My All-time K-Drama
Seeing the bad comments that came out, I thought it would be good for me to write this review, based on the perspective of someone who likes this drama and loves rom-coms. Until now, I haven't been able to move on and continue to watch short-clips about LR on reels, as proof that I really like the drama and not just because the actor is handsome or the actress is beautiful. Hehenggg (〒﹏〒)(First of all, sorry if my English is bad. I'm still learning.)
First, Story.
From the start, the audience was taken to dive into Sol's life, who was initially depressed because his legs were paralyzed, where she finally received encouragement from an idol, namely Ryu Sun Jae. The storyline is just right. Not too fast or slow. Viewers can enjoy both the rom-com side and the sad side. When watching the drama, there will definitely be theories emerging about what will happen next. I think it's fun.
Second, Acting/casting.
I think everything is spot on. I could feel the various emotions expressed by each actor, not just the main actor, but all the actors really played their roles according to their portions. I think this is indeed the most important point in this drama. If the choice of actors was bad, this drama definitely wouldn't be as popular because they couldn't portray the characters appropriately.
Third, Music.
I loveeeeee all the soundtracks. Until now I often listen to it on shuffle on Spot1fy. I think this statement is representative enough without me having to explain it more ( ꈍᴗꈍ).
Fourth, Rewatch value.
I think this drama will be good enough to rewatch on holiday. Suitable to watch when someone needs entertainment after facing a tough life. Or whenever that is.
There are definitely pros and cons. But if there are people who hate this drama, it's not wrong if I love this drama, right?
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Excellent Male Lead
Secara garis besar, drama ini tertolong karena Xiao Zhan (Gu Wei) dan Yang Zi (Lin Zhixiao). Kedua pemeran utama sudah populer dan memiliki base penggemar yang besar. Mata sendu Xiao Zhan cocok menggambarkan sosok Gu Wei yang pendiam, memiliki trauma, lembut, tetapi juga tegas dalam mengambil tindakan. Untuk aktingnya tidak perlu diragukan lagi. Disusul oleh akting menangis Yang Zi yang seakan dapat mengajak penonton ikut menangis. Yang Zi berhasil memerankan sosok mahasiswa semester akhir hasil didikan "fatherless", membuat karakternya keras, perpaduan tsundere dan stubborn, menjengkelkan, cenderung immature tetapi optimis pun lembut hatinya. Dalam memerankan karakter ini, mereka sempurna.Kekurangan dari drama ini adalah hubungan 2nd FL dan ML (Xiao Shan & Gu Xiao) terkesan hanya menjadi alat memperpanjang durasi. Hampir tidak berguna, tidak berkesan. Karakter kedua teman Lin Zhixiao (Xiao Shan & Yin Xi) juga sangat immature, toxic, dan menjengkelkan. Apalagi Yin Xi yang sangat posesif pada pacarnya, tetapi tidak mau instrospeksi diri. Pertemanan mereka hanya saling mendukung, tanpa membimbing ke arah yang benar. Hubungan yang jelek ini memicu kesalahpahaman antara ML & FL, padahal masalah yang ada dapat diatasi dengan sederhana tanpa harus ngambek dan bertengkar. Karena pergaulan pertemanan wanita yang toxic ini, acap kali Gu Wei terpaksa menjadi "dokter full sabar" yang mau tidak mau mengurusi "pacar rewel"-nya. Adegan yang seperti ini menyebalkan, sangat tidak dewasa. Seharusnya, FL dari awal bisa lebih pengertian. Dia sendiri yang memilih menyukai dokter, dan seharusnya dia bisa bertanggung jawab untuk pilihannya itu.
Overall, 8.5. Tidak lebih.
Kalau nonton, skip-skip saja ke adegan Gu Wei dan Lin Zixiao. Lebih menghibur. Yang lain tidak begitu penting dan cenderung membosankan.
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A Story That Ends Beautifully
-Story-The story does fall into the "slow-burn" type, so you have to be patient. I don't think this drama is suitable for audiences who prefer "fast-paced" romance stories. Although different, the characters of Sang Yan and Wen Yifan here are both typical of those who really calculate what they do. The type who really think about cause and effect, although in terms of "holding back", it seems that Sang Yan is far behind Yifan. I love both characters. They complement each other, and are very sincere. I don't know, I've lost count, because I think, out of 32 episodes, I cried in 30 of them. The drama isn't entirely sad, but there are too many lessons learned, so the story is often touching and moving. At its core, their story is "beautiful". I can't find another word to describe it anymore.
The one thing that bored me a bit, even tending to speed it up to 1.5 was Su Haoan's grandfather and grandmother scene. That's all. Not that the side-story was bad, but I was too curious about Sang Yan and Yifan's story which caught my attention more than Haoan's grandfather and grandmother's story, which seemed to only add to the duration of the episode. Regardless, this story still deserves a 10/10. The execution is so good. Very realistic. Realism that illustrates that not all love will go smoothly, and everyone will definitely get the "right" one. Patience that pays off. They are meant to be.
-Acting/Casting-
I don't need to comment much on this one. Their acting is all mesmerizing. It's enough to bring you into the story, as if you're experiencing the characters' joy, fear, and sadness. Zhang Ruonan and Bai Jingting managed to transfer emotions to the audience just by looking at their eyes. And it's perfect.
-Music-
Silence Wang! Argh! Love you. And all the music from the other singers. I love them all. Even when I'm not watching the drama, I'm willing to replay it on Spotify.
-Rewatch Value-
I give it a 9.5. Unlike Hidden Love with its light conflict, almost every episode is "happy", I don't seem to rewatch this drama very often. Maybe, I'll pick up a few episodes, the happy ones of course. Yifan's story is enough to make me breathless. I feel sorry to rewatch it. I don't have the heart 😭
That's how it is. In the end, The First Frost is my best watch for a modern drama in early 2025.
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Beautiful Drama ... I Cried A Lot
Honestly, I was very late to watch this drama. This drama consistently sits at the top of the MDL rating. For some reason, I only got interested in watching it this year, and it turned out to be very satisfying.A very thick family drama, indeed. This drama shows that the key to happiness in a family lies in the role of the "wife" and "mother" figures. How these figures affect their husbands and their children.
If you are looking for a romantic drama, maybe watching this is not the right choice. But if you want to be more grateful for your life, I suggest you watch it immediately.
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