The First Frost

comforting and nostalgicc

I have never seen such a beautiful drama. The characters, the story, the acting. I will forever stay in this universe even when im wrinkly and 80 in a wheelchair. The whole drama didn't make me as emotional as the last 2 eps did. I BAWLED OUT MY EYES. Yifan finding a family in sang yan's family, being freed from her past ghosts. The vile man getting behind bars forever, cutting off her selfish good for nothing mother and finally living for herself. thats my girl!! Legit so proud of her. And sang yan, oh the way that man YEARNEDDDDDDDD FOR HER. No man irl can ever measure as his equal. The pure love, the passion and the devotion he had towards her. Such a beautiful drama🥹

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Beautiful Rollercoaster

I have to start off by saying this drama was not what I expected but in the best way. This drama was very beautifully written and very well executed. The Things the FL dealt with in her life really makes you feel for her and makes are her choses in life makesense. My heart also goes out to the ML he did so much behind the scenes. I couldnt rewatch this drama it was way to heart breaking for me and had me crying out for both the FL and ML. Also wanna add I really liked all the supporting characters they all added to story in a positve way and made the story alot better!

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Melodrama done right

In all honesty i picked this drama up upon it's release but never finished it till starting it over again recently. I put this drama on hold as i was getting burnt out binging dramas and was dropping everything amidst the dryness of the c-drama world earlier this year. A snippet of the ending drawn me back in and i was honestly seated tightly from the beginning till the end. As some comments or reviews might have mentioned, it is not everyone's cup of tea as the theme leans heavily on SA and dysfunctional family settings. Some may not be able to fully understand or grasp why some characters act the way they do but i found that the portrayal in this drama on those aspects were painfully realistic. I wish more fellow male watchers are able to understand the messages this drama brings among other things. The Male Lead may be too perfect in real world setting but nevertheless should be an example of what men should strive to be when it comes to people they hold dear.

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yifan me tocou profundamente

acho que posso começar dizendo que senti e muito. chorei diversas vezes ao longo desse c-drama porque quando comecei, não tinha lido nada sobre como seria a história, então realmente foi uma descoberta sobre dor, amor e sobrevivência.

ainda fico chocada com a força da protagonista, não por ser algo novo, até porque não é de hoje que vemos — seja na ficção ou na vida real — mulheres que passaram por diversos momentos ruins, com a família, pessoas de fora, abusadores, pedófilos etc., e continuaram suas vidas, mesmo quando não tinham rede de apoio, sentiam dor e tantas outras coisas. e é exatamente isso que toca: a trajetória da yifan não é nova para nós, mulheres. ou já passamos por isso, ou conhecemos outras que passaram. infelizmente, como é algo que a gente conhece, assistir acaba tocando nosso coração de forma muito direta.

ver a vida que ela viveu até o momento atual em que se passa o c-drama nos faz entender a forma como ela se comporta, suas decisões — mesmo as que não gostamos — e, principalmente, sentir empatia por ela como mulher e ser humano.

um ponto que destaco — pois vi muitas pessoas comentarem — foi quando a yifan deixou o sangyan depois de estarem juntos e acabaram passando muito tempo separados. entendo demais a frustração por esse momento. mas como eu falei antes, ver tudo o que ela passou nos ajuda a entender suas ações, mesmo não gostando!! fiquei de coração partido pelo sangyan e pela amiga dela, mas um trauma mexe com você de todas as maneiras possíveis. pensei muito no quanto ela se sentiu culpada e com medo a ponto de a dor de sumir, da culpa e da saudade parecer a melhor opção do que ficar e se abrir. a gente se frustra do outro lado da tela, mas não é como se a pessoa que não teve confiança suficiente para falar e resolveu sumir lidasse com tudo de forma tranquila e não sofresse. esse comportamento dela é um reflexo de tudo o que ela viveu, e ainda bem que ela teve pessoas incríveis ao seu redor para lembrá-la de que nunca vão desistir dela. entendo todos os sentimentos das pessoas que não gostaram, e eu também gostaria que isso não tivesse acontecido no c-drama, mas acho o cúmulo atacarem ela por isso, como se ela estivesse apenas sendo dramática ou como se não amasse ele e sua amiga o suficiente. eu sei que foi algo que magoou muito eles, mas sinto que depois disso ela aprendeu bastante.

