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When Life Gives You Tangerines

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About When Life Gives You Tangerines

When Life Gives You Tangerines is a drama TV series that premiered on Netflix on March 7, 2025. It has 1 season and 16 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 16 "Here's to All You've Been Through", aired on March 28, 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.

  • Drama

Last updated

Episodes

16 episodes · 1 season

Limited Series

2025 · 16 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

The drama follows the adventurous life and many trials of Ae-sun (IU), a poor girl wanting to become a poet who was born in Jeju in 1951, and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), a young man who cherishes and loves her. The drama is narrated by their daughter, Yang Geum-myeong.

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    16. Here's to All You've Been Through

    Finale

    As 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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    15. A Spring Every Day

    Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.

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    14. Spread Your Wings and Fly

    Ae-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.

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    13. Such an Uneven Love

    While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.

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    12. A Glistening Winter

    Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.

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    11. My Love by My Side

    As 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?

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    10. The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart

    While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?

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    9. The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo

    Life 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.

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    8. The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains

    When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.

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    7. A Fruitful Fall

    As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.

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    6. Life Goes on and On

    Just as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.

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    5. A Midsummer Night's Full Nets

    As 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.

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    4. The Blazing Summer Sunshine

    Summer 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?

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    3. Yesterday Was Your Spring

    After a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.

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    2. Sassy First Love

    As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.

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    1. Spring in a Heartbeat

    Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.

Cast & crew

Created by Im Sang-choon and Kim Won-suk

  • Yoo Byeong-hun

    Yoo Byeong-hun

    Yang Sam-bo

  • Lee Ji-hyeon

    Lee Ji-hyeon

    Bun-hui

  • Jeon Bae-soo

    Jeon Bae-soo

    Song Yeong-sam

  • Jung Yi-seo

    Jung Yi-seo

    Song Bu-seon

  • Kim Hwi-gyu

    Kim Hwi-gyu

    Motel customer

  • Kwon Oh-kyung

    Kwon Oh-kyung

    Reporter

  • Choi Hye-seo

    Choi Hye-seo

    Yeom Sun-nam (child)

  • Jang Soon-mi

    Jang Soon-mi

    Market customer

  • Baek Su-ryeon

    Baek Su-ryeon

    Jung Gong-rye

  • Hwang Jae-yeol

    Hwang Jae-yeol

    Homeroom teacher

  • Jeon Jin-oh

    Jeon Jin-oh

    Ship captain

  • Kang Mal-geum

    Kang Mal-geum

    Motel owner

  • Kim Young-woong

    Kim Young-woong

    Motel owner

  • Lee Joon-gyu

    Lee Joon-gyu

    Police officer

  • Lee Jae-ha

    Lee Jae-ha

    Police officer

  • Kang Jeong-woo

    Kang Jeong-woo

    Lee Hye-ran's father

When Life Gives You Tangerines FAQ

Will there be new episodes of When Life Gives You Tangerines?

When Life Gives You Tangerines has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on March 28, 2025.

When did the latest episode of When Life Gives You Tangerines come out?

The most recent episode of When Life Gives You Tangerines, Season 1 Episode 16 "Here's to All You've Been Through", aired on March 28, 2025.

How many seasons of When Life Gives You Tangerines are there?

When Life Gives You Tangerines has 1 season with 16 episodes in total.

When did When Life Gives You Tangerines first air?

When Life Gives You Tangerines first aired on Netflix on March 7, 2025.

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