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Disappointing
If others don't dare to speak up then I will. This is very important!!!!The story is very boring, even the dialogues seem a lot unimportant. It is much more comfortable when reading the novel or manhwa. The atmosphere is much more pronounced, while this drama seems not Obviously. Okay I don't know what Asian fans think, why this drama is so popular. Maybe because they are waiting for a spin off from the previous story. Only if this is a standalone drama I think this could be considered a failure.With actors like Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan, they are unable to sustain this uninteresting story. Even though they have tried to explore the characters and characteristics of the shop.But the dialogues and script are very bad, I even feel that Wen Yifan here is like a stupid woman who doesn't know how to talk.Please, this makes me restless, a drama that should be good has become like this and no criticism or suggestions are given.The audience is too blind to the trend and high expectations because this is a famous story with Bai Jing ting's very stunning visuals. But honestly this drama is not good.
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Disappointed
Firstly I just don’t understand y ppl think they r good looking visual couples 🙄🙄🙄🙄….. they look average. Secondly they’re just mid in terms of acting. They don’t have an appealing expressions that catch u in seconds. They even can’t give compelling smiles.Lastly chemistry. It was dead n forced. Their emotions r bland n no interesting side characters. Overall two garden gnomes acting
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Love you
The feal like very cute drama I ever seen after hidden loveThe way them romance like very deep
I feel like this drama Goan to high level performence
I request the team the drama go to realised to all languages
To very successful drama of the year
The effect which is shown in this is very romantic and successful, so a man learns a lot that he should take care of all the things of his partner and if she gets happiness from small things then he should take care of her in life.
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Wish I Had Dropped This Sooner
Let me start by saying that I absolutely loved Hidden Love, so I was really excited to watch this. But honestly, it was such a letdown. I kept hoping it would get better, which is why I stuck with it until the end, but I seriously should’ve dropped it earlier. It just didn’t live up to my expectations.Was this review helpful to you?
you know a show is SO good when you write a review about how good it is before finishing it!
Sang Yan the man you are!! oh boy i still didn't finish it but this gives me k-drama vibes. I've never watched something like this in a c-drama so it feels different. So in love with this, really!! i was hesitiant at first because i don't like Life/meldodramas. this is really really deep, it touched me deeply, sang yan i've never seen someone so loyal in their love and devotion, he really IS the standard. I had to pause, smile and giggle all on my own and then continue watching. Never skipped a scene! which is very rare of me to do. got hooked up from ep 1 and throughout the story.10/10 for me and i don't need to finish it determine that its a 10/10.
P.S: this is my first review ever!! this is how much i loved this show, felt the need to write a review.
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Overhyped, boring, and no chemistry.
Where do I start?The beginning of this drama I thought I was going to like it, but it was so boring.
Thinking is it just me or is this really that great?
It's not. (If you think it is. Good for you.)
ML follows fl left and right. He is so obsessed with her and you can't ask me why because I stopped paying attention everytime I started the drama.
The texting scenes between the leads was most annoying to me. He texts in circles and she doesn't know what he means and his attitude is irritating.
I watched a drama where the girl character was following this guy around, but everyone disliked her character so badly for it. But this ml does just this? *Crickets*
No dislike for him at all.
Anyways, I'm super picky and this drama just wasn't what I was looking for at the time.
Or maybe not even in the future.
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Almost as good as Hidden Love!
I dropped many CDramas for lack of patience (as I prefer the 10 or 16 format episodes) but this one caught my attention as I got hooked from the first episode. I knew I had to to sustain the long run!The sob story of the FL is unfortunately quite relatable by many women in the world and I thought it was a great idea to see how she was going to overcome the trauma. The persistance (and borderline stalking) of Sang Yang throughout the years apart is out of this world and frankly unrealistic but who cares! He is cute and caring and the prototype of the Green Flag boyfriend.
I have to admit I bypassed the second couple as I was too eager to pick up the main couple story.
So I overall enjoyed it and had my reward at the last episode !
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wen yifan you deserve all the best things in the world.
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The best tv show ever
The First Frost is, without a doubt, the best Chinese drama I've ever watched. Its captivating storyline, intricate character development, and stunning cinematography create an immersive experience that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Every episode is meticulously crafted, blending suspense and emotion in a way that resonates deeply with the audience. In my opinion, it stands shoulder to shoulder with Hidden Love, matching its intensity and depth in every aspect. On kisskh, I rated it a perfect 10/10, reflecting its excellence in storytelling, production, and overall impact. If you're looking for a series that challenges the boundaries of conventional drama, The First Frost is an absolute must-watch.Was this review helpful to you?
