Chines Drama Guess Who I Am
I watched Guess Who I Am (猜猜我是谁) on a whim after discovering that it is a 24 episodes drama. Moreover, the leads are experienced actors who have acted in a few popular dramas in the past. My expectations were this is going to be a fun and romantic watch given the theme. It could have been explosive and delightful with deception in the main plot. I was ready to sit back and indulge myself but unfortunately, it falls a little short to me in a few ways. My Guess Who I Am review below will have all its pros and cons.
My rating: 7/10
Episodes: 24
Type: Romance
Aired: March 2024
Images Credit: Douban Movie
Main Characters Guess Who I Am
Song Yao
Song Yao is a con-artist for hire. She takes up jobs that help clients to have an upper hand in cheating cases. Song Yao is a sassy and gutsy woman who is good at pretense and acting to get the job done. She has the power to make men hallucinate and desire her with her eyes. Her mother is an accident victim and has been in a coma for years.
Qin Hao / Ji Cheng Chuan
Qin Hao is a smart and strategic man who has taken on Ji Cheng Chuan’s identity for a personal agenda. He has just returned from abroad to get Ji Cheng Chuan’s inheritance and position as the CEO of Cheng Tian Group. Qin Hao can be cold and ruthless but has a fear of fire due to a childhood incident.
Supporting Characters In Guess Who I Am
Song Ling Ren
Ling Ren is one of Qin Hao’s partners. They were schoolmates and she has feelings for him which she keeps to herself. Ling Ren is stoic and professional in her duties.
Jiang Nan Xuan
Nan Xuan is Qin Hao’s friend and partner in crime. He assists Qin Hao in carrying out their plans. He is more expressive and argumentative compared to Ling Ren.
Shen Shuang Shuang
Shuang Shuang is Song Yao’s friend and partner. She is good in gathering intelligence and playing a support role during missions. Shuang Shuang is an idol worshipper who is into a particular celebrity.
Gu Zi Jun
Zi Jun is Song Yao’s childhood friend and partner. He is a hacker and an expert in network technology with a love for online gaming.
Liang Jing Yi
Jing Yi is the only daughter of a tycoon and Ji Cheng Chuan’s childhood friend. She is in love with Qin Hao/Ji Cheng Chuan which makes her petty and jealous towards Song Yao.
Ji Hong Lin
Hong Lin is Ji Cheng Chuan’s father and Chairman of Cheng Tian Group. He is a cautious man with a suspicious mind. Cheng Tian Group’s interest is his main priority but the business was started by his late wife, Lin Shu, who was Ji Cheng Chuan’s mother.
Chen Ya Qin
Ya Qin is Hong Lin’s current wife. She is a scheming woman who wants her son, Cheng An, to inherit Cheng Tian Group.
Ji Cheng An
Cheng An is Hong Lin and Ya Qin’s son. He doesn’t have the brains and attitude to handle a business and would rather fool around. Cheng An is eyeing Jing Yi as marrying her would strengthen his position to inherit Cheng Tian Group.
Chen Jing Hui
Jing Hui is Ya Qin’s brother and Cheng An’s uncle. He works for Hong Lin and is wary of Qin Hao/Ji Cheng Chuan’s ability to wrest control of Cheng Tian Group from his nephew.
Sheng Si Lin
Si Lin is a comical man who is obsessed with Song Yao. He comes from a rich family and sees himself as some sort of a handsome godly idol. Basically, Si Lin is an idler who often leaves his brother exasperated over his antics.
Plot Summary
Legend has it that a mysterious organization operates within wealthy circles, specializing in punishing unscrupulous playboys. As long as the payment is sufficient, no matter how difficult the target, they are invariably defeated by this organization. In reality, this legendary organization is nothing more than an informal group. Its flawless record relies entirely on the supernatural ability of its core member, Song Yao (played by Zhang Yuxi) – the ability to attract wealthy liars. Any wealthy man who is full of lies will fall hopelessly in love with Song Yao and become putty in her hands after just three seconds of eye contact. However, even the most potent ability can meet its Waterloo. Song Yao’s magical, electric eyes failed to work when she faced the “Crown Prince of Chengtian Group,” “Ji Chengchuan” (played by Wang Zigi ). After several failed attempts, Song Yao finally understood the reason: he was no crown prince, but an impostor. Qin Hao impersonated Ji Chengchuan to infiltrate the Chengtian Group and investigate the truth behind a fire fifteen years ago. To avoid complications, Qin Hao initially wanted nothing to do with this “gold-digger” Song Yao. Yet, through a series of mishaps, he was forced into a fake marriage with her. When Qin Hao assumed the position of General Manager and suddenly became a “real tycoon,” he looked into Song Yao’s eyes and, as if bewitched, fell in love with her. A scam-punishing woman meets a con-man. When two scheming drama kings cross paths, a silent war is destined to unfold. Who will ultimately outwit the other remains to be seen.
