The First Frost (2025)

The First Frost plot: what the series is about

Back in high school, Wen Yifan turned down Sang Yan, a classmate who liked her. Years have passed since then, and both have grown into adults with their own lives. Wen Yifan now works as a reporter in the city, while Sang Yan has built a life of his own.

When their paths cross again, the past comes rushing back. Neither of them has fully let go of what happened between them as teenagers. Old feelings, unspoken regrets and the awkwardness of facing someone you once said no to all return. They have to decide how to act around each other now that they are no longer the students they used to be.

The First Frost is a slow-burn urban romance about first love and second chances. It asks whether a connection that never got its moment can find a new beginning years later. The tagline sets the tone: “After all these years, I still only like you.”

What makes The First Frost notable

• Lead cast: Bai Jingting plays Sang Yan and Zhang Ruonan plays Wen Yifan. The supporting cast includes Edward Chen as Su Haoan, Zhang Miaoyi as Zhong Siqiao, Zhai Xiaowen as Xiang Lang, Yuan Ye as Mu Chengyun, Chen Jianan as Su Tian, Fu Miao as Qian Wenhua and Feng Yunzhi as Zhao Yuandong. Zhang Keyuan appears as Fu Zhuang.
• Network: This Chinese web series (original title: 难哄) was produced for the streaming platform Youku.
• Behind the camera: Directed by Qu You-ning, written by Li Yi-fang, with Zhu Yi credited as creator.
• Source material: The drama is based on a web novel.
• Format: One season of 32 episodes, each running about 45 minutes. The series premiered on February 18, 2025, and has finished its run, so you can watch it all the way through.

Who will enjoy The First Frost

• Fans of C-dramas with a gentle, slow-burn romance
• Viewers who love first-love and second-chance love stories
• Anyone who enjoys contemporary city settings and working-adult characters
• Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan fans curious to see them as leads
• Binge-watchers looking for a completed series to finish at their own pace

Where to watch The First Frost in the Philippines

In the Philippines, The First Frost is available on Netflix, which requires a paid subscription. Watching on official platforms like Netflix supports the cast and production team and gives you the best viewing quality and subtitles.

Trailer

Cast

• Bai Jingtingas Sang Yan32 episodes
• Zhang Ruonanas Wen Yifan32 episodes
• Edward Chenas Su Haoan32 episodes
• Zhang Miaoyias Zhong Siqiao32 episodes
• Zhai Xiaowenas Xiang Lang32 episodes
• Yuan Yeas Mu Chengyun32 episodes
• Chen Jiananas Su Tian32 episodes
• Fu Miaoas Qian Wenhua32 episodes

Photo: TMDB

Episode guide

Dates are original broadcast dates in the country of origin (Korea/China). Official streaming platforms in your country may add episodes the same day or later.

FAQ

How many episodes does The First Frost have?

The First Frost has 32 episodes in a single season. Each episode runs about 45 minutes.

Where can I watch The First Frost legally in the Philippines?

In the Philippines, the series is available on Netflix with a subscription.

Who is in the cast of The First Frost?

Bai Jingting stars as Sang Yan and Zhang Ruonan as Wen Yifan. They are joined by Edward Chen, Zhang Miaoyi, Zhai Xiaowen, Yuan Ye, Chen Jianan, Fu Miao and Feng Yunzhi.

When did The First Frost premiere?

The First Frost premiered on February 18, 2025, on the Chinese streaming platform Youku. The series has finished airing.

What genre is The First Frost?

It is a Chinese urban romance drama centred on first love and second chances, adapted from a web novel.

Sources

1. TMDB
2. IMDb

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