Transformation at Sunrise: Is it absurd or brilliant??
After watching this drama, I’m left with mixed emotions. Let’s start with the positives, though. One thing I genuinely liked was the character development of Lee Mi-jin. Her journey from frustration and hopelessness after failing the civil service exam to navigating a bizarre transformation kept me hooked. The whole concept of her becoming an older woman due to a magical cat was fresh and gave the show a fun, whimsical feel. The blend of fantasy and thriller elements also worked well, especially when it intersected with Gye Ji-ung’s missing women investigation. Watching the two worlds collide was intriguing.Another thing that stood out was the comedic relief provided by Lim Sun. She was hilarious, especially when Ji-ung and Ju Byeong-deok tried everything to make her quit, but she always turned things in her favour. Moments like those brought levity to the drama, which I appreciated.
However, I had quite a few dislikes, starting with the overly long and unnecessary scenes. For instance, Mi-jin could have saved herself so much trouble by revealing her secret to her parents and Ji-ung earlier. I mean, why keep sneaking out and hiding when a simple explanation could have resolved everything? That part felt dragged out just to add artificial tension.
Another aspect that bothered me was how the storyline around the killer was handled. Once the killer was identified, the drama lost its intensity. The conversations between Mi-jin and the killer were overly drawn-out, and it grated on my nerves how much time was wasted on pointless back-and-forths. It felt like filler, especially when you’re waiting for the action to move forward.
Also, I was annoyed by some character decisions. Like when Mi-jin runs off to confront the killer without calling the police—why?
Finally, the chemistry between Mi-jin and Ji-ung wasn’t as strong as I hoped. The moments they shared didn’t feel natural, and their relationship lacked depth. It’s disappointing because I had high expectations for them. On the other hand, Ko Won’s affection for Mi-jin felt more genuine, but he sort of disappeared in some episodes towards the end.
In summary, while the drama had its charming moments and an intriguing concept, some parts felt unnecessarily stretched, and the tension fizzled out towards the end. Nonetheless, it’s still a drama that kept me invested despite its flaws.
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Choi Jin-hyuk shines but lacks chemistry with Jung Eun-ji. Lee Jung Eun is brilliant
I put off watching this for a long time because the plot line did not appeal to me. However I had run out of fresh dramas to watch so I ended up watching it.This drama is stuffed full of familiar actors, most of who are simply replaying similar roles. That was a little annoying. The first few episodes really drew me in & those performances by the male lead and the 2nd female lead were impressive so I was expecting this to be an 8/10 drama, so it makes me sad to give it only a 6/10
here are the Plus+ and the Minus-
- I had seen the Male lead Choi Jin-hyuk previously in "Devilish Joy /Charm" & his acting here was pretty much the same ( playing a broken man with a tragic past incident ) His acting is fine, it was just felt like the same character with the same emotions.
+ But having said that, it was his acting & Lee Jung Eun's (as the older version of the female lead) that were the best part of this drama.
- Female lead, Jung Eun-ji felt miscast & she had zero chemistry with the male lead, to the point where this would have worked better without any romance.
- The lead's first kiss suffered not only from lack of chemistry but also terrible timing. The circumstances were incredibly unromantic .
- Baek Seo-hoo, while nice eye candy, was underused. It really felt like there were whole scenes & story lines that he was cut out of.
+ + Lee Jung Eun really shines supernova bright as the older woman version of Jung Eun-ji. I've seen her in alot of dramas, & was not really a fan , but as an older actress; this part & the way she plays it is worthy of an award. Her zeal & mobility combined with her expressions & line delivery really won me over. I ended up liking her character more than Jung Eun-ji ,the female lead.
- I've seen alot of Jung Suk-yong over the years in various dramas. His part as father here felt like he was just playing to type & honestly I'm kind of tired of seeing the same actors in the same roles so often
-- Jung Young Joo as the mother was given way too much screen time. I have seen her in too many dramas, playing the loud aggressive overbearing female who goes around hitting people.
- The villain : It was never clear to me what the Villain's motivation was. Also, the villain was physically incapable of lifting & moving the victims the way it's implied that he did
( how far can a person of average strength drag dead weight or lift it into a car ?)
- The Cat: it was really unclear what we were supposed to believe about the cat.
- I really hated that Jung Eun-ji's character was hot & cold in the romance. She didn't even want to try & work around her condition , though the male lead was willing. Then once her life goes back to normal she seems just fine ,so you believe that if she hadn't met the male lead again, she would have been sort of sad, but not as broken up with longing as he was. Very unappealingly unbalanced romance
- There is a 6 month time skip into the future at/ near the end & though the leads do end up together, the ending is a bit lack luster, a very weak "yay" happy ending.
