If you loved The First Frost with its beautiful mix of romance, longing, and emotional storytelling, you’re probably searching for more Chinese dramas that give the same heartfelt experience. Luckily, C-dramas are full of slow-burn romances, fated encounters, and emotional twists that stay with you long after the final episode.

Here are 10 C-dramas like The First Frost you should definitely watch next.

The Oath of Love (2022)

29 Episodes | Watch on Tencent Video, Viki

This drama stars Yang Zi and Xiao Zhan in a heart-touching story about healing and love. Lin Zhixiao, a young cellist, crosses paths with Gu Wei, a reserved doctor. Their relationship grows slowly but deeply, just like in The First Frost, showing how love blooms during life’s hardest times.

Go Ahead (2020)

46 Episodes | Watch on Netflix, Viki

Starring Tan Songyun, Song Weilong, and Zhang Xincheng, this drama is about three unrelated kids who grow up together as siblings but later face separation and reunion. It captures themes of found family, unspoken love, and emotional scars, perfect if you enjoyed the bittersweet tone of The First Frost.

Love Me If You Dare (2015)

24 Episodes | Watch on Viki | kisskh

This suspense romance starring Wallace Huo and Sandra Ma mixes crime-solving with slow emotional healing. While darker in tone, its combination of emotional tension and romance makes it a good match for fans of The First Frost.

Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (Eternal Love) (2017)

*Yang Mi and Mark Chao in Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms (2017)*

58 Episodes | Watch on Netflix, Viki

Starring Yang Mi and Mark Chao, this fantasy romance is legendary in C-drama history. With reincarnation, destiny, and unforgettable love, it mirrors The First Frost’s theme of fate and deep emotions across lifetimes.

The Day of Becoming You (2021)

26 Episodes | Watch on iQIYI

Featuring Steven Zhang and Liang Jie, this drama brings a mix of humor and heart as a male idol and a reporter accidentally swap bodies. While lighter in tone, the emotional growth and romance are similar to what fans loved in The First Frost.

A Love So Beautiful (2017)

23 Episodes | Watch on Netflix, Viki

Starring Hu Yitian and Shen Yue, this youthful campus romance shows the sweetness and heartbreak of first love. If you enjoyed the softer and innocent moments in The First Frost, this drama is a must-watch.

Love and Redemption (2020)

59 Episodes | Watch on Viki

A historical fantasy starring Cheng Yi and Yuan Bingyan, this series is about love surviving across ten lifetimes. With epic twists, emotional scars, and devotion, it reflects the same intense longing found in The First Frost.

Forever and Ever (2021)

30 Episodes | Watch on iQIYI, Viki

This is the modern-day companion drama to One and Only. Starring Ren Jialun and Bai Lu, it’s a poetic love story about fate bringing two souls together across lifetimes, just like The First Frost’s lingering emotional pull.

Hidden Love (2023)

25 Episodes | Watch on Netflix, Viki

Starring Zhao Lusi and Chen Zheyuan, this drama became a global favorite for its sweet yet emotional storytelling. Sang Zhi secretly loves her brother’s friend, and as they grow older, love quietly blossoms. A beautiful choice if you want another tender romance.

One and Only (2021)

24 Episodes | Watch on iQIYI, Viki

Starring Ren Jialun and Bai Lu, this tragic yet breathtaking historical romance is full of loyalty, longing, and heartbreak. Its emotional depth makes it one of the closest dramas to The First Frost in tone and storytelling.