An emphasis on prioritising one's own safety through Nightfall's perspective.
A wake up call against recklessness
An advice driven out of concern
A realisation on the bigger picture
Note: And regardless of one's development, the blame on selfishness will always prevail in the presence of the biased eyes.
Bonus: Another appreciation section for Nightfall and Anya's interaction.
Burberry 2026 Qixi Collection
(Featuring: Zhang Jing Yi ▪︎ Zhang Kang Le)
An encounter of shared interest
Source: Love, On Repeat
Extra takes
Source: Burberry (Weibo)
Rebirth (冰湖重生): Theme Analysis
Seasonal symbolism and its parallels as portrayed in scenes involving Yan Xun and Zhao Chun Er
Winter: The hint of falling snow
The beginning of a severed bond
Spring: Fallen petals of blooming trees
The glimpse of an unreachable ideal
Autumn: Surrounded by barren trees
Threading the withered path
Summer: Glimpse of the past
Reminiscing the warmth of a memory
Of unfortunate union and inevitable reunion (Rebirth: Episodes 2, 35)
Bright red-themed ▪︎ Dull blue-themed
Symbolism: Rebellion (Yanbei-themed colour) ▪︎ Stability (Dayong-themed colour)
Ceremonial façade ▪︎ Personal dilemma
Symbolism: Ongoing blood feud (with audience) ▪︎ One's own resolve (without audience)
Of spiritual encounter and actual exchange (Rebirth: Episodes 6, 35)
Flourishing blooms ▪︎ Forsaken trees
Symbolism: Hopeful past ▪︎ Hopeless future
Green-themed attire ▪︎ Red-themed attire
Symbolism: Budding (without accessories) ▪︎ Blossoming (with accessories)
Note: Disregarding all incoherence expressed throughout the storyline, the creativity conveyed in scenes involving both Yan Xun and Zhao Chun Er had allowed space for a more meaningful interpretation to be observed in their interactions.
Rebirth (冰湖重生): Yan Chun (燕淳) Episodes List
Yan Xun (燕洵) ▪︎ Zhao Chun Er (赵淳儿)
Episode 2, 3: Post rebellion clash
Episode 6: Implied indirect interaction
Episode 10: Flashback of the past
Episode 16: Brief political exchange
Episode 34: Courtroom encounter and reminder of the past
Episode 35: Momentary resolve and destined end
Honourable mentions:
Episode 3: Breaking conspiracy
Episode 7: Passing thought
Episode 16: Existed friendship
Episode 35: One's fate
Candy-giving sequence involving Nightfall and Anya Forger in Mission 137.
Initial contact
Fiona Frost (Nightfall) ▪︎ Anya Forger
Obtained supply
Cooper (hospital clerk) ▪︎ Fiona Frost (Nightfall)
Proceeding contact
Fiona Frost (Nightfall) ▪︎ Anya Forger
Note: An appreciation compilation of Nightfall's unlikely encounter at her workplace, featuring Anya's genuine love for candy throughout their interactions.
Up-Top 🖐🏻
Inspired by the 15th day of Lunar New Year promotional footage for cdrama Rebirth (冰湖重生) featuring actors Zhang Kang Le and Xia Meng:
Zhang Kang Le as Yan Xun and Xia Meng as Zhao Chun Er
Rebirth (冰湖重生) Scenes: Union
Reference: Rebirth (Episode 2)
Rebirth (冰湖重生) Recap: Intent
Reference: Rebirth (Episodes 3, 35)
2+1 Besties 🐰🐰🐰
Inspired by Yan Xun and Zhao Chun Er's flashback scene from cdrama Rebirth (冰湖重生) and behind-the-scenes footages (as compiled and credited below):
Zhang Kang Le as Yan Xun and Xia Meng as Zhao Chun Er