‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Plot and Character Introduction
Introducing the details of ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’
Let’s find out about ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’, which is currently a hot topic on Netflix. It is said that a sentimental romance and a deep story unfold against the backdrop of Jeju Island’s beautiful scenery. This work, which arouses curiosity even from its title, what kind of drama is it?Let’s introduce the plot, number of episodes, and characters of ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’.
Key information
- Genre: Romance, Period drama, Human
- Release date: March 7, 2025 – March 28, 2025 (4 episodes released every Friday)
- How many episodes: 16
- Running time: Approximately 60 minutes per episode
- Director: Kim Won-seok (Misaeng, My Mister)
- Screenplay: Lim Sang-chun (When the Camellia Blooms, Fight for My Way)
- Production company: Pan Entertainment, Baram Pictures
- Production cost: Estimated at approximately 50-60 billion won
- OTT streaming platform: Netflix
Brief synopsis
‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is set in Jeju in the 1950s, and depicts a love story of a poor but courageous girl named Oh Ae-soon and a boy named Yang Gwan-sik with a quiet sincerity, spanning the four seasons.
- Spring: The season when Ae-soon and Gwan-sik begin their innocent first love
- Summer: The love between the two deepens, but realistic conflicts begin
- Fall: A time when they are at a crossroads to choose for their respective dreams and families
- Winter: Will the two people who have taken different paths ever meet again?
The story covers not only Ae-soon and Gwan-sik’s youth but also their middle age, deeply illuminating the lives and loves of the two characters.
Official Video Teaser Trailer
Main cast and characters
Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong
- Portrayed by IU (young adult Ae-sun)
Ae-sun is depicted as a spirited and rebellious young woman with literary aspirations, dreaming of becoming a poet despite the challenges she faces. Her character embodies resilience and determination, often expressing her emotions openly.
- Portrayed by Moon So-ri (middle-aged Ae-sun)
Moon So-ri portrays Ae-sun later in life, capturing the evolution of her character as she navigates the complexities of adulthood and family life.
Yang Gwan-sik
- Portrayed by Park Bo-gum (young adult Gwan-sik)
Gwan-sik is characterized as a steadfast and diligent individual, deeply devoted to Ae-sun from their childhood. He works at the market alongside Ae-sun, supporting her ambitions while grappling with his own feelings.
- Portrayed by Park Hae-joon (middle-aged Gwan-sik)
Park Hae-joon takes on the role of Gwan-sik in his later years, depicting the character’s enduring loyalty and the challenges he faces as time progresses.
Supporting Characters
- Park Mak-cheon: Gwan-sik’s grandmother and a shaman, portrayed by Kim Yong-rim.
- Kwon Gye-ok: Gwan-sik’s mother, portrayed by Oh Min-ae.
- Kim Chun-ok: Ae-sun’s grandmother, portrayed by Na Moon-hee.
- Jeon Gwang-rye: Ae-sun’s mother, a haenyeo (female diver), portrayed by Yeom Hye-ran.
- Oh Han-moo: Ae-sun’s uncle, portrayed by Jung Hae-kyun.
- Bu Sang-gil: Ae-sun’s political rival, portrayed by Choi Dae-hoon.
- Yang Eun-myeong: Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s son, portrayed by Kang You-seok.
- Yeong-ran: Sang-gil’s wife, portrayed by Jang Hye-jin.
- Hong Kyung-ja: A haenyeo, portrayed by Baek Ji-won.
- Park Yeong-bum: Geum-myeong’s first love, portrayed by Lee Jun-young.
- Bu Hyeon-suk: Sang-gil and Yeong-ran’s daughter, portrayed by Lee Soo-kyung.
The series intricately weaves the narratives of these characters, exploring themes of love, ambition, and the passage of time against the backdrop of Jeju Island.
Points to note about ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’
A sentimental period drama that captures the sentiment of Jeju Island in the 1950s
- IU and Park Bo-gum’s romantic chemistry
- Director Kim Won-seok of ‘Misaeng’ and ‘My Mister’ & writer Lim Sang-chun of ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ meet
- Lyrical visual beauty based on the four seasons
- Natural blending of Jeju dialect and traditional culture
- A deep story that contains the pain and romance of modern Korean history
Official Trailer
Beyond a simple romance drama, ‘Fooled by a Woman’ contains a touching story of life and love in Jeju Island in the 1950s and the changing times. With Jeju Island’s beautiful scenery and emotions as the background, this work, which will deliver a warm message that spans generations, is expected to be the most anticipated work of the first half of 2025.
📅 On March 7, 2025, embark on a touching journey with ‘Fooled by a Woman’ on Netflix!
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