It's same universe. This drama, Hidden Love and The First Frost are written by Zhu Yi
Hi! I just wanted to confirm something — As far as I know, the Hidden Love universe (also known as the Nanwu Trilogy) includes only three novels and their drama adaptations:
1. Hidden Love (见你) — Sang Zhi & Duan Jiaxu
2. The First Frost (初霜) — Wen Yifan & Sang Yan
3. When I Meet the Moon (当我遇见月亮) — Fu Shi Zhe & Yun Li
Are these the only stories in the Hidden Love universe, or does another novel also exist that is connected to it? I'd love to know if there's more to explore in this timeline!
I believe in Lin Yi 💫 I'm sure he will portray Fu Shi Zhe really well! 👏
Yesss! 🤩 I'm so glad you read the manhua — the story really has depth! And totally agree, Lin Yi is such a perfect fit for Fu Shi Zhe’s character 💫 Let’s hope the drama turns out amazing and becomes a big hit! 🥹✨ Can't wait to see it on screen!
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered…
Don’t worry at all, your questions are absolutely valid! 😊 To be honest, I haven’t finished the entire novel yet, so there are still some things I don’t know — but I’ll share whatever I do know. I hope this helps!
The overall vibe of the story leans more towards emotional and melancholic — definitely more intense than Hidden Love (HL), but not quite as heavy or gloomy as The First Frost (TFF). It’s a more mature and layered narrative.
Yes, the male and female leads know each other from high school, but their connection deepens much later in life. The story spans several years, highlighting their personal growth and emotional journey. 💫
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered…
Sure! 😊 In the novel, the ML Fu Shi Zhe isn’t just as cold as Sang Yan — he’s even colder. Even when he doesn’t say a word, his presence alone gives off an intense aura that makes you feel there’s something special about him. Behind his cold nature, there’s also a tragic, traumatic past that shapes who he is. 🥺❄️
As for the social anxiety disorder tag, that applies to the FL. She’s shy and struggles with social interactions, especially in unfamiliar situations. But her growth throughout the story is really heartwarming. 💕📖
Yes, it will be released next year. The filming duration is around 100 days.I'm sure you already know what happens…
Yes, I understand! 😊 After the filming ends, there’s still post-production and the NRTA review to go through, which takes time. Hopefully, everything goes smoothly so we can watch it in 2026! 🤞🌙
"Does anyone know how long the shooting period for When I Meet the Moon will be? I mean, how many months will the filming take? And will we get to watch it in 2026?"
"Yes, exactly! I’m really excited about this because if the drama follows the novel, then we might get to see a cameo or reference of Sang Yan. Watching their face-to-face moment would be so interesting, especially seeing their dynamic on screen."
"Yes, you're right, now everything is in the hands of the screenwriter… I just hope they’ve understood the audience’s emotions. If we get to see past scenes, especially between Fu Shi Ze and Sang Yan, those moments will definitely be heart-touching."
"I really hope we get to see Fu Shi Ze’s past — like his high school or university days when he was Sang Yan’s junior. I can’t remember clearly if he was his junior in high school or university, but either way, it would be great to see that connection. And if Sang Yan appears, maybe his best friend Duan Jiaxu might show up too!"
"I'm a bit confused… Since Fu Shi Ze is Sang Yan's junior, does that mean Sang Yan will appear in When I Meet the Moon? At least a cameo should be possible, right?"
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered…
Absolutely agree with you! Lin Yi definitely deserves a chance, and I’m sure he’s going to surprise everyone with his performance — especially those who are doubting him for no reason. What can we do... some people are just always ready to hate 😔 But it’s hard to stop real talent — and Lin Yi has already proven himself through his roles.
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered…
"Same here! I feel like those who’ve seen Derailment know how well he portrayed a complex character. He definitely deserves a chance as the ML — I’m sure he’ll surprise a lot of people in a good way!"
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered…
"Exactly! His performance in Derailment really proved that he can handle serious and layered roles. I think people underestimate him just by his looks, but his acting speaks for itself. Can’t wait to see what he brings to Fu Shi Ze!"
I hope Lin Yi can be a pleasant surprise to the people who are skeptical of him🤗 I think he did a good job…
"I haven’t watched Smile Code yet, but in Derailment, Lin Yi portrayed his complex and emotionally layered character really well. I liked his acting and his subtle style a lot. Some people say his face looks too soft and kind, but I think he has the depth and calm intensity needed for a cold character like Fu Shi Ze. I feel like people might be pleasantly surprised when they see him in this role."
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As far as I know, the Hidden Love universe (also known as the Nanwu Trilogy) includes only three novels and their drama adaptations:
1. Hidden Love (见你) — Sang Zhi & Duan Jiaxu
2. The First Frost (初霜) — Wen Yifan & Sang Yan
3. When I Meet the Moon (当我遇见月亮) — Fu Shi Zhe & Yun Li
Are these the only stories in the Hidden Love universe, or does another novel also exist that is connected to it? I'd love to know if there's more to explore in this timeline!
And totally agree, Lin Yi is such a perfect fit for Fu Shi Zhe’s character 💫
Let’s hope the drama turns out amazing and becomes a big hit! 🥹✨ Can't wait to see it on screen!
To be honest, I haven’t finished the entire novel yet, so there are still some things I don’t know — but I’ll share whatever I do know. I hope this helps!
The overall vibe of the story leans more towards emotional and melancholic — definitely more intense than Hidden Love (HL), but not quite as heavy or gloomy as The First Frost (TFF). It’s a more mature and layered narrative.
Yes, the male and female leads know each other from high school, but their connection deepens much later in life. The story spans several years, highlighting their personal growth and emotional journey. 💫
As for the social anxiety disorder tag, that applies to the FL. She’s shy and struggles with social interactions, especially in unfamiliar situations. But her growth throughout the story is really heartwarming. 💕📖
Lin Yi definitely deserves a chance, and I’m sure he’s going to surprise everyone with his performance — especially those who are doubting him for no reason.
What can we do... some people are just always ready to hate 😔
But it’s hard to stop real talent — and Lin Yi has already proven himself through his roles.
Chen Zhe Yuan as Duan Jia Xu,
Bai Jing Ting as Sang Yan,
Lin Yi as Fu Shi Ze.
I’m super excited to see Lin Yi as Fu Shi Ze in the Hidden Love universe!"