Hidden Love (TV series)

Hidden Love is a 2023 Chinese television drama starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan. It is based on the Chinese novel Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It by Zhu Yi. The series aired on Youku from June 20 until July 6, 2023 and on Netflix, starting from June 29, 2023. Hidden Love achieved popularity both domestically and overseas, receiving praise for its storyline and chemistry between the lead characters.

Synopsis
The series revolves around the life of Sang Zhi (Zhao Lusi), a young girl who develops a crush on Duan Jiaxu (Chen Zheyuan), who happens to be her older brother Sang Yan's (Victor Ma) bestfriend. Despite the initial infatuation, their relationship takes a natural progression as time passes. As the story unfolds, Sang Zhi's feelings for Duan Jiaxu deepen, transcending her initial crush and blossoming into genuine love.

Others

 * Wang Yi Tian as Xiao Taimei
 * Chang Hai Bo as Chen Mingxu
 * Ji Hao as Jia Yang
 * Guo Zi Xin as Zhang Hui
 * Zhang Bo as Zhang Sen
 * Wang Sheng Yun as Wan Zhe

Reception
Ayushi Agrawal of Pinkvilla wrote "the shows vibrant storyline, along with the well-crafted characters, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the show's success, and it successfully delivered a romance narrative celebrated for its simplicity and relatability, gracefully navigating the age gap without causing discomfort". India Today stated "netizens are hooked on the mushy Chinese drama with positive reviews", adding: "It is on the trending list of shows in several countries and it seems certain that after the popularity of K-dramas, Chinese dramas are all set to become the next big thing".