+ OST : I really enjoyed the as it used instrumentals a good bit & did not replay sung songs too much
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Hilarious part was great but thriller fell short
LIKEByeong Deok's he saw Im Sun and Ko Won together for the first time at canteen - OMG hahaah
When Ko Won mentioned during his interview he does not mind a girlfriend of 10 years difference and Byeong Deok's reaction after that
When Ji Ung and Byeong Deok were trying to make Im Sun resigns from her admin job by giving her impossible tasks to finish
A little plot twist here and there trying to let me guess which was good
DISLIKE
The crime section not intriguing enough
MUSIC - personal fav
She's Back - The Vane
Lucky Charm - Boy Next Door
Stay - Jung Eun Ji
Day & Night - LAS
REWATCH VALUE
Five for now
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Female characters - Im Sun, Mi Jin, Im Cheong - steal the thunder!
Having completed Emergency Couple a few months ago, I was excited to learn about Choi Jin Hyuk's new project Miss Night and Day.What I liked:
1) Pacing - I only started watching this show when it had already aired 6 episodes. So I binged all 6 episodes on a Sunday. Overall, I enjoyed the first 12 episodes of the series as it was refreshing, fast-paced.
2) Lee Jung Eun - It's wonderful to see her in a main role (loved her in Strangers from Hell, Fight for My Way)! Brilliantly cast. Despite the age discrimination against her, Im Sun is smart, capable and unintentionally funny.
3) Supporting characters - I really like Mi Jin's parents, Ko Won and Mr Ju. Jung Young Joo looked bold & beautiful in red lipstick. Delighted that Ko Won has some depth in the middle of the series.
4) Ageism - It's good to see a series that shows age discrimination especially now that most countries have ageing population. The scenes were hurtful but that's the reality of our society.
5) Songs - I love the theme song She's back by The Vane as it is more rock-ish. I also like BOYSNEXTDOOR's Lucky Charms - it's so Im Sun!
What I disliked:
1) Romance - I didn't like pairing of Mi Jin and Ji Ung because I didn't feel much spark between the characters. Because of the body swapping, I see Mi Jin and Im Sun as 2 separate characters. I'd rather see Mi Jin and Ko Won as a romantic pair.
2) Writing - Since I like Ko Won a lot, I was disappointed that he didn't get much screen time after the confession. I am also frustrated by the mystery part of this series because last quarter of series was saturated with many arcs - murder mystery (wah the red herring), romance, body swap dilemma.
Favourite scene:
When Ko Won covered Mi Jin as she transformed into Im Sun.
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I really loved this K-drama.
I just finished episode 13, and I’m writing this review while watching the K-drama because I forget what I watched after I finish it anyway. This K-drama is sooo underrated. The acting was so good!! The male lead actor—I think I've seen him somewhere before—and his acting is so good to me, as well as the female lead!! I will definitely find their past K-dramas.Let’s start with some things I liked. I liked that they included something about what idols go through, showing that even people with money can have a difficult life. The plot, I think, is something new (with the grandma and returning to herself), and while the murder aspect isn’t something new, this K-drama was hella funny to me!! I had so much laughter! Also, the friend of the female lead—I loved her character so much. It made me happy that she was the first to know about the female lead’s secret. There isn’t anything else that comes to mind to add at the moment.
Some things I didn’t like: Why are Netflix writers always trying to sneak in a love triangle even though it’s clear who the end game is?? There was no need! I wish they would have made the second male lead have a relationship with the female lead’s friend. I don’t know if I am right, but until now, isn’t he basically stalking the female lead? (Kinda.) Unnecessary again! The start of the K-drama was good, but halfway through, it had a downfall, and then as it goes to the end, it starts to become fine. I hate how the male lead and female lead can’t communicate. I am damn sure if they had a proper conversation, they could have gotten closer faster. I hate how writers always use the trope of the main characters getting drunk to communicate. Can’t they do it normally? Lastly, why is it that in these types of situations in K-dramas, the male lead always finds out on his own?? Can’t you just tell him? (Of course, it’s not that deep.)
My opinion on episode 13: I was not surprised by the plot twist, but I did not suspect her at all.
Ohhh, I love the female lead's friend!!!! She is so supportive, and the fact that she comforted the female lead and encouraged her to tell everything?! Makes me love her even more. But the only thing I don’t like is that they made her fall in love with the (I don’t know his name) male lead’s friend. Like, the main actor for the male lead seems older, but not in a bad way, but the male lead’s friend seems to be in his 50s?? Are we being for real?!
