The First Frost (Chinese: 难哄) is an upcoming Chinese youth romance series starring Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan. The plot is adapted from Chinese novel of the same name by Zhu Yi, and will be release on Youku.[1] It tells the story of two high school classmates reunion when they accidentally rent the same house.[2]

The First Frost
Chinese难哄
Genre
Created byZhu Yi
Based onThe First Frost
by Zhu Yi
Directed byChu Yu Ning
Starring
Country of originChina
Original languageMandarin
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes30
Production
ProducerLong Danni
Production location
Running time45 minutes
Production companyYouku
Original release
Network
Related
  • The First Frost
  • Eternal Love

Plot

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Wen Yifan accidentally runs into Sang Yan at the bar. They were once high school classmates, and she rejected him. To avoid awkwardness, they pretend not to know each other.[3] Due to circumstances, they are forced to confront each other when they end up sharing the same roof. The nature of their relationship changes when Wen Yifan’s sleepwalking due to her past family trauma worsens, and she finds herself waking in Sang Yan’s room.[4]

Cast

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Character Cast Notes
Sang Yan Bai Jingting Main Cast[5]
Wen YiFan Zhang Ruonan Main Cast
Su Hao An Edward Chen Haosen Supporting Role
Zhong Si Qiao Zhang Miaoyi Supporting Role
Xiang Lang Zhai Xiaowen Supporting Role
Mu Cheng Yun Yuan Ye Supporting Role
Duan Jiaxu Wu Yuheng Supporting Role
Sang Zhi Liu Chu Tian Guest Role[6]
Duan JiaXu Wu Yu Heng Guest Role


Reception

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The First Frost became one of the most anticipated series.[7] The first poster and the trailer were well received by the audience.[8] The series collected over 3M reservations with its first look in the upcoming Youku romantic C-drama list.[9]

Production

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The First Frost is produced by Wajijiwa , Youku Information Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd., and Hunan Galaxy Cool Entertainment Culture Media Co. Ltd. [10] The production house issued an official statement on their Weibo account that live adaptation of the novel "The First Frost" by Zhu Yi will be made.[11] They stated that the series is in the script polishing stage and they are working on the content. It has an Manhua adaption named 'Eternal Love'. On 24 March 2024, posters of main characters were released, and it was announce that the series would be broadcast on Youku.[12] On 27 June 2024, series first official trailer was released.[13] From February to August 2024, the shooting of the series was scheduled.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Datta, Srimoyee (2 July 2024). "Is Upcoming Chinese Drama The First Frost a Spin-off of Hidden Love?". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  2. ^ Times, I. D. N.; Rosilawati, Essi. "3 Fakta Drama China First Frost, Spin Off Drama Hidden Love". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  3. ^ Times, I. D. N.; Fadilla, Risma. "Sinopsis Drama China The First Frost, Hadirkan Spin Off Hidden Love". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  4. ^ NA, Nyimas. "Akhirnya Selesai Syuting! Drama The First Frost Bagikan Trailer Dengan Nuansa Sendu Antara Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan - Riau Makmur - Halaman 2". Akhirnya Selesai Syuting! Drama The First Frost Bagikan Trailer Dengan Nuansa Sendu Antara Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan - Riau Makmur - Halaman 2 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  5. ^ Shê, Chase (27 June 2024). ""The First Frost" Wraps Filming, Announces Cast". DramaPanda. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  6. ^ CA, Mutia. "Lu Chutian Siap Hidupkan Karakter Sang Zhi 'Hidden Love' Saat Masih SMP di Drama China Spin Off 'The First Frost' - Cari Aku". Lu Chutian Siap Hidupkan Karakter Sang Zhi 'Hidden Love' Saat Masih SMP di Drama China Spin Off 'The First Frost' - Cari Aku (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Foto Bai Jingting dan Zhang Ruonan Syuting Drama 'FIRST FROST', Kisah Sang Yan Kakak Sang Zhi 'HIDDEN LOVE' dari 'Universe' Lain". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  8. ^ ockoala (26 March 2024). "First Posters for Modern Romance C-drama The First Frost with Bai Jing Ting and Zhang Ruo Nan Based on the Brother's Story From Hidden Love". A Koala's Playground. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  9. ^ Datta, Srimoyee (21 May 2024). "Upcoming Youku C-Dramas With the Highest Reservations: Zang Hai Zhuan, the First Frost & More". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  10. ^ Shê, Chase (9 March 2024). "First Frost: Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan Spotted on Set". DramaPanda. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  11. ^ Peanuts (28 September 2021). "First Frost / Hard to Deceive / Eternal Love / Difficult to Coax 难哄 by 竹已 Zhu Yi (HE)". 书声Bar. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  12. ^ "เรื่องย่อ First Frost วันนี้ วันไหน ยังไงก็เธอ ซีรีส์จีนภาคต่อ แอบรักให้เธอรู้ 2". www.sanook.com/movie (in Thai). 7 August 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  13. ^ Datta, Srimoyee (2 July 2024). "Is Upcoming Chinese Drama The First Frost a Spin-off of Hidden Love?". ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
  14. ^ "The First Frost – The Drama Meter". 20 November 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
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