The Day of Becoming You

Loved it!

From the comedy to the romance between the leads, I have no complaints. There a plenty of moments to make you literally laugh out loud, and the chemistry between the leads will make your heart flutter. The acting was great, and it never felt cringey. The soundtrack was nice as well. As someone who rarely fully finishes romantic c-dramas, this drama managed to get me to finish the whole thing even when it did drag near the end. I think what makes this drama different than it’s counterparts is that you can really tell that the leads are really made for each other and that they’re more than just their quirks. They are characters that have dimension to them. Plus you actually feel excited about their relationship after they do get together as opposed to other dramas where you’re pretty much over it as soon as they get together. Overall, definitely give this drama a go!

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One thing is for sure. You shouldn't miss it.

This one took the body-swap plot into new enjoyable heights.

It’s no surprise that when it comes to body-swapping plot, things are bound to get hilarious. Watching two people try to navigate the different nature of their opposite gender is usually headed into some awkward, funny, and at some level eye-opening situations. In short, I was already expecting this to be funny. But oh my God did this drama delivered beyond my expectations.

A lot of this drama’s charm comes from its script. It’s light, HILARIOUS, and surprisingly heartfelt. I also love that sometimes it is self-aware of its absurdity. The two leads are both kind people that you can’t help but root for. They don’t exactly have a love/hate relationship. The tension between them is merely created by the nature of their work. Both Zhang Xi Cheng and Liang Jie delivered a remarkable performance. They were casted perfectly for the roles and I felt that their chemistry together was awkwardly cute and sweet.

Watching The Day of Becoming You was such a fun delightful experience. I laughed, I cried, then laughed harder. In its entirety, I fell in love with the characters and wholeheartedly enjoyed their journey of understanding each other and inevitably falling in love with each other.

So good you shouldn't miss it.

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Re-defeined the Body Swap trope

The plot wasn't anything unheard of and I didn't have many expectations and was shocked by how much I ended up enjoying it. It wasn't just great, it was sweet, funny and wonderful. The main leads really portrayed their characters for the body switch so well, it felt real. And the writers really went the extra mile with the trope and since I don't want to put any spoilers, it doesn't follow the generic formula if you wait and see.

I will admit, the first episode isn't so great. I found the writing and dialogue a bit off but stayed to see the switch and it was definitely worth it. The story, dialogue and everything progressed greatly— the comedy especially. The only thing this drama falls short of is the sound timing. Some of the sound affects are a bit unnecessary or overdone but easily forgettable once you get into it. Much like the last five or ten minutes of the drama I'll pretend didn't happen

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LAUGH LAUGH LAUGH

The Day of Becoming You created its buzz on Twitter right after its first few episodes got availble in iQiyi. This drama was not that looked forward for by a lot that’s why it took everyone a surprise when it started to surface in most platforms there are.

(I am writing this review 10 mins after watching the last episode so everything may seem chaotic. 😭)

The drama is based in one of the most used tropes in dramaland ever since the world began: BODY SWITCHING. Mayhaps, some of us probably brushed off TDOBY from our attentions to after knowing its main premise but good thing, we had Zhang Xincheng and Liang Jie to save the day! We may have encountered this genre for time and time again yet it was so amazing that this drama had its own flavor. Kudos to the casting directors for getting ZXC to play the role of Jiang Yi. He was so so so hilarious when his character, Jiang Yi, got to switch with Liang Jie’s character, Yu Sheng Sheng. You would never understand how funny it was if you had not seen it. ZXC once again proved how effective actor he is. Also, I am happy that chemistry between the two leading actors worked out so well.

The plotline may seem too simple for some but it was the punchlines that really made us stick to the drama (of course probably next to the hilarious portrayal od ZXC and LJ of their respective characters.) The drama is tremendously funny! You would find yourself laughing in almost every single episode there is! Sometimes, it felt that time was so short because you are about to finish an episode and you’d be jumping to the next. Morever, what made this drama extra funny was its genius musical scoring! I can still hear in my head the opera music each time embarrasing moments were shown! Reminder: Second hand embarrasment is so prominent in this drama.

Lastly, Chinese dramas (idol dramas) tend to include one or two more side couples other than the main one. In TDOBY, it took 18 long episodes to introduce the second couple to which was not deeply elaborated as the show went on. It was a new thing for me for I became so accustomed as to how they write their plots. However, this drama really focused to its main cp. There were no battle between screentime as well as draggy parts because of this. (Not everyone is fond of second and third side couples. More often than not, watchers skip their parts.)