Original Soundtrack
Songs
| Song Title | Lyricist | Composer | Performer | Note |
| Mind Reader | Shi Jian | Wang Jiacheng, Zheng Bingbing | Wu Mochou | Opening Theme |
| Guess the Star Game | Mei Zhen | Pan Cheng | Meng Huiyuan | Ending Theme |
| Guess the Star Game (Male Version) | Pan Cheng | Insert Song | ||
| Love’s Answer | Su Qing | Xianzi, Wang Jiacheng | Insert Song | |
| “Don’t Love Me” | Zhang Pengpeng | Zheng Guofeng | Wang Jiacheng | Insert Song |
| “Kiss me now” | Chen Yimeng | Dai Yanni | Insert Song | |
| “Bad Guy” | Zheng Ziwu | Liu Sihan | Insert Song | |
| “Whose Who” | Mei Zhen | Shi Ruian | Wang Kaiqi | Insert Song |
Score
| Guess Who I Am Original SoundtrackRelease Date: August 10, 2024Composer: Liu Nian | Tracklist: 55 1. Love’s Answer2. Guess the Star Game3. Lost in Thought4. Mission Accomplished5. Fear and Trembling6. Heartbroken7. Humorous8. Flirting with Eyes9. Bewildering10. Youth Like a Song | 11. Perfect Match12. Thoughtful13. Innocent and Naive14. Adding Fuel to the Fire15. Tenderness and Sweetness16. Emotionally Stirred17. On the Verge of Breaking Out18. Cadence19. Trembling with fear20. Ready to set off 55 | |
Production
Filming Process
The series commenced filming on November 24, 2021, and wrapped on February 15, 2022.
Production and Distribution
| Participating Project | Unit Name |
| Production Company | Shen Ding Ge Culture Media Wuxi Co., Ltd. |
| Still and Behind-the-Scenes Team | Xiangshang Xiaokong Chengxiang (Beijing) Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
| Aerial Photography Team | Henan Xihang Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
| Casting Team | Judong Kunxi · Xinghe Casting Studio |
| Post-production | Dingsheng Jiahe (Beijing) Culture Communication Co., Ltd. |
| Opening and Closing Title Production | Yihe Digital Film and Television Production Base |
| Original Soundtrack Production | Beijing Zaomengjia Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
| Beijing Jiayou Culture Media Co., Ltd. | |
| Promotion Coordination | Beijing Moli Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
| Joint Promotion | Horgos Youziyou Culture Media Co., Ltd. |
| Promotion | Beijing Laiqu Culture and Arts Co., Ltd. |
| Short Video Creative | Beijing Sisishiliu Culture and Arts Co., Ltd. |
| New Media Poster Visual Design | Beijing Daxi Yixiang Culture Co., Ltd. |
| Poster Visual Design | Beijing Manyimen Art Design Co., Ltd. |
| Production Company | Youku Information Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. |
| Hubei Shen Ding Ge Culture Media Co., Ltd. | |
| Shen Ding Ge Culture Media Wuxi Co., Ltd. | |
| Filming Unit | Shen Ding Ge Culture Media Wuxi Co., Ltd. |
Awards
| Time | Edition | Award | Recipient | Result |
| October 2024 | 2024 Weibo Vision Conference | Annual Recommendation · Series | Guess Who I Am | Nominated |
| Annual Recommendation · Drama and Variety Show Figures | Zhang Yuxi | |||
| Wang Ziqi | ||||
| Annual Recommendation · Film and Television Roles | Zhang Yuxi (Song Yao) | |||
| Wang Ziqi (Qin Hao, Ji Chengchuan) |
Broadcast Information
Promotional Activities
On January 1, 2022, the series released a concept poster; on January 13, it released stills and announced the cast; on February 15, it released a set of wrap-up photos and behind-the-scenes footage; on May 19, it was selected for Youku’s Favor Theater 520 list; on May 20, it released a 520 poster; on May 21, it released a 521 poster.
