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When Life Gives You Tangerines

Original title: Pokssak Sogatsuda
  • TV Series
  • 2025
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
18K
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POPULARITY
98
15
IU and Park Bo-gum in When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025)
In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time.
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In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time.In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time.In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs, proving love endures across time.

  • Creator
    • Kim Won-seok
  • Stars
    • IU
    • Park Bo-gum
    • Moon So-ri
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    9.2/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    98
    15
    • Creator
      • Kim Won-seok
    • Stars
      • IU
      • Park Bo-gum
      • Moon So-ri
    • 338User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #81
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    IU
    IU
    • Oh Ae-sun…
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    Park Bo-gum
    Park Bo-gum
    • Yang Gwan-sik
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    Moon So-ri
    Moon So-ri
    • Oh Ae-sun (Middle Age)
    β€’ 2025
    Park Hae-joon
    Park Hae-joon
    • Yang Gwan-sik (Middle Age)
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    Rich Ting
    Rich Ting
    • Yank Gwan-sik
    β€’ 2025
    Jolene Kim
    Jolene Kim
    • Chung-Su
    β€’ 2025
    Steven Lim
    Steven Lim
    • Incidentals
    β€’ 2025
    Kang You-Seok
    • Yang Eun-myeong
    β€’ 2025
    Yeom Hye-ran
    Yeom Hye-ran
    • Jeon Gwang-Rye
    β€’ 2025
    Oh Jung-se
    Oh Jung-se
    • Yeom Byeong-Cheol
    β€’ 2025
    Kim Tae-yeon
    Kim Tae-yeon
    • Young Ae-soon
    β€’ 2025
    Choi Dae-hoon
    Choi Dae-hoon
    • Bu Sang-Gil
    β€’ 2025
    Baek Ji-won
    Baek Ji-won
    • Gyeong-ja
    β€’ 2025
    Lee Soo-kyung
    • Bu Hyeon-suk
    β€’ 2025
    Na Moon-hee
    Na Moon-hee
    • Kim Chun-Ok
    β€’ 2025
    Yoo Byung-hoon
    Yoo Byung-hoon
    • Sam-bo
    β€’ 2025
    Lee Chun-moo
    • Young Gwan-sik
    β€’ 2025
    Kim Yong-rim
    • Park Mak-Cheon
    β€’ 2025
    • Creator
      • Kim Won-seok
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    Reviewers say 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is an emotional series exploring love, resilience, and time. Praised for IU and Park Bo-gum's performances and chemistry, the show's cinematography and Jeju Island setting are lauded. It delves into family dynamics, societal pressures, and women's struggles, with a non-linear narrative enhancing storytelling. However, some find the pacing slow and time jumps confusing, suggesting tighter editing. Overall, it's celebrated for heartfelt storytelling, strong performances, and vivid portrayal of life's challenges and triumphs.
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    10Kiara_0516

    Loved every moment of this drama πŸ˜­πŸ’œ

    Just 4 episodes have been released at the moment, but it already made me cry , laugh, angry, felt all kind of roller coaster of emotions, the script, writing, direction, cast , their acting is top notch, every supporting actor's too are sooo sooo good. IU playing dual role like a professional, you can see no similarly between aesun and gwanmijeo (both played y iu herself) her expressions, body language, dialogue delivery, her eyes, she is sooo soo good. And Park Bogum is also sooo sooo good, the character he plays , he did it soo well which made many women wish for Gwanshik in their lifeπŸ’œ .....
    10jjbam

    Wow

    This drama will make you cry, laugh, be happy and let you experience a range of emotions. Even though only 4 episodes have aired, it is very good, and lets one experience the beauty of spring through the eyes of the characters. It is very heartwarming, and each season ends without cliffhangers, so you can just continue the next season without being on the edge. It's kind of like a feel good drama, and the direction, transition and script are all excellent. During the 4 episodes, I have experienced an upheaval of emotions that made me so invested in the drama. The actors in the drama, from the kids to the adults were well casted for their roles and I felt a lot of love/ hate for everyone of them. They did such a good job of portraying their characters.
    10LillyInzaghi

    Spring with a heartfelt story!

    Starts with a peek to the present day and gives us exclusively the background for the whole drama! This drama is everything its meant to be. It provides reality of asian households in 60s and struggle of women along with the fight they have to put. It provides us the warmth with the dream and struggle of reaching it and settling with a dream of family and children.

    Its also sassy in a way the love story is approached giving us sadness and also while being chaotic shows the importance of family in those time for protecting the dream of a children especially girls who were forced to work in household unlike boys who were loved and given every freedom. This is just not a drama but a peek into reality of that time, sometimes it gives sadness and sometimes it provides warmth.
    10HappyQTea

    Tangerine infused sweet bitterness drama of a lifetime...

    I teared up, cry laughed, then the tears and smiles wouldn't stop flowing. Thoroughly exhausted by the end of 4 episodes marathon in the best way possible. IU killing us softly with her drama...again! Never thought she would able to repeat the level of excellence achieved in My Mister, but only 4 episodes in, I suspect she will get VERY close (or even surpass). The whole cast and crew brought their A game here, noticeable especially after repeat viewing. Park Bogum has his best role of a life time. He is the sun, the mum is the earth, Aesun is the growing tangerine tree branching out facing her sea battaling the storms and waves. Applaud to them all.

    Advice: DO NOT WATCH on Sun nights, colleagues keep asking about my red puffy eyes on Mon meetings. 😭
    10danyfs12

    Just wow

    When Life Gives You Tangerines is a beautifully crafted drama that captures the essence of love, resilience, and the passage of time. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Jeju Island, the story follows Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they navigate life's challenges over six decades. The drama effortlessly blends romance, slice-of-life, and melodrama, creating a deeply emotional and immersive experience. What truly stands out is the exceptional performances by IU and Park Bo-gum. Their chemistry is natural and heartfelt, making every moment between their characters feel genuine. IU brings warmth and depth to Ae-sun, while Park Bo-gum's portrayal of the steadfast Gwan-sik is both touching and inspiring. Their journey is filled with quiet yet powerful moments that linger long after the episode ends. Visually, the drama is a masterpiece. The cinematography beautifully captures Jeju Island's landscapes, enhancing the emotional weight of the story. The setting isn't just a backdrop-it plays a vital role in shaping the atmosphere and emotions of the characters. Overall, When Life Gives You Tangerines is a deeply moving series that leaves a lasting impression. It's not just a love story-it's a reflection on life, perseverance, and the beauty found in everyday moments. If you enjoy character-driven dramas with stunning visuals and heartfelt storytelling, this one is a must-watch.

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      The popularity of Park Bo-gum's portrayal of Gwan-sik started a viral challenge on social media called "My Own Gwan-sik" where fans post about their partners, husbands, and fathers behaving like the character.

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    • Release date
      • March 7, 2025 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Thank You for Your Hard Work
    • Filming locations
      • Jeju Island, South Korea
    • Production companies
      • Baram Pictures
      • PAN Entertainment
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      1 hour
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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