This drama was a chance to breathe amidst a bevy of heavier, more emotional airing shows. I crack up every time I repeat it to myself. Ocean Likes Me should've rewritten the entire episode and given us a more normal introduction. He gave up on his dreams due to his lack of success.
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His costar (Holland) is less consistent, but he still brings pizazz to his role. I prefer they hook up now and use the remaining episodes to highlight their relationship scenes as a couple. Plus, Ocean Likes Me hits the sweet spot where the plot is so bonkers that I turn off my brain and laugh at the entertaining antics. In 2021, I embraced Golden Blood. If you like Ocean Like Me you may also like. It may seem like Ba Da fired Tommy over the spilled sauce, but it's only a response to the buildup from the previous quarrel. When Tommy arrives again, he enjoys the taste of the food and considers his debt repaid.
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I wish we saw the actual cooking contest, but the production is probably limited by budget constraints. Ba Da and Tommy officially become a couple after reconciling. Song Tae Yoon (송태윤). We followed Han Bada (Han Gi Chan) for eight episodes as he built a new life for himself and his cooking by the sea. Ba Da is surprised to see him visiting the restaurant. With that said, it seems sudden for Ba Da to win the contest and suddenly want to start a new restaurant. The finale is supposed to contain a sentimental reunion between the leads after a year apart, but it falls flat like a dud. Once Tommy becomes an employee, he renegotiates So Young's unfair lease conditions, lowering the rent significantly. From the food to the music to the soothing ocean waves, watching Ocean Likes Me felt like sitting on the seashore with nothing to do except soak in the peace. The storyteller could've done a better job clarifying the relationship between Min Sang and Ba Da. Instead, he's a nice guy and only asks for a bowl of udon after almost getting killed. Give Up The Ocean To Love You, 我怀疑影帝在钓我, 影帝请自重, I suspect that the actor is catching me; actor, please respect yourself.
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Nonetheless, I ship them irrationally! Tommy sees the opportunity differently, believing the cash price can expand the business. They work together as a cohesive team, overcome various setbacks, and bond with each experience. I can excuse the foolishness with a laugh, but others may not. The scene was just two minor characters having a conversation and my BL imagination flared up for no reason. Ba Da's actor (Han Gi Chan) is dashing, capable, and carries over the goodwill from Where Your Eyes Linger. Initially, they clashed over the cooking competition, which escalated after the sauce accident. It's momentous for a Korean BL drama to star an openly gay actor as the lead, which doesn't happen with many series. I'll be the sole defender of this drama, which gets too much hate for conveying sweet, lighthearted BL fluff. Ocean Likes Me is a healing drama.
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After Tommy's departure, Ba Da continues running the busy restaurant independently. Dreams they rediscover when they find each other. He performs CPR on the victim, who regains consciousness. After tasting the food, Su Hyeon agrees to redo the content. Out of all the possible ways for a BL series to start, I never imagined the protagonist would become a murderer within the first few minutes. There isn't anything particularly complicated about it. I wanted to learn more about what pushed Ba Da's character to quit his old job and open a restaurant. Tommy is one of the first customers at Ba Da's udon shop and enjoys the chef's cooking. Writer: Team Wol Pi Dong. If their feelings go through a slump, the relationship will reach a crucial breakthrough. Therein is the entire story. The visuals are bright, clean, and elegant. He is a hardworking and talented chef with many family recipes inherited from his father. Each episode is around 15 minutes long.
The mysterious visitor is Min Sang, Ba Da's old boss. Holland is notable for being one of the few openly gay idols in South Korea. The time jump at the end and the rushed resolution are especially frustrating. Tommy just leaves Ba Da…for some reason. The first half focuses on the aftermath of the car accident. Min Sang tells him about an upcoming cooking competition with a cash prize. The mysterious man leaves without contact information, distressing Ba Da after a traumatic first day. All Manga, Character Designs and Logos are © to their respective copyright holders. Ba Da appreciates Tommy's marketing flair and decides to hire him full-time. All Ba Da does is work. Maybe it loses points for the bizarre ending, but almost everything else is charming and delightful.