Hidden Love

This drama is soo good,just speechless i watched it in 2 days first of all,i loved the acting...the chemistry between the main leads are great and their acting was super nice this is a kind of drama thats gonna melt your heart.

I think i am gonna watch it several times i really wish a second season ...although i think there aint gonna be one everything about the drama was a thumbs up🖤 Hope we can see dramas like this moree this drama is better than most other cdramas maybe cause of its realistic acting the male lead played the sad roles so good(its not a tragic drama though) and the female lead also was nice i hope to see more of them in the future🖤🖤🖤

I've been watching Asian drams since 2017 when Netflix started adding them. I'm a 65 year old white American male , so if I like it, anyone can like this show. I have watched many excellent ones like Pachinko, Meteor Garden, Rational Life, etc. But this one is my favorite.

Such a realistic story, never a fake moment. The chemistry between the leads is unmatched. Zhao Lusi is a very talented actress and I am now watching 3 of her other shows !

I'm only on episode 17 of 25 and look forward to the rest of the series. Easily a 10/10.

Rarely does a show make me laugh and bring tears to my eyes, but this one does.

After a long time, I can see a drama that is indeed romantic and sweet. For some viewers, it might be cheesy, weird, but I miss series that are not heavy and sweet. Some say this series is weird because it falls in love with an adult. Hey, you're judging before seeing the whole drama. There are even many explanations in the drama. Why Duan Jiaxu is nice to Sangzhi, you all asked about this, the drama has all the answers. You need to follow the plot or look first before criticizing. I'd like to answer the part that you found weird, but it would be a spoiler. Guys, this drama will answer all the weirdness you thought. Just go with the flow.

I've been watching Asian dramas since 2013. Hidden Love shows just how far dramas have come since then. Gone is the era of corny, unrealistic, over-done dramatics and toxic bullying relationships. Nowadays, the reign of realistic, feel-good dramas with healthy adult relationships and no villains or cliffhangers is in. I haven't been this impressed with dramas since Hometown Cha Cha Cha and Reply 1988, both of which Hidden Love reminded me of in parts.

The male protagonist, Jiaxu, is realistically perfect, a great man, a walking green flag, who is caring and loving to everyone around him and especially fond of Sang Zhi and her family (HCCC vibes). The female protagonist, Sang Zhi, is not a dumb damsel in distress, she makes reasonable decisions for her life and falls in love due to relatable circumstances. Even as an innocent teen, she is relatable (a sweet, honest, reliable, and attentive friend of her brother treating her well as a girl). The actors that play them clearly have real-life chemistry as well... the looks that Jiaxu gives her are a little too loving.

This drama is so good because it's so simple, yet completely free of anything problematic, corny, or unrealistic. It's grounded in reality and what real love looks like! There are no ridiculous villains, no over-done dramatics, no cliff hangers needed to keep you watching. Instead, the focus is on the family and friends surrounding the main characters and the highs and lows of their very real life through different eras of adolescence and adulthood (R1988 vibes).

Here's some progressive themes that I was so happy to see brought attention to in this show: menstrual cycles (normalization), predatory relationships (inappropriate age gaps between adults and minors), consensual acts (asking, can I hold your hand? Do you want to..?), prioritization of family, health relationship dynamics (always putting the other person first, anticipating their needs and wants), supporting the other person's dreams and growth.

Yes, it may be slow, but it's totally worth it. I was actually impressed with how short the "will they, won't they" waiting period of the plot lasted; Jiaxu is such a good guy that we don't wait long until he makes his intentions known to now-adult Sang Zhi. Additionally, despite the kid-friendly rating... the couple got shockingly spicy and handsy for an Asian drama (mostly suggestive moments, but plenty of intimate on-screen kissing and hugging).

Hidden Love is complete and well-thought-out. Nothing was rushed, everything was given its time, and I felt rewarded for watching. The effort put into this was apparent, and it's clear that women directors and writers were behind it all. 10/10, easy. I recommend this to every lover of Asian dramas as a MUST watch.

In my opinion Hidden Love is the best drama in 2023!!! I read the novel and manhua many times and this drama is really faithful to the novel. The chemistry of the leads are so 🔥🔥🔥 along with their acting, you can really show on their facial expressions how they feel without over acting. The drama and the plot might be too simple and some people might find it boring but It was not. The drama show about family, how to love and support each other without heavy misunderstanding. The director choosed the best actress and actor to played hidden love drama and the success kudos to all the hidden love teams.