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Good entertainment
Things I love:- The body swapping was actually fun
- The relationship progression between the leads felt so right. They went from enemies to friends to lovers in such a green flag way. There weren’t any weird misunderstandings, and unnecessary angst due to miscommunications. Their bantering and connection with each other felt very real. Lastly, they trusted each other!
- Altho source of contention, the ML’s parents weren’t portrayed as caricatures of the evil parents. They came across as flawed human beings.
- The shitty co-worker isn’t a caricature and actually had a redeeming quality.
- I appreciated the commentary on how poorly women are treated in the industry in comparison to their male counterparts for doing the same
- I also appreciated the commentary on how toxic idol culture
- The relationship between FL and her bestie is very cute
- The 2ML was a sympathetic character but not enough to give you 2ML syndrome
- Funny side characters
Dislikes
- the PPL was too much. Sometimes it felt like entire episodes were dedicated to bestore and that cold medicine brand
- The middle was kind of draggy
- The conditions for their body swaps didn’t feel consistent
- The ending re-contextualices the love story in a way that makes it lose its impact. Just because something is fiction doesn’t mean the viewer’s expectations for a satisfying resolution goes out the window. If you want the perfect ending stop watching at 32:41
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Warm Fuzzy Feelings
Something that cdramas do well is offer fluffy romance and make it really sweet. And the Day of Becoming You was no different in that respect. This drama is however exceptionally good because it went a bit beyond the fluff, letting us into the lives of the 2 main characters, what they fear, what they love about their lives and that builds up so that you have really great character development.I thought the plot was sooo interesting..I hadn't ever watched a body-swap drama and was expecting that aspect to fail but amazingly it was my favourite bit. The 2 leads in each other's bodies was absolutely hilarious! Stephen Zhang...oh my gosh is just a fabulous actor for pulling off the transitions so well that you could tell almost immediately tell that they had swapped. And thank you to the writer for sneaking in some positive body image and making satire off the fact that far too many men do not know how the female body works. I did think some of the acting was overdone when they swapped so that rather than having 2 lead characters, you had 4 but because it was so funny, I was quick to forgive this detail.
The chemistry between the leads was so great and they had such a cute healthy relationship. You also understood why they had to break up. But you know what's my absolutely favourite thing about this drama...that the ML planned out and waited 1 year to reunite with the love of his life....aaaaaaaaah! Excuse me as I go swoon!
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The cast embodied their characters very well. Liang Jie and Zhang Xin Cheng interacted gracefully, providing an entertaining show with hints of pure emotion.
The direction led the drama with a satisfactory rhythm, the errors in the editing are few and it finished in a pleasant way, despite being perceptible a certain haste in the end.
The soundtrack is not bad, but the sound team was not very attentive, as there is a significant gap between the dialogue and the presence of the songs.
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literally the best body swap drama
When I started watching the drama the first episode felt slow and boring and nothing out of ordinary but I still kept watching the show and just by the 2nd episode it picked up. I had so much fun watching this drama. The light humor throughout the drama was what kept it fresh. Plus kudos to both actors playing the main leads. Their acting was so on point that you could tell they were playing the same person and I loved that so much. Even the transitions as small as their eye or hand movements were so clean. I was so damn amazed by them. Their chemistry was great too. They are the ones that made this show exceptional. Aside that the plot was simple, there were no major problems. I came to like even the characters that I didn't quite like at first. I actually shipped the FL's best friend and Pei Jia Shu too. Their backstory was cute.So to sum it up. I loved the show and I'd definitely watch it again and recommend it to everyone else.
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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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Do yourself a favor and watch all but the last 11 minutes
This would have been great and checked almost all my boxes for an easygoing drama, except they didn't finish the storylines for the side characters then they went wonky with the end - don't get me wrong it still ends happily ever after, which is a requirement for me to watch. I just feel like they threw a curveball at the end that didn't contribute anything to the story and left me with a confused wtf expression and questions that will never be answered. I liked the little world they built , it would have been better if they just ended ep 26 at 32:42 then I wouldn't be wondering what was actually real.Was this review helpful to you?
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Good drama with nice OST, acting but...
I was baffled by the ending! I was so excited by Steven Zhang and Liang Jie (I love them btw) and watch since it premier, and chase it but the ending is so disappointing. Up to the last 20mins!It was a promising fantasy story about celebrity love, old classmates-turned-friend, annoying female lead turned friend, no third party. It was a drama focusing on just the leads. The plot was good. When you think you got it figured, it throws you off the grid again and hook you in. While you are figuring out how the exchange of bodies work and how they address how it can happen... The last 20mins tells you that the previous 21 episodes are just a... narration to a story?
