When Life Gives You Tangerines
Dedicated to you. Still blooming, always dreaming.
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Synopsis
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On Jeju Island, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy share an island childhood that slowly deepens into something lasting. Their story stretches across a lifetime, marked by setbacks and hard-won triumphs. Through every turn, their bond holds fast — proving that love can endure across time.
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Production
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Pan Entertainment
Baram Pictures
- Creators
- Lim Sang-choon임상춘Kim Won-suk김원석
- Directors
- Kim Gyeong-eun김경은Hwang In-sung황인성
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Cast & characters
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Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeongIU
Oh Ae-sun (middle-aged)Moon So-ri문소리
Yang Gwan-sik (middle-aged)Park Hae-joon박해준
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Lead actors
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IUas Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong
Lee Ji-eun (Hangul: 이지은; born May 16, 1993), commonly known by her stage name IU (Hangul: 아이유), is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actress. She made her first television debut in 2011 with Dream High. She has won acclaim for her roles in South Korean dramas The Producers (2015), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo (2016), My Mister (2018), and Hotel Del Luna (2019). She has also starred in a Netflix anthology series Persona (2019). Lee's most recent work includes the 2021 film Dream.
Park Bo-gumas Yang Gwan-sik
Park Bo-gum (born June 16, 1993), is a renowned South Korean actor and singer. He gained recognition for his work in film and television and is the youngest actor to be named Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year twice. He is also the first actor to top the Forbes Korea Power Celebrity list. Park has received major industry honors. He is regarded as a prominent figure of the Korean Wave.
Moon So-rias Oh Ae-sun (middle-aged)
Moon So-ri (문소리), is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her acclaimed leading roles in Oasis (2002) and A Good Lawyer's Wife
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Episodes
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Ep 1Spring in a Heartbeat2025-03-07 · 58 minRaised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.
Ep 2Sassy First Love2025-03-07 · 54 minAs love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.
Ep 3Yesterday Was Your Spring2025-03-07 · 63 minAfter a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.
Ep 4The Blazing Summer Sunshine2025-03-07 · 60 minSummer brings joy as the newlyweds start a life together, but living with Gwan-sik's family tests their happiness — can they find a path to peace?
Ep 5A Midsummer Night's Full Nets2025-03-14 · 61 minAs Gwan-sik struggles to find work, Ae-sun worries for her family — until a lifeline appears. Soon after, Ae-sun sets her ambitions higher in Jeju.
Ep 6Life Goes on and On2025-03-14 · 57 minJust as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.
Ep 7A Fruitful Fall2025-03-14 · 64 minAs the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
Ep 8The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains2025-03-14 · 63 minWhen Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.
Ep 9The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo2025-03-21 · 49 minLife in a small apartment tests Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they struggle to parent Yang Eun-myeong. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong juggles love and life in Seoul.
Ep 10The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart2025-03-21 · 57 minWhile Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
Ep 11My Love by My Side2025-03-21 · 63 minAs Geum-myeong's engagement moves toward marriage, her heart fills with doubt — will her first love story find its happy ending like her mother's?
Ep 12A Glistening Winter2025-03-21 · 59 minBack in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
Ep 13Such an Uneven Love2025-03-28 · 62 minWhile facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
Ep 14Spread Your Wings and Fly2025-03-28 · 65 minAe-sun and Gwan-sik grapple with Yang Eun-myeong's misfortune, sacrificing everything they can to help him. But Eun-myeong's self-confidence takes a hit.
Ep 15A Spring Every Day2025-03-28 · 69 minBetween new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.
Ep 16Here's to All You've Been Through2025-03-28 · 85 minAs the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.
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