Hidden Love

Diabetic sweetness we need in our life

SO ADORABLE!! Great acting, great chemistry., beautiful family relationships. This is such s breath of fresh air after watching so many toxic relationships.

Recommended to watch to ease d pressure of daily life. Makes you rethink on wat kind of relationships you want in your life. On a deeper level, this is d kind of love and family dynamics dat we should aim lol.. Love d brother realness, dat regardless his full blown annoying attitude, he always protects his sister. I want one too, please.. And dont forget his brother kind and fluffy sidekick., Love his kind nature too.. DAYM I ADORE THIS NON TOXIC CREATURES!!!

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Dropped

The acting is bad except for the first episode.
The music is decent.
The story is too slow. Can walk away to get some coffee and 20 min later and not miss anything. Can miss an entire episode and not miss anything. Being called 2nd brother over and over, him acting like a father figure but later wanting a romance is creepy.
Shouldn't be listed as comedy.
The hype is ridiculous. Started off at 9.9 on imdb and once it gets on Netflix, it'll probably dump faster when people try it like I did. Waste of time unless you are a 9 or 10 year old maybe.

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2 puppies in love!

This is the perfect drama if you are looking for "feel good" series. It is overloaded with sweetness and pure moments between 2 very "nice" people.

Plot: a naive girl falls in love with her brother's best friend. Being 5 years younger than him, they find themselves in different stages of life, but when she becomes an adult they finally get the chance to be together.

This is a very sweet story but and it's fame is well deserved but of course nothing is perfect.

First point: I feel that adding the scenes of a middle school FL added nothing to the story, but made it a bit weirder. Why? Just why? If they met when she was already in highschool would have been better.

Second point: this is my first drama with Zhao lusi and I can confidently say her fame is well deserved. She is amazing and very believable. The main "beef" I have is with her character.
She is frankly one dimensional. Except for being in love with this guy there isn't much else. I am not even quite sure what she studies at university. School days are basically non existing.

Third point: why did they have to make the ml such a miserable guy. The amount of trauma this guy went through... I know the drama wants to make two opposite face each other (they guy who had a hard life and the sheltered princess) but this doesn't really work. Even though he went through so much he is heavenly sweet just like the FL who didn't face a single struggle in her life.

Fourth point : this is not really a point but just a preference. At the very beginning I thought the FL was playing a more childish voice to create a contrast between her character as a teenager and her character as an adult... I quickly realized that is just the way she speaks😅. I know that China probably has some sort of sweet spot for aegyo like in Korea.. but man.. sometimes it is hard to listen to a 20 something years old girl like a child. That's nobody a fault. It's just the actress way of speaking. No big deal.

Talking about positives: the actors have such good chemistry. They really feel like a real couple.

Going back to negatives : I am currently at episode 20... Ok I love their story, but this entire series is only based on their love story. Nothing else is happening. It's starting to be a bit boring...

Finally over.

Definitely a good drama, worth watching but only if you really like romance cause there isn't anything else in here.😅

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Worth it ❤️

The story is just perfect. I love the development of the plot. The scenes are very simple yet it invokes so much emotion. I also like the fact that there is no dull moment nor toxic parts. The story does not only gives entertainment but it also gives lessons. Like how the characters build their own self, there’s self-love, there’s patience, there’s hope. The story is really nice and i don’t want to spoil it.

The casts and their acting is FRENCH KISS💋💋 They are so talented and very natural. Especially the female lead both her kid and adult version. I also love the dynamics between their siblings relationship. Everything about the cast is just so pretty, natural, and VEERRYYY talented. Just imagine how thier subtle smiles or movements looks so natural 🥹 Gossssshhh, I so want to hug her in her middle school airport scene, that scene is so impactful that I totally felt her what she felt that time, very relatable. The story is nice but I must say that because of the casts, the story was brought to so much life.

OSTs are so cute that it feels well to the scenes. I must say that they chose prefectly well the osts for this series.

Overall, I will definitely recommend this 🥹❤️

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A Simple Story That Created Magic❤️❤️❤️

Hidden Love is proof that a drama doesn’t need a complicated storyline, huge plot twists, or massive production to become a masterpiece. Sometimes, all it takes is a simple story told with sincerity and heart with the right cast. This drama hit all the right spots and created something truly magical. It’s amazing how such a simple story could leave such a huge impact and stay with people for years.

I love this drama so much! The characters felt so real that they made me believe they exist somewhere in another world. Even now, I still think about them and imagine their lives. Three years later, I am still stuck in my Hidden Love era.

What makes this drama so special is how genuine everything feels. The family dynamics, the sibling bond, and especially the relationship between Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi all feel natural and authentic. They don’t feel like fictional characters,they feel like real people. Their love story is pure, comforting, and beautifully written, and I can’t help but wish them endless happiness.

