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yannie_alienates
2 people found this review helpful
Sep 4, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

Hidden Love, Hidden Gem, Hidden Talent

What I really liked about this drama was not only the romance, but the couple’s journey itself. Sang Zhi’s coming of age was a lovely and relatable tale. Including Jiaxu’s and Sang Yan’s transition to working adult-hood. I felt like I wasn’t alone. They were worried about college and graduating, and then there was the having to find a job and stick with it. Those aspects made me really enjoy the show. Adulting is hard but it’s not unbearable. Especially when you have a friend or family beside you.

And in episode 23, Sang Zhi’s love confession was everything. I think this scene was acted so well. Zhi looked so pretty. And Jiaxu looked so handsome. The actors really stunned me here. Second to “The Day of Becoming You”, I’d say this is one of the best love confessions in all of CDRAMA history. I really felt that scene. I’ll always go back to it.

I liked how steadfast Zhi was when it came to her love for Jiaxu. She was bold, and her personality really came alive. I like how when people came at Jiaxu wrong, she’d defend him. Wholeheartedly. With no effs to give. I’m really, Duan Jiaxu held on to her love as well.

Jiaxu was a good character too. He always said what he meant, and was extremely genuine as a best friend and boyfriend. He was never out of line. Zhi was great at reading people. And wasn’t cringe.

And I really adored Zhi’s older brother. His fashion style fit the actor and made him even more attractive. Yan’s personality really gave the show some relief. He was understandable and he never alienated Jiaxu or his sister when it came to their relationship. I was so annoyed with him at one point, but his personality and smile made me feel all fuzzy inside too. I was so sad when he was off-screen sometimes. He was a good older brother, who never hesitated when it came to defending his sister from the bullies.

Overall, this drama will always hold a special place in my heart. The characters did and said what you wanted them to say (which was pleasantly surprising). And none of the characters that mattered were harmed in any serious way. I wish I had a friend like WeiWei and the others. Alas, I can only write about friends I wish I had.

Will watch again one day. I recommend! 10/10!

P.S.

There’s no grooming or weird-isms in this drama. So, don’t let some weird words from others cause you to overlook this drama.

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Deholi
2 people found this review helpful
Sep 23, 2023
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Contando estrelas

A história é leve e toda sentimental. Quem nunca teve um Crush mais velho e improvável que atire a primeira pedra ...
Quando o DJX percebe que gosta da Zhi e começa a mudar de atitude com ela pra demostrar seus sentimentos é muito fofo, ver o debate interno que ele supera por ela ser mais nova e irmã do melhor amigo dele (que também é muito bonito por sinal, não podemos esquecer disso).
Gostei da Zhi ter se segurado um pouco antes de aceitar o namoro, ela merecia ser conquistada depois de tanta espera!
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Senyorita
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Jan 23, 2024
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Overall 10
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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“Our story begins when he was 22 and ends when I was 22.” – Sang Zhi

*** Spoiler Alert (PERSONAL FEEDBACK)
Title : Hidden Love – 2023 (Complete 25 Episode)
Personal Rating : 10/10

“Our story begins when he was 22 and ends when I was 22.” – Sang Zhi

One of the best modern dramas and power couple. Their chemistry is top notch, and their acting was so natural. ❤️

Sang Zhi (Played by Zhao Lusi) is smart, pretty, kind, bit spoiled and immature (when she was a kid). And have a big crush on her brother’s best friend Duan Jia Xu.
Duan Jia Xu (Played by Chen Zhe Yuan) is handsome, smart, kind, hardworking and best friend of Sang Yan (Sang Zhi’s older brother)

The story is a about a girl who have a big crush and hidden love with his older brother’s best friend. Chen Zhe Yuan met Sang Zhi when she was still in the 8th grade. She needed help from his real brother but instead Chen Zhe Yuan helped her and pretended to be Sang Yan.

Then, they met again when she was in 11th grade and from then onwards, she started to like him. She wanted to attend Chen Zhe Yuan university to be closer to him. Before Sang Zhi graduated from high school, she heard the news that Chen Zhe Yuan had got a girlfriend. She felt heartbroken and betrayed since they promised each other that when he got a girlfriend he would inform her, from that point she let go of her feelings to Chen Zhe Yuan till they met again when she became an adult.

