Later, I Laughed

Both dramas are modern C-dramas that show young people finding their ways through life.
Both are in an office setting and show struggles that people face in their work, but also in their lives.
They take different perspectives, Remembrance of Things Past gives a more serious view, whereas Later, I Laughed has more comedy.
There are multiple couples and multiple important/interesting side characters in both dramas.

-Same SML, also plays a controlling boyfriend who makes life decisions for the FL without consulting her
-similar contemporary, office drama set in Beijing
-FL also starts as an ordinary worker and has to face nepotism allegations because of her relationship
- (real life) age gap romance

Both have a stand up comedian fl who, after enduring a series of personal setbacks, unexpectedly finds a new path in life by stepping onto the stand-up comedy stage.

Realistic setup, excellent cinematography and direction, natural acting. Plenty of laughs and contemplation about the lives and stresses of urban professionals.

At 26 years old, Xiao Ya works for a large corporation. She tends to accommodate others and doesn't express her own opinions, making others comfortable but suppressing herself. In the eyes of others, her life seems great; she has a stable job and a motivated boyfriend. However, Xiao Ya knows she is forcing herself into an uncomfortable situation, just barely holding on. When her boyfriend, Zheng Hao, made three major life decisions for her: changing her job, proposing, and deciding on their housing without consulting her, Xiao Ya finally broke her silence.

She voiced her feelings for the first time at a stand-up comedy bar. She had been drinking and impulsively improvised a routine mocking her boyfriend, which unexpectedly received laughter from the audience and the support of friends dedicated to stand-up comedy. Xiao Ya finally found a stage where she could express herself openly, which brought her joy and marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life.