I know maybe a lot, or some audiences found the ending off because it came out of nowhere. Well I must say that it did kinda made me pause and think for a while since there was no time alloted for us to digest what has really transpired. But I appreciate the idea and goal of the scriptwriter as to why it had to be that way (as what LJ’s character monologued into the last minute of episode 26.)

This drama came a surprise for 2021. No one was expecting it would be well received as it is now. If you ask people from May 2021, they are probably not even aware that a ZXC and LJ drama was shot and was about to premier. A month later, a sudden drama drop brought joy to our lives. The Day of Becoming You is indeed a refreshing drama that is so suitable for summertime.

Overall, I recommend this drama for everyone who wants to watch a show that is full of laughter and smiles. I swear you will be able to forget your worries at least for a while.

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The first episode was so weird I almost bounced off of it but I'm glad I continued. Despite how tropey it was, the relationship development between the leads still felt cute and sincere. I swooned when the confession finally happened and everything was progressing okay. The male lead is very convincing as a girl and the female lead was decent enough.

I did feel slightly anxious about them inevitably breaking up and prepared myself for it. I think I was expecting a more deft and natural build up to the break up since the characters had been behaving according to a consistent internal logic so far. Instead, I felt betrayed by the feeling that the break up arc was now activated and the characters started behaving unlike themselves just to create angst.

The characters had been managing their switching incidents as they happened but now the fmc was fearful of touching the mmc and withdrawing from him physically. They both knew there was a chance of them being discovered at any moment (the mmc always had to wear a mask in public) and, leading up to the posting of the paparazzi pictures, they'd been aware that a paparazzo had been following then and may or may not have "incriminating" photos of them together. They knew all these things and maybe the fmc wasn't fully cognizant of what the scandal would mean for her and her family...she still completely withdrew from the mmc at their first real difficulty without any consideration for how this might hurt him. It's definitely difficult for celebs to date -especially when it's with regular people- but not impossible. Things do blow over eventually. I guess I just wish the build up was convincing if the break up had to happen in the first place.

I disliked the last 3-4 episodes strongly. I'm over the whole let's-break-up-and-meet-after-a-year trope. It's old and boring. I don't even properly understand why they broke up anymore. Their conversations after the one-year gap made it seem like her one and only major issue had been her fear of them switching and that made no sense to me. So it wasn't the scrutiny from his fandom and the media? Blergh. Whatever. (Note: I didn't care much about the story-in-a-story thing since I figure they only used it to get around censorship. I'm treating the novel as "the story" in my head.)

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A romcom with a good message + one of the most creative endings ever

The Day of Becoming You was a drama that I knew I'd like just based off its teasers and promotional pictures. Usually my gut is right and this was no exception. I think this drama is a perfect mixture of fantasy and slice of life. Liang Jie and Steven Zhang proved to be one of the best drama pairings in Cdramaland yet.

PLOT:
I was stoked to watch a soul-swapping drama because when done right, they can be quite fun to watch. This drama started off a bit confusing but for most part nailed its comedic elements. Although it seemed like a trope in a drama, the soul swapping had a much deeper meaning by the end of it all. Jiang Yi and Sheng Sheng both misunderstand each other and we as viewers can feel the same. They are compatible in ways they are not aware of but are really nice people deep down. I loved the chill vibe of the drama and minus a few boring parts, it was well made. It's no revelation that Cdramas are often longer than necessary and I thought it was the case here as well. It could have been shorter to maintain quality but it wasn't too terrible.

ACTING:
I think Steven Zhang was hilarious as a female and Liang Jie was super likable as the guy. I loved how well Jiang Yi blended with Sheng Sheng's family and never tried to do anything annoying. It was very funny seeing a guy experience the pain of females and for him to understand how painful our bodies each month can be. The leads really stole the show but I liked most of the side characters as well. All of them did a good job.

ROMANCE:
One of the factors for which I started the drama was the romance but for most part I loved their skinship. Their chemistry was very believable and the kissing scenes were great! I think it's because of the actors themselves who always manage to have real chemistry with all their co-stars. They were very well matched and their acting wasn't cringey at all.

