The First Frost 2025
“After all these years, I still only like you.”
What is The First Frost?
The First Frost is a 2025 Chinese romantic television series adapted from the web novel of the same name by Zhu Yi. The drama stars Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan and consists of 32 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 32
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 18, 2025
- Last aired
- Mar 10, 2025
- Original language
- ZH
- Origin
- CN
- Networks
- Youku
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 32 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The First Frost is a 2025 Chinese romantic television series adapted from the web novel of the same name by Zhu Yi. The drama stars Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan and consists of 32 episodes. It premiered on February 18, 2025, and concluded on March 10, 2025, with availability on Youku and Netflix. The story follows Wen Yifan, a reporter who encounters her former high school classmate, Sang Yan, at a bar. Although they initially pretend not to recognize each other, a chance encounter leads them to live together. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Wen Yifan once rejected Sang Yan during their school years. Despite their efforts to maintain distance, their lives become intertwined again after Sang Yan informs Wen Yifan that she sleepwalks. The series, which is rated TV-14, explores the surfacing of feelings between these two former classmates as they navigate their shared living situation and past history.
Should you watch it?
“A chance reunion leads to unexpected cohabitation and romance.”
- genuine chemistry between leads
- exploration of second chances
- strong emotional core
- paced unevenly in early episodes
- some melodramatic moments
you enjoy character-driven romantic dramas with realistic tension.
Suitable for general audiences with mild drama and romance themes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 32 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Goodbye, Sang Yan. Goodbye, Wen Yi Fan. Feb 18, 2025
- E2 Your Name Is Written on My Heart. Feb 18, 2025
- E3 Everyone Needs a Romantic Interest. You're My Romantic Interest. Feb 18, 2025
- E4 Rumors. I'll Dispel the Rumors for You. Feb 18, 2025
- E5 Get Closer, Would You? Feb 19, 2025
- E6 I Will Always Be with You. Will You Always Be with Me? Feb 19, 2025
- E7 A Secret… that Can’t Be Kept Feb 20, 2025
- E8 The Sun In the Rain, Dazzling and Warm Feb 20, 2025
- E9 False of Heart, Honest of Action Feb 21, 2025
- E10 You Forgot, but I Still Remember Feb 21, 2025
- E11 Take Care of Yourself. I’m Always Here. Feb 22, 2025
- E12 How to Be Happy? Staying with You Feb 23, 2025
- E13 We Made a Promise: I Want to Be with You Feb 24, 2025
- E14 Can’t Let Go of My Feelings for You Feb 24, 2025
- E15 Marks Left by Love Feb 25, 2025
- E16 Happy Birthday. Contented. Feb 26, 2025
- E17 The Farthest Distance Is an Unspoken “I Love You” Feb 28, 2025
- E18 On My Way to You Feb 28, 2025
- E19 Bai Jiang Doesn’t Mean I’m a Loser But That I Only Lost to You, Wen Shuang Jiang Mar 1, 2025
- E20 To Catch You Every Time You Feel Vulnerable Mar 2, 2025
- E21 Where Is Hope? Hope Is Everywhere with You in the Future Mar 3, 2025
- E22 Opportunity Is for You Mar 4, 2025
- E23 Where to Hide? Mar 5, 2025
- E24 The Reason I Left Mar 7, 2025
- E25 No Matter Where You Are, I'll Find You Mar 7, 2025
- E26 This Time, I Won't Break the Promise Mar 8, 2025
- E27 I Accept My Imperfections Mar 8, 2025
- E28 I Want a Second Chance, If There's One Mar 9, 2025
- E29 Love Means Being Each Other's Light Mar 10, 2025
- E30 Relying: Trusting You in Weakness, Chosen by You Firmly Mar 10, 2025
- E31 Loving You, From the First Day to Forever Mar 10, 2025
- E32 I Long for Someone to Love Me Fiercely Until Death. It's You. Mar 10, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Is The First Frost based on a book?
Yes, it is adapted from the Chinese web novel of the same name by Zhu Yi.
Where can I watch The First Frost?
It is available on Youku and Netflix worldwide.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Wen Yifan and Sang Yan, portrayed by Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan.
What is the premise of the show?
Two former high school classmates reconnect and become housemates, rekindling their past feelings.
Is there a lot of drama in the series?
While the series has emotional moments, it focuses more on character development and romance.