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When Life Gives You Tangerines Volume 4 Release Date: As the Netflix Kdrama nears its final episodes, fans are filled with both anticipation and concern. The drama, known for its deeply emotional storytelling, has already tugged at viewers’ heartstrings with its moving portrayal of love, loss and resilience. With episodes 13 to 16 set to release on March 28, speculation is high about whether the story will conclude on a tragic note.

From the beginning, the series has hinted at an inevitable tragedy in Ae Sun’s life. Played in different timelines by IU (Lee Ji Eun) and Moon So Ri, Ae Sun has faced numerous hardships, from losing her parents and grandmother to experiencing the heartbreaking loss of her son. Now, teasers suggest that she may have to endure yet another devastating farewell—this time, to her husband, Gwan Sik, portrayed by Park Bo Gum and Park Hae Joon.

Recent teaser images and preview clips have intensified these concerns. In one scene, Ae Sun’s child, Geum Myeong, is seen crying as someone is rushed to the hospital. Another glimpse shows Ae Sun in old age, sitting alone, lost in thought, with silver hair marking the passage of time. These scenes strongly suggest that Ae Sun may spend her later years in solitude, mourning yet another loss.

The series introduced Ae Sun as an elderly woman in a nursing home, gazing at the ocean while reflecting on her past. This imagery now seems even more symbolic, hinting that she may live out her final days alone after losing Gwan Sik. If this turns out to be true, When Life Gives You Tangerines could become one of the most heartbreaking Kdramas in recent memory.

Fans are particularly emotional over a touching moment from Volume 3, where Ae Sun expresses her deepest wish—to grow old and pass away at the same time as Gwan Sik. This poignant scene captured her longing for a lifetime of companionship. However, the latest stills show Gwan Sik looking frail at their daughter’s wedding, possibly hinting at his declining health. If Ae Sun is left behind after everything she has endured, it would mark the ultimate sorrowful conclusion to her journey.

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While many believe the drama is bound for a tragic ending, fans are still holding onto hope for a more bittersweet conclusion. The original Korean title of the series translates to You Have Done Well, which suggests themes of resilience and healing. Given how much suffering Ae Sun has already experienced, viewers are hoping the story will not be completely unrelenting in its sorrow.

Some believe that even if Gwan Sik’s fate is sealed, Ae Sun should at least find peace in her later years, surrounded by family rather than in isolation. The overwhelming sadness of the series so far has led many to plead for a moment of warmth and closure in the final episodes.

With just days left until the finale, audiences are bracing themselves for the drama’s emotional climax. Whether When Life Gives You Tangerines stays true to its sombre tone or delivers a final twist of hope, one thing is certain—it has left a profound impact on viewers. The answers to Oh Ae Sun’s fate will finally unfold when the last four episodes released on March 28. Fans are also excited to get more insights into Ae Sun's daughter Yang Geum-myeong (IU) and her possible love interest Kim Seon Ho's Park Chung-seob.

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