Hidden Love

Hidden Love centers on Sang Zhi, who has quietly cherished a crush on her high school classmate Duan Jiaxu for years. When fate nudges them back into each other’s orbit, a familiar spark flickers to life. They tentatively explore what it means to be together again, letting time and experience shape their feelings into something more substantial. The pair must balance the pull of old memories with the demands of adult life, all while keeping the affection gentle and true. The show leans into small, intimate moments like texts, looks, and shared coffee, so romance stays sincere without turning melodramatic. The setting shifts between city streets and quiet apartments occasionally.

Directed by Gia Lee and created by Zhu Yi, Ou Si Jia, and Silence Wang, Hidden Love stars Zhao Lusi as Sang Zhi and Chen Zheyuan as Duan Jiaxu, with supporting turns by Victor Ma and Zeng Li in 2023.

Fans have embraced the show with a warm response, and it sits at an 8.44 out of 10 average from 215 votes. Its central themes center on the endurance of first love and the patient rebuild of trust, as past impressions meet present choices. Its patient pacing invites reflection.

Beyond the screen, Hidden Love has sparked online conversations among fans and boosted Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan's visibility in romance drama circles. The quiet aesthetic and accessible emotional tone have inspired fan art and discussion about long running crushes and second chances. Online fans share art and debates online.