When she became an adult, she felt like whatever feeling he had for Chen Zhe Yuan is still there, she never forgets him, she loves him deeply to the point that she wishes that he will never be alone, and she will be always on his side.
At first Chen Zhe Yuan didn’t have the same feeling for Sang Zhi since he treated her as a little sister. And they have a 5-year age gap. But when they started to hang out together, he fell in love with her kindness and protectiveness. He felt like he could not accept someone to be with Sang Zhi other than him, so he started courting her. And of course, they ended up being together.

Overall, Hidden Love is my number 1 modern drama as of today, it was pure innocent love for me. The story may have ups and downs but still it is not as scheming, and tragic as other dramas can be. I love how Sang Zhi is so protective with Chen Zhe Yuan and how Chen Zhe Yuan will do everything for Sang Zhi. Others may find it awkward since Chen Zhe Yuan knew Sang Zhi when she was still in 8th grade and there is a 5-year age gap but heeeeellloooo!!!!!! What is wrong in 5 years age gap? If it is pure, kind love there is nothing wrong with it. I watched this drama more than 5 times. It is so refreshing, so natural and so addicting. Definitely worth watching if you like a light, pure, from teenage to adulthood love story! ❤️

GENRE – Modern, Romantic, Comedy,

OST – You Are My Only Wish by Zhang Bichen & I Have Someone I Like by Zhao Lusi ( so addicting!!! )

CAST – Zhao Lusi, Chen Zhe Yuan

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Cdramaisgood
2 people found this review helpful
Nov 20, 2023
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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Awesome Rom-com drama to watch

This Chinese drama is a really unique drama out of all the dramas I have watched. The acting and cast were awesome and the writer did an amazing job plotting this story. Great job to everyone who helped making this wonderful drama. This is a masterpiece. Recommended 10/10! Worth the watch! 🥰🥰🥰 Their chemistry was awesome! I don’t regret watching this drama. I really appreciate everyone who made this drama happen. This drama started with the perfect start and ended perfectly. If you are looking forward to watching this drama, please do! This is an awesome, unique rom-com to watch when you are bored. If you haven’t watched it, what are you waiting for?

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RadboyBelardo
2 people found this review helpful
Dec 13, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

first love

sangzi, is a typical girl who usually admire older people but being redjected at first or her misundertanding makes my tears fall down, its her first brokenheart, to the man who admire most,

yuans portrayal is very natural seems they were living in real environment real people existing not only in the drma i like his acting


their cp or chemistry is gives a lot of impact in the drama, they are both suitable to their role vey natural they respect each other and care for each other.
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Lenakins414
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6 days ago
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100/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. I want to tattoo this drama to the inside of my eyelids. holy shit. Amazingggggggggggggggggggggggggg!
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Rose yap
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Nov 30, 2023
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Overall 10
Story 10
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10
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The most anticipated C-romcom

I wrote this review because i love it this drama so much.
Zhao lusi is my bias, but i also like chen zhe yuan’s character duan jia xu… i love that both of them are perfect sang zi and duan jia xu. Producer was doing the great job to cast them both.
I suggest the new watchers to give it a try at least until FL grew up on ep.8… everything will be very beautiful from there onwards especially when ML fell hard for her. You will experience a beautiful love story that make you feel giggle, fluffy feelings and sweet.
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Jaima The kim
2 people found this review helpful
Jan 21, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 8.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 7.0

potrayed the most realistic and healthy relationship ever

in one word what makes this cdrama great and soo much better than other cdramas is that THE CHEMISTRY BETWEEN THE MAIN LEADS and the fact that how REALISTIC it is. the story itself isn’t much, simple plot. and some people find it boring because of the lack of drama . But to me thats a plus point, no unnecessary drama, conflict and misunderstanding between the characters. often times the relationships potrayed in shows are unrealistic, but the relationship between the main leads is realistic, they face general problems that all couples face but they both are supportive of each other and communicate their problems. and another thing is that GREEN FLAGS💚, and the romance was slowly built up, not in a rush, which will gove you butterflies. i rearly watch cdramas and I don’t really like cdramas because how long they are and how they drag the story too much, byt even tho hidden love has more episodes than a typical 16 episodes kdrama, i still enjoyed every pit of it. I also fell in love with the ost

