a love that is gentle, light, and warm
the plot itself has been very risky for the viewers but i loved how it was executed well. the phasing is great, you can see how their relationship evolved thru time. every kind of relationship portrayed in this series was very healthy. from parents, siblings, friends, partner. duan jiaxu & sang zhi are the standard, definitely my ideal type for a partner. djx had a hard time in life but he never projected his anger nor had a negative trauma response on zhi. i love this show. highly recommended. someday, i hope i will experience a kind of love like them.Was this review helpful to you?
Best cdrama I've watched in recent years
I'm in a kdrama slump and turned to cdramas recently. Hidden love was a pleasant surprise, 100% romance plot with very swoon-worthy ML. Character growth of FL was also nice to watch. Would recommend if you like romance dramas. Something that is light-hearted with no weird or frustrating or angst plots.Although the beginning can be a bit of a slow burn till ep 12, but it is necessary for the build up of both characters, such that the romance wasn't too abrupt and well-cultivated(?).
Also, the OST was an added plus!
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Fairytale Love
The plot was a simplistic one performed exceptionally by the actors. After several episodes, I realized that at the end of each episode, I would have a smile on my face and lightness in my heart. I will definitely watch this many times.All the actors did a terrific job. I'm in awe of Shou Lu Si's versatility. After watching the complex drama "The Story of Pearl Girl", "Hidden Love" at first seemed to too easy. But then I realized that this coming of age slice of life series portrayed her with the young teen's angst of first love to an emerging adult deeply in love. She maintained the consistency of her character from age 14 when she fell in love at first sight until she eventually was proposed to at 22. It was a warm hearted Cinderella story. I admired that her family and the male lead had a generous spirit and a strong sense of moral responsibly. The main couple portrayed a healthy relationship that displayed respect and genuine caring.
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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!Was this review helpful to you?
I'm addicted to this dramaaaa
This the one of the best drama that I have ever watched till now!!!- A light hearted drama which is full of fluffy moments without much of crying
- Breathtaking chemistry between the leads
- The sibling dynamic (they are funny and adorable, always fighting with with each other but really love and care for each other)
- The bromance
- The friendship
- NO toxicity, NO misunderstandings, No break-up
- Green flag couples (both male lead and female lead are the perfect green flags)
So if you love watching light hearted dramas then you should definitely give it a shot...
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Beautiful love story
I have been watching Asian dramas for a little more than 2 years and I have got to say that I like Zhao LUSI so much that I have gone back and watched every series she been in. I am now in the process of watching everything that Chen has been in. I think that these two have given the audience the best series that the Cdrama world has produced. I was so enthralled with all the characters that I had to learn about all the actors and actresses in this series. I seriously think it deserves a 15/10 and it has raised the bar for all other series to try to achieve .Was this review helpful to you?
Green flags everywhere, buzzing chemistry
My absolute favorite drama for 2023. The main couple had one of the best chemistry out of any drama I've seen over the years. The brother is awesome. I docked a 1 off the story just because I feel like I didn't care for the side characters at all, the main couple just carried it all the way through. It was a bit slow at the beginning as well, but keep watching and you'll be rewarded. OST is wonderful, a lot made it to my spotify playlist. Highly rewatchable and it will make you wish you had a green flag love like theirs and suffer a Hidden Love hangover after xDWas this review helpful to you?
Favorite C-drama of this year ^^
The storyline is simple and very wholesome. Everything is just executed beautifully with the dedication of the entire crew. From the smallest acting detail to the lovely soundtrack. I just cannot tell how happy I was, having watched this masterpiece. It really made my 2023 a memorable year. Thank you Lusi, Zheyuan and the entire cast for giving us such mesmerizing drama. Thank you director, screen writer, producer and the author of the book for bringing a love story to life with wonderful cinematography <3Was this review helpful to you?
A MUST WATCH!!!!
the first cdrama i ever watched and it did not disappoint. i fell in love with the characters, the way every scene was shot, music, and even the little intro (which i typically tend to skip past). the progression was done so perfectly to where you would never be bored. the love story is so beautiful makes your heart flutter, a girls first love is so impactful and meaningful so they did a really great job of articulating that. highly highly recommend this show. (i’ve rewatched it about 6 times already 😭)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?
Why do people hate it? It's beautiful!
I know, I know, though people might be like " This drama is so problematic" due to its age gap, like an old man dating a teenager, but that's what make it interesting. And besides, the chemistry is just cute and adorable, you can't say anything about that.People also say about the " adult Sang Zhi" which she said she is already grown up but shows no sign of it, and even says about her baby voice. But like I said, this is an actress, Zhao lusi's natural voice is a baby voice, so you can't just blame the actress, or maybe blame the character. All the character act so well, even the first scene, while they judge Sang Zhi character's appearance, why don't they talk about her acting. She make it pretty funny, and she act pretty well, that scene make me laugh. She even cries pretty easy too!
Overall: this movie is worth a watch, but for people who doesn't mind the ML and the FL's 5-year age gap
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A light-hearted and feel good series!
Sometimes in life, I just want to watch something light-hearted to comfort myself and feel good. This series will always be my top choice for that. The storyline isn't complex—there are no major twists or turns—but it's a beautiful, heartwarming, and non-toxic drama. I love stories about relationships and family, and this one is touching. I enjoyed every single episode. I slightly deduct points for Zhao Lusi's portrayal of a high-school girl using a baby voice, which I felt wasn't necessary. Overall, the chemistry between the lead actors is so great and I hope they star in more series together. The sibling dynamics are hilarious as well. Moreover, the OST is lovely; all of the songs are my favorites!Was this review helpful to you?
