The First Frost

Beautiful Show

Overall, it was an amazing and beautiful show. It reminded me a bit of When I fly Towards You maybe with a touch more mature characters (cause they werent in HS for majority). I really liked Sang Yan‘s character. He really portrayed like a pure form of love cause he knew that he loved her and it didn’t matter if she saw or knew all that he did for her. One thing I didn’t like was the story kind of dragged near the end and it was it felt like certain plot lines were added just to extend the story. I really didn’t like or feel it was necessary to have the second couple under their love story, especially there was so much going on and on top of that adding their confusion was just a bit too much.

But overall, it was a beautiful story and I loved it

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The First Frost Turned My Cold Heart Into a Puddle

This drama is truly a 2025 gem, and even the title itself carries a deep meaning within the story you’ll understand it as you watch. I haven’t loved a modern drama this much since Lighter & Princess; I honestly place them on the same level. They’ve become my ult dramas. There’s so much to say… At the moment, I’m still watching and I’m currently on episode 18.

The atmosphere is melancholic, dramatic, and romantic at the same time. It’s a true slice of life, grounded in reality, with no exaggeration or unnecessary drama which is exactly what I love. It’s subtle, never over the top. This drama takes a much more realistic approach, far from the clichés and caricatures of overly formulaic rom-coms. This feels like real life.

As for the story, there isn’t really a traditional plot. We simply follow the daily lives of young adults and the gradual development of their relationships, while touching on many meaningful themes such as family, friendship, love, illness, and grief.

I really appreciated how the past relationship between Wen Yifan and Sang Yan is revealed through short flashbacks at the beginning of each episode. It’s far more effective than having a long “teenage” arc placed in the middle of episodes, which often breaks the pacing. Here, the flashbacks are thoughtfully structured and never disrupt the rhythm of the story.

The characters are genuinely lovable (except for Yifan’s awful family). Sang Yan, in particular, touched me deeply he’s such a human and sincere character.

At first, Wen Yifan appears cold, sad, and emotionally drained, almost lifeless. But as the episodes go by, we slowly understand why. She gradually changes: she smiles more, reacts more, gets shy, and starts breaking down her emotional walls.

Sang Yan is very tsundere he acts like he doesn’t care, yet he’s always there for her. What I love most about him is that he’s professionally reliable and incredibly considerate toward Yifan. He gives her exactly what she needs: a quiet, reassuring presence, never forcing himself or his feelings onto her. He treats her with so much delicacy, pays attention to every small detail, and it’s truly admirable. He loves her deeply, but never excessively.

The second couple is just as compelling and has nothing to be ashamed of. Si Qiao, the female lead’s friend, is such a joy to watch the kind of friend anyone could have in real life: energetic, funny, full of life, and coming from a big family. Hao An, on the other hand, is a socially awkward young man who simply longs for love. It feels like he didn’t even realize the small joys in his life until Si Qiao helped him open his eyes.

All in all, this is a 10/10 for me. And I’m convinced that once you finish it, it will stay with you you’ll remember everything.

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No character or story development throughout

This is the most disappointing drama I have ever watched, as someone who likes slow burn romance, and also the lighting of the drama as well the OSTs the whole drama was a big dissapointment with no proper character development whatsoever for any of the leads and definitely no real story progress happens either and this drama doesn't even contain anything much about jobs of the main leads to keep story interesting and romance alone isn't compelling either

Overall very boring and plain drama something I never expected from BJT or ZRN!(I love most of their other dramas so expected better here)

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The First Frost, An incredible drama.

