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I never liked him or sympathized with him. I pity his fans who kept making excuses for this jealous and boring guy 😂😂😂

She doesn’t deserve Zhi Yu. Forcing him to see that man and to accept him as his stepfather, and constantly taking that man’s side in front of him she is a complete failure. She genuinely makes me so angry.

Such a terrible person and a terrible mother too 😮‍💨

One of the best modern dramas of the past few years, definitely in my top 10.
It has dethroned Love Is Sweet as my favorite office romance.
I’m so in love with the main couple their softness will truly be missed… I’m definitely going to rewatch it again.
After being spoiled by Chen Xing Xu’s virile visuals, where am I supposed to find another actor with that much charisma and masculine presence 😭?
Lu Yu Xiao never disappoints she looked stunning in every single look, and her acting was flawless.

So true 😂 No wedding needed, they’re already married. I’m completely overwhelmed by their chemistry 😍. One of the best couples, they’re so natural.

The OST Special Night is really beautiful.

Xiao Zhi Yu… this man is so handsome and charismatic. Episode 19 gave me so many butterflies, the anticipation was unbearable 😩🦋. That jealous kiss 🤭🔥. Their chemistry is absolutely insane, I’m completely in love with the quality of this drama and the visuals are stunning ✨. The SML has no chance against Zhi Yu’s charm.

Totally agree with your comment. Speed and Love clearly relied on He Yu’s sex appeal (and I admit I mainly watched it for him). However, Jiang Mu’s character felt far too childish to me. The story suffered from many inconsistencies and, for me, the video editing was a complete disaster. In my opinion, the novel was much better: the adaptation moved away from the novel in the most essential moments, while staying faithful to parts that should have been cut or reworked to improve the story.
As for Shine On Me, the novel was flat, and the drama is just as flat, lacking any real flavor. Some parts are also poorly edited. I didn’t have any expectations for this drama anyway, which probably explains my total lack of attachment to it.
Love Between Lines, on the other hand, is a very different case. The novel was clearly not a good read for me: too many inconsistencies, a lot of disturbing situations, and a female lead who was neither very mature nor perceptive. But the drama almost completely distanced itself from the source material and only kept its positive points. The story became more mature and engaging, and the addition of the virtual game truly brings freshness to the narrative.
The adaptation far surpasses the novel. The actors deliver very natural performances, and their relationship is well developed from friendship to attraction and then to love without falling into the usual clichés. The editing is smooth, with no abrupt transitions, and I especially like the cinematography, both in real life and in the game world.

I can’t take my eyes off Chen Xingxu he is incredibly virile and masculine. He has such a wild, sexy charm in this drama.
Over the past few years, I’ve started watching Lu Yuxiao’s dramas, and she has come such a long way. She effortlessly creates great chemistry with all of her on-screen partners. I absolutely love her voice it’s soft, cute, and very calming. It’s refreshing to see an actress with such a gentle voice who doesn’t rely on overly childish behavior or exaggerated expressions.
When I found out that the drama also involved a virtual game concept something that has been rather overused in recent years I expected it to be quite caricatural and heavily focused on comedy, similar to Everyone Loves Me. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this drama is actually quite serious, with strong stakes involving the workplace, revenge, and well-developed relationships.
The sets and cinematography within the virtual game are stunning; the overall visual experience is truly beautiful. The video editing is also quite well done; there are no abrupt cuts or awkward transitions. So far, I’m loving it, and the tension between the two leads is absolutely delicious.

Yes, I think what you’re saying is absolutely true, but I find that their noses and full lips share some similarities. And in terms of styling, their makeup artist always gives them very pronounced orange-toned lips

Now that you mention it, I also notice that she resembles Ao Rui Peng 🧐. I knew that having prominent ears is considered attractive in Asia, but I didn’t realize it had become so widespread. I find it quite distracting, even though it doesn’t change the fact that these actresses are still gorgeous.
Anyway, Lu Jiang Lai and Rong Shan Bao have such interesting interactions their chemistry and visuals are absolutely stunning 🤭. I really love cunning and intelligent characters

The drama is fairly coherent and good so far. I really like this new character played by Hou Minghao. In this drama, Gülnezer Bextiyar bears a slight resemblance to Meng Ziyi, especially in terms of her styling and makeup. However, almost all the actresses in this drama have very prominent ears, which is quite distracting for me.

