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When Life Gives You Tangerines

폭싹 속았수다 ‧ Drama ‧ 2025
A reverse romantic comedy about a "shotgun romance" that begins with a one-night stand between a man and a woman who both vowed never to get married in this lifetime.

Kang Du Jun, a seemingly perfect second-generation chaebol from head to toe. Having decided that marriage was not in the cards for this life, he lives for his remaining family and company in place of his deceased older brother. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes entangled with Jang Hui Won after a wild one-night fling.

Jang Hui Won, a career woman who scores 100 in work but 0 in romance. Scarred by her parents’ divorce and a harsh upbringing under a cold, critical mother, she has shut herself off from the idea of marriage and embraced singlehood by choice. But her carefully structured life faces an unforeseen twist following that one impulsive night.
Recommended by 73n5h1k015h173
I noticed a lot of similarities in how they use the seasons to show the characters at different stages of life. Plus, the life lessons in this one are for keeps!
Recommended by nan
nostalgic dramas with a rlly refreshing vibe
both dramas mention fruits in their title so it reminded me of it?
parents’ love story / first love
first episodes is like a younger backstory
family theme
Recommended by immi
Both span 40+ Years and use biographical style storytelling. Lots of character growth because storyline lasts so long.

WLGYT is from 1960s to 2020s.

MG is from 1980s to 2020s.
Recommended by JulySnow2
In both there is 1970/80s Nostalgia!

Both have
Themes of: Youth, dreams, romance, poverty, hardship


When Life Gives You Tangerines events happen in longer time period (1960s - 2000s), not just end of 70s like in Girls Generation 1979.
Recommended by JulySnow2
Mr. Plankton" follows Hae-jo, a man who feels like he drifts through life without belonging, as he embarks on a final journey to find his biological father after learning he is terminally ill. Jae-mi, his ex-girlfriend, unexpectedly joins him on this journey, and she too is grappling with her own personal struggles

Both dramas touch upon the characters' search for their place in the world and a sense of belonging.
Recommended by Maleesha Madubhashini
Both use BIOGRAPHICAL STORYTELLING, Showing almost whole lives of leads.

#CharacterGrowth

#Biography
Recommended by JulySnow2
I would call it most close chinese drama to compare I loved both..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Recommended by Masterxys
Both shows are set in the 20th century, and tell stories of a family that stood strong despite the rapidly changing times. WLGYT starts from 50s, while ALJ starts from 70s. Both stories have multiple shining moments. ALJ is widely popular within China as one of the most realistic shows ever made. This show is so authentic, the Chinese call it 'a documentary, not a drama'. In terms of actors, ALJ is even more realistic given the actors look exactly like they used to look back then due to the hardships they faced.
Recommended by artisticcreativesoul
Although they appear very different from each other, the core aspect that is similar in both dramas is that both are feminist shows. WLGYT depicts the hardships that women faced throughout the ages and SAHG is based on an actual story about a teacher who dedicated her life to provide free education to girls living in poverty ridden areas despite all the challenges she faced. If you are looking for another feminist show, SAHG is the perfect choice.
Recommended by artisticcreativesoul
Both shows are set in the 20th century, WLGYT starts from 50s and RITA starts from the 70s. Both are serious family dramas that are heavy on realism. If you are looking for another slice of life, realistic and emotional drama, RITA is the perfect choice.
Recommended by artisticcreativesoul
Just that… I don’t really have any explanation but both drama gives a similar plot and vibes, including:
- tell stories about parents and child
- slice of life
- poverty… (believe me no one can deny me with this one)
- love for one another (way too dearly)
- sharing things
- caring
- make you in tears… I don’t usually cry but… these…. ???
Welcome for those that came up with another reason…
Recommended by flower__kha
Hometown cha cha cha is also a slice of life and deals with a lot of problems that people deal in their daily life similar to when life gives you tangerines.
And also this drama is based in a sea side location which gives similar vibe .
The seafood and boats are similar and kim seon ho seen in both these dramas...
The parent child relationship, orphan child, a parent who lost child all these concepts are explored in both the drama... Both these dramas give healing vibes and nostalgia..... healthy relationship between partners is similar
Recommended by Cristy Crystallll
handsome smart green flag male lead.. please take my money!
Recommended by Ma to the Non
handsome green flag male lead.. please take my money!
Recommended by Ma to the Non
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