Netflix Original Drama <When Life Gives You Tangerines> IU X Park Bo Gum

Netflix Original Drama <When Life Gives You Tangerines> IU X Park Bo Gum

1950s Jeju sensibility This drama, you might regret ont watching?
Netflix Original <When Life Gives You Tangerines>, one of the most anticipated movies of 2025!
The IU X Park Bo Gum combination alone is already making headlines.

But..!
Are you even more surprised by the production lineup of this drama?
- Directed by Kim Won-seok, who directed Misaeng, Signal, My uncle.
- Writer Lim Sang-Choon who wrote Sam, My Way / When the Camellia Blooms.
And a unique period setting of 1950s Jeju Island!

This drama.. It’s not just a romance.
Today, we’re going to summarize all the information about Netflix’s <When Life Gives You Tangerines>
👉 Characters & Relationships, Plot, Behind ths Scenes, and Filming Locations!

1️⃣ <When Life Gives You Tangerines> Basic Information - You’ll regret missing it!

The Netflix original <When Life Gives You Tangerines> is finally lifting the veil.

✅ Basic Information
Release date : March 7, 2025 ~ March 28, 2025 (4 weeks)
Total episodes : 16 episodes (Episodes 1-8 at 5pm / Episodes 9-16 at 4pm due to Daylight Saving Time)
Genre : Romance / Period Drama / Human Drama
Setting : 1950s Jeju Island
Director : Kim Won-seok (Misaeng, My Uncle)
Screenplay : Writer Shin Sang-Choon
Total production cost : 60 billion KRW

But…!
It’s more fun to know the 3 key points of this drama
❓Why is it set in Jeju Island?
❓Why IU X Park Bo Gum are the perfect casting choice?
❓How was the Jeju dialect used in the drama?
👉 Check out our blog for a detailed analysis!

2️⃣ <When Life Gives You Tangerines> Characters & Relationships

- Gorgeous casting from the main actors to the supporting cast!
Especially, the combination of Park Bo Gum & IU is said to have the best chemistry ever.

✅ Main Characters
- IU (Lee Ji Eun) : As Ae Soon
A rebel like a desperate potato
A strong woman who dreams of becoming a poet and refuses to give up despite poverty and prejudice.

- Park Bo Gum : Kwan Sik Role
A heavy and sincere Jeju youth
A man who has a pure love for Ae-Soon

- Moon So-ri : Older Ae-Soon
A role that adds weight and depth to Ae-Soon’s life as she recalls her youthful days

- Park Hae-Joon : Older Kwan-sik
A mature character who contrasts with his youthful innocence

But…!
It is said that the real charm of this drame lies in the supporting characters.

3️⃣ The plot of <When Life Gives You Tangerines> - It’s not just a romance!

No spoilers, just the nitty-gritty
This drama is not just a simple melo
Set in 1950s Jeju Island, it’s a story about the growth and love of characters living through the times.

📌 Story development flow
Spring - Young first love
Summer - Conflict and growth
Fall - Breakups and change
Winter - Reminiscences and reunions

And then..!
It’s not just an old love story, but also comtains the historical pain of Jeju Island?
Why is the 1950s setting important?
👉 Check out our blog for hidden meanings & interpretation points in this drama!

4️⃣ The filming location & Jeju Island emotions of <When Life Gives You Tangerines>

The beautiful scenery of Jeju Island was captured in this drama!
Especially, it is said that they perfectly recreated the 1950s Jeju Island by shooting on location.

✅ Main filming locations
- Seongsan Ilchulbong & Udo Island : The main backdrop of the drama
- Hyeopjae Beach : Emotional scenes
- Traditional Jeju houses & mandarin orange groves : recreate 1950s life

📌 Expectation Points
- IU & Park Bo Gum, Emotional Smoke Explosion Expected Expectation Points
- Netflix Global Release Expected to Receive Overseas Reaction I’m hooked Excited Expectation Points
- Jeju Island’s sensitivity and period details are alive and well

But..!
Netflix says that reviews may be mixed after release
👉 Check out our blog for a breakdown of key scenes & why the Jeju Island setting is so important!