Passion for cleaning: 8 curious facts about this Chinese drama that is totally worth it

Newly arrived on Netflix, the drama Passion for cleaning It’s been crazy and there’s a lot to talk about.

But first, a clarification: in Mexico they called it Passion for Cleaning because they used and translated the name of the original Korean drama Clean With Passion For Now, available at VIKI.

This is about a chinese remake whom they named Use For My Talentsomething like Using my talent.

What is Passion for Cleaning about?

As I already said, it had a first Korean version that was not very successful to say the least.

Incredibly, the Chinese adaptation It has been a success.

Passion for Cleaning tells the story of Gu Renqia wealthy young man with mysophobia (disproportionate fear of germs), owner of a cleaning company, and Shuangjiaoa recent college graduate, lower class, and that’s what they say “a beautiful disaster.”

Among the multiple jobs she must have to help her family, Shuangjiao is hired at Gu Renqi’s cleaning company, and you can imagine everything that can happen with that combination.

10 curiosities about Passion for cleaning (Use for my talent)

Now, let’s move on to the details of this endearing drama.

1. This drama is based on a successful Korean webtoon

The author is the increasingly famous illustrator and writer Aengo, author of other famous webtoons such as Your Smile is a Trap.

2. The protagonists are called Shen Yue and Jasper Liu and their chemistry cannot be denied

Fans and critics have applauded their talent and how well they flow into the frame.

3. Jasper Liu Yi Hao is not only an actor, he is also a model and has a great voice

In fact, from 2009 to 2016, Liu was a member of the electronic post-rock band Morning Callthere he was a guitarist and did choirs.

Before acting, she gained popularity as a model in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan. She is very popular in Asia.

He is currently 34 years old.

4. Shen Yue was discovered by a photographer and her career began on a reality show

This actress, just 24 years old, has a career that has just begun but is advancing quickly.

She also acts, sings, and models, but she also went to college: Shen Yue graduated from Hunan Normal University in 2018 with a major in Journalism and Communications.

5. One episode every week

Netflix premiered the series in May 2021 and began with 10 episodes “in one go.”

From then on, every week it releases a new one and there are a total of 24.

6. Some differences between the Korean and Chinese versions

In essence it is the same story and several scenes are almost carbon copies.

However, there are some changes in the story of the Korean drama and this c-drama.

For example, in Use for my talent, the protagonist does have a company dedicated to cleaning but it is more technological and opts for automation through robots.

Furthermore, in the Korean version, the businessman hires attractive young men as a marketing strategy.

In the Chinese version, they don’t emphasize that.

In China there is a marked difference in social classes, the protagonist even has a driver. Not in Korean.

And in fact, the main actors live very close and often meet. In the Chinese version, they couldn’t be more opposite.

The trauma of extreme cleaning comes from different situations. In Clean with passion for now, the protagonist is traumatized by a dirty girl who blows snot into his mouth; in Use for my talent it is due to the abuse of his grandfather, who called him a dirty boy.

In this clip you can see some behind-the-scenes scenes:

7. The Chinese version has received better reviews

It is too early to define which is better and in reality each version has its charm.

But in a short time, Passion for Cleaning has stolen hearts and the reasons are several: the plot flows quickly, it is well told and the characters are charming.

In the Korean version, the protagonist was never very well received, he did not seem attractive enough to the fans and there are too many microstories inserted that are distracting.

8. Pure romance

Another reason that has quickly made Passion for Cleaning or Use for my talent popular is romance.

Yes, it is told in a comedic tone, but the way the relationship between the protagonists develops is absolutely charming and fluid.

Have I convinced you yet? If you see it, tell me what you think and what dramas you prefer: Chinese, Japanese or Korean. On Instagram you can find me as @lasenoritacora.