- By Srishti Pandey
- Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:22 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
South Korean stars IU and Park Bo Gum are starring in the ongoing Kdrama When Life Gives You Tangerines. Set in the 1960s, the drama promises a heartfelt journey through love and life, capturing the struggles and dreams of its characters in a nostalgic, rural setting. The first 12 episodes are now available on Netflix, and fans have expressed their affection and the emotions that the Kdrama has evoked throughout its run so far.
IU, known for her versatile performances in dramas like Hotel Del Luna and her powerful music career, portrays Oh Ae Sun, a bold and rebellious young woman who dreams of becoming a poet despite her challenging life circumstances. Her character embodies resilience and optimism, reflecting IU's ability to bring emotional depth to her roles.
“i found happiness in my own way. there was sunshine in my life too. i’ve had so many picture-perfect moments. i just want you to acknowledge that my life was worthwhile too.”-when life gives you tangerines (2025)
— 🩷𝓒𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓻𝔂 ᴿᵉ̂ᵛᵉ́ 𐤀 𝒾𝓈 𝒸❀𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔!!!!! (@Cherryspringho1) March 19, 2025
A series that can make you smile while crying pic.twitter.com/GazWpfJQIr
“𝙈𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.”
— daisy han (@kdramadaisy) March 8, 2025
— When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025) 🍊 pic.twitter.com/X4j2VbOhhU
and now im crying again
— eya (@intuneenfiles) March 24, 2025
been in a kdrama slump since i finished the judge from hell but when life gives you tangerines single handedly got me out of it :( pic.twitter.com/LNRH74EVmt
— cher (@justgyyu) March 19, 2025
Park Bo Gum, beloved for his warm charm in Record of Youth and Love in the Moonlight, takes on the role of Yang Gwan Sik, a quiet, hardworking young man with a heart full of unwavering loyalty. Gwan Sik might not be the most expressive person, but his deep, silent love for Ae Sun becomes the emotional anchor of the story.
Directed by Kim Won Seok, renowned for his work on My Mister and Signal, the drama raises expectations with his knack for blending emotional depth with stunning cinematography. The script, penned by Im Sang Choon, the writer behind Fight for My Way, hints at a balance of heartfelt romance and grounded storytelling.
Fans are expressing their love for the pairing of IU and Park Bo Gum, both admired for their powerful on-screen presence. Their contrasting yet complementary acting styles have created an unforgettable chemistry. The Kdrama highlights the importance of family and how parents go through all hardships to provide a better life for their kids.