When Life Gives You Tangerines
Dedicated to you. Still blooming, always dreaming.
Overview
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.
Episodes
Season 1
S01E01 Spring in a Heartbeat
March 7, 2025 9.5 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.
S01E02 Sassy First Love
March 7, 2025 9.4 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.
S01E03 Yesterday Was Your Spring
March 7, 2025 9.6 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.
S01E04 The Blazing Summer Sunshine
March 7, 2025 9.6 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?
S01E05 A Midsummer Night's Full Nets
March 14, 2025 9.4 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.
S01E06 Life Goes on and On
March 14, 2025 9.5 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.
S01E07 A Fruitful Fall
March 14, 2025 9.7 64 min
As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
S01E08 The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains
March 14, 2025 9.7 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.
S01E09 The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo
March 21, 2025 9.2 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.
S01E10 The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart
March 21, 2025 10.0 57 min
While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
S01E11 My Love by My Side
March 21, 2025 10.0 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?
S01E12 A Glistening Winter
March 21, 2025 8.9 59 min
Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
S01E13 Such an Uneven Love
March 28, 2025 10.0 62 min
While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
S01E14 Spread Your Wings and Fly
March 28, 2025 10.0 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.
S01E15 A Spring Every Day
March 28, 2025 10.0 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.
S01E16 Here's to All You've Been Through
March 28, 2025 10.0 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.
Cast
IU
Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong
Park Bo-gum
Yang Gwan-sik
Moon So-ri
Middle-aged Oh Ae-sun
Park Hae-joon
Middle-aged Yang Gwan-sik
Yeom Hye-ran
Jeon Gwang-Rye
Kim Tae-yeon
Young Ae-soon
Choi Dae-hoon
Bu Sang-gil
Kim Yong-rim
Park Mak-cheon
Jang Hye-jin
Park Young-ran