📖 Detailed Synopsis of Hidden Love
- Main Characters:
- Sang Zhi – A cheerful, slightly mischievous girl who develops a crush on her brother’s friend.
- Duan Jiaxu – Her brother’s roommate, five years older, kind, protective, and later her love interest.
- Plot Overview:
- In high school, Sang Zhi often gets into trouble and seeks help from Duan Jiaxu, who treats her like a younger sister.
- Sang Zhi secretly harbors feelings for him, but after Duan Jiaxu graduates, misunderstandings cause them to drift apart.
- Years later, Sang Zhi deliberately chooses a university in Duan Jiaxu’s city, hoping to reunite.
- Their reunion rekindles their bond, and through everyday interactions, their relationship gradually blossoms into romance.
- Themes:
- Youthful Crush → Mature Love: The drama beautifully portrays the transition from innocent admiration to deep romantic connection.
- Family & Friendship: Sang Zhi’s brother plays a key role in connecting the two.
- Growth & Reunion: The story emphasizes personal growth, separation, and the joy of finding love again.
- Production Details:
- Country of Origin: China
- Language: Mandarin
- Episodes: 25
- Release: June 20 – July 6, 2023
- Platform: Youku, later available on Netflix
- Based on: Web novel Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It by Zhu Yi
✨ If you enjoyed the premise of Hidden Love, you might also like similar Chinese youth romance dramas such as Put Your Head on My Shoulder or A Love So Beautiful, which explore themes of first love, growing up, and sweet everyday romance.
