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THE BEST SHOW EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just finished watching The First Frost, and I am absolutely in awe!Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan have officially stolen my heart. Bai Jingting as Sang Yan—wow, just wow. His ability to portray those deep, quiet emotions had me glued to the screen. You could literally feel his inner struggles and every bit of longing. And don’t get me started on his soft, heart-melting gaze.
Zhang Ruonan brought Wen Yifan to life in such a beautiful way. Her performance was the perfect mix of strength and vulnerability. She made every scene feel so real, and the way she expressed emotions with just her eyes? Goosebumps!
Their chemistry is unreal! It’s that kind of slow-burn romance that just makes you root for them with every fiber of your being. I caught myself holding my breath during their scenes together—every glance, every small gesture felt so loaded with meaning.
And oh my gosh, the cinematography! Every shot felt like a painting. The melancholic visuals, the delicate use of light and shadow, and the way the camera captured even the smallest of emotions—all of it added such a rich, dreamy layer to the story. It wasn’t just a drama; it was pure art on screen.
The First Frost isn’t just a show—it’s an experience. The story, the acting, the visuals—everything comes together so perfectly. I’m still not over it, and honestly, I don’t think I want to be!
I just want to forget everything so that I can watch the show again
If you haven’t watched it yet, what are you waiting for? Prepare your hearts—you’ll thank me later!
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Heartfelt Second-Chance Romance
As a huge fan of the webtoon and drama of Hidden Love, I had high expectations when I found out The First Frost was being adapted into a drama. Fortunately, it did not disappoint. The casting of both the male lead (Sang Yan) and female lead (Wen Yi Fan) was perfect—they truly embodied their characters, especially when it came to their visuals. I still remember the scene at the bar when Sang Yan and Yi Fan cross paths unexpectedly. He looked absolutely stunning, almost angelic, and that moment really set the stage for their reunion.One of the things I really loved about the drama was how Sang Yan took things slow with Yi Fan. There was no rush in their relationship; he remained patient and loyal, which made their connection feel authentic and deep. His dedication to Yi Fan was incredibly touching and gave their romance a sense of stability and sincerity.
I also enjoyed how the drama subtly weaved in aspects of Hidden Love, which was a nice treat for fans of the webtoon and drama. There were several emotional moments that really struck me, especially when Yi Fan says, “Nobody loves me anymore, only you, SY.” That line hit hard, and you could really feel her vulnerability and longing.
However, while the story was beautiful, the ending left me a bit unsatisfied. The conclusion, focusing mostly on their school days, felt incomplete, and I couldn’t help but wish for more closure. A glimpse of their future, like a wedding scene, would have been the perfect way to wrap things up. Despite that, the overall story was moving. I loved how the male lead never stopped loving the female lead, and how she worked to become a better version of herself. Some might see it as unrealistic, but for me, it was comforting. It's the kind of love story that gives you hope, something beautiful that we may not always experience in real life.
All in all, The First Frost is a touching and emotional drama, with a romance that stays with you. While the ending left me wanting more, the journey of the characters was more than enough to make this story memorable
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perfect chemistry
The chemistry of the both leads are perfect. The story is quite ordinary and it has any cores. He kisses her very beautifully and passionately. She looks quite innocent like a fairy but, on the other hand, I sense of seductiveness of her. The female lead in the drama "you are my hero" is not beautiful at all but she is more adorable than her.Was this review helpful to you?
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Highly Recommended, Worth it Drama of 2025
I was, at first doubtful about this adaptation since I watched HL, and they change SY(I love Victor) but since my Baobei's Rounan and Miaoyi was part of the cast, I gave this a chance and boy, that was the best decision I ever made. It exceeded all the expectations that I had.The actors, the chemistry, the depth of the story, the cinematography, the OST's, the posters, I love everything about it❄️?❤️. It easily became my top 1 cdrama, next to 2.L&P, 3. WIFTY, 4. HL 5. ELM. It made me sign up on XHS and recover my account on Weibo just so I can get updates and watch clips, it even made me signed up for MDL and IMDB, just so I can rate and leave a review, and that's coming from a lazy 4ss person?, that is how good this drama is. Since this is an ongoing drama, the waiting game for every ep is so painful but it was worth it.
As a manhwa and a novel reader, Zhang Rounan and Bai Jingting did justice to the characters??. They really embodied the characters and the acting was natural and top notch. The chemistry and the visual was overflowing, my eyes was so blessed. Everytime I watched their moments, my mouth hurts from smiling and they just made me melt into a puddle. Adding my baby Diandian(?)was the cherry on top.