ENDING:
I know that not everyone liked the ending, but I loved it. It's a good message for people to think from other's perspective or to get to know people better before passing judgement. In this case it helped the leads fall in love and in real life, it could just give some comfort to a suffering person or one could find friend in someone unlikely. It was a nice ending and yay because it also passed censorship. I hope this writer writes more dramas in the future. If this is where Chinese dramas are heading, I'd be excited for them to be more layered.

OST:
Nice, chill and something to listen to during the rainy weather.

OVERALL:
I highly recommend watching this drama even if you don't like Chinese dramas or romance. It's got some nice messages and it's most depth I've ever seen come out of a rom-com.

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Best Body Swapping Rom-Com so far!

The body swapping trope can be hit or a miss, and this was an absolute HIT!
When I first watched this Drama, I didn't have high expectations.
But this Drama was amazingly well produced. The comedy, chemistry, romance and acting all excellent.

The story was nicely constructed, and written. Except for the last 10 minutes. I am not that bummed by it, but it could have been better for sure. I would have given this a rating of 10, if it was a more satisfying conclusion. And the story sort of got draggy at the last 8 episodes. But it's to expected with 26 episodes.

I liked how they used music and sound effects to brilliantly potray the comedic scences.
And the OST from this show was amazing. I See You (Qian Xi) and Crush On You (Lu Siying) are the most memorable.
Those 2 songs will be stuck on my head for a few days!
The acting by the two leads was amazing, it was really believable that the body swap has occured with the characters.
They both potrayed the characters very well. I am now a fan of both the leads.
I hope they both work on another drama together.

Overall I really enjoyed this Rom-Com.
I had good laughs watching this, it was really addicitve from like first episode to about episode 16.

I highly recommend to watch this gem of 2021. I am really glad I watched this Drama!
I plan to rewatch this sometime again.

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Best Modern Rom-com Ever!

Modern dramas disappoint me because they severely suffer from two issues: 1) predictable, cheesy cliches, 2) trivial problems that drag on too long. For these reasons, I normally wouldn’t rate a modern show above a 8. However, “The Day of Becoming You” is in a completely different ballpark. It has made me laugh in every episode and warms my heart in many scenes (cue the “I found you” episode). Watching this drama is like unwrapping a Christmas present on a cold winter day. It’s delightful, surprising, and memorable.

The show’s biggest strength is the acting, especially from the main roles. As everyone knows, the leads Yu Shengsheng and Jiang Yi body-swap with each other. Both actors Liang Jie and Zhang Xincheng perfectly pull off the body-swap. The transition is so smooth to the point where I actually believe that they have swapped bodies. For Zhang Xincheng, he really uses his entire voice, body, and soul to express that he is Yu Shengsheng. While the spotlight is on the main characters, the supporting roles are also excellent.

The story is hilarious; the body-swaps cause all sorts of embarrassing and unpredictable situations. Some rom-coms are only funny for a portion of time, but this drama continuously delivers pure comedy gold. The romance is nicely paced throughout the series. The main characters don’t immediately fall in love and actually spend time becoming friends. At the same time, their relationship progresses fast enough to keep me entertained. Through body-swapping, they literally put themselves in the other person’s shoes and learn to empathize with one another.

One of the show’s weakness is the lackluster first episode. Everyone should continue watching because the fun really begins in the second episode. Other episodes that aren’t as great are the final two. After the serious events, I wish that the drama could conclude with more hilarious situations like before. Instead, the story between Yu Shengsheng and Jiang Yi ends quite blandly. Some viewers dislike the plot twist in the last ten minutes. I actually think it is a clever way to bypass censoring and can be easily skipped without affecting the main story.

Overall, I highly recommend “The Day of Becoming You” to anyone looking for a modern rom-com. The show is packed with comedy, depicts a beautiful romance between the main characters, and touches upon issues with family.

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Is this drama for you? Does it have the trope you are looking for?

Is this drama for you? Does it have the trope you are looking for?
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If you like the following then watch this drama.
Her private life.
My lonely Planet
Because this is my first life
Proud of love s2
Mr. Queen
Go ahead (same screenwriter)


First of all this is the only drama on mdl which has the rating it deserves (8.5). Read to find out why not 10.

CONCEPT
The whole story revolves around the concept of body swap which I would is portrayed really well. The ml is a idol and the fl is a reporter so it is pretty interesting.

ACTING
The both the actors did a great job in showing them selves in opposite gender.

