When Life Gives You Tangerines
When Life Gives You Tangerines: Limited Series
- 2025
- 16 episodes
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.
Limited Series of When Life Gives You Tangerines premiered on March 7, 2025 and has 16 episodes, from "Spring in a Heartbeat" to "Here's to All You've Been Through". The last episode aired on March 28, 2025.
Where to watch When Life Gives You Tangerines
In the United States, you can stream When Life Gives You Tangerines on Netflix. It is on streaming services in 131 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1Spring in a HeartbeatAired March 7, 2025
Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.
Guest stars
- Choi Hye-seo Yeom Sun-nam (child)
- Jang Soon-mi Market customer
- Baek Su-ryeon Jung Gong-rye
- Hwang Jae-yeol Homeroom teacher
- Yoon Seo-yeon Oh Ae-sun (teen)
- Moon Woo-jin Yang Gwan-sik (teen)
- Yeom Hye-ran Jeon Gwang-rye
- Oh Jung-se Yeom Byeong-cheol
Episode 2Sassy First LoveAired March 7, 2025
As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Kwon Oh-kyung Reporter
- Choi Hye-seo Yeom Sun-nam (child)
- Jang Soon-mi Market customer
- Jeon Jin-oh Ship captain
- Kang Mal-geum Motel owner
- Kim Young-woong Motel owner
- Lee Joon-gyu Police officer
Episode 3Yesterday Was Your SpringAired March 7, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Kim Hwi-gyu Motel customer
- Kwon Oh-kyung Reporter
- Jeon Jin-oh Ship captain
- Kang Mal-geum Motel owner
- Kim Young-woong Motel owner
- Lee Joon-gyu Police officer
- Lee Jae-ha Police officer
Episode 4The Blazing Summer SunshineAired March 7, 2025
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?
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Uhm Ji-won Na Min-ok
- Jeong Seon-cheol Mr. Park
- Kim Deok-ju Buddhist nun
- Yoon Seo-yeon Oh Ae-sun (teen)
- Moon Woo-jin Yang Gwan-sik (teen)
- Sin Chae-rin Yang Geum-myeong (young child)
- Yeom Hye-ran Jeon Gwang-rye
Episode 5A Midsummer Night's Full NetsAired March 14, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Jung Eun-kyoung Haenyeo
- Lee Mi-do Mi-suk
- Yoon Seo-yeon Oh Ae-sun (teen)
- Moon Woo-jin Yang Gwan-sik (teen)
- Choi Ha-yoon Bu Hyeon-suk (child)
- Sin Chae-rin Yang Geum-myeong (young child)
- An Tae-rin Yang Geum-myeong (child)
Episode 6Life Goes on and OnAired March 14, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Uhm Ji-won Na Min-ok
- Han Myeong-hwan Bus passenger
- Lee Gyu-hoe Park Geum-myeong
- Lee A-ra Yang Geum-myeong (older child)
- Lee Chae-hyun Yang Eun-myeong (child)
- Yeom Hye-ran Jeon Gwang-rye
- Oh Jung-se Yeom Byeong-cheol
Episode 7A Fruitful FallAired March 14, 2025
As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
Guest stars
- Lee Mi-do Mi-suk
- Eom Ok-ran Gye-won
- Moon You-kang Bu Oh-seong
- Kim Jae-young Driver
- Kim Guk-hee Professor
- Park Eun-young Pork restaurant owner
- Kim Su-an Oh Jenny
- Kim Keum-soon Mi-hyang
Episode 8The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart RemainsAired March 14, 2025
When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.
Guest stars
- Hwang Jae-yeol Homeroom teacher
- Kim Ga-hee Motel customer
- Kim Su-an Oh Jenny
- Kim Keum-soon Mi-hyang
- Park Jae-yoon Teacher
- Nam Gwon-a Housekeeper
- Seo Mun-ho Police officer
- Park Seong-hoon Police officer
Episode 9The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-HooAired March 21, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Lee Ji-hyeon Bun-hui
- Jeon Bae-soo Song Yeong-sam
- Jung Yi-seo Song Bu-seon
- Lee Gyu-hoe Park Geum-myeong
- Yoon Jong-goo Mover
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Hae-gon Cannes Theater president
Episode 10The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My HeartAired March 21, 2025
While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
Guest stars
- Lee Ji-hyeon Bun-hui
- Jeon Bae-soo Song Yeong-sam
- Jung Yi-seo Song Bu-seon
- Lee Gyu-hoe Park Geum-myeong
- Moon You-kang Bu Oh-seong
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Hae-gon Cannes Theater president
- Lee Ji-hyeon Hyeon-ja
Episode 11My Love by My SideAired March 21, 2025
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?
Guest stars
- Lee Gyu-hoe Park Geum-myeong
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Hae-gon Cannes Theater president
- Lee Bong-ryeon Doctor
- Yu Mi-ran Dress shop owner
- Kim Sung-ryung Jung Mi-in
- Yeom Hye-ran Jeon Gwang-rye
- Choi Dae-hoon Bu Sang-gil
Episode 12A Glistening WinterAired March 21, 2025
Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
Guest stars
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Hae-gon Cannes Theater president
- Cho Myeong-yeon Oh Jong-gu
- Byun Joong-hee Kim Chun-sim
- Seo Hye-won Yang Gyeong-ok
- An Tae-rin Yang Geum-myeong (child)
- Yeom Hye-ran Jeon Gwang-rye
- Choi Dae-hoon Bu Sang-gil
Episode 13Such an Uneven LoveAired March 28, 2025
While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
Guest stars
- Yoo Byeong-hun Yang Sam-bo
- Lee Ji-hyeon Bun-hui
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Hae-gon Cannes Theater president
- Lee Jung-yeol Bus driver
- Park Kyung-chan Fired employee
- Park Bu-keon Kang Suk-sam
- Seo Hye-won Yang Gyeong-ok
Episode 14Spread Your Wings and FlyAired March 28, 2025
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.
Guest stars
- Lee Mi-do Mi-suk
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Heo Jin Eul-nam
- Jin Mi-sa Won-bok
- Park Ji-hong Boat buyer
- Han Hye-ji Boat buyer's wife
- Park Kee-ryung Boat captain
- Jeong Hye-kyung Seafood seller
Episode 15A Spring Every DayAired March 28, 2025
Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.
Guest stars
- Moon You-kang Bu Oh-seong
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Sung-ryung Jung Mi-in
- Park Bu-keon Kang Suk-sam
- Kim Yong-jun Mr. Byeon
- Lee Sang-gu Realtor
- Seo Suk-kyu PD
- Jin Yong-uk Boat captain
Episode 16Here's to All You've Been ThroughAired March 28, 2025
As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.
Guest stars
- Baek Su-ryeon Jung Gong-rye
- Kang Jeong-woo Lee Hye-ran's father
- Kim Seon-ho Park Chung-seop
- Kim Kang-hoon Yang Che-il (teen)
- Ko Seo-jeong Nurse
- Jung Hyung-suk Doctor
- Yeo Min-goo Instructor
- Park Sung-jin Bus passenger
