The First Frost

Review The First Fros

Adapted from the highly popular novel "The First Frost" this drama is a beautifully produced masterpiece with stunning cinematography and top-notch performances from the two leads, Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan. The atmospheric and emotional OST perfectly complements the mood of the story, enhancing every scene.

Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan truly embody the roles of SangYan and Wen Yi Fan, delivering such natural chemistry that it honestly gives you goosebumps. Their strong CP dynamic brings out the joy, humor and deep emotions of first love, heartbreak and longing. Most importantly, they make you fall in love all over again.

Sure, some people are fussing about the changes from the original novel but honestly? I personally think those adjustments were acceptable to make the storyline flow more smoothly on screen.

Plus, I really loved how they showed Sang Yan and Wen Yi Fan's school days in the beginning. It gives you such a clear picture of why these two can't seem to let go of each other, even years later.

And the epilogue at the end of each episode-told from Sang Yan's point of view is one of my favorite parts. Getting a glimpse into his thoughts makes me love his character even more Haha!

If you're a fan of light romance, this is definitely a must-watch!

In most modern day c-dramas, the FL looks like a middle schooler and acts stupid and helpless. There are very few exceptions, and First Frost is one of them.

The story explores how abandonment and abuse childhood caused Wen YiFan to be cold and defensive most of her life and didn't take a chance at love. The episodes are exciting to look forward to, now that I am caught up. ML is so charming and expressive. FL is very beautiful with big eyes and plays the part perfectly.

Good acting, script, characters, settings, make it an excellent watch. Finally c-dramas MAY be starting to catch up with k-drama.

The best drama I've seen in a long time, I love the whole plot that keeps me captivated in every episode.

Even the second couple is wonderful they also have a lot of chemistry.

The sang have so much love to give and are everything that is right.

I also want to highlight the writer who takes care of all the details especially with the names of the episodes that change from the beginning to the end and I love the little references with hidden love.

I had Hidden Love as my best cdrama, but now I can only say that The First Frost has become my top one.

I don't want to give away too many spoilers, but my most sincere recommendation is that you watch it because every episode is worth it.

This drama is like a melody of the violin. It is strucking all the right strings in my heart. The FL and ML have such amazing chemistry and there screen presence is literally something that I even forget to read the subtitles sometimes, it's a perfect balance of heart flutter and emotions and brings out how it is difficult for person with past trauma to deal with life and people around them. I like the fact that there is nothing too fancy and unrealistic in this drama. This drama literally flows and at every point there is in depth longing and love between two leads

Highly recommended everyone to watch this drama. In my opinion it could be one the best drama of 2025.

Awards winning Director, talented ML Bai Jingting, skillful FL Zhang Ruonan - no irritating baby voice.

Lead is well chosen, both are respected for their great acting. Their on-screen chemistry is already talk of the town.

Cinematography is epic, OST matches the theme. Leads got into the skin of character and delivered. Their intense romance and chemistry is firey. It's not nonsense cringe romance but mature intense meaningful one. I'm thrilled how beautifully it's adapted. As novel reader I give a Thumps Up :) Story is sensible and talks about current social issues. Cronic problem like Sleepwalking is very delicately handled.