Series synopsis
I Want to Become a Hard Persimmon, also known as 我要變成硬柿子 is a drama comedy television series that premiered on CTS on July 7, 2007. It ended on December 1, 2007. It stars Johnny Yang, Ivy Chen Yi-Han, Chloe Wang and Derek Chen.
Ever since little, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been on the receiving end of bullying. At 18, he decides to shed his pitiful past with a new beginning. Yet the moment he steps into his summer class, he is immediately confronted by a group of classmates whom he usually avoids like a plague. Just when he wants to run out of there, an angel-like girl walks in. He falls deeply in love with her. And for love, he tells himself he has to become tougher. He must find a way to survive in this dangerous place, ...
Premise
Ever since little, Ruan Shi Zhi has always been on the receiving end of bullying. At 18, he decides to shed his pitiful past with a new beginning. Yet the moment he steps into his summer class, he is immediately confronted by a group of classmates whom he usually avoids like a plague. Just when he wants to run out of there, an angel-like girl walks in. He falls deeply in love with her. And for love, he tells himself he has to become tougher. He must find a way to survive in this dangerous place, transform himself, and defeat all his love rivals to win the girl's heart.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Johnny Yang as 阮适止/杜适止
- Ivy Chen Yi-Han as 孙诗诗
- Chloe Wang as 杜乔琪
- Derek Chen as 王超猛
- Godfrey Gao as Tiger 罗信虎
- Yi Lee as 安东尼（安少）
- Chris Lung as 严力
- Tou Tsung-hua as 杜日年
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | July 7, 2007 | December 1, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 7, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 14, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 21, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 7, 2007 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2007 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |