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📖 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

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✨ 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.