The First Frost is a Chinese drama and the official prequel to Hidden Love. It brings back familiar characters, giving fans a deeper look into Sang zhi’s brother Sang Yan’s story. The drama, directed by Arthur Chu Yu-Ning, premiered globally on February 18, 2025, on Youku and Netflix.
Let’s take a closer look at the cast, their careers, and what’s next for them.
Bai Jingting as Sang Yan
Bai Jingting plays Sang Yan, the older brother of Sang Zhi from Hidden Love. He is a playful yet warm-hearted character who reunites with his high school classmate, Wen Yifan, setting off a journey of love and rediscovery in the first frost drama.
Bai was born on October 15, 1993, and stands at 183 cm (6 feet). He first gained attention in Back in Time (2014) and later became widely popular with dramas like The Whirlwind Girl (2015) and You Are My Hero (2021). His role in Reset (2022), a sci-fi thriller, further cemented his place as a top actor.
As for upcoming projects, Bai is set to star in Justifiable Defence, a legal thriller, and Mobius, a sci-fi drama.
Zhang Ruonan as Wen Yifan
Zhang Ruonan takes on the role of Wen Yifan, a strong and independent woman who reconnects with Sang Yan after years apart.
Born on November 14, 1996, Zhang Ruonan is 169 cm (5 feet 6.5 inches) tall. She made a name for herself in the 2018 film Cry Me a Sad River, where she played Gu Senxiang. She also gained recognition for her role in My Love (2021) and later starred in A Date with the Future (2023).
Her next big projects include Fox Spirit Matchmaker: Love in Pavilion, a fantasy romance, and Zhan Zhao Adventures, an action-packed historical drama.
Edward Chen as Su Haoan
Edward Chen plays Su Haoan, a close friend of Sang Yan.
Born on August 2, 1996, and standing at 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches), Edward is best known for his role in the critically acclaimed film Your Name Engraved Herein (2020). The film became the highest-grossing LGBTQ+ movie in Taiwan and won several awards.
Edward is set to appear in The Silent Forest, an upcoming psychological drama that is expected to be one of his most intense roles yet.
Zhang Miaoyi as Zhong Siqiao
Zhang Miaoyi plays Wen Yifan’s best friend, Zhong Siqiao.
She was born on December 28, 2002, and is 166 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall. Zhang gained recognition for her role as Su Zai Zai in When I Fly Towards You (2023), a coming-of-age romance drama.
Her next big project is Youth Melody, a drama focused on self-discovery and personal growth.
Zhai Xiaowen as Xiang Lang
Zhai Xiaowen plays Xiang Lang, a fun and lively friend of Wen Yifan.
Born on May 28, 1999, and standing at 183 cm (6 feet), Zhai initially gained fame as a contestant on Produce Camp 2019, where he debuted as a member of the boy group R1SE. He later transitioned into acting, starring in Chasing the Light, a drama about love and personal struggles.
He has more acting projects lined up, but details are still under wraps.
Yuan Ye as Mu Chengyun
Yuan Ye plays Mu Chengyun, a colleague of Wen Yifan.
He was born on August 15, 1995, and is 178 cm (5 feet 10 inches) tall. His most notable work so far is The Best of You in My Mind (2020). He played Xu Fang, a skilled archer.
Yuan will soon be seen in Silent Evidence which is a crime thriller. It will showcase a different side of his acting skills.
The cast of The First Frost includes some of the most talented and promising actors in the Chinese entertainment industry. Many of them are already popular a name in the chinese entertainment world. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, The First Frost is set to be a must-watch for fans of Hidden Love and beyond.
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