The First Frost

Wen Yifan accidentally runs into Sang Yan at a bar after six years. The two were high school classmates and she once had a crush on him. However, she was driven to reject his feelings, causing them to drift apart. To avoid the awkwardness, they pretend not to know each other.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=I. D. N. |last2=Fadilla |first2=Risma |title=Sinopsis Drama China The First Frost, Hadirkan Spin Off Hidden Love |url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/entertainment/rismanf-1/sinopsis-drama-china-the-first-frost-c1c2 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=IDN Times |language=Id}} Due to circumstances, they are compelled to confront each other when they end up sharing the same roof. The nature of their relationship changes, when Wen Yifan learns that she's sleepwalking again. Her condition escalates due to some past family trauma and she finds herself in Sang Yan's room, which further intertwines their lives.{{Cite web |last=NA |first=Nyimas |title=Akhirnya Selesai Syuting! Drama The First Frost Bagikan Trailer Dengan Nuansa Sendu Antara Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan - Riau Makmur - Halaman 2 |url=https://www.riaumakmur.com/hiburan/102513001770/akhirnya-selesai-syuting-drama-the-first-frost-bagikan-trailer-dengan-nuansa-sendu-antara-bai-jingting-dan-zhang-ruonan?page=2 |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=Akhirnya Selesai Syuting! Drama The First Frost Bagikan Trailer Dengan Nuansa Sendu Antara Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan - Riau Makmur - Halaman 2 |language=id}}

The First Frost was one of the most anticipated series in 2025.{{Cite web |title=Foto Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan Syuting Drama 'FIRST FROST', Kisah Sang Yan Kakak Sang Zhi 'HIDDEN LOVE' dari 'Universe' Lain |url=https://www.kapanlagi.com/foto/berita-foto/korea/foto-bai-jingting-dan-zhang-ruonan-syuting-drama-first-frost-kisah-sang-yan-kakak-sang-zhi-hidden-love-dari-universe-lain.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=KapanLagi.com |language=id}} The first poster of the main casts in character and the teaser were well received by the audience.{{Cite web |last=ockoala |date=2024-03-26 |title=First Posters for Modern Romance C-drama The First Frost with Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan Based on the Brother's Story From Hidden Love |url=https://koalasplayground.com/2024/03/26/first-posters-for-modern-romance-c-drama-the-first-frost-with-bai-jing-ting-and-zhang-ruo-nan-based-on-the-brothers-story-from-hidden-love/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=A Koala's Playground |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=新浪網 |date=2024-03-24 |title=劇集《難哄》發佈海報，白敬亭、章若楠主演 |url=https://portal.sina.com.hk/news-china/sina/2024/03/24/787912/%E5%8A%87%E9%9B%86%E3%80%8A%E9%9B%A3%E5%93%84%E3%80%8B%E7%99%BC%E4%BD%88%E6%B5%B7%E5%A0%B1%EF%BC%8C%E7%99%BD%E6%95%AC%E4%BA%AD%E3%80%81%E7%AB%A0%E8%8B%A5%E6%A5%A0%E4%B8%BB%E6%BC%94/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=新浪香港 |language=en-US}} Before its release, the series collected over 8M reservations with its first look in the upcoming Youku romantic C-drama list, and was ranked 1st in the 'Top 5 Popularity List Drama'.{{Cite web |last=Datta |first=Srimoyee |date=2024-05-21 |title=Upcoming Youku C-Dramas With the Highest Reservations: Zang Hai Zhuan, the First Frost & More |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/chinese-drama/news/1727904-upcoming-youku-c-dramas-with-the-highest-reservations-zang-hai-zhuan-the-first-frost-more |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=章若楠分享与白敬亭合作：专业碰撞出的默契火花_角色_温以凡_桑延 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/865563415_121668132?scm=10008.1475_13-1475_13-11_11.0-3574002.0.0&spm=smwp.content-abroad.fd-d.3.17428723927632ZymFFC |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} It was ranked 1st in 'Most Searched Romantic Show' within a week of its release.{{Cite web |last=Vic |date=2025-02-20 |title=The First Frost Becomes Bai Jingting's Fourth Drama To Hit 10000 Heat Index |url=https://dramapanda.com/2025/02/the-first-frost-bai-jingting-fourth-drama-heat-index.html |access-date=2025-02-21 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US}} It achieved popularity in the national and international market.{{Cite web |last=Mankermi |first=Shivani |date=2025-03-05 |title=Falling for The First Frost? Here are 7 more romantic C-dramas you can binge-watch on Netflix |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/falling-for-the-first-frost-here-are-7-more-romantic-c-dramas-you-can-binge-watch-on-netflix |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}}{{Cite web |title=白敬亭新剧《难哄》首播热度夺冠_章若楠_画面_温以凡 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/861348656_121850341?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.57.1744559206696pX3FC4S |access-date=2025-04-13 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}

