Pure perfection
Truly, I don't want to over-hype this show, BUT ALSO I have seen a lot of dramas and I have to say this one is one of my all-time favorites. The plot is where this drama shines, I think it focused on a lot of details other dramas pass up and didn't conform to specific plot timelines you frequently see (i.e. confession on the 8th episode, dating on the 9th episode, breakup on the 12th episode, etc.). The script wasn't too cliche and I'm not a big fan of the age gaps tropes (this one is around 4 -5 years) but, this one explained it pretty well and didn't make it incredibly unrealistic. The color grading and the cinematography were so so pretty. I loved how it kept a warm, comforting feel throughout the seasons. In a strange way (but good), the entire drama felt like it was perpetually in summer, even though we see snow and spring scenes. The soundtrack and the music selection were a great match for the show's cinematography and storyline. Stars and co-stars aced it, the acting is really good, and I loved that the side characters actually had personalities! What I would give to rewatch it for the first time, but then again it's become a comfort watch, coming from someone who doesn't usually rewatch things. Anyway, I really don't mean to over-hype it but it truly deserves all the praise it receives, my best advice to those who haven't seen it is to stop reading reviews and go into it as blindly as possible, happy watching!Was this review helpful to you?
GREAT CAST!!!
soooooo good, tbh never expected this from a cdrama (dont come at me). butttt this drama changed my pov about cdramas. I mean it has all that i need for a rom-com drama to be perfect.First of all, the leads are soooo apt for their role, like I legit believe the roles they are playing. Neither is the gap too obvious nor too lenient.
Next, the supporting roles are building blocks of a great drama and when I say this is a good one I mean it. I've seen it all- american, indian. kdramas, thai, spanish- so I kind of have the good feeling.
all in all great drama highly recommended, if you are a crazy rom-com lover like me and dont want too much drama on your plate.
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How I wished that the girl just hid her love forever
It was a weird and intolerable sight for me. I was having such a good time watching the show during the first half but then it became draggy. It all started when the guy started to grow feelings for the young girl. I know that five years gap in a relationship is not considered a very far-away gap, but damn! Why did they not hire a young actor to portray the main male lead during his university days? They just stick to the same actor till the end in wherein it seem too hard for me to accept their romance. The guy felt like a predator who fell in love with a middle school girl.The main girl's characteristic sticks with being childish until the end. I know that this is not their intention but I can’t help but to feel cringe at their scenes. It was a better ending if the girl ended up with someone his age or those men who tried to court her.
A disappointment from the good reviews from the majority. It wasn’t as good as it seemed to be. The punches that the main guy received from the young girl’s brother are all my feelings towards their pairing. If there’s a different concept, I guess they can win me with their chemistry. But this one is such a meh for me.
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Must watch and rewatch
First of all the story, for me it's the story that wanted me to give it a try , I think this story is kinda new for me after watching mang drama which were very similar(and i really love the concept of liking ur brothers friend actually it was little hurting to see her not able to say her love out because she was afraid of losing him and also the airport scene which made my eyes swollen because of crying and the scenes after he realised that she actually loved him for so many years was very good and the scenes on her birthday was also very good and I am waiting for the scenes on his birthday when sang zhi says yes )Next is the cast i really loved all the cast and I love the fl and ml so much and i hve also watched their drama before and i personally think they have given their best in this drama in portraying the characters so well which made me fall in love with this drama.
This drama actually makes my heart flutter especially the ep 15 and I am also waiting for ep 16 and 17 , the trailer of these two episodes made my heart melt which makes me impatient and i hope it does the same for everyone who loves this drama
And this drama is actually very good which I will watch again . Overall this drama is good if u love watching youth , romance kinda genres and it's a worth giving it a try even if u don't usually watch this kinda drama , it's does cringe u out and it's romantic scenes actually make ur cheeks red better have an ice pack with you when u watch this drama
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Hidden Love: A Bittersweet Delight - Love, Atmosphere, and Talent
Lets be real, the story is at most a 7/10, BUT everything else in this novel adaptation is top-notch. From the atmosphere, music, progression and setting, to the cast and production. Especially, the performances of both the female and male leads carry 70% to 80% of this drama's rating, elevating it to a 9 - 9.5 .First Chen Zhe Yuan, his character is the perfect mix of the most bitter and darkest chocolate and the sweetness of cotton candy. An example of a humble, disciplined and determined human to almost transcendent extent .