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Wasted potential with the highlight being a complex FL
The best part of this series is the complex FL. We watch her deal with trauma and the repercussions of her trauma with PTSD, touch aversion, sleepwalking, and very low self-esteem. We get to watch as she deals with the horrors of a terrible family and how she remains strong and unafraid to stand up for herself, but still face the long-term effects of her past. Her trauma isn't just a empty plot that the writers put in without consideration of how terrible it can truly be. The FL is the highlight and honestly, I would've loved to see more time spent on her working through her personal issues. She is a complex, multi-dimensional character that we get to watch grow and learn to love herself. I enjoyed her character more than the romance of the whole show.The romance was perfect, warm, but empty and quite lackluster. The ML is a really flat character who's only character trait is being in love with the FL. In the Hidden Love his character was full of life, humor, warmth, and love for everyone around him. In First Frost he has a best friend who is super friendly and caring and many other friends as well, but yet he constantly ignores them, is rude to them, and doesn't show his care for them at all. His best friend even begs him at one point saying that he really needed to talk to him, but he shoved him off because he wanted to be with his girlfriend. This ML was just empty outside of the romance.
The romance was the main genre, so of course, it's one of the most important relationships in the show. But..what about the FL's best friend? She is always there for her, forgives her when she leaves her/dumps her and is always there for her even when the FL doesn't have the emotional/mental energy to be there for her. Yet the FL mentions multiple times that the ML is the only one that loves her and that he's the only family she has.
The secondary couple was cute, but they didn't fit the tone of the series at all. I would've watched them if they had their own show because they had more natural chemistry than the leads, but I skipped during First Frost.
So all in all, the FL was the best part. The romance was warm, but empty.
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A Beautiful Yet Bittersweet Love Story
The drama starts with a sweet high school love-at-first-sight between Sang Yan and Wen Yifan, who meet on their first day of high school. Every day is filled with heart-fluttering moments—until reality hits. Wen Yifan’s once bright world turns into trauma and sorrow, making her became an avoidant & withdrawn person who chooses to run away from people she knows.Sang Yan’s character is loved by many viewers, and I totally get why. He’s loyal, devoted, and never giving up on the girl he has loved from the very beginning. On the other hand, Wen Yifan’s character can be frustrating to some viewers, she seems indecisive & almost like playing with Sang Yan’s feelings. But, as someone who understands what trauma can do to a person, I deeply related to Yifan. Facing the harsh world alone, carrying emotional burdens without asking for help. I just wanted to be her friend and give her a hug:(
While I really enjoyed the drama, there were times when it felt a bit on and off. Some episodes pulled me in completely, while others felt like they lost momentum.
What I Loved:
- The acting was top-notch, especially Wen Yifan’s emotional scenes. Her teary eyes and gloomy expressions truly brought her hidden trauma to life.
- The chemistry between the leads was undeniable—they made every scene together feel genuine.
- The OST was easy-listening and fit the mood of the drama perfectly!!
What Felt Off:
- Side character screen time, I loved the 2nd couple, but why were their scenes so minimal? Instead, we got TOO MUCH focus on Su Haoan’s grandparents. There was even an episode where they had more screen time than the main leads.
- Sang Yan’s repeated flights to Yihe just to secretly watch Yifan from afar. While some might find this super romantic, I personally found it a bit weird & unsettling(?) If I knew someone was watching me from a distance, even if it was someone I liked, I’d be creeped out rather than touched.
- The main leads officially became a couple before resolving the misunderstandings from six years ago. I admire Sang Yan’s patience and his respect for Yifan’s feelings, but getting into a relationship with unresolved questions? That’s not realistic and as expected, it backfired when Yifan ran away again for the same reasons.
Despite these flaws, I still think this drama is worth to watch, It delivers a deeply emotional love story. If you enjoy romance with angst, this one’s suit you well!
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Innocent first love
(+) Overall a sweet and wholesome but realistic portrayal of first love(+) Main leads play their characters convincingly with decent chemistry
(+) Good closure with a heartwarming ending that ties up loose ends
(-) Heavy on flashback scenes, which get repetitive and often feel a bit disruptive to the flow of the story, especially in the later episodes which are filled with what feels like extended cuts of the childhood flashbacks in the earlier episodes
(-) Because of the heavy use of flashbacks, the main story progresses more slowly
(-) Side characters felt like a bit of a distraction, with limited character development
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