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“The First Frost”: A viral success and counter-reactions of the HIT C drama


Adapted from a popular web novel and that of the Taiwanese filmmaker Chu Yu-Nun (most famous for his popular comedy romance It started with a kiss), China's latest drama, The first frostHas a strong start. However, his premier was not entirely sailing. The viral C-drama has triggered online controversy and led to polarized reactions from Internet users.

With Zhang Ruonan as Wen Yifan and Bai Jinging As Sang Yan, the story follows the story of two former high school classmates who are once again combined as adults and are connected to roommates. Who Yifan experienced a traumatic childhood and was a repeated goal of sexual attacks during her adult life. Sang Yan has always been her safe harbor, someone who protects and supports her.

While the drama received praise for a realistic representation of trauma and sexual abuse, it was also criticized for a weak female protagonist. The show shows whom Yifan's ability and positions male characters, while rescuers collapse to save the virgin in need.

The original web novel was written by ZHU YI, and this is not the first time that adapting your work has built up controversy. Zhu Yi also wrote 2023S HIT C-drama, Hidden loveIn which an age-shed romance contained in which the Duan Jiaxu met Zhi for the first time when she was 14 years old.

Duan Jiaxu and sang zhi in Hidden love.

Although her relationship only blossomed in the romance until she turned 18, while she was a minor, the coquette still sent the Internet users. Similar The first frostPresent Hidden love was criticized The first frost And Hidden love Received enthusiastic reviews on IMDB at 8.3 and 8.6. While the double bana became significantly lower, the Chinese IMSISCH IMDB equivalent is 5.4 and 6.7.

Radii explores the Chinese drama the first frost.

However, the stream of criticisms did not stop The first frost From viral and hits from Femo's trend side. The show, shot in Chongqing, triggered tourism for the city. The drama not only showed Chongqing's unique architectural landscape, but also its lively residential areas. Many Internet users shared their handmade First frost Chongqing Guide Maps that lead fans to all iconic locations!

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