I was initially disappointed about the plot change, which became a heated discussion on every platforms, which also made people criticize the FL, but I eventually came to understand why the director had to change it, the drama is not just about rainbows and butterflies, it also tackles and portrayed how some people deal with their trauma, that some people needs some time to heal and have different ways to cope, it is not the typical drama cliche where love heals the trauma, everything is okay again and happy ending. It shows how the FL deals with her trauma, how it affected her life and how she overcomes it. I even came to like the drama version more than the novel (sorry Zhuyi) after reading some reviews and get better understanding about the FL. Some people may still not like it but I think it added a nice touch to the plot, which made it much better than the novel.
Sangyan? is also whole green forest for never giving up on Shuangjiang❄️, he never blames my girl for her decisions but instead, chose to understand her, that is pure love right there. My girl is also a very brave person for overcoming what she had gone through and even after everything that happened to her, she is still a pure and loving person, that's a girl worth waiting and never giving up for. I truly understand why Sangyan is such a loser for her❤️. They both deserve the best which is why they definitely deserve each other. These 2 losers are the epitome of first loves.
The only flaw of the drama was the side stories. I just wished that there was less screentime for the side characters and more focus on our leads, I honestly skipped all of the parts where Yifan or Sangyan is not part of(sorry Miaoyi). Wish they had use those time instead for more moments of our leads. But overall, it was an amazing watch.
I'm so sad to let this drama and my SangYifan go tomorrow but on the bright side, I can finally rewatch the completed episodes a million more times. I hope to see ZNR and BJT on another drama again❤️❤️我喜欢你❤️❤️
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Chinese Drama which raised the bars
You know the cdramas are mostly about bright, funny, lovely story lines and screen plays. This drama take the lovey dovey small moments and blends it with a pretty strong stroy. Music is my favourite and heros acting some of his looks, he just makes you feel like crying for some reason just by his expressions and mind you I didn't watch the more serious scenes yet. The base story line isn't new but the screen play, story telling and if you compare it with other dramas you will find noticeable difference In many locations. Loving my time with this dramaWas this review helpful to you?
Guarenteed Bittersweet, Slowburn, & Gentle Smirks
Overall, delicate production and visually pleasing. Lovely acting and chemistry between Bai and Ruonan, raising up my curiosity every upcoming episode. The back and forth flow of the story makes a bitter, rather sweet feeling. Those who are looking for a drama that offers portrayal of everyday life and it's tough, but real challenges of the world, and just contents that makes you lowkey smirk, this slow-burning pace will surely entice you! Reminds you of how imperfect human are, and how one action after another will change a person as a whole, whether it's an awful deed, or a positive one.Was this review helpful to you?
GO WATCH THIS!
If you’re trying to decide whether to watch The First Frost, let me make it easy for you - yes, you absolutely should. This might just be the chinese drama of 2025, and the year has barely even started. But fair warning: if you’re looking for something light and easy, this ain’t it. This show is packed with some heavy themes like SA, abandonment, and emotional trauma. It’s intense, it’s raw, and it will hit you in the feels. But the way it handles these topics? Absolutely brilliant.Every episode has you hooked, making you desperate for more. And the characters? So well-written and insanely well-acted. BJT and ZHR killed it as SangYan and WiFan, their performances were on another level. And the chemistry between them? Unreal. Some scenes were so intense I legit felt like I was intruding on them.
That said, the show isn’t just heavy drama. There are moments that’ll have you laughing, and the way BJT and ZRN play off each other makes everything feel so natural. The second couple is cute too, though I won’t lie, the grandfather’s storyline dragged a little. But honestly? Who cares, because the main couple alone makes this show worth it. I don’t think I’ve ever seen two actors have this much chemistry before.
Now let’s talk about the OST that is an absolute perfection. Every song fits their vibe so well, making all those emotional scenes hit even harder. You know those soundtracks that stay with you long after the show ends? Yeah, this is one of them. And don’t even get me started on the cinematography. The visuals in this show? Stunning. Every frame feels carefully crafted, from the lighting to the color grading, it all adds to the atmosphere and emotion of the story.
The First Frost isn’t just another drama, it’s a whole experience. The acting, the storytelling, the OST, the visuals - it’s all top-tier. Good luck finding something that even comes close after this. Now go watch it. A happy ending is guaranteed.
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Starts as captivating tristesse, shows us the healing power of love
I binged the 10 first available episodes on Netflix, and then I was eagerly awaiting and watching as the next episodes became available. I have now finished all episodes, and have added to my initial review.These are my first thoughts and impressions from the ten first episodes:
…wow…this just captivated me straight away. The whole feel of it is so complete; the acting, the dialogues, the music, the lighting and videography … it sets this melancholic, tristesse feeling.
The story is (so far) also very well written, slowly, bit by bit, uncovering the causes of the FL’s emotional wounds.
Up to ep. 20:
Glimmers of light in the grey.
The character of Wen Yi Fan is very well written, and to follow her development and how she gradually, tiny stone by stone, takes down the wall she has built around herself, is creating a strong connection to her.
As for Sang Yan, he is just such a sweetheart. How he, without knowing exactly the underlying reasons, seems to understand she is carrying some sort of emotional burden, and manages to gently push through her barricades with care and patience.
