HenrietteJun 23, 2023

Just began watching "Hidden Love" with Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan on Youku. It looks a very sweet, but not a saccharine love story. The chemistry between the two leads feels real and tender. The plot structure is also interesting in its use of flashbacks. Looks very promising 🌸

#CDrama #HiddenLove #ZhaoLusi #ChenZheyuan

https://youtu.be/guO5E88iiYA

[Hidden Love] EP01 | Having Crush on Your Brother's Handsome Friend | Zhao Lusi/Chen Zheyuan | YOUKU

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Show threadJill 🛸Jun 23, 2023
@Sollenbum ooooooo! I may need to watch this one next...
Show threadHenrietteJun 24, 2023

@jillithd I am now on episode 7 and this drama is really good. The relationship between the two leads begins as a big brother + little sister relationship that feels real and not cringy or artificially cute. He is nice + empathetic and she is growing into her adult personality. He is a friend of her big brother. They take their time with the plot development which makes the characters both round and dynamic. Can definitely recommend 🌸

#CDrama #HiddenLove #ZhaoLusi #Chen Zheyuan

Show threadJill 🛸
@Sollenbum yay! 💞
Jun 24, 2023 at 2:50pmWeb
Show threadHenrietteJun 25, 2023
@jillithd I'm now up to episode 10 and the plot has morphed the adolescent crush into a beginning love story. He is 5 years older so he is the one having difficulty realizing what might be going on. There are misunderstandings but they are realistic and match the characters' arcs. The flashbacks help slowly reveal his background and the reasons for his kind, but lonely personality and probably also his longing for real connection and ultimately love. It is getting better and better 🌸
Show threadJill 🛸Jul 14, 2023
@Sollenbum I am enjoying Hidden Love so much, I want to savor it. I both want to watch ALL THE EPISODES but also go slowly, too, because I don't want to miss all of the moments... thanks so much for recommending it!
Show threadHenrietteJul 14, 2023
@jillithd So glad you like it 🌸 I think this is a drama to savour. The details will sink in better. I'm quite glad that I was forced to watch it slowly because of the release schedule.
Show threadHenrietteJul 14, 2023

@jillithd By the way... Have you seen "Road Home"? You might like that drama, too.

https://mydramalist.com/700295-gui-lu

Road Home

Gui Xiao and Lu Yan Chen met at school – in a middle school playground. They fell in love with one another at first sight. And as they grew older, their...