Zhuang Xu needs to completely disappear from my sight. He’s such a pretentious little jerk, and his arc drags on way too long for my taste. I can’t wait until we’re finally rid of this trash.

Zhao Jinmai is so beautiful in this drama.

I also think that long-format dramas, like Go Ahead, allow viewers to truly immerse themselves in the lives and personalities of each character, helping to better understand their situations and fully grasp their struggles. It’s such a shame that the story was so heavily shortened.

Just look at what happened with the drama Our Generation. The FL was heavily criticized because her entire life seemed to revolve around the ML. In contrast, in The First Frost, everyone praised Sang Yan for waiting for Yi Fan and for chasing after him. No matter how the story is written, people would have criticized it anyway.
If he had told her everything, and she had given up her studies and her dreams to support him and take care of him, he would have been accused of being selfish. Yet in reality, how many of us would wish that someone could make those difficult decisions for us to spare us from having to make too many sacrifices and later live with regret?

Exactly! People don’t take into account all the aspects, nor the consequences that could have happened if he had told her.

Even though I genuinely like this drama, and after having read the novel, I was expecting something far more mature. I hoped the emotional and psychological aspects would be deeply explored and thoughtfully developed. Unfortunately, many of the changes that were made only served to improve the story from the heroine’s perspective, while the male character’s deeply painful and realistic trauma was largely ignored.
Jin Zhao’s story did not need to be altered. And if it truly had to be changed, then it should have been strengthened not softened or sidelined. A good example of how to handle such a character properly is Yi Fan in The First Frost. His story shows that characters do not need to be perfect, healed, or emotionally “ready” right away especially not after years of suffering. Healing takes time, patience, and emotional honesty.
The First Frost does not portray its characters as flawless beings. Yi Fan is deeply scarred, emotionally closed off, and shaped by years of neglect and trauma. His fear of attachment, his emotional distance, and even his moments of weakness are not framed as cowardice, but as the natural consequences of prolonged suffering. What makes his story powerful is not instant transformation, but the slow and painful process of learning to trust, to accept love, and to believe that he is worthy of it.
Characters like Yi Fan and Jin Zhao after enduring so much trauma need someone courageous, kind, and emotionally strong enough to love them despite their wounds. They need someone willing to be patient, to stay, to gently pursue them, and to help them heal and open up at their own pace. Love, in these stories, is not about saving someone instantly, but about being present long enough for healing to become possible.
That is why I deeply admire both Jin Zhao and Yi Fan. I know some viewers criticize them, calling them imperfect, weak, or even cowardly. But no one is perfect. We all fight our own inner demons, and our experiences shape who we become. Trauma does not disappear just because love appears it must be met with understanding, patience, and time.
What disappoints me is that this drama missed the opportunity to explore Jin Zhao’s trauma with the same care, depth, and realism that The First Frost gave to Yi Fan. His pain deserved to be seen, acknowledged, and respected not erased to make the story more comfortable or idealized.

Say it louder 👏👏

I completely agree with you; I feel exactly the same way. Many people refuse to understand that given Jin Zhao’s condition, with all the care he needed both physically and emotionally the person by his side would have had to constantly watch over him. That is not a small responsibility.
Because of her choice, Mumu was able to live, grow, and discover herself. But in the state Jin Zhao was in during the drama, he needed constant support to stand back up. If Mumu had stayed, would she really have been able to leave him alone with his pain while pursuing her studies and her own life? Realistically, no.
I personally know many people who carry deep regrets for having given up their dreams to care for a loved one with a disability. This reality is often explored in films, yet many still romanticize love without considering the very real limitations and sacrifices involved.
Jin Zhao has endured so much suffering since early childhood. His choices are not acts of selfishness, but a form of self-protection meant to prevent further pain, both for himself and for others. I don’t understand why this is so hard for some people to accept, or why they continue to demand more and more from him, as if he hasn’t already endured enough.