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Afifaa248
2 people found this review helpful
Aug 5, 2023
25 of 25 episodes seen
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Overall 8.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 9.0
Music 9.5
Rewatch Value 7.0

it was a simple cute love story with a lot of great point of view..

the show is definitely good but i think it's very overhyped. I know a lot of dramas like the same genre but with better stories. They didn't show side love stories that much. But the main lead's story and his past was beautifully portrayed.the female lead was also strong but somehow childish which i don't like much. overall it was a great watch and czy always rocks his character i watched this drama because of him and fell in love with zhao lusi but sang zhi's character should have a little bit of adult touch then it would have been so much better. And i don't think so i will rewatch this.

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penyu_128
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Mar 6, 2024
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Acting/Cast 10
Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

This is a good series

Hello everyone !! Today I will reviewing about Chinese drama “Hidden Love.”
Hidden Love is Chinese drama. Hidden Love is a 2023 Chinese television series starring Chen Zheyuan and Zhao Lusi.
Hidden love tells about the life of Sang Zhi (Zhao Lusi), a young girl who develops a crush on Duan Jiaxu (Chen Zheyuan), who happens to be her older brother Sang Yan's (Victor Ma) bestfriend. Sang Zhi had a crush on Duan Jia Xu when she was young, but they lost contact with each other for some reason. After she graduates, she joins the university in the city he is in, and during their day-to-day intimate and close interaction, they slowly fall in love.
In my opinion, I like this drama. Because hidden love is the best drama I have ever watched, the male protagonist (Duan Jiaxu) is a great man, and have a green flag. The female protagonist (Sang Zhi) she is a great actor. This drama have 25 episode and the drama is so good because have a simple flow. The actors can acting that play the drama clearly and have real-life chemistry as well. And the last, the focus is on the family and friends surrounding the main characters.
So in conclusion, I give rate 10/10 for this Chinese drama. I recommend for the people who is in love and to every lover of Asian dramas as a MUST watch. The effort put into making this happen is see clearly, and it's clear that female directors and writers are behind it all.

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AveletteDawn
2 people found this review helpful
Feb 2, 2024
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Overall 10
Story 9.5
Acting/Cast 10
Music 7.5
Rewatch Value 10

The only Chinese drama I haven't dropped

This show is absolutely beautiful. I don't mean that in an aesthetically pleasing way, though that's not bad, but in a purely sweet, fluffy, and romantic way. I could not stop watching this and binge watched it to the end within a couple days. I know, I have a problem, but the characters were just so compelling and the plot was so fun and enjoyable. This is the only cdrama I've been able to actually finish, as the title suggests. The men are actually tolerable and not overbearing or abusive. It's the first cdrama I've seen to not have abusive ML and just abusive men in general throughout with annoyingly childish FL no matter the age of them.

This FL is young and younger than the ML and the plot is her having a crush on the ML who's 5 years older and her brother's best friend. Maybe it's because this is the exact story with my husband and myself, I was drawn to it. My husband and I both absolutely fell in love with these characters though. The girl is quite youthful and naïve at times, but so is the guy and they felt like the perfect match because of this.

If you're looking for a fluffy, sweet, airy romance with little drama, this is the show for you. I love some good drama, don't get me wrong, but this was just what I needed to step away from all the drama and just enjoy some good, entertaining love

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guzheng99d
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Nov 12, 2023
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Overall 10
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Music 10
Rewatch Value 10

It claimed to my #1 romance drama

Zhao Lu Si's micro-expression game in this drama was top-notch, elevating it to a whole new level. She absolutely nailed every scenario. Chen Zhe Yuan did a good job too, but perfection might be a stretch. Personally, I found Zhao Lu Si's chemistry with Yang Yang and Leo Wu even more captivating than with Chen Zhe Yuan. It's those subtle expressions that made the scenes come alive. Everyone played their part well.

I've gotta shout out the director for honing in on those little details. Chinese romance dramas often struggle in this department, either due to budget constraints or a mismatch between comedy and emotion. But credit where it's due, this director nailed it, making sure those small things were on point. It's these nuances that often get overlooked, but they can truly make or break a romance drama. Props to the director for getting it right.

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