Pretty decent show and probably my fav this year But not the best.
Imo This drama played in two parts: the first 7 episodes and the remaining 18 starting from episode 8.The first part for me were just sooo boring I almost dropped it ngl. Plus I just kept wondering WHY?? Like WTF? Why would they choose a young actress that looked like she was 8 to play the part of someone who's 14. Whatever kind of messed up choice is that? So not to mention how uninteresting the first few episodes were, I was also pretty uncomfortable watching young Sang Zhi looking like she's 6 interact and be smitten with an already adult Duan.
Then came the second part at episode 8 and it couldn't come fast enough. From there the pace picked up pretty nicely. Even if it was slow burn it became enjoyable and entertaining. Because the chemistry between the leads were so great. And to my surprise considering a few other reviews I read, I thought SZ were really mature throughout the whole show even in the beginning. And I loved how naturally the relationship of SZ and DJX evolved. I mean it wasn't just an out of the blue moment that lead to the two of them getting together. It was very well built up and brought up. I loved SY as a character too and the whole cast just did amazing.
Overall I enjoyed watching this drama. But I have to say it's unlikely I'll watch it again and if I ever do I'll definitely start from episode 8. If not for the first part I would've gladly given this show a 9 or a 10 but I guess a decent 8 will just have to do.
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Hidden Love is a MUST Watch
Honestly one of my favorite dramas, ever! The 2 leads had amazing chemistry together and I also really enjoyed the dynamic with the female lead’s brother.Due to watching this drama, I’ve started reading the book and manhua.
If you are on the fence about watching the drama, I highly recommend it! If you love Zhao Lusi or have watched any of her other shows, you will really enjoy this one. It’s the first drama I’ve seen of the male lead and he did an amazing job - I’m looking forward to watching more dramas from him.
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Such a good watch. Topic: brothers best friend
Boy was I concerned when I started this drama and the FL looked like a baby while the ML was a full ass grown man.After watching it I have to say they solved this age gap pretty well.
The ML is a green flag and I fell in love with him BUT the FL was just perfect not only is Zhao Lusi breathtakingly beautiful I also really enjoyed her acting. They really casted a good match.
Not to mention the big brother who was just perfect.
This drama contains the usual long and painful bild up before their first touch but plays it out really well.
I hope you enjoy watching this drama because I sure did.
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Perfeição pura
Como descrever a experiência que tive assistindo esses dois? Não tem como. Fazia muito tempo que um drama não fazia isso comigo. Não tenho palavras pra explicar o quão emocionante é essa história e a sensação de paz e coração quentinho que provoca na gente.Cada interação desse casal me dava arrepios e o jeito que ele olha pra ela... Sem explicação. Eu já tinha lido o manhua, que é baseado na novel e não senti tanta conexão com a história, mas ver essa história na tela mudou completamente minha perspectiva.
Sang Zhi é uma menina quieta, que costuma guardar as emoções pra si. Um dia, quando tinha 14 anos, ao voltar pra casa acaba conhecendo Duan Jia Xu, o melhor amigo do seu irmão mais velho. Ela já começa a desenvolver um "crush" adolescente por ele desde o início, que obviamente não foi correspondido visto que ele via ela como uma irmã mais nova. Depois de um tempo eles acabam se afastando e se reencontram quando ela entra na universidade.
Não quero dar spoilers, então fica apenas minha recomendação: ASSISTA. Você não vai se arrepender.
Eu tenho dificuldade de gostar de dramas chineses porque foram raros os que assisti e realmente gostei. Sempre gravito ao redor dos coreanos. Os personagens aqui parecem reais. Eles tem falhas, mas eles enfrentam tudo juntos.
Eu fiquei com muito medo de me decepcionar com os protagonistas, mas não. Sang Zhi é muito quieta, e oculta seu amor (por isso o nome do drama) por muitos anos. Ela guarda esses sentimentos literalmente num potinho kkk (quem assistiu vai entender), até que Duan Jia Xu finalmente começa a notar ela, não como uma irmã emprestada, mas sim como uma mulher decidida e disposta a enfrentar qualquer dificuldade por ele. Eles são a definição de relacionamento saudável. Cada vez que eles se tocam, se olham, os diálogos... Você sente a emoção ali escancarada na sua frente.
Os personagens secundários também são muito legais, apesar de não terem taaaanto tempo de tela assim. Um destaque pro irmão dela, que conseguiu o posto de melhor irmão e melhor amigo dos doramas chineses (pelo menos dos que já assisti kkkk).
A trilha sonora da série é maravilhosa e complementa muito bem cada cena, além de também expressar muito bem o conflito entre as emoções dos personagens e descrever seus sentimentos perfeitamente: Preste atenção na letra das músicas quando estiver assistindo, você com certeza vai saber do que estou falando.
Pra encerrar, fica novamente a recomendação, você não vai se arrepender.
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Exceptional!
If you watch only ONE romantic series in your life, this should be it! The story, the actors, the chemistry of the couple, everything was just right. I have read some things, but I hope we will get to see the actors in another series again. This show has everything a romantic heart wants and desires. I was not fond of cdramas before I watched it.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
watched it for the leads
literally forced to put 1 for rewatch value although this drama deserves a 0.this story plot is the worst. certain scenes were extremely uncomfortable and cringe to watch.
one reason was that FL keeps calling ML 老哥哥, while ML keeps calling FL 小朋友. even though 6 / 5 years age gap is not that big, but the way the drama keeps using these two terms made it felt like a 12 years age gap and it felt really uncomfortable to watch.
however that being said, i especially enjoy the ost!!
literally only watched this drama for the two leads , zhao lu si and chen zhe yuan!! it is a pity that such great cast was for such a horrible drama. i almost could not finish it and had to take a break from it.
