything and making a job who deserves awards. The soundtrack was good too, the rewatch value for me, was good. In general I think we deserves more.Was this review helpful to you?
i found this boring
i honestly found this boring, i love holland sm and when i discovered he acted in this i was so excited.when i first started it, it was good, it had so much potential to be a good bl, but it ended up being boring.
i dropped it because i was forcing myself to finish it (i fell asleep multiple times while watching it and i wasn’t even tired..).
this was really nothing much, i kept watching it until episode 5 because i wanted to support holland, but i now realized that i could’ve really saved my time.
i tbh not reccomend this..
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Need more episodes to be coherent
8 episodes of 15 mins each is clearly not enough to showcase the story that this series is going for. We have quite a few complicated characters that make up this story but due to limited time or reasons unknown the series mainly focuses on Han Ba Da.Han Ba Da is a chef from a renowmed restaurant but due to conflicts with the boss who is also his boyfriend decides to run after his dream of opening up a seaside Udon restaurant. He is great at making udon noodles but is goofy, gullible and is not comfortable talking to people. Not the right mixture for running a successful business. There is also his ex-boyfriend who wants him back working at his restaurant and will not shy away from destroying his reputation.
Enter Tommy who is a wannabe musician who has seen no success and comes to this small seaside town for inspiration. Here he meets awkward Han Ba Da and decides to help him pursue his dreams in the process falling in love with him.
The story is about failure, rediscovery, persistence and patience and would have been aptly showcased only with more time and episodes. This highly edited story isn't stitched together coherently and characters come and go with no effect to the story. We needed more understanding of the character of Tommy and his struggles instead of just Han Ba Da.
All in all a good watch since its not too long but dont expect a lot from the story.
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