Every Moment Was You: Notes on Loving and Parting

A runaway Korean bestseller, Every Moment Was You is a tender collection of short essays and poems on the universal experiences of love, loss, and self-discovery, now available in English through this poignant translation.

“In the circle of life, sadness and happiness follow each other.”

At once intimate and universal, Every Moment Was You is a companion for anyone learning to love, grieve, and begin again. Beloved author Taewoan Ha writes with quiet insight and gentle honesty, reminding us that even pain can be proof of connection, and that every experience—joyful or sorrowful—helps shape who we become. These poetic reflections offer warmth and wisdom for anyone looking to heal, forgive, and navigate the complexities of the heart.

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER: The original Korean-language edition of Every Moment Was You has fans around the world, having sold over one million copies and counting.

WELL-LOVED CONTENT: Voted Book of the Year by Korean bookstore YES24, Every Moment Was You is also a favorite book of K-pop group SHINee and was featured in the popular K-drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim. It has also been adapted into a musical, webtoon, and webnovel.

STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: This American English edition features beautiful full-color watercolor illustrations throughout.

EXPERT TRANSLATOR: English translation by Shanna Tan (Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop, Yeonnam-Dong's Smiley Laundromat, Marigold Mind Laundry).