Housekeeping stuff first. One. I believe that I’m the ONLY “Hidden Love” fan who hasn’t seen the ending. (What can I say? I’ve superb self-control and I’m master of delayed gratification.) I know that it’s a happy-ever-after but please do NOT spoil the details of Episodes 20 to 24 for me. Let this be MY […]
Hidden Love: Ep 15 On Holding Hands
I’m half-convinced that the “D” in Jiaxu’s surname stands for devious. Seated inside the theater, he noticed that Sang Zhi had her sleeves covering her hands like mittens. As he had warned her, it was going to be chilly inside the theater. He recommended a hot drink for her. but she insisted on a cold […]
Hidden Love: OST “Be Your Light”
Since this song was introduced in Ep 13, I guess I’ll have to post the subs. How many more OSTs do I need to do? Two more? Hidden Love: OST “Forever Star” Hidden Love: OST “I Have Someone I Like” Hidden Love: OST “Having You” Hidden Love: OST “The Star Thief” 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 By far this […]
Hidden Love: Ep 14 On Connections
Chapter 14. Connection. The most beautiful wait Featured Object: Two holding hands I see two meanings of connection in this episode. The first refers to the relationship between Duan Jiaxu and Sang Zhi; they have yet to decide how to call their budding relationship. The second refers to connecting to the dots and seeing the […]
Hidden Love: Ep 13 On Flirting
Chapter 13. Feeling you out. I guess you’re falling too Featured Object: Bracelet Though the title is self-explanatory, let me see if I can add a few things that may have been overlooked during this episode. A. “Feeling you out” To feel somebody out is to probe somebody’s feelings, opinions, and views about an issue […]
Hidden Love: Ep 12 On Airplanes
Two points: Point A. Remember what I said in my analysis of Episode 11 that I disagreed with the general interpretation that when Jiaxu muttered, “What am I thinking?” and “Kiddo,” he had been appalled with himself for developing inappropriate feelings for her because she was still a kid? I said that was the WRONG […]
Hidden Love: OST “The Star Thief”
Is this new for Episode 11? As always, I edited the lyrics from a few music videos to get the flavor of the song. I usually like Peachey Blossom Backup Channel’s subs better than the rest. But for this song, I think Youngblood XII’s version was easier to understand and straight to the point so […]
Hidden Love: Ep 12 If I Could…
Please come back later. This is a work in progress. Heads-up: if I begin posting with a password, it means one of two things: a. I haven’t finished writing my opinions down and I’m still taking screenshots. The password will be removed later. b. I’m tired of noises. The password won’t be removed, and I’m […]
Hidden Love: Ep 13 The Gifts
Updated: 8/5/2023. When I saw we obsess on this blog, we OBSESS. Thanks, @agdr03. My notes are included. I’m only on Ep 13. –pm3 A. Duan Jiaxu’s gifts to Sang Zhi Episode 1 – watermelon – fox plushie Episode 2 – warm milk in a bottle – strawberry cupcake – sanitary pad and a black […]
Hidden Love: Ep 11 If This Is Love…
Chapter 11. Moved. If this is love Featured Object: Snowflakes I find it disappointing that many viewers view this episode as the turning point for Duan Jiaxu for the wrong reasons. I say wrong because: because they think that this is the episode when his eyes are first — and finally! – opened to love […]
Hidden Love: Ep 10 On Being Sibling-Zoned
Chapter 10: Joke. Give me a reason to forget Featured Object: Hospital bed with a cross 1. The joke It’s said that laughter is the best medicine, but during Jiaxu’s hospital stay, the bedside humor wasn’t the miracle cure but the catalyst of Sang Zhi’s heartache. Old Man: Boy, is this your wife? DJ: Sir. […]
Hidden Love: Ep 9 My Highlights
Chapter 9. Undercurrent. I can’t help falling in love Featured Object: Two pills As always, you’re free to make up your interpretation. This is mine. 1. “Undercurrent” In this episode, the word “undercurrent” had nothing to do with the movement of water beneath the surface. It refers to a hidden feeling or hidden implication that’s […]
Hidden Love: Ep 8 On “Seeing You Again”
“Location, location, location” is the mantra in real estate. “Pattern, pattern, pattern” is mine for this drama. It’s my top consideration when looking at the characters’ behavior, dialogues and emotions. Because the characters are fleshed-out, they won’t act randomly. Chapter 8. Re-encounter. Say see you again before meeting again Featured Object: Microphone 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 1. Sang […]
Hidden Love: Ep 9 On Leaving Text Messages
No, don’t worry. The continuation of Ep 7, and my write-ups of Ep 8 are in the pipeline. I’m skipping them to write about the text messages before I forget my explanation. I used Netflix subs. They weren’t much different from the Youku/YouTube subs. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 1. In Episode 8, when Jiaxu and Sang Zhi met […]