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Tried Hard, But This Show Just Didn’t Click for Me
I am sorry to be harsh but I judge everything to a gold standard especially to western dramas.Oh man, I really tried to get into this show. I gave it my best shot, but the first few episodes felt like a random assortment of nonsense. I finally just skipped to episode 7, and honestly, that felt like the real first episode—where the girl grows up and finally starts using her brain. I get that the show is supposed to be light and easy with zero substance, so I’m willing to give it a pass there.
That said, a couple of episodes were enjoyable, but I didn’t feel attached to any of the characters. It feels like one of those disposable, low-budget dramas with minimal writers, but the director worked magic to somehow keep it from falling apart. Seriously, amazing direction.
Outside of the two leads with their “decent” chemistry, every other character felt like a throwaway. Even the brother, who’s just there to provide comic relief, just popped in for random phone calls and small talk. I’m not trashing the show—there’s just nothing happening. No meaningful introductions, no plot twists, no side characters worth remembering. I haven’t even finished the series and, honestly, I don’t feel any urge to. But hey, if I ever have way too much free time, I might give it another shot.
Also, let’s address the weird elephant in the room: the male lead falling for the girl who was basically a sister to him. Yeah, I know things like that can happen in real life, but the first few episodes really sold him as the protective, older-brother type. He was already a mature grown-up while she was still a teen, and the sudden shift into romance felt... off. Like, c’mon, how do you go from “big bro” to boyfriend that fast? But hey, maybe I’m just reading too much into it.
Now, despite all the nitpicking, I have to say the hospital episodes (somewhere around 9 or 11?) were fantastic. Those scenes felt real and had actual substance. I just wish the rest of the show had some kind of plot to match that.
In the end, it's not garbage like most shows, but it’s one of those shows I’ll probably only finish out of boredom. Not bad—just... forgettable.
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The leads completely fit their roles
As expected from our queen of chemistry, Zhao Lusi, speaking not only as a fan from her but she is totally great and portrays every drama so perfectly. She excels in every act she plays. Even pairing her from any male lead, every pair she had with, they perfectly fit together.As for the storyline, it is a bit of cliche but you never get bored watching it, binge watching it to be exact, as the characters portraying each of their role did their best to make this modern drama exceptionally good for us viewers.
It is no doubt if this drama will garner awards at the end of the year . 🤍🤍🤍
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Hidden love is a complex and light drama
First of all, I would like to congratulate the two actors who succeeded in portraying their characters very well.OK, first I will discuss property and fashion. Of the many Chinese dramas, I think Hidden Love is Very ready, many modern dramas use that same fashion. However, hidden love shows different nuances in each depiction according to the development of the character.
Sang Zhi's character was portrayed well, and made me very Excited sometimes it made my heart ache to feel what he felt. Sangyan's depiction is also very good. It made me think of my older brother, Victor ma really succeeded in bringing the character of his older brother to life in real life.
OK, regarding Duan Jiaxu, somehow since the first appearance I was hooked. The eyes of the actor who plays him seem to speak sincerely to his heart. What a beautiful sight, He plays it with such sincerity that the feeling carries over to the audience. Great...
Okay, about the songs, I always felt that Korean dramas were superior before, however.... Hidden love is extraordinary. I love the touch of the beautiful and sweet songs that are there.
I am very grateful to the writer, and everyone involved in the film for presenting something extraordinary. So much so that I don't know what drama to watch after that😚
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Hearts in Harmony: The Tale of Sang Zhi and Duan Jia Xu
This story is about love in its many forms. It's about the love between Sang Zhi and Duan Jia Xu. Their loving and pure relationship didn't happen immediately; both heroes had to go through a lot to find their way to each other. Then there's the unique love between a brother and sister. Although the siblings tease each other, they support one another, and brother Shang Zi would do anything to protect his little sister. There's also the love between children and their parents, where in this case, the whole family functions very harmoniously and respects each other. In this love story, of course, there are many challenges that the protagonists must go through. The main heroine transitions from a little girl into a woman and becomes a great support for her Duan Jia Xu. Raised in a harmonious environment, she becomes his protector, support, and other half when she encounters the hardships faced by her boyfriend. These fragments are always very touching, and her sincerity and purity often bring tears. However, there are also very comedic moments, as is typical for actress Zhao Lusi, and these are precisely the parts that I can watch over and over again. Like when Sang Zhi is carried on the back to her dormitory, or many funny moments with her brother.For me, it's one of the nicest modern Chinese dramas, which never has a dull moment and, at least for me, is one you'll return to from time to time.
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Started watching out of sheer curiosity but daaaammmnnnn
I remember the last time I watched a Chinese drama a few years ago and it left a bitter impression on me for years. So, unfortunately I dare not to watch any other C-drama until one day I found this. Little did I know, one episode lead to more episodes until I can’t stop and finish all the 25 episodes in less than two days.More often than not, I found romance drama too cringe for my liking but Hidden Love is truly an exception. The chemistry, the soundtrack and everything, love them all. 🫶🏻
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