Finished THE DAY OF BECOMING YOU (Cdrama). I think it’s a very good recommendation for anyone looking for a rom-com with little angst.
Fortunately, I wasn’t put off by the first episode. I kept watching because this drama was recommended to me. And I didn’t regret it.
I especially liked the mature couple communicating with each other. They have great chemistry. There were no silly misunderstandings, disagreements were quickly resolved. The secondary characters were not caricatures either, but mostly warm and supportive.
Not only do the two main characters behave like adults when communicating, even when they become a couple, they don’t turn into inexperienced teenagers who are suddenly afraid of physical contact. The kisses are definitely not dead fish kisses.
I was forewarned not to watch the last 10 minutes. Apparently the censorship of the Chinese state strikes here, having problems with the fantasy elements (body swap). The last 10 minutes probably won’t ruin it entirely, but this ending is probably not as satisfying as the earlier ending.
To add, yes when I first watched it I was disappointed by that fake out ending (I wasn’t expecting it)…on my second watch I completely avoided it and was much happier in the end ahah!! The drama works fine anyway.
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So glad you enjoyed it. Such a fine romcom isn’t it??!! I fell in love with Steven all over again (after ‘Skate into love’). The body swap hijinks had me in splits. Both the leads were so good in acting.
Time for rewatch! Till date I laugh when I see a walnut 😂😂😂.
Yes, it was definitely a good recommendation. If you have any other recommendations, I’m always open to them. With Chinese dramas, I find it difficult to find a reliable source. I can’t rely on the ratings on MDL as most of the audience is more into youth dramas. Reddit I find too confusing.
I had to laugh the loudest at a scene between the co-worker and Jiang Yi in Yu Sheng Sheng’s body when the co-worker asks if there is food in the bag and the dry reply came, no, it’s clothes with blood.
I looked into SKATE INTO LOVE yesterday, but quickly realised it wasn’t my thing. Too many contrived misunderstandings and annoying competitors. Too bad, it actually sounded quite good.
Yeah Skate into love had a bit of a lull and distraction with second leads towards the end but the leads are totally worth it. I quite liked their misunderstanding intially and it was hilarious watching a guy failing to bully and falling for Master Tang. I would still say give it a shot. By Ep 4 you should be hooked. (If my memory is right).
I think I already told you about ‘Find yourself’.
A lot of beanies loved ‘Hi Venus’. Same FL as DOBY. A zero angst drama with leads who communicate. No unnecessary drama.
Another drama I loved is ‘You are my hero’. Bai Jing Ting and Sandra Ma were awesome. It does have some angst and some action but still well done.
For a good slice of life with a fantastic romance watch ‘Meet yourself’! It’s a slow pensive drama. So watch it when you are in the right mood. It’s almost like a travel show at time but the show has so much heart.
I look forward to seeing your cdrama journey! I don’t watch costumes so may be other beanies can you give you recommendations for those.
Thank you for the additional tips.
I had already stumbled across MEET YOURSELF elsewhere, as it was highly praised. Like the other recommendations, I have put it on my watch list.
A little angst is perfectly okay (sometimes even desirable) as long as it doesn’t turn into melodrama.
Costume dramas aren’t usually my thing either, so we’re totally on the same page here.
Nefret
October 8, 2023 at 12:02 PM
Finished THE DAY OF BECOMING YOU (Cdrama). I think it’s a very good recommendation for anyone looking for a rom-com with little angst.
Fortunately, I wasn’t put off by the first episode. I kept watching because this drama was recommended to me. And I didn’t regret it.
I especially liked the mature couple communicating with each other. They have great chemistry. There were no silly misunderstandings, disagreements were quickly resolved. The secondary characters were not caricatures either, but mostly warm and supportive.
Not only do the two main characters behave like adults when communicating, even when they become a couple, they don’t turn into inexperienced teenagers who are suddenly afraid of physical contact. The kisses are definitely not dead fish kisses.
I was forewarned not to watch the last 10 minutes. Apparently the censorship of the Chinese state strikes here, having problems with the fantasy elements (body swap). The last 10 minutes probably won’t ruin it entirely, but this ending is probably not as satisfying as the earlier ending.
Lelly19
October 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM
Ahh!! A favorite of mine 🥺
Lelly19
October 8, 2023 at 1:59 PM
To add, yes when I first watched it I was disappointed by that fake out ending (I wasn’t expecting it)…on my second watch I completely avoided it and was much happier in the end ahah!! The drama works fine anyway.
HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦆❤️🦆
October 8, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Thanks for sharing your summary and reactions! I’ve been on the fence about this one, but now I think I’ll give it a try!
Blue (@mayhemf)
October 8, 2023 at 3:47 PM
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So glad you enjoyed it. Such a fine romcom isn’t it??!! I fell in love with Steven all over again (after ‘Skate into love’). The body swap hijinks had me in splits. Both the leads were so good in acting.
Time for rewatch! Till date I laugh when I see a walnut 😂😂😂.
Lelly19
October 9, 2023 at 2:42 AM
The walnuts will never fail to make me laugh 😂😂😂😂
Nefret
October 9, 2023 at 2:45 AM
Yes, it was definitely a good recommendation. If you have any other recommendations, I’m always open to them. With Chinese dramas, I find it difficult to find a reliable source. I can’t rely on the ratings on MDL as most of the audience is more into youth dramas. Reddit I find too confusing.
I had to laugh the loudest at a scene between the co-worker and Jiang Yi in Yu Sheng Sheng’s body when the co-worker asks if there is food in the bag and the dry reply came, no, it’s clothes with blood.
I looked into SKATE INTO LOVE yesterday, but quickly realised it wasn’t my thing. Too many contrived misunderstandings and annoying competitors. Too bad, it actually sounded quite good.
Blue (@mayhemf)
October 9, 2023 at 3:16 AM
Yeah Skate into love had a bit of a lull and distraction with second leads towards the end but the leads are totally worth it. I quite liked their misunderstanding intially and it was hilarious watching a guy failing to bully and falling for Master Tang. I would still say give it a shot. By Ep 4 you should be hooked. (If my memory is right).
Blue (@mayhemf)
October 9, 2023 at 4:14 AM
I think I already told you about ‘Find yourself’.
A lot of beanies loved ‘Hi Venus’. Same FL as DOBY. A zero angst drama with leads who communicate. No unnecessary drama.
Another drama I loved is ‘You are my hero’. Bai Jing Ting and Sandra Ma were awesome. It does have some angst and some action but still well done.
For a good slice of life with a fantastic romance watch ‘Meet yourself’! It’s a slow pensive drama. So watch it when you are in the right mood. It’s almost like a travel show at time but the show has so much heart.
I look forward to seeing your cdrama journey! I don’t watch costumes so may be other beanies can you give you recommendations for those.
Nefret
October 9, 2023 at 4:52 AM
Thank you for the additional tips.
I had already stumbled across MEET YOURSELF elsewhere, as it was highly praised. Like the other recommendations, I have put it on my watch list.
A little angst is perfectly okay (sometimes even desirable) as long as it doesn’t turn into melodrama.
Costume dramas aren’t usually my thing either, so we’re totally on the same page here.
Bebe | Nessa❣️
October 8, 2023 at 8:36 PM
The ending definitely didn’t ruin the entire experience, but it was a little underwhelming indeed