Daquelas obras de mudar o curso da história
"Se a vida te der tangerinas" é um tributo a todas as Ae Suns e Gwan Sik do mundo. A todos que sonharam tão grande, que viveram lindas histórias de amor, que experimentaram as dores mais profundas e os dias mais épicos da história, mas que ninguém percebeu, ninguém conheceu. É um tributo às nossas mães que escolheram se apequenar, diminuir seus ossos para que os filhos pudessem sonhar. É um tributo aos pais que amaram em silêncio matando aos poucos o próprio corpo para que os filhos pudessem não sofrer.É um tributo aos filhos que carregaram o peso de serem os primeiros a conquistar e pisar na terra dos sonhos, com suas dores e sorrisos.
"Se a vida te der tangerinas" é a vida escancarada, sem vilões, sem mocinhos... E por isso tão bela, tão profunda, tão triste.
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The most perfect show that I have ever seen
I know this drama is getting such high praise and it may cause people to be skeptical but truly, it deserves the highest praise. It is the most well written kdrama out of all the kdramad I have seen.I feel like I’m pretty generous with my ratings for shows because even though there may be multiple things they could have done better, it’s usually a no overall enjoyable.
However when I give this drama a 10/10 I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart.
Everything is perfect. I have no notes. It’s DEVASTATING and heartbreaking at times but it brought forth so many emotions it was such a pleasure to watch and a very valuable experience.
If you’re hesitating, don’t. Just keep a box of tissues nearby, you’ll need it.
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A Kdrama that leaves a mark
When Life Gives You Tangerines” is hands down the best K-drama I’ve ever watched, and trust me, I’ve seen over 200. It’s an emotional masterpiece that perfectly blends heart wrenching moments, deep character growth, and breathtaking storytelling. Every scene lingers, every tear feels earned, and every performance is unforgettable. The way it explores love, loss, and healing is nothing short of brilliant. It’s the kind of drama that stays with you long after the final episode, leaving you both devastated and grateful to have experienced it.Was this review helpful to you?
A beautiful portrait of life
Beautifully melancholic. The sweet, sour, bitter all the flavours that make up life. cartharhic and emotionally draining yet it leaves you with this sweet pain in the heart; painful yet warm.Brilliant performance by the entire cast. Full of heart and a very relatable human story. A very realistic love story which is reminiscent of our parent's stories. Loved this drama which deeply touched me through its deeply poetic and nostalgic narrative.
""None of us have fully grown up.
But every time our hearts felt growing pains,
We all grew a little"
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A quilt of love, stitched with tangerines
Occasionally, a slice-of-life drama comes along and quietly etches itself into your soul — timeless, tender, and unshakably profound. When Life Gives You Tangerines is exactly that. A drama so moving, so poetic, and so intimately familiar, it feels less like fiction and more like memory. I honestly don’t even know where to begin with my praises — how do you put into words a series that, from the very first frame, already feels like home?Set against the soft, earthy rhythms of Jeju Island, this drama unfolds not with grandeur, but with grace. It’s an ensemble cast in its truest, richest form — where every character, no matter how brief their screen time, brings something meaningful to the table. But at its core, this is a story of three generations of women: a grandmother, a mother, and her daughter. A reminder that no matter how old we get, when it comes to our parents, we remain children — longing, questioning, and carrying pieces of them in everything we do.
IU and Moon So Ri deliver performances that can only be described as masterful. Watching IU portray both Oh Ae Sun and her younger mother was nothing short of jaw-dropping. The way she captures the shifting nuances of women living through the 70s and 90s is a testament to her extraordinary range and emotional intuition. And Moon So Ri — a powerhouse in every sense — carries Ae Sun’s present-day chapters with a quiet, aching strength that anchors the entire narrative.
Park Bo Gum and Park Hae Jun also deserve their flowers — the two faces of Yang Gwan Sik, both equally breathtaking. Gwan Sik, as a character, was written with so much care and love that you could practically feel it radiating off the screen. His steadfast devotion to Ae Sun, unwavering through every season of her life, brought me to tears more times than I can count. And though this story centered on women, I adored how deeply it emphasised that Ae Sun’s story — her survival, her spirit — was made possible because she had her “Steelheart” beside her.
What makes this series so poetic isn’t just the narration, the literary references, or even the beautiful, sometimes heart-wrenching quotes scattered throughout. It’s the soul of it. The way each episode is carefully stitched together like a memory, a poem, a cherished photo album. The way every side character — from the resilient Geum-Myeong and her quietly supportive husband, to the children and neighbours, to the smallest cameos — becomes part of the family tapestry without fanfare. There’s even an incredible quote from the final episode I can’t forget (though I may not have it word-for-word): “My mum made cuts to her own life to quilt mine together.” That line alone broke and healed me.
The story flows with the melancholy of nostalgia — something our Ae Sun longs for from the very beginning — and the final episode brings this full circle with utter grace. The sharing of Ae Sun’s poems, her mother’s miraculous presence, and that final wave of soft fantasy is what made it truly unforgettable. It was a touch of magic, just enough to believe in miracles without disrupting the emotional realism of the show.
And of course, the music. A beautifully curated OST that blends old classics and newer tracks with restraint and emotion, perfectly mirroring the ebb and flow of the series. Even the background scores felt like memory — never obtrusive, always moving.
I could honestly go on forever, but I’ll leave it here by simply saying: 폭싹 속았수다 is a quiet masterpiece. A literary, lyrical homage to mothers and daughters, to memory and sacrifice, to the pain of growing up and the joy of looking back. It’s the kind of drama that will stay perched at the top of my favourites list, now and always.
No doubt about it — a full-hearted, tangerine-warmed 10/10. Bravo to the entire cast and crew for creating something so beautiful, it feels lived in. Thank you for this Jeju masterpiece.
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a beautiful display of love and life throughout generations
I want to keep this short because I fear I might go on too long about this masterpiece of a drama...This is about the purest forms of love and resilience throughout generations of a family. This is a character-driven drama, and it works because I fell in love with the characters from ep 1. I laughed, cried, and got angry with them, as it goes with life and its many ups and downs. Sometimes I related with them, but other times, I didn't, and that made me fall in love with them even more. The drama is about all the different forms of love that one can have, whether it's family love, romantic, or even self-love. This felt like a memoir brought to life, and it was a breathtaking journey to join.
What I'll take from this the most is the love between a child and its parents. This tugged at my heartstrings, and I don't think I'll have to rewatch this any time soon, but that's only because I'll remember several scenes and I'll take its lessons with me.
MUCH LOVE to the amazing cast, staff, and production to making this gem. no notes, prepare many boxes of tissues as you board this amazing ship that is When Life Gives You Tangerines.
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2This drama is literally changed the trajectory of my life
Finally, after a long decade of waiting, this drama has been released—and I’ve started watching it!And the best thing? I finally get to see IU again after Hotel Del Luna... my heart 