Gulf News praises stating that "The First Frost is a more mature, emotionally intense journey. Bai Jingting bringing a quiet intensity that makes Sang Yan's pain all the more palpable. Zhang Ruonan delivers a powerful performance as Wen Yifan, whose guarded nature hides layers of emotional turmoil. The emotional depth where every moment is loaded with meaningful, rather than grand romantic gestures. The dual-perspective storytelling, adds a compelling layer to the narrative, showing how perception and emotions shape their interactions."{{Cite web |last=Radhakrishnan |first=Manjusha |date=2025-02-20 |title=The First Frost: The new Netflix Chinese drama on love, heartbreak, and closure |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/first-frost-the-new-chinese-drama-on-love-heartbreak-and-closure-1.500041547 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Gulf News|language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Shetty |first=Karishma |date=2025-03-17 |title=The First Frost OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch the final episode of Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan's C-drama — Hidden Love's spin-off series — in India |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/the-first-frost-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-you-can-watch-the-final-episode-of-bai-jingting-and-zhang-ruonans-c-drama-hidden-loves-spin-off-series-in-india |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}} Indiatimes states that "The non-linear storytelling, seamlessly transitioning from their high-school desk to their now shared apartment, never confuses you. The visual aesthetic perfectly complements the theme of the drama. The thoughtful, slow pacing allows for an exploration of subtle expressions like stolen glances and unsaid words, portraying their untangled yet impactful history."{{Cite web |date=2025-02-22 |title=The First Frost review: Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan lead a slow-burn romance that leaves you yearning for more |url=https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/the-first-frost-review-bai-jingting-and-zhang-ruonan-lead-a-slow-burn-romance-that-leaves-you-yearning-for-more-653199.html |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Indiatimes |language=en-IN}}

The Evrim Ağacı website stated that "The show dives deeply with emotion, centering on themes of heartbreak, longing, and healing. The initial episodes have delighted viewers, showcasing the commendable chemistry between leads, and expertly retaining the charm of the characters. It has garnered attention not only for its storyline but also for its well-received performances by the cast."{{Cite web |title=Emotional C-Drama 'The First Frost' Streaming Now |url=https://evrimagaci.org/tpg/emotional-cdrama-the-first-frost-streaming-now-213059 |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=The Pinnacle Gazette |language=en}} India Today stated that the "The First Frost, the new C-drama delivers it all. With stellar performances, breathtaking cinematography, and a script that understands the weight of regret, it’s a drama that lingers in your mind long after the credits roll."{{Cite web |date=2025-02-19 |title=The First Frost review: Love, trauma, longing - new Chinese drama delivers it all |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/the-first-frost-review-love-trauma-longing-new-chinese-drama-delivers-it-all-2682428-2025-02-19#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17407299443581&csi=1&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/the-first-frost-review-love-trauma-longing-new-chinese-drama-delivers-it-all-2682428-2025-02-19 |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=India Today |language=en}} English Jagran stated that "The First Frost leaves lasting impact worldwide, with its thought provoking storytelling, poetic visuals, emotional narratives and masterful character development."{{Cite web |date=2025-03-10 |title=The First Frost Leaves Lasting Impact Worldwide, Fans Say 'It’s A Memory I’ll Always Carry...' |url=https://english.jagran.com/entertainment/the-first-frost-leaves-lasting-impact-worldwide-fans-say-its-a-memory-they-will-always-carry-10223051 |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2025-03-21 |title=The First Frost: Best Romantic Quotes From C-Drama That Will Make You Believe In Love |url=https://english.jagran.com/lifestyle/the-first-frost-best-romantic-quotes-from-cdrama-sang-yan-and-wen-yifan-that-will-make-you-fall-in-love-10225165 |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}

GQ stated that the "This slow-burn romance is packed with unspoken love, youthful chemistry and strong emotions, unfolding in a joyous manner as destiny brings protagonist under the same roof."{{Cite web |last=Mankermi |first=Shivani |date=2025-02-26 |title=The First Frost: All you need to know about the Chinese drama Hidden Love’s spin-off, streaming on Netflix |url=https://www.gqindia.com/content/the-first-frost-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-chinese-drama-hidden-loves-spin-off-streaming-on-netflix |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=GQ India |language=en-IN}} India Forum states that "The First Frost is a gripping and evocative statement on how mental abuse in teenage affects people. From being too self-reliant to dealing with constant low self-esteem, it touches a raw nerve."{{Cite web |title=The First Frost: Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan's show is a timeless classic; here's why |url=https://www.indiaforums.com/article/the-first-frost-bai-jingting-and-zhang-ruonans-show-is-a-timeless-classic-heres-why_219137 |access-date=2025-03-17 |website=India Forums |language=en}} Mashable rated 4 out 5 stating that "The First Frost hits all the emotional and heart-fluttering beats, a bingeable C-drama. It’s a refreshing and deeply nice take on romance drama with new sensibilities that raise awareness on sensitive issues.{{Cite web |last=Raut |first=Mamta |date=2025-02-20 |title=‘The First Frost’ review: Bai Jingting, Zhang Ruonan’s ‘Hidden Love’ spin-off is witty, wise, and heart-melting |url=https://me.mashable.com/entertainment/52909/the-first-frost-review-bai-jingting-zhang-ruonans-hidden-love-spin-off-is-witty-wise-and-heart-melti |access-date=2025-02-24 |website=Mashable ME |language=en-ae}}

