Sea of Hope (2021)

I Love the Sea & I Love the Show

In a variety show, what are you usually looking for? Your favorite actors/idols as members & their interactions or a good combination between sense of humor & the soul theme? I started this show looking for both of these. I wanted to watch a few of my favorites (Kim go Eun, Lee Dong Wook, Onew) together & along the way I was looking for more about sea & nature. There's no adventure here. The nature, the sea, the vacay vibes & relaxation is all you get from the Show. This show deserves some Cinematography Award or something like that, I know it's the sea & sky that's so beautiful but they were shot from the perfect angle. Although the weather was not with them like rain disturbed their plans but it still went on quite smoothly.


Concept —
I don't feel like writing any much detail here or I will just end up revealing the Show to you. Just Ep 1 and the show straights up to the corner of the sea where they will stay & shoot further. The scenery is like Oooo & Oooh! The soul of the show the SEA rules the camera like an Eternal Queen. The view is so magical & attractive that it made me fell in love with the sea. The perfect combination of blue & white colour, the different shades of them, the greenery around with the perfect music. What else more do we need!

In the beginning, interaction among the members was rather strange & awkward. Jong shin, being the eldest one among them often said that "it's awkward" but he took the responsibility to make them more close & comfortable. Ultimately, they started getting along with each other & that's when there was more laughs and fun. Whole this, felt like character development lol. Towards the end, they are even reluctant to say goodbye. Some people may get bored, as the show is slow in middle and there's lots of cooking and general conversation that may take off the interest and the long duration is there too but nevertheless I enjoyed the show.

One thing I cannot forgot to mention, KIM GO EUN IS SO BEAUTIFUL. YEAH, SHE TRULY IS! I like how she often closes her eyes quickly as if she's winking with 2 eyes with a smile. She looked so cute. She went diving with a team in some episodes to collect garbage from the sea. That's a really good step that deserves appreciation. She carried that 35 kg heavy equipment into the sea everytime. Wow she's so strong.

Cast —
All the members are beautiful in their own way. Su hyun is something I should mention, she's the youngest and cutest one among them but she's taking care of everything. If you notice properly there's always a line at the top whenever she goes to help someone "In conclusion, nothing gets done without Su-hyun 22 (Count of how many times she helped)" lol.


Music —
It's impossible to list all the songs played in the show xD… Su hyun has got a soulful voice. Her voice is so magical & mixes with the vacay vibes of Show. Onew & Yoon Jong-shin are also awesome singers. I think this show focuses a lot on relaxation theme. So, particularly songs are usually smooth & those peaceful kind that just gives more of a connected to nature feeling. A special round of applause to 2 members who played instruments for all those Song performances ·–·•• Zai. Ro & Jeong Dong Hwan. I almost got crazy, listing all songs played over there & then looking for them one by one, then turning to their lyrics & then saving them in a playlist again & again.

Performances that I loved from the Show »»»»
✓Rollin – Su Hyun & Zai. Ru [Og. Brave Girls]
✓Flying Deep in the Night – Su Hyun, Onew [Og. Lee Moon Sae]
✓Departure – Onew, Jong-shin [Og. Hareem]
✓Wind, Where does it blow from? – Onew [Og. Kim Yeon Woo]
✓A Doll's Dream – Su Hyun, Onew [Og. Weather forecast]
✓Lucky – Rosé, Onew [Og. Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat]. This song especially suits Onew. He sang so Perfect!
✓If – Su hyun [Og. Bread] Oooh Her Voice
✓Time walking on memories — Rosé [Og. Nell]
✓Stay Put – Sunwoo Jung-a [Og. Sunwoo]
✓City of Stars – Su hyun, Lee Dong Wook [Og. Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone]… Yesss! LDW finally sang!
✓I'm in love – Onew [Og. Ra. D]

A single line to define Music here — Music is like the 2nd soul of the show.


Rewatch Value —
Well I don't think, variety Ssows hold any much Rewatch Value. They are usually suitable as a single watch. It could be possible for some people to rewatch it years later but for Me, variety shows completely falls in one-time watch category.


Conclusion —
Since there's no format to be followed or no draggy Story, The show is definitely a good choice. it's like a relaxing show where they sing, chat, cook & enjoy by the Sea. My #ScenicSaturdays were all ruled by screenshots from this show only.

Leia Mais

♡ Best show ever !!!!!!!!

This show is a lifesaver !!!!! I love it sooo much ... ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡
It has everything I want.... Awesome songs which were are soooo soothing and peaceful..... The new and innovative food, drinks, and alcohols are soooo appetizing and the cast is MINDBLOWING...
This show also does a great job in helping our nature especially what Go Eun and the team do is very inspiring, it makes us think that we can heal our nature from what we have done to it and it is not too late for it.
They also show us what type of problems and how is a shop or a bar or a small restaurant works which are really interesting.
Speaking of the music, the singers are awsome,splly Onew and Lee Suhyun are magical each and every song of their is soo special .... (Actually I am the kind of person who doesn't like the Cover Songs of any song, I like the original singer and that original song but in this show, my mind totally changed...Now I love every single song (very cover songs) they have sung in that show along with their own song ....)
Also, this show really relaxes me after a long day and the 1hr 20 min show feels like it ended in 10min.

Leia Mais

HEARTWARMING

This show was absolutely charming. Will make you smile, cry, feel good.
It is about friendship, giving to others, in a sustainability, environment background.

I love all the cast and particularly Kim Go Eun, Lee Ji Ah, Lee Dong Wook and Onew ... The show allows us to see them in a new light and you learn to love them as persons rather than for their characters.
Onew will amaze you with his voice. SHINee's doesn't need to be introduced, superstars from 2nd gen kpop groups, but to see Onew amongst other artists and see is kind and altruist personality will melt your heart.
Lee Dong Wook and Kim Go Eun will surprise you with their performances as they can sing pretty well.

The part timers have all amazing voices and legends like Sunwoo Jung-a honoured the show of their presence. When she sang Selene 2.23 with Onew .... be ready to tear up.

Last but not least, the talented Jeong Dong-hwan & Zai.Ro play every songs live and make every performance seem flawless. They are very talented musicians and song writers !

A show to watch and rewatch !

Leia Mais

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!!

Music and food are the perfect pair and then you have the beautiful sea as your background, then you have amazing singers, Yoon Jong-shin, Onew , Lee Su-hyun, Jung-in and Rose. Beautiful actresses, Lee Ji-ah and Kim Go-eun. Great musicians, Jeong Dong-hwan , Zai.Ro, Sunwoo Jung-a, Kwon Jung-yeo, and of course THe Lee Dong Wook, so how can this not be a great and beautiful show. I hope there will be a season 2, that would be so great!!!!!!!!!. The show transports you to the sea. I felt that I was on the beach, dining and watching them. The show also tackles climate change and how should we step up on doing our part to minimize the drastic effect of it on all living things on earth. We should take care of this home, this is the only home we've got it's only who should take care of it, if not we will lose it.

Leia Mais