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.