The First Frost

Wen Yifan ends up sharing an apartment with Sang Yan, a former classmate she once turned down, after a chance coincidence puts them under the same roof. They keep things polite and distant at first, exchanging routines more than feelings, until Wen Yifan confides that she sleepwalks. That revelation forces Sang Yan to take on a quieter kind of care, and ordinary nights start revealing old connections and unspoken regrets. The show follows their subtle, day-to-day readjustment, where small domestic moments and awkward honesty reshape how they see each other, without tipping into melodrama or tidy resolutions.

Released in 2025, The First Frost was directed by Qu Youning and created by Zhu Yi and Li Yifang. The cast includes Bai Jingting, Zhang Ruonan, Edward Chen, Zhang Miaoyi and Zhai Xiaowen, and the production has attracted attention for its restrained visual style.

As of early 2025 there are no major international awards or high-profile nominations tied to the series. It’s earned notice among regional viewers and critics, but no headline accolades have been reported so far.

The show's sleepwalking element and low-key domestic scenes have sparked steady online conversation, with viewers sharing clips, fan art, and scene breakdowns. Discussions often focus on small gestures and quiet moments rather than big plot beats, and its mood has made it a favorite for social sharing among fans of intimate relationship dramas.

Audience response has skewed positive, reflected in a user score around 8.43 out of 10 from a modest sample of viewers. Critics and fans tend to praise the chemistry between the leads, the unhurried pacing, and the way private faults and old attachments are handled. Major themes include memory, intimacy, consent, and the slow rebuilding of trust, with sleepwalking serving as a device to reveal hidden habits and fragile boundaries.