I love Duan Jiaxu and Sang zhi so much!! 😍😍😍. They bring me so much joy, and watching them together always makes me smile. The warmth, care, and respect they share make their relationship one of the most beautiful I’ve seen on screen. I truly wish everyone could experience a love like theirs.

I keep rewatching this drama, and it never gets old. No matter how many times I watch it, it brings the same happiness and comfort. I’ve never been this attached to a drama or rewatched one so many times. But Hidden Love is different,it’s a story I could revisit endlessly and still fall in love with again.

For me, Hidden Love is more than just a drama. It’s a comfort, a happy place, and a story that will always have a special place in my heart. The fact that such a simple story could create such deep emotions and leave such a lasting impact is what makes it truly special.

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Hidden First Love

Hidden Love is a sweet romance that captures the magic and vulnerability of falling in love for the first time. With its soft atmosphere, lovable leads, and heartfelt storytelling, this drama feels like a comforting memory you want to hold on to.

The story follows Sang Zhi, a bright and somewhat awkward high school girl, and Duan Jiaxu, her older brother’s friend. What starts as a quiet crush gradually grows into something deeper, and the drama carefully traces their relationship over several years. It’s not rushed, not overly dramatic, but instead focused on small moments—glances, shared silences, and emotional growth.

One of the drama’s biggest strengths is its atmosphere. The cinematography is warm and nostalgic, almost dreamlike at times. The pacing is relaxed, which might feel slow to some, but it works beautifully for a story built on unspoken feelings and growing trust. The OST (original soundtrack) also adds to the overall feeling, matching the tone perfectly.

Zhao Lusi as Sang Zhi is incredibly charming, capturing the innocence and uncertainty of young love. Chen Zheyuan plays Duan Jiaxu with a calm, steady presence that slowly reveals more emotional depth as the story unfolds. Their chemistry feels natural, never forced, and the age gap is handled with sensitivity and care.

Beyond the romance, Hidden Love also explores themes like family relationships, personal growth, and emotional healing. It doesn’t rely on dramatic twists, but instead lets the characters grow organically. It’s a story about timing, patience, and the quiet ways people come to care for each other.

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Hidden Love (2023)

I absolutely loved this one. ❤️ It’s such a sweet, warm, and comforting romance, and one of those dramas that makes you smile without even realizing it.

What I loved most is how natural the relationship between Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu feels. Their chemistry is amazing, and I really enjoyed watching their relationship develop slowly rather than having everything happen at once. The transition from her childhood crush to an actual relationship was especially well done.

I also loved how Duan Jiaxu isn’t just the typical perfect male lead. He has his own struggles and insecurities, and seeing him slowly open up and allow himself to be loved made me even more attached to his character.

Sang Zhi is also such a lovable character. She’s cute and playful without feeling completely helpless, and I loved watching her grow up and become more confident in herself.

The family relationships are another huge plus for me, especially Sang Zhi’s relationship with her brother. Their dynamic is hilarious and feels incredibly natural. 😂❤️

Overall, Hidden Love is exactly the kind of romance I love: soft, warm, funny, romantic, and comforting, without unnecessary drama taking over the story.

A little note: One of my absolute comfort dramas. I could rewatch this just for the cute moments, the chemistry, and that warm feeling it gives me. 🥹❤️

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I fear I was giggling way too much

The confession onward??? Yeah, I was COOKED.

The chemistry between Sang Zhi and Duan Jiaxu is actually insane. The flirting, the little looks, the tension, the OSTs… like bro, why am I sitting here smiling at fictional people being in love. Some moments felt genuinely believable and sweet, while others were very much peak drama fantasy, but honestly I didn't even care.

I also really liked the relationship between Sang Zhi and Sang Yan. After watching The First Frost, seeing Sang Yan actually lose his temper was hilarious because I'm so used to him being calm. But at the same time, his reaction made sense. That's his little sister. Zhizhi getting mad at him back was completely fair too.

Not everything worked for me, and some parts definitely felt a little too fictional, but the romance carried this HARD. The chemistry + OSTs + post-confession era alone had me locked in.

Still prefer The First Frost overall, but Hidden Love absolutely deserves its reputation.

9/10

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One of my first cdramas that I will never forget and also one of the first series that I allowed myself to rewatch. When I found out that I didn't have a review for this gem yet, I had to fix it right away and now. Jiaxu and Sang Zhi won my heart in the first episode without having to try, the same with Sang Yan (who also managed to do it in First Frost Imao). I don't regret the day I watched the series, but I regret finishing it and then drowning in tears that this masterpiece ended. As I already wrote, it's one of the dramas that I've watched for the second time, which is a miracle because I don't normally do something like that haha and I laughed, cried and cursed again. I love Hidden Love and all the spin offs connected to it. I love the main characters and the supporting ones, played by actors on the 1st. I love the story itself and the OST, which added a touch of spice to it. I love the whole Hidden Love thing and applaud those who put so much work into it because this masterpiece is worth watching. I said it in 2023, I'm still saying it in 2025.

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