I come to this drama without any expectations of it being this good, I haven't watch Hidden Love thus I was going blind with the story. At first I was hesitating to start it since C-drama typically are long ep, and I like watching a drama in one sitting. But The First Frost might change it for me, I binged watch 1-10 at first, and kept up with new ep everyday.
The story is super super interesting, I really dig what's Yifan story is, how her hardships during her high school days made her do choices that only benefits her, what I am talking about is how she was only looking at herself, and it has a reason though. It is to protect herself. But slowly she realize that someone, ugh when she saw the tin box of Yang with the tickets and picture of her in graduation, I shed tears. I was happy that she saw it (was literally the scene I want to see).
Now Sang Yang, what a story he has. He endured the pain, might have blame himself on why she left him. But his strong attitude made me like him. I can see why Hidden Love would be a good watch knowing how different Sang Yang will be. I aspire to be like Sang Yang.
I want to talk about the cinematography of this drama, It's so beautiful, the places they go to in Nahwa, Beiyu, or even in Yihe we're gorgeous. It made me want to go there for real. The effects is also so good, even the practical effects of using reflections or the crystalize things complements the scene more and added emotion.
The cast is perfect for the roles, Bai Jing Ting facial expressions really capture a confident person, it hooks specially when he looks at Yifan. Zhang Ruo Nan is the perfect Yifan, her portrayal of it should gave her a LOT of awards, I really was sympathizing with her, I cried with her, I was happy when she was happy. She portrays a girl that left by her family really well. The second leads are also good too, well I may be bias since I really like Zhang Miao Yi, she's a perfect best friend for Yifan. Edward Chen too did a well job portraying a man losing his parents and having the doubt of him being the reason of their death, and I was happy with her grandparents too. All of the other supporting cast are to commendable too, especially the one who portrays Yifan's uncle or Che Xing De, whenever he comes to the screen, I just wanna punch that face. Nah seriously, his aura literally is like a deranged person.
I also like the music and background songs, it's not too emotional, just perfect. Plus how it enters the scene, using instrumental first then having vocals after it is so good.
I highly, HIGHLY recommend everyone to watch this. Even if you watched, Hidden Love or not, it's such a good start.

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A Love That Waited, A Heart That Healed

I have watched many dramas over the years, but The First Frost has touched my heart in a way very few shows ever have. This is probably the longest review I’ve ever written, but this beautiful drama truly deserves it. If you enjoy deep emotions, slow healing, and a story that stays with you long after it ends, The First Frost is a must-watch.

This drama is not your usual romantic story. It doesn’t rely on dramatic twists or flashy love scenes. Instead, it tells the quiet, emotional journey of two people – Sang Yan and Wen Yifan – who were once in love, then separated by pain, and who slowly find their way back to each other years later.

Wen Yifan is not a typical female lead. She is strong in silence, someone who has been deeply hurt by life but still chooses to be kind. The trauma she went through is heartbreaking, and the way she keeps going forward is something I truly admire. Zhang Ruonan played this role so beautifully, with just her eyes expressing pain, fear, and sometimes, hope. Her growth – from someone hiding from her past to someone who finally accepts love and herself – is what makes this story so meaningful.

Sang Yan is one of the best male leads I’ve seen in a drama. He is not loud, not aggressive, not demanding. He is gentle, patient, and emotionally mature. He waited years for Wen Yifan, not because he was obsessed, but because he truly cared. Some people may call him a doormat or a stalker, but I completely disagree. His love was respectful and thoughtful. He gave her space, never crossed her boundaries, and always supported her in quiet ways. Bai Jingting portrayed Sang Yan with such sincerity that I could feel every bit of his love, especially in Episode 27, where one simple glance showed so much pain and love together.

Their love story is not a fairytale. It’s full of pain, silence, and long waiting. But that’s what makes it real. Life isn’t always happy. Love doesn’t always come with fireworks. Sometimes, love is simply being there for someone, standing quietly beside them while they heal.

The cinematography in this drama is beautiful. The soft lighting, calm colors, and camera angles add to the emotional feeling of each scene. It’s not flashy, but it is so well made. The music also deserves praise. The songs grow on you slowly and blend perfectly with the characters' emotions. You might skip the opening at first, but trust me, by the end of the series, it becomes part of the experience.

Even the side characters were well-acted. I do wish we saw more emotional development in Qiao Qiao’s story, but it didn’t take away from the powerful journey of the main couple.

This drama also gives a very important message: healing doesn’t come overnight. Love cannot “fix” someone. Real healing takes time, and it has ups and downs. Wen Yifan didn’t change suddenly because Sang Yan loved her. She healed because she chose to, and Sang Yan simply walked beside her while she did. That’s something I respect deeply about this story. It’s honest. It doesn’t lie to the audience or give fake hope.

Also, this drama says something about society. It shows how women who suffer trauma are often left to deal with it alone. Wen Yifan’s strength is in how she chose to live again, even when the world gave her no support. And Sang Yan’s strength is in his quiet care. His love is not loud—but it is deep, respectful, and lasting.

Lastly, I want to say that this drama is very emotional. It’s not an easy watch in some parts. It made me cry, especially in the last episode. But those tears were worth it. The emotions are real, and the characters are unforgettable.