Finished. I like the ending. I am happy that every important character got their ending, and we saw it. The only disappointment for me is the male lead’s friend and the female lead’s friend. It just doesn’t go together. He seems to be in his 50s, and she seems to be in her 30s or even younger. I really loved this K-drama. It deserves more recognition.
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A comedy that will make you laugh and think
Miss Day and Night is a drama that offers plenty of laughs and fun, making it perfect for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a lighthearted story. The show blends humor, charming characters, and a flowing narrative that keeps the audience entertained without requiring deep emotional investment. What stood out to me was how the drama also made me reflect on the positive side of youth and the importance of living life to the fullest. In the last two episodes, the main character goes through a thought-provoking moment, contemplating the passage of time and the reality of aging.Was this review helpful to you?
Did I love it? Yes! Do I love it if I bench watch it ? No !
While watching weekly even simple mystery romance show became fun 😄 and i didn't care about the final episodes flaw because I had good time for whole time so I forgived.If I bench watch my whole mode is set in beginning and ending which in this case both are super rookie 😅. Since first episode is not explaining story or character it developed gradually and ending also did in a rushed way but in okay fashion.
Romance is little under utilisation because couple had a charm to me and second lead had no major role if you ask me.
Joke and mystery save the show. I really loved the show so excitly waited every weekend and the mystery was good 👍 instead of being there as source of fun they took it seriously.
I would recommend but don't watch it in one day because it will definitely lead into disappointing towards ending 😂
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story plot is great, chemistry is off
I love the story concept. it's unique and refreshing. both actresses playing it well I love their acting. I dont know why and how but I really cant feel the chemistry of the main love interests. it's so off. I think they dont have enough build up because the girl can only became her true self at night. or i dont know honestly, i just think it's so unfortunate that the love story doesnt interest me. but overall, the story plot other than the love story is interesting!Was this review helpful to you?
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Give it a Chance: Slow to Start-This Show Steals your Heart
It's slow at first. They are setting a dreary mood for sure ep 1-3, by episode 3 ending it warms up and the episode sets the pace. It has a plot that is cute and has those witty extras - the sub plot keeps a slow and steady interest. EP 5, So far the gruesome stuff hasnt repeated, and you see wheels turning in the prosecutors head, how much does he know... bonus look up the cast their ages add to the quirky humor of the producers.Was this review helpful to you?
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Very entertaining crime comedy drama
I enjoyed this drama very much.though a known genre of body swapping. Its different as two fls swap their bodies here.both fls did amazing job.humour was situational. Amuzing to watch choi jin hyuk in drama with comedy touch.his self talk in mumbling serious tone give my stomach giggles. Fls friend and mls investigator colleague also added their own comedic element. Though a murder mystery plot,very humourous script.a little twist was there as compared to usual murder mystery k drama killers identity. Don't watch if u want pure crime investigation drama with serious plot.Was this review helpful to you?
Nella mia personale top ten dei drama più brutti in assoluto. Nonostante la presenza, come protagonista, di una sempre eccellente Lee Jung Eun.
E mi spiace rilevare che stoccafisso Choi Jin Hyuk compare nella stessa top ben due volte (l'altra è con Devilish Joy).
L'idea di partenza era carina: un misterioso incidente trasforma la protagonista. Di notte è se stessa, ventottenne disoccupata per destino avverso, e di giorno vive nel corpo (e nelle incomparabili capacità recitative di Lee Jung Eun) di una matura ed energica ajumma.
Purtroppo il drama è tutto qui. Aggiungiamo l'aggravante che il genere è commedia-romantica-troppo-gialla. O, se volete, thriller-inutilmente- romantico.
Tutto quello che il drama si porta a casa è per l'ajumma. (Ottobre 2025)
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Not worth the time
This drama has a really dumb female lead. I mean she's practically mentally challenged. I know with cultural differences this may be more normal for some. But, it's really difficult to watch. She can't complete one sentence. She mumbles. The romance makes no sense because he's an intelligent prosecutor and she has a brain of a five year old. Where can there be an attraction?? The older female lead does a much better job portraying a human woman. She's actually funny and her parts are usually the only ones worth the time. Of course if you want something so stupid that it's funny, this could be for you. Everyone looks for something different. And some people may think this is funny. I don't. I'm very disappointed because the idea had merit.Was this review helpful to you?
