Change (1997 Film)

Change (Korean: 체인지; RR: Cheinji) is a 1997 South Korean fantasy-comedy film directed by Lee Jin-Suk. The film explores the body-swap subgenre, a common trope in comedy cinema, focusing on the lives of two high school students with contrasting personalities.

Promotional poster for the 1997 film Change.

Plot

The story follows Kang Dae-Ho, a student known for his academic struggles and mischievous behavior, and Ko Eun-Bi, a diligent model student. During a severe storm, a lightning strike causes both teenagers to lose consciousness. Upon waking, they discover that their consciousnesses have been swapped into each other's bodies.

Forced to navigate each other's lives, the two must adapt to their new environments, including their respective homes and schools. The sudden shift in their personalities—particularly the unexpected change in their academic performance—causes confusion among their peers and families. The narrative centers on their efforts to reverse the phenomenon before Eun-Bi's family moves abroad.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, including:

Jung Joon as Kang Dae-Ho
Kim So-Yeon as Ko Eun-Bi
Kim Hye-Soo
Kim Min-Jong
Kwon Hae-Hyo
Lee Kyoung-Young
Lee Jong-Soo
Lee Seung-Yeon
Lim Hyeon-Shik
Park Kwang-Jung
Park Jeong-Su
Park Joong-Hoon
Byeon Woo-Min
Kim Dong-Hyeon
Jang Sung-Won
Oh Ji-Myeong
Jo Hyeong-Ki
Lee Jung-Sub as the cafe owner