To the entire team – the actors, the writers, the director – thank you. You didn’t just make a drama. You told a story that felt real, that gave us hope, and that reminded us what true love and healing can look like.

The First Frost is not just a drama. It’s an emotional experience. It is my favorite Chinese drama now, and I know it will stay with me for a very long time.

If you are ready for a drama that speaks to your soul, this one is for you.

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There are a million reviews up and mine really doesn’t matter but I still feel the need the write something maybe for my own closure and sense of good bye. It’s been a minute since I’ve watched a drama that left such a lasting impression and made me feel so sad that drama didn’t have more than 32 episodes! I absolutely loved this drama for how deeply it spoke to me and for its portrayal of hope, perseverance, and love amidst brokenness and pain.

ML and FL’s story was beautiful and at the end of the day a fairytale but I guess that’s why we watch these dramas… to see the ML and FL in their unconditional love for one another. ML and FL were so well cast … even I could tell from my novice eyes that they were masters of their craft. I loved their chemistry and how drama used present and past timelines to tell their story. They let us into their world and I for once skipped nothing and thoroughly enjoyed every glance and unspoken word.

I’m going to miss this one!

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Heartwarming ,healing ,beautiful

Can anything be more beautiful than this
I guess No
While watching last scene ..i have tears in my eyes & iam all emotional
The things yifan goes through are terrible but how Sangyan healed her that process is beautiful
Sangyan isnt angel ..he hold grudges ,he gets angry too ,but there is only a girl in his life & he is devoted to her only ,when she isnt around ,he is like a lump of clay like his sis said
Sangyifan became part of daily life ..their interactions are so special & heartwarming that u cant get enough of it ... We watched them step by step from angry birds that barely talkEd to roommates to caring for eo to confession to become necessaity for eo ... They filled my heart with love for em...... They made me feel for em ..this show bring me back to c dramAs after 8 month ...thankyou youku for giving me such amazing show .. It is added to my most fav dramas ..rewatch value is 1000\10

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drama that will make it hard for me to move on❣️

Honestly, this drama will be hard to move on, be it in terms of storyline, OST, cinematography and also for the casting.

Honestly, at first, for the cast as Sang Yan (Bai Jinting), I personally didn't fit in and for this role I initially hoped for Victor Ma but after I searched, it turned out that Bai Jinting was more than suitable for Sang Yan. And it took almost 2 years for this drama to air. But it's hard to forget the feeling of not being able to be apart from them😭😭😭❣️❣️❣️.

Even though you can't sail in the real world, I hope you two won't become strangers and can be in the same drama project again in the future 🥹🥰☺️.

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First Frost

“First Frost” tries to be a poetic, slow-burn romance, but unfortunately it ends up feeling more like a slow freeze. The drama is visually beautiful, but almost everything beneath the surface struggles.
1. Pacing That Moves at Glacial Speed
The biggest problem is the pacing. Scenes drag on long after their emotional point has been made, and side plots stretch thin just to fill episodes. Rather than atmospheric, the slow pacing often becomes boring and repetitive.
2. Chemistry That Never Quite Melts the Ice
Despite the story hinging on the romantic tension between the leads, the chemistry often feels forced and inconsistent. Their emotional beats don’t land, and intense moments don’t build on each other. The romance lacks sparks—ironically for a show named First Frost, everything feels lukewarm.
3. Plotlines That Start Strong… Then Vanish
The show introduces intriguing mysteries and conflicts early on, but many either get resolved too conveniently or fade away entirely. Secondary characters disappear for episodes at a time, only to reappear with abrupt shifts in motivation.
4. Overly Dramatic Dialogues
The script leans heavily into flowery monologues that sound deep but don’t actually say much. Instead of delivering emotional weight, the dialogue often comes across as self-indulgent and melodramatic.
5. Gorgeous Production, Wasted Potential
The cinematography, costumes, and setting are undeniably stunning, which makes it all the more frustrating that the narrative can’t keep up. The drama feels like it relies on visuals to compensate for weaker writing.
⭐ Overall Verdict
“First Frost” is visually captivating but narratively hollow. If you enjoy atmospheric dramas and don’t mind extremely slow pacing, it may still appeal to you. But if you’re looking for strong storytelling or compelling emotional arcs, this drama may leave you out in the cold.

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