eu amei que a yifan não perdoou a família no final. estava com receio de que a colocassem como uma mulher que perdoasse e voltasse a ter algum tipo de laço com aquelas pessoas. é muito doloroso assistir àquela situação, mas nada justifica o que aquelas pessoas fizeram com ela. nada vai tirar a dor de uma vítima que foi desacreditada, que não foi acolhida no momento em que mais precisava. achei extremamente necessário ela cortar os laços.

preciso também dizer que sou completamente apaixonada pelo sangyan, e que ele se mostrou um personagem incrível, que sempre esteve ali pela yifan — confiando, esperando, sendo paciente e amando. ele é definitivamente aquele tipo de personagem masculino que a gente pensa "ah, só pode ter sido escrito por uma mulher".

mostrarem o presente e ficarem voltando para as cenas do passado foi algo que não me irritou tanto como achei que iria. gostei da trilha sonora, e boa parte dos outros personagens foi ok para mim, mas confesso que meu interesse maior era nos protagonistas, então eu não me importava com nenhum deles o suficiente, e alguns dos enredos não me prenderam. como é algo que tem muitos episódios, eu já esperava que, em algum momento, o ritmo fosse se perder para mim — e realmente isso aconteceu, o que foi uma pena.

no geral, eu gostei. fiquei presa logo no início e assisti a um episódio atrás do outro. adoro um slowburn, então não tenho do que reclamar nesse aspecto. senti que trataram a história da yifan de forma real e sensível também. enfim, foi um c-drama que assisti quando eu realmente estava querendo algo assim. teve altos e baixos, mas foi uma descoberta incrível, que tocou meu coração tantas vezes que só me restavam as lágrimas de emoção.

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Definitely worth your time!

I decided to watch First Frost because of Zhang Miaoyi, even though she’s only the second lead. I’ve always liked her, so I gave the drama a chance — and I’m really glad I did.

To be honest, I had no idea what the story was about. I just knew it had some connection to Hidden Love, which I haven’t seen. That made me hesitate at first, thinking I might not understand what was going on. But it turns out, you don’t need to watch Hidden Love to enjoy First Frost. This story stands on its own.

At first, it looks like a light and sweet romance. But as it goes on, you realize it has a serious and emotional side. It touches on pain, trauma, and healing — not just love. That’s what surprised me the most.

The one who really stood out for me was Zhang Ruonan. I had never seen her in any drama before, but after this, I became a fan. Her character, Wen Yifan, goes through a lot. She was abandoned by her mother, almost assaulted by people she should’ve been able to trust — her uncle, neighbor, and even her boss.

Yes, she’s pretty, and people around her notice it. But it’s more than that. She’s hurt, lonely, and doesn’t have anyone to protect her. That’s why she ends up being a target. Watching her struggle broke my heart.

On the other hand, Sang Yan comes from a good and loving family. He has everything Yifan doesn’t. But that’s what makes their connection so meaningful. He becomes the one who helps her feel safe, little by little.

I also don’t understand the hate towards Wen Yifan’s character. People with PTSD don’t always talk about their pain or cry in front of others. Many of them become quiet, distant, or try to act like nothing happened. That doesn’t mean they don’t feel anything — they’re just trying to survive. I’m glad the drama showed that side of her. It felt real.

Zhang Ruonan’s acting was amazing. She showed all the pain, sadness, and emptiness of her character in a quiet but powerful way. You could really feel everything she was going through.

Even though I started watching for Zhang Miaoyi, I stayed because of Zhang Ruonan. She truly carried the story.

The music was also lovely — soft and romantic, perfect for the mood of the drama.

