The highly anticipated Chinese drama The First Frost has captivated audiences with its mix of romance, mystery, and fantasy. Starring Bai Jingting and Zhang Ruonan, the series weaves an enchanting tale of love and destiny. With stunning cinematography and a compelling storyline, The First Frost is set to be one of the most talked-about C-dramas of the year.
Here’s everything you need to know about The First Frost, including its release schedule, plot, and where to watch it.
Release Date & Schedule of ‘The First Frost’ Episodes:
Season 1 of The First Frost consists of 32 episodes, following a weekly release pattern. The series debuted on February 18, 2025, and will continue airing through March 10, 2025.
Full Release Timeline:
- Episode 1 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Episode 2 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Episode 3 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Episode 4 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025
- Episode 5 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Episode 6 – Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- Episode 7 – Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Episode 8 – Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Episode 9 – Friday, February 21, 2025
- Episode 10 – Friday, February 21, 2025
- Episode 11 – Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Episode 12 – Sunday, February 23, 2025
- Episode 13 – Monday, February 24, 2025
- Episode 14 – Monday, February 24, 2025
- Episode 15 – Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- Episode 16 – Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Episode 17 – Friday, February 28, 2025
- Episode 18 – Friday, February 28, 2025
- Episode 19 – Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Episode 20 – Sunday, March 2, 2025
- Episode 21 – Monday, March 3, 2025
- Episode 22 – Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Episode 23 – Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Episode 24 – Friday, March 7, 2025
- Episode 25 – Friday, March 7, 2025
- Episode 26 – Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Episode 27 – Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Episode 28 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
- Episode 29 – Monday, March 10, 2025
- Episode 30 – Monday, March 10, 2025
- Episode 31 – Monday, March 10, 2025
- Episode 32 – Monday, March 10, 2025
The First Frost Plot Overview:
Reporter Wen Yi Fan visits a bar called Overtime to meet her best friend, Zhong Si Qiao. There, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Sang Yan, a department manager and one of the bar’s owners. He also happens to be her former high school deskmate—and the boy she once loved. When they meet, Yi Fan feigns ignorance, pretending not to recognize him, and Sang Yan plays along. However, unforeseen circumstances soon force them to become housemates, giving them an unexpected second chance at fate.
Key subplots include:
- A mysterious diary that holds the truth about Hanfeng’s past.
- A hidden connection between Xia Nuan and Hanfeng’s lost memories.
- The presence of a powerful force trying to erase their love from history.
- The struggle between choosing destiny or rewriting fate.
- A slow-burning romance filled with emotional depth and poetic storytelling.
Fans of dramas like Love Between Fairy and Devil and Eternal Love will find The First Frost a captivating watch.
Cast and Characters of The First Frost:
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- Bai Jingting as Sang Yan – The owner of Overtime restaurant and a team lead at a video game company. He is also Wen Yifan’s childhood crush.
- Zhang Ruonan as Wen Yifan – A dedicated news reporter and journalist. She shares a long history with Sang Yan as his childhood love.
- Zhang Miaoyi as Zhong Siqiao – A delivery girl and care service provider. She is also Wen Yifan’s best friend.
- Edward Chen as Su Haoan – A wealthy co-owner of Overtime restaurant and Sang Yan’s old friend from high school.
- Zhai Xiaowen as Xiang Lang – A childhood friend of Wen Yifan and Zhong Siqiao. He has a long-standing crush on Yifan.
- Yuan Ye as Mu Chengyun – A college student interning in Yifan’s team. He harbors feelings for her.
- Feng Yunzhi as Zhao Yuandong – Wen Yifan’s mother.
- Zhao Xiaodong as Wen Liangzhe – Wen Yifan’s father.
- Duan Xingyu as Zheng Kejia – Yifan’s stepsister who works as an intern in Sang Yan’s team.
- Kong Lin as Che Yanqin – Wen Yifan’s aunt.
- Li Hongchen as Che Xingde – Che Yanqin’s brother.
- He Jiong as Zhang Wenhong – Sang Yan and Wen Yifan’s high school teacher.
- Deng Ying as Li Ping – Sang Yan’s mother.
- Wei Zixin as Sang Rong – Sang Yan’s father.
- Liu Chutian as Sang Zhi – Sang Yan’s younger sister.
- Wu Yuheng as Duan Jiaxu – Sang Yan’s college dorm mate and close friend.
- Paw Heeching as Jiang Ru – Su Haoan’s grandmother.
- Paul Chun as Su Haojia – Su Haoan’s grandfather.
- Zhang Shihong as Uncle Ma – The caretaker of Su Haoan’s grandfather.
- Chen Jianan as Su Tian – A pregnant news editor and Wen Yifan’s colleague.
- Zhang Keyuan as Fu Zhuang – A reporting camera assistant and Yifan’s coworker.
- Fu Miao as Qian Wenhua – The head of the news team.
- Suo Langmei Qi as Wang Linlin – Su Haoan’s ex-girlfriend.
Soundtrack of The First Frost:
- Willful – Mayday
- Serenade – Mao Buyi
- It’s You – (Artist Not Mentioned)
- Ending Song – Li Yuchun
- Like A Sunny Day, Like A Rainy Day – Silence Wang
- The Invisible Man – Bai Jingting
- Everything – Zhang Ruonan & Zhang Miaoyi
- Late – Zhang Bichen
- Stubborn – Sandee Chan
- I’ve Never Liked Anyone Except You – Zhao Lei & Fine Band
- Look at Me – Yan Yidan
- Crush – Edward Chen Haosen
- My Dear – Zhang Zhenhao
- I Want To Quietly Slip Into Your Soul – Xiao Bingzhi
- There Is You Amidst Raindrops – Chen Kexin
Where to Watch The First Frost?
The First Frost is available for streaming on iQIYI in China. International viewers can watch the series on platforms like Viki, WeTV, or Netflix depending on regional availability. Check your local streaming services for updates.
