"Some things might break, they might disappear, but they'll exist in other forms."

All I can say, is that the movies were great, they had their fair share of emotional baggage in them. However, this drama hits differently in more ways than I can tell in proper words. This does what the movies failed to do given their limited time. The drama can unveil more of the story and all the characters. And the amount of symbolic value in the hidden messages of the characters' lines, their raw emotions and meaningful actions, sure made me cry throughout the drama despite knowing the inevitable heartbreak that follows until the end.

"I'm Cream and you're K. Our names have the same phonetic "K".
After all, two lonely people, should have names that don't feel lonely."

They are both two lost souls who've found themselves in their darkest times.

I find it quite clever the differences they've made in this adaptation.
The concept and storyline is there, filled with intricate and linked events and feelings... The going back and forward into the past and present, the now and the diary and memories is well done by the sheer cinematography and background music that keeps the viewer enthralled into the story. Once again, is the way it's filmed, told and shown that truly makes a difference.

"Anyway, I can't accept "forever." I can only accept "The next life.""
""The next life" feels like a promise. But "forever" isn't..."

The thing about this adaptation is that it has a plethora of events and characters, between past and present and somehow in their own little way they are all linked or had interactions at a given point in time with either Cream of K. The flow of the storyline keeps it's pace on the relationships and deep secrets the characters have between them.

"If there's a next life, what do you want to be?"
".. I want to be... an earring, or perhaps... eyeglasses, a notebook, or a bed."

That simple detail of changing the ring to an earring makes a difference too. Not a bad one per se, I can see they tried their best to keep the original flow but to give a taste of originality or break the norm here.

"Can we really get used to sadness? Or are we just trying to hide it? And pretend its not there?"

It's weird how I've seen the movies and empathized with the characters, - but in here - with the drama, I truly felt the weight of the emotions they are delivering with every single line and scene. Mainly with K and his silent suffering and overbearing loneliness. It's hard to explain in proper words how much the acting in this adaptation is so good that draws the viewer straight into the characters' personal pain.

How can they recreate scenes just like they did in the movies, and add such an emotional depth?

"Do you know why people feel lonely?
Because the most important person in your life isn't in your heart yet."

Not only are the episodes lessons to be learned...
But the characters themselves have morals of their own.

This drama brought a sense of closure for the characters and their heartbreaks and ventures.
The drama chose to focus on not only two main characters, but six characters and their complex relationship of life and love. Therefore they were able to give us two heartbreaking and selfless characters - K and Ke Le - two strong and love oriented women - Cream and Yi Qi - one professional and independent woman - Cindy - and two balanced and supportive men - Po Han and You Xian - (I know it's counted seven in this example of mine, Ke Le is supposed to be support but I count him as main in comparison to how similar he is to K)

What can I say?
I am completely surrendered to this amazing remake and how it made me feel.
And I can only blame Fan Shao Hsun's remarkable acting here for that. He truly is K.
The way he handled the character' emotions and struggles felt astonishing to behold.

"Regrets are never far, but happiness is already gone."

There aren't enough words to describe how incredible moving this remake was and how it tackled down every single meticulous detail inserted into the plot. Such a beautiful written and thoughtful script, with unforgettable symbolic lines and characters. There was no space for plot holes, there were complex characters, still time to explore each and every single one of them and intertwine their stories in a whole. We're able to see progresses, a growth and maturity, coping with losses and achieving dreams.

From friendship to relationships, we've seen it all.

The soothing and sentimental OST along with A-Lin's amazing voice matches well with the vibe of the whole series.

Definitely deserves more praise than it has. 10/10 for sure one of the best dramas of 2021.