On February 14, 2023, the series was selected for Youku’s Favor Theater Valentine’s Day list; on May 20, it was selected for Youku’s Favor Theater 520 list; on September 20, it was selected for the 2024 Youku series list.
On March 18, 2024, the series announced its broadcast date, simultaneously releasing a broadcast announcement trailer, a “Well-Matched” poster, and a “Deadly Attraction” poster; on March 19, it released a three-day countdown trailer; on March 20, it released an “Ultimate Alliance” poster and the opening sequence video; on March 21, it announced the OST lineup and released a one-day countdown trailer; on March 22, it released the final trailer, individual character posters, a group poster, a viewing schedule, a character relationship chart, and the MV for the opening theme song “Mind Reader”; on March 23, it released the MV for the ending theme song “Guess the Star Game”; on March 24, it released the MV for the insert song “Love’s Answer”; on March 26, it released the MV for the insert song “Don’t Love Me”; on March 28, it released the MV for the insert song “Kiss Me Now”.
Distribution and Screening
| Release Date | Country/Region | Broadcast Platform | Update Schedule |
| March 22, 2024, 12:00 | Mainland China | Youku | Youku VIP members get the first 3 episodes on premiere day (1 episode at 12:00, 2 episodes at 18:00), while non-members get 1 episode, with daily updates for 7 consecutive days. Starting April 1, VIP members get 2 new episodes every Monday and Tuesday, and 1 new episode every Wednesday and Thursday; non-members get 1 new episode every Monday through Friday. SVIP members can watch new episodes 6 hours earlier on each update day. |
Viewership Information
As of 15:24 on March 24, 2024, the series’ in-house heat value on Youku surpassed 6000; as of 22:40 on March 25, its in-house heat value on Youku surpassed 6500.
As of April 9, the series had secured the top spot for multiple consecutive days on charts such as the Youku Urban Drama Heat Chart, the Youku Sweet Romance Drama Heat Chart, and the Youku TV Series Suspense Chart. It frequently ranked high on charts including the Guduo All Series Youku Heat Index Ranking, the Maoyan Series Youku Heat Total Chart, the Lighthouse Web Drama Youku Heat Ranking, the Aimang Currently Airing Drama Youku Heat Chart, the Yunhe Data Full Public Opinion Heat Chart, the Vlinkage Web Drama Play Index, and the Lanying Series Web Broadcast Chart. It garnered over 580 trending topics and hot searches across the internet, with over 340 entries on Weibo’s hot search list.
Series Evaluation
“Guess Who I Am” creatively adopts a “light comedy + suspense” genre approach, catering to young audiences’ curiosity while meeting their demand for lighthearted viewing. It embellishes the urban love story with amusing and humorous elements, supplemented by suspenseful plot twists, offering viewers a thrilling yet lighthearted viewing experience. In the series, Song Yao, the “Daji with Electric Eyes,” possesses a captivating skill, seemingly charming effortlessly yet inherently adorable. Meanwhile, the mystery surrounding Qin Hao, the “Substitute CEO,” and the identity of “Ji Chengchuan” persists throughout, compelling viewers to watch the dramatic clash with a puzzle-solving mindset. Furthermore, the contrasting characterizations of the male and female leads, along with the humorous confrontations and CP mix-ups among their respective allies, generate numerous comedic and sweet moments. This keeps the audience oscillating between sincerity and deception alongside the protagonists’ shifting psychological states, maximizing viewing satisfaction.
The series cleverly broadens the contemporary romance genre by creating an innovative “composite contemporary romance” format. In the show, the leads progress from being “agents with their own agendas” to “contract spouses” with budding affection, frequently engaging in various playful battles of love. Their “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”-style romantic rivalry has captivated many netizens. Their love, operating in a “dual-strong” mode, boasts not only well-matched compatibility but also sweet and hilarious daily interactions, precisely hitting the audience’s expectations for romantic relationships. Notably, the series portrays the growth arcs of different characters in a phased and diverse manner. Song Yao and Ji Chengchuan heal each other and move forward together, with the gradually built trust becoming the most solid foundation of their relationship. As they explore the essence of love layer by layer, their passionate and pure emotional expression not only satisfies the viewing needs of young audiences but also opens up more possibilities for content creation (China.com Entertainment review).
