When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a 2025 South Korean romance slice-of-life television series. The drama is set in Jeju and follows the life of Ae-sun, a poor girl born in 1951 who wants to become a poet. Ae-sun is a spirited and adventurous individual, and her life is intertwined with that of Gwan-sik, a young man who cherishes and loves her. The drama is narrated by their daughter, Yang Geum-myeong. The series was
Season overview
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a 2025 South Korean romance slice-of-life television series. The drama is set in Jeju and follows the life of Ae-sun, a poor girl born in 1951 who wants to become a poet. Ae-sun is a spirited and adventurous individual, and her life is intertwined with that of Gwan-sik, a young man who cherishes and loves her. The drama is narrated by their daughter, Yang Geum-myeong. The series was written by Lim Sang-choon and directed by Kim Won-seok. It stars IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. When Life Gives You Tangerines was released on Netflix in 2025. The series is a romance drama that explores the life and trials of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik in Jeju.
Episodes
Spring in a Heartbeat
Mar 7, 2025 · 58 min
Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.
Sassy First Love
Mar 7, 2025 · 54 min
As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.
Yesterday Was Your Spring
Mar 7, 2025 · 63 min
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.
The Blazing Summer Sunshine
Mar 7, 2025 · 60 min
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?
A Midsummer Night's Full Nets
Mar 14, 2025 · 61 min
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.
Life Goes on and On
Mar 14, 2025 · 57 min
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.
A Fruitful Fall
Mar 14, 2025 · 64 min
As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains
Mar 14, 2025 · 63 min
When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.
The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo
Mar 21, 2025 · 49 min
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.
The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart
Mar 21, 2025 · 57 min
While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
My Love by My Side
Mar 21, 2025 · 63 min
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?
A Glistening Winter
Mar 21, 2025 · 59 min
Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
Such an Uneven Love
Mar 28, 2025 · 62 min
While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
Spread Your Wings and Fly
Mar 28, 2025 · 65 min
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.
A Spring Every Day
Mar 28, 2025 · 69 min
Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.
Here's to All You've Been Through
Mar 28, 2025 · 85 min
As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.