And Zhe Yuan portrays those qualities on a remarkable level on screen. Personally this is my first time watching him, but after this I will make sure to watch some other dramas with him in the main role. (..also funny thing for me is, Zhe Yuan expressions resemble a lot Ahn Nae Sang acting (like a younger version) *haha*, and I remember Nae Sang for a lot of villain roles, so I had a more negative impression of the character Duan Jia Xu at the start "xD") .
Zhao Lu Si, daaaaaaaamn. In this role her character is a total airhead, gentle and insecure but also a little shrewd and astute (except when it comes to romance...).
Idk, how should I describe it? It felt like Lusi entered a different kind of level in this role, a higher plane in comparison to her other roles. To be fair it is a modern setting in comparison to most of her other roles, but still... the expressions felt carefree and captivating, and a lot of times like it was off-script.
To wrap thing up: A great cast, pleasing to the eye environment, a good story pace, gentle romance and no rage inducing plot-armor plot. In the end we are left with a few unresolved questions, but nothing that breaks my impression of the show, and if I truly wanted to know the answers I probably would read the novel.
This drama was undeniably worth my time, and if you're a fan of the cast, I wholeheartedly recommend giving "Hidden Love" a try.
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The most boring drama ever
Even in my worst imaginations, I never thought Zhao Lusi would star in a series and I would get bored watching it.but they make that happen, well done!There was no story, just a kiddo fell in love with a boy jusy 5 years older (is this kinda taboo in china to date someone a little bit older?) i don't know, it dosn't even worth to mention this 5 years age gap let alone made a fuss about it.
The Side stories was absurd and nonlogical as well.
in conclution Hidden love not only overly overrated but GOD! BORING AS HELl!!!
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WOW
I love this drama. Been a while since I've watched modern love Chinese drama and this one definitely did not disappoint me at all. I love how much LOVE there is throughout the drama. I love her smiles and how hard he actually feels for her. To me a 5 year age is not bad at all but to them it was crazy. I just love every scene of this drama. They picked the RIGHT main leads and I love it. Would totally recommend.Was this review helpful to you?
Acho que é meu top 1
Eu amei, assisti umas duas vezes e provavelmente vou assistir de novo, este dorama tem de tudo um pouco, drama amor adolescente, complicações de vida adulta, e um romance maravilhoso, tirando o fato deles questionarem muito a diferença de idade dos protagonistas que hoje em dia não faz tanta diferença eu achei tudo maravilhoso, e mesmo a questão da idade ter pegado um pouco ficou perfeito não fez com que o dorama fosse um drama ruim, ainda não tenho total certeza, mas este pode ser meu 1°Was this review helpful to you?
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.Was this review helpful to you?
Let's set some thing straight
So I've seen some reviews on here saying basically what the tiktoks are saying about this drama, the whole age thing.I assumed you would have watched the drama but considering the reviews being left I don't think that's the case or at least I don't believe they watched it with an understanding of what's happening.
Yes, they do in fact meet when she's 14 and he's 19, but that whole ordeal is like 2 days at most, after which they dont see each other again until she's 17 and he's 22. Again that whole meeting doesn't last that long either, he tutors her in physics and after that they don't see each other until she's a freshman in college.
During this whole time he treats her AND THINKS OF her as a little sister, nothing more nothing less, SHE catches feelings when she is 17.
So in the grand scheme of things, they're acquaintances AT BEST.
Anyways with that out the way I loved the drama, the acting was amazing, it was cute, fluffy heartwarming, the OST was actually suprisingly good, the chemistry of the leads to me is heart-fluttering.
I loved how supportive, understanding and mature the couple was , helping each other, understanding each other, COMMUNICATING, relying on each other.
In short to me this drama felt like a piece of fluffy and warm romance with some realistic elements added to it.
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Finally a series with an healthy couple
Finally a series with an healthy couple, without to much drama around them. Not a break up and back together, back and forth situations. No third parties that want them breaking up.No sudden amnesia etc.
Just a beautiful slow building romance 🥰
I can highly recommend this series and will definitely rewatch it.
I hope someday there will also be a WEBTOON about this drama.
Just to relive this story.
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