Please... I need someone to tell me I don't invest in getting my heart broken for the supporting characters. I want to see the relationship between the second lead!! And I did watch the ending a few times to set me back on track. It is just so absurb? Like reading an engaging story and it was just a dream.
That aside, the OST and acting is too good! I love the soft OST, it has a korean ballad feel to it and suits the theme so much. And also Steven's acting!! He portrayed a girl so well that you can instantly know if he has switched body or not even without any dialogue. If there's any consolation, it will probably be Steven's acting lol. It was good to the last 20mins of the whole series.
What do you mean its just a novel??? Did I miss something out in the first 10mins?
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Be ready to have a good time
Warning: If you are drinking water please don't do that while watching this cause you will surely chokeWere body-swapping romcoms always this hilarious? Zhang Xin Cheng ogling at his abs is just a teaser to the onrush of comedy. There’s the walnuts, their Auntie visiting, the belly rubs, and Mr. Two Box.
For a good half of the drama, the comedy outshone the romance and honestly, I was satisfied with the romance being just cute.
The drama starts off a little slow where I doubted if this had a plot other than body-swapping. It does! The writing and transitions between the scenes and theme are clever too.
And be prepared for the ending!
Being a fangirl myself i would say this drama is kind if a dream(though it has a a touch of fantasy) but we fangirls always dream so while watching this i just couldn't stop blushing at times because of my high imaginary senses LMAO!
Anywayd i am sure you will enjoy ut
Also the OSTS i have to mention it Steven Zhang and Liang Jie not only ruled the acting but also the osts like i am in love with the music too.
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Best Confession Scenes in ANY Drama
So so good. Honestly has THE BEST swoon-worthy confession scenes I’ve seen in ANY drama. So sweet and authentic, no cringy lines just well-written and unique. The body-swap seems too far-fetched yes, BUT it’s so well done and hilarious, and really is such a good message in the end. The chemistry (and comedy!) and the way it all comes together in the end makes this one of my favorites!Only left me with one question, where did the little sister go? I was looking forward to that reunion so was a little sad about that.
I just love this writers style and hope to see more from them, Go Ahead and Meet Yourself are top of my lists and worthy of rewatching over and over!
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Best body swap drama
This drama was really good, the whole body swapping was done very, you can truly tell when they switched, there personality, speech and conduct when swapped was on point,I really have to give props to the ML and FL they both did a great job with this concept. The chemistry and kissing scenes were great, soo sweet, its real kisses too lool, you could see the passion and love between leads.
I did read some comments regarding the ending, and also read it's because of passing the censorship in China, not sure how true that is, but if that's the case its very understandable and i personally have no complaints about it.
The drama got a tiny bit draggy, but tbh not for a long time, its very very minimal, but the comedy, you'll surely laugh out loud with some of these scenes and with the acting, I enjoyed it soo much, great laughs so i have no regrets.
I recommend the drama for those who love romcom, it's sooo funny and the romance is sooo sweeet, hmm... hahaha cheers to the MC
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Fun , Fast, Slow and Intriguing
Dramas with a bit of twisted romance including supernatural tricks always pique your mind.And it's the same with this drama
The plot is fascinating.
The acting is outstanding, brilliant!
The plot starts fun and fast but then gets so slow, the plot revolves round and round the same lame thing which kills the curiosity, and it feels like a drag.
And by the time it comes to an end, you lose your patience with all the melodrama and the biggest plot twist one could expect.
This is where I feel this drama should've been 16-18 episodes only and then it would've been perfect.
This is one of those rare plots where you can experiment with pretty much anything.
I can insert tragedy , mystery , action , Noir , supernatural , historical and this script would work flawlessly.
Too bad this didn't live up to it's full potential , but then again this drama do has a special place for being spectacular.
If I had to redo the script , I would remove the Idol part and make it as an actor instead .
It will work better.
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I loved the sound effects
A FUNNY DRAMA I LOVED THE ACTING!! The actors are the best when they switched bodies and it didn't too much. The sound effects was the best in this drama ever. If you wanna see something fun this is a good comedy, i recommend it for sure!!Also, the plot was interesting and has a lot of fantasy from the moment that exists body swapping. The cold character of man and the warmth of this woman was a beautiful love story for sure! The relationship between fan and idol also has meaning because he loved her for the warmth that she gave to him !!
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