The rest of the episode/ total series:
I absolutely loved this as a whole; it is very well-made, and especially FL’s character development is so beautifully portrayed. This must be one of her strongest performances so far.
ML is also very suitable for this role, but his character didn’t give him as much room to show diversity in his acting I think. He was a bit more “two-dimensional”; loving or stone-faced.
The supporting couple’s side story didn’t add that much to the story, besides showing another kind of healing love. If that sidetrack was removed, I don’t think I would feel anything missing.
Her change of mindset (Hong Kong) felt a little abrupt; I think maybe the “trigger” could have been a bit stronger or clearer.
I think this hit me stronger than Hidden Love, especially the first episodes.
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Xiao Bai & Zhang Ruonan Forever!
You know a drama is good when it makes you forget everything else. “The First Frost” gave me peace, love, healing—and one of the best on-screen duos in existence. Bai Jingting and Zhang Rounan act like they were tailor-made for each other. Their chemistry is unspoken, powerful, and incredibly tender. You feel it in every pause and every glance. I watched this with my heart in a puddle and now I’m emotionally attached. To the characters? Sure. But more than that, to the idea that these two humans might just be perfect for each other IRL. It’s giving OTP energy.Was this review helpful to you?
literally a shining stry of love and life ?
okay ! first of all bai jinting is my adulthood crush ! he is awesome and fabulous, his acting skills is amazing, U feel so real whenever U saw him portraying any character! he just made the character alive . such a green flag 💚.. In this drama , the man he portrayed is the dream man and hero of all girl wish for ! the stry is so relatable,makes me emotional sometimes! I can't explain in a word , a girl's strength to live in a trauma and after so much mental struggle finally came out from past and shining in present was so wonderful 😊! I wish every girl in real life can let go her traumatic past ! so as I ! overall this stry so sweet and lovely with a lots of lovely scenes! it never bore U , I swear U will enjoy this 💓... wish best of luck to the First frost team and cast ..they have done so well !!Was this review helpful to you?
An emotional masterpiece
This emotionally gripping perfect masterpiece of a love story is everything I didn’t know I needed. THIS is the epic love story that I wish I could watch for the first time over…and over…and over again.Also, we all need a Bai-Jingting boyfriend. Every green flag in the world. Plus…his looks are fire.
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He is her “sun”
This Drama has had a profound effect on me. It is one of the best dramas one of the best filming I have yet to see. Literally Heart fluttering, gut wrenching, heart rendering, superb acting, great writing and story development, beautiful cinematography, with a great musical score that matches. The storyline is very difficult at times due to incredible traumas but yet the gentleness and the healing of kindness takes my breath away. I wasn’t sure I could watch Due to personal traumas in my own family with sexual assault but I’m glad that I am watching because this film does a beautiful job in expressing the healing powers of undeniable love, and friendship and kindness and gentleness can help you heal with the traumas in getting on in life.I am currently only on episode 7 I am mesmerized by the acting and of the beauty of this film even though the script deals with very ugly and really hard circumstances. The male lead’s unwavering love and his dedication for her even through his undeniable pain is so well written and believable. His behind the scenes never changing devotion-always there for her - His acting ability to portray his pain and sorrow and loss of his first love and anger and all those emotions that go with it yet he never stopped loving her- is truly gifted. They are both very gifted actors. The female lead does such a great job in such a difficult role. She did an amazing job in reflecting how the traumas that she endured as a young girl would and could affect her life -her lack of self-worth, her doubts about herself and worth, the loss of loved ones and the betrayal of loved ones , her shame that she felt unnecessarily, and being a victim of such horrendous neglect and crimes. She was a reporter and a beautiful ballerina -the use of dance for healing and escape from her hell was so well done by the writers.
Gutwrenching, yet I can’t seem to stop watching. I have to say really well done to the writers because these are not an easy topics to portray or discuss when you talk about sexual assault , verbal + mental abuse. Again it really may be one of the most beautiful films I’ve see. My prayer is that there’s some happiness for them for the rest of their lives after everything they’ve been through that’s my my hope and my prayer in watching this to the end.
update:
Now that I’m to episode 10 currently there’s even so much more to this film in the storyline not just sexual assault but family trauma, abandonment, verbal abuse, some physical abuse but also tremendous kindness of others and love from others that can heal those wounds it’s a very intricate and complicated and loving and heart and gut wrenching drama all in one which represents life and how it can unfold.
update: just finished. The writers did not let me down at all. Literally my breath is still taken away.
I cannot say enough good things about the acting of everyone but especially especially the male and female lead. The chemistry is undeniable the love shown between these two over the years through all the heartache was truly amazingly portrayed. It was tough at times because of the subject matter but so well worth the watch I will definitely rewatch. Job Well done to everyone involved in this drama thank you for sharing all your incredible talents.
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