When Life Gives You Tangerines

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.

Both use BIOGRAPHICAL STORYTELLING, Showing almost whole lives of leads.

#CharacterGrowth

#Biography

I would call it most close chinese drama to compare I loved both..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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.

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.

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.

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…

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

handsome smart green flag male lead.. please take my money!

handsome green flag male lead.. please take my money!

Although the two dramas differ greatly in theme and tone, they share certain emotional undercurrents. Both highlight characters whose passion, dedication, and courage drive them forward, while also portraying the complexities of parent–child relationships. Pinocchio additionally weaves in glimpses of first love and youthful memories, echoing the tender nostalgia found in When Life Gives You Tangerines. It’s been years since I last watched Pinocchio, yet I can still recall how profoundly it moved me.

Twenty years ago, Yoon Ji Soo and Han Jae Hyun fell head over heels in love during their college days. Ji Soo, a freshman at the music college, unexpectedly captivated the popular and determined law school student, Jae Hyun. Their first love was a beautiful whirlwind, but, like many first loves, it eventually faded away.

Now in their forties, Ji Soo is a single mother working hard to make ends meet, while Jae Hyun is a successful and ambitious businessman driven by wealth and honor. He's a far cry from the headstrong young man Ji Soo once knew. However, fate reunites them, and Ji Soo recognizes him instantly.

Given a second chance at love, they must navigate the vast gulf of years and experiences that separate them. Can they rekindle a flame that once burned so brightly?

Although Healer and When Life Gives You Tangerines differ greatly in genre, pacing, and overall style, both series share a thoughtful engagement with Korea’s past era in the background and the parent issues. I was intrigued by getting a glimpse of the parents’ youth in Healer.

- Jeju uprising
- sad vibe( both drama gives sad trauma)
- University/college life involves
( some scenes of WLGT remindes snowdrop)

The drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines" reminds me of the movie "Ode to My Father".

It shows the hardship of the parents on how they lived before succeeding. Both are emotional, humorous and animated. Both were set in the 1950s and present day.