Daily Tribune (Philippines) praised The First Frost stating that "It is a soul stirring and angsty masterpiece. It's a drama that stays with you long after the credits have rolled - a warm, lingering hug on the coldest of nights."{{Cite web |date=2025-03-16 |title=‘The First Frost’: A soul-stirring and angsty masterpiece|url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/03/16/the-first-frost-a-soul-stirring-and-angsty-masterpiece |access-date=2025-03-16 |website=tribune.net.ph}} Newspoint appreciated the storyline, cinematography and background details; it stated that "The series deals with the aftermath of discovering love in a painful and gut-wrenching way. It shows what it takes to find love and stay in it for as long as you live. Its cinematography doesn't just display sentiments, it makes you feel them."{{Cite web |date=2025-02-25 |title=Forget K-Dramas! 7 Reasons To Watch 'The First Frost', A Romantic Chinese Series That Has It All! |url=https://www.newspointapp.com/english-news/publisher-Idiva_english/top-news/forget-k-dramas-7-reasons-to-watch-%E2%80%98the-first-frost%E2%80%99-a-romantic-chinese-series-that-has-it-all/articleshow/14504820da4d8de312c364e08a575ce6498a256b |access-date=2025-03-01 |website=www.newspointapp.com}} Dramadaze highlights that "The First Frost is the perfect balance between heartfelt romance and visual storytelling. It’s a love story that feels both grand and personal, pulling you in with its sincerity."{{Cite web |last=Bandapalle |first=Shraddha |date=2025-03-24 |title=The First Frost Review: A Heartfelt Tale of Love, Loss, and Healing |url=https://www.dramadaze.com/the-first-frost-review-a-heartfelt-tale-of-love/ |access-date=2025-04-09 |language=en-GB}}

On 31 December 2024, Taiwanese rock band Mayday released an official OST and music video for the series.{{Cite web |title=首播就抢了陈晓离婚热度，2025开年第一爆剧诞生，白敬亭赢麻了！_温以凡_观众_成年 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/861339944_120649744?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.61.1744222752563xRh62tF&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-09 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=白敬亭看五月天演唱会 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/881266268_121806968?scm=1019.20001.0.0.0&spm=smwp.srpage.SERP-list.42.1744556795573AnHthzx |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}} This theme song gained 4M views in a month.{{Cite web |last=senapati |first=prachi |date=2025-02-12 |title=The First Frost starring Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan: Complete release schedule, air time, plot, cast, & all you need to know |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/k-pop/the-first-frost-starring-bai-jingting-zhang-ruonan-complete-release-schedule-air-time-plot-cast-need-know |access-date=2025-02-28 |website=www.sportskeeda.com |language=en-us}} "The Invisible Man" sung by Bai Jingting, originally from Stefanie Sun's 2005 album A Perfect Day, was listed among 'Top 10 Songs' on streaming platforms.{{Cite web |title=Stefanie Sun's latest album "A Perfect Day" |url=http://music.yule.sohu.com/20051008/n240495422.shtml |access-date=2025-02-22 |website=music.yule.sohu.com}} Xiao Bingchih and Silence Wang MV was popular and gained 2M views with a week.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-12 |title=The First Frost Season 2: Will we get more or are we just hopeless romantics clinging onto a lovely dream? |url=https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/the-first-frost-season-2-will-we-get-more-or-are-we-just-hopeless-romantics-clinging-onto-a-lovely-dream-1.500058358 |access-date=2025-03-19 |website=Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Aishwarya |title=Sang Yan, Wen Yifan and 10 thoughts that made me swoon over the Chinese drama ‘First Frost’ |url=https://www.socialketchup.in/review/first-frost-chinese-drama-review-8900237 |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=www.socialketchup.in |language=en}} Other OSTs were also appreciated by the audiences and critics.{{Cite web |last=Naik |first=Mamta |date=2025-03-20 |title=What's next for Bai Jingting after 'The First Frost'? Find out |url=https://me.mashable.com/entertainment/53993/whats-next-for-bai-jingting-after-the-first-frost-find-out |access-date=2025-03-24 |website=Mashable ME |language=en-ae}} At the series finale, Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan performed a piano rendition of the song "Willful".{{Cite web |title=白敬亭章若楠四手联弹庆《难哄》收官 白色情人节浪漫互动甜度爆表_温以凡_桑延_表演 |url=https://m.sohu.com/a/872069265_122182472?scm=10008.1475_13-1475_13-11_11.0-3674005-3675001.0.0&spm=smwp.content-abroad.fd-d.5.1744753052179WHVf4hr&_trans_=000012_tjzzmazchromellq |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=m.sohu.com |language=en}}