First Frost is not your usual light drama. It has romance, yes, but it also talks about hard things in life. It’s not always happy, but it’s real. If you’re open to watching something emotional and meaningful, this is worth your time.

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A healing love story.. ML is literally a green flag

I watched it with the expectation that it will be similar to Hidden Love, but I was so wrong. This drama is so much darker, mature and realistic. There were a few disturbing scenes that happened to the FL, and I feel like the ML is the only light in this drama that makes everything bearable. Not just for the FL, but for us the audience too!! The new actor that plays Sang Yan definitely suits the role better.

I wouldn't really rewatch it because it can get quite dark and intense (not in a good way). I love the casting and when the 2 leads get together because finally a healthy relationship can be seen for the FL.

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Well done but depressing

I'll be honest, I could not binge watch this drama because I found it depressing or a downer. FL went around looking morose and ML went around looking emotionally tortured. Thank goodness for the 2nd couple that gave us some relief. Unfortunately - for once - the writer/director did not over focus on the 2nd couple. Figures! The moment you actually want to see more of the 2nd couple, and you don't get it. Sorry of life, eh?

I understand that FL has trauma from her crappy family and every loser man she runs into wants to sexually assault her. She's pretty, yes, but I don't understand how this girl has an invisible magnet connected to her, which draws every loser within a 10 mile radius. I mean what are the odds that you get assaulted this many times in your life? It just seems farfetched to me. But she clearly needs to see a psychiatrist to heal from this trauma...or at least open up to ML - the only person in your life that's treated you well since your dad died - or her best friend. Rather she deliberately hurts ML to drive him away, and she continues hurting him over and over again when he's been nothing but caring and supportive. Instead she spends nearly the entire drama looking morose and depressed, showing signs of mental stress via sleepwalking, etc. and does nothing to heal herself via professional help or if that's too expensive, confiding in her friends who are willing to help. And just an aside to this actress, please cut your hair or wear it down your back. She tends to wear is down her front, which makes her look like a cocker spaniel. At least, they added bangs to her current self, which helps.

ML is unbelievable. Where do you find men like this is real life? He's been sold out to her since they met, never wavering, never dating another girl. Yet she treats him like crap, hurting him over and over again and refusing to confide in him when he's proven his loyalty and dedication over and over again. As a result, he spends the drama looking tortured. Don't get me wrong, the actor does a fantastic job with the role, but I feel so sorry for him. He DOES deserve a girl that will love him passionately, and I don't know that FL is ever convincing enough to make me believe that she loves him as much as he loves her. Poor guy.

Honestly, I liked SFL better because she had spunk and she didn't go around looking like a Bassett Hound. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know FL has trauma, but GET HELP, girl! I also liked SML and SFL's relationship and wish we'd seen more of it. The first time I've EVER wanted more of the 2nd couple and darned if I didn't get it. So frustrating.

Overall, I gave this a 9 because it was well done and well acted, but it was such a depressant. I would have liked to see FL realizing she needs help and actually reaching out to those around her to get it instead of pushing them away. It's not healthy to internalize everything. Yes, ultimately, you're the one that has to claw your way into a healthy mental health, but there's people around you that can help shoulder some of the burden.

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Not Bad But I Miss The Original Actors

Unnecessarily long. We get it. They're in love but went though a lot of tough things before they could finally be together. We didn't need half of these episodes....

That said, it wasn't bad. It was a sweet love story with a very dedicated and extremely romantic ML and an emotionally unavailable FL. Good character arcs. nice characters. But I REALLY miss the actors from Hidden Love (which this is a spin off of). I had to pretend that this was a completely different, unrelated story to even remotely enjoy it because the actors' interpretations of those characters are so different. Not bad, but very different. (Although it would have been so much better to see the original Sang Yan from Hidden Love because his acting was so unique).

I also really enjoyed the side characters' story and romance. I was a bit confused by the friendship of the three because it was shown as adults but not much in the flashbacks.

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