EPISODE KNOWLEDGE
Sometimes whil watch the drama you loose interest, it is in not one of them. Or sometimes the drama goes down hill well it's not the case in this drama

CLICHE
There are not a lot of cliches which we find in c- drama.

SCRIPT
It is a well written drama, it showed how the life of an idol is like, how they can't date, how anti fans react. It has ample scenes of comedy.

ENDING
Honestly the ending could have been better. It was pretty fine.

Is this for you?
If you like the tropes or things you below then watch it

1) ml is an idol ( in the story)
2) looking for fluffy drama
3) cheerful fl and introverted ml
4) jealousy, mostly ml sometimes fl
5) many kissing scenes & physical contact
6) no betrayal
7) no sudden twist
8) great chemistry
9) comedy


Why not to watch? Why not 10?
If you do not like the following the don't watch

1) cliche breakup
2) cliche sad story of the ml where parents abandoned him & they patch up like it never happened.
3) a bit unrealistic. Since the fans didn't find out the fl had been visiting the idol(ml) often. I mean there are stalkers who literally know there phone no.s
4) for kdrama watchers, if you have no experience of cdrama and are unaware of cdrama setting then don't watch.
5) if you have really high hopes from watching Korean rom com

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this show has my entire heart

there's something so beautiful about how simple and focused this story was. it managed to take all of these classic drama tropes - body-swapping, optimistic female lead, cold, popular, and troubled male lead, and turn it truly into something of its own. watching liang jie and steven zhang on screen was electric and their interactions felt as easy as breathing, the episodes flew by.

i'm not a fan of body-swapping plots; in fact i usually turn the other way when i hear that that's the preface. as someone who enjoys more mellowed and realistic plot lines, i'm so so happy that i took a chance on this one (it caught my eye because steven zhang has impressed me again and again in all of his works) because it was everything i needed. even with all the far-fetched details, this drama somehow stayed grounded. the amount of normal i felt watching this show was so refreshing. the mix of comedy, romance, sentiment, and social commentary was nicely balanced, it made you crave more but every episode felt satisfying to watch (which is rare in asian dramas, at least with me).

i especially loved the visual details and the consistent efforts they made in the outfit pairings between the main leads!! jiang yi wore darker colours, which really helped visually remind us when body swaps occurred because we'd see yu sheng sheng wear the dark colours instead. and then, in the last episode, you'll notice that jiang yi began wearing bright colours as his character grew. it was such a subtle touch because the outfit palettes were so neutral, but i loved seeing how much they contrasted each other yet fit together perfectly. yu sheng sheng really was his light :')

while not without flaws, this drama really took my breath away. definitely a gem, highly recommend!

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Must watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dont miss it... what r u waiting for??? This is the best best comedy romantic gender blender drama... i can vow that u will nvr get bored frm 1st to till 26th episode... best part is the music synchronization wth scenes.... wherever ur mind is the sound will bring u back into the plot.... best cp of ml n fl... fab acting bt steven zhang he literally nailed in girlish act... even liang jie became my favorite because of her acting here... i had some prejudice about soul switching, gender blender stories, bt this drama is an eye opener fr me.
To be frank got a little disappointed at the end... it was a over smart idea by the director to make the whole drama into a novel story... there my dream shattered.
I'm giving 9.5 ratings bcoz i liked it so much. -0.5 fr this over smart idea...
Entirely successfully entered my favorite list.

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Take this review with a grain of salt

7.75

This drama took me 4+ months to finish. (I started in November and its now March)

First 3/4 of drama: 8.00
Last 1/4 of drama: 7.00
Overall: 7.75

Story:
-unique body switching
-wicked funny
-second hand embarrassment
-over arching themes about celebrities (i didn't find it that interesting, but others might)
-cute sismance between fl and her best friend

-Last quarter of the drama was not very nice. The mcp did end up together, but the ending (last 2 ep) were just not working for me
-too much comedy

Acting/Casting:
-very good acting for body switching, absolutely well done
-kisses were definitely real, as well as plenty
-though, I didn't feel the romantic tension and chemistry between the mcp
-however, anyone with eyes can see that they are very natural around eachother

-product placement is the most I've seen. Hilarious.

Music:
-very good ost
-too much English songs though

Rewatch:
-wouldn't rewatch
-ending just doesn't really allow me to watch again with that same joy

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