First Frost – Overhyped, Awkward and Disappointing
For me, this drama was boring and awkward from start to finish.The female lead is written as extremely weak, while the male lead is portrayed as the obsessive “hero” who constantly saves her, a dynamic that feels outdated and forced. Almost every other male character is framed as a bad guy who sees her as an object, simply to make the male lead look better. But he’s also stalking her which the plot conveniently romanticizes to win over the female audiences.
Bai Jingting’s portrayal of Sang Yan didn’t work for me. I actually preferred Victor Ma’s performance in Hidden Love , it felt unique and fresh.
Bai Jingting’s acting here is too safe, mainstream and sometimes awkward, especially in scenes with the female lead.
Their chemistry feels wooden and visually, I don’t find him fitting the “so handsome” image Sang Yan is supposed to have. In some angles, his features, especially his large nose made me question if this was really the heartthrob the story claimed.
The female lead, however is undeniably pretty.
Their relationship is equally unconvincing. The plot conveniently forces them to live together despite the FL repeatedly experiencing sexual assault.
In reality, someone with that trauma wouldn’t easily trust any man, yet here she just goes along with it.
It’s another example of the drama prioritizing a cliché romance over realistic character behavior.
Overall, First Frost feels like an overhyped, typical romance drama with little depth, a frustrating portrayal of its leads and nothing truly fresh to offer.
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Our Generation is not your typical coming-of-age drama.
It portrays real life where the female lead and male lead stumble through youth, facing struggles in their own unique.It feels authentic and there’s nothing wrong with the female lead pursuing the male lead as she’s simply being honest with her heart and following it.
The friendships in the story are also portrayed warmly and meaningfully.
Don’t be discouraged by the low rating on MDL. If you’re curious, watch it yourself and form your own opinion , not based on what others say, but on how the drama makes you feel.
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