The First Frost is produced by Wajijiwa, Youku Information Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., and Hunan Galaxy Cool Entertainment Culture Media Co. Ltd.{{Cite web |last=Shê |first=Chase |date=2024-03-09 |title=First Frost: Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan Spotted on Set |url=https://dramapanda.com/2024/03/first-frost-bai-jingting-and-zhang-ruonan-spotted-on-set.html |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=DramaPanda |language=en-US}} The production house issued an official statement on their Weibo account that a live adaptation of Zhu Yi's novel The First Frost will be made.{{Cite web |last=Peanuts |date=2021-09-28 |title=First Frost / Hard to Deceive / Eternal Love / Difficult to Coax 难哄 by 竹已 Zhu Yi (HE) |url=https://www.shushengbar.net/hard-to-deceive-first-frost-%E9%9A%BE%E5%93%84-by-%E7%AB%B9%E5%B7%B2-zhu-yi-he/#google_vignette |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=书声Bar |language=en-AU}} In August 2023, the production house stated that the series is in the script polishing stage and they are working on the content.{{Cite web |title=The casting of "Hard to Woo" has sparked heated discussions. The crew issued a statement: It is still in the script polishing stage |url=https://www.toutiao.com/article/7262592313330008634/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=www.toutiao.com}} It also has a Manhua adaption named Eternal Love. On 24 March 2024, the initial posters were released, and it was announced that the series would be broadcast on Youku.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=เรื่องย่อ First Frost วันนี้ วันไหน ยังไงก็เธอ ซีรีส์จีนภาคต่อ แอบรักให้เธอรู้ 2 |url=https://www.sanook.com/movie/171475/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=www.sanook.com/movie |language=th}} On 27 June 2024, the series' first official teaser was released.{{Cite web |last=Datta |first=Srimoyee |date=2024-07-02 |title=Is Upcoming Chinese Drama The First Frost a Spin-off of Hidden Love? |url=https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1787750-upcoming-chinese-drama-the-first-frost-spin-off-hidden-love#amp_tf=From%20%251$s&aoh=17324782452661&referrer=https://www.google.com&share=https://www.comingsoon.net/guides/news/1787750-upcoming-chinese-drama-the-first-frost-spin-off-hidden-love |access-date=2024-12-12 |website=ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More |language=en-US}} From February to August 2024, the filming of the series was scheduled.{{Cite web |date=2024-11-20 |title=The First Frost – The Drama Meter |url=https://thedramameter.com/the-first-frost/ |access-date=2024-12-12 |language=en-US}} In December 2024, the series got its airing permit for 32 episodes.{{Cite web |last=ockoala |date=2024-12-07 |title=The First Frost Archives |url=https://koalasplayground.com/tag/the-first-frost/ |access-date=2024-12-16 |website=A Koala's Playground |language=en-US}}

The First Frost was top ranked series as per Yunhe Data Analytics with over 50M viewership per day, top ranked in Dengta with 69M viewership and 19.7% market share; topped various charts like Lighthouse, Aiman, Douyin, Maoyan, VLinkage and Datawin.{{Cite web |title=白敬亭、章若楠《难哄》更新追剧日历，3月10日直通大结局 |url=https://m.bjnews.com.cn/detail/1740969484168129.html |access-date=2025-03-05 |website=m.bjnews.com.cn}} Even after its final episode, it maintained 12% audience share and 'Top 3' position among C-dramas for more than a week.{{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=“The First Frost”: A Hit C-Drama’s Viral Success - RADII |url=https://radii.co/article/the-first-frost-a-hit-c-dramas-viral-success-and-backlash |access-date=2025-03-19 |language=en-US}}

• The {{Color|orange|Orange}} number represents the lowest ratings and the {{Color|blue|Blue}} number represents the highest ratings in China.

:{{note|average|1}}Based on the average audience share per day (Yunhe Data)

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• [https://www.youku.tv/v/v_show/id_XNjQwMTk3MzI2MA==.html?s=ffcff67e1fce42178cdb The First Frost at Youku Website]
• {{Netflix title|title=The First Frost}}
• {{Douban|35874151}}
• {{IMDb title |31887832}}
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hacR9QBkTU Official Teaser]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CXtkD4ezXI Official Trailer 1]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m4aB_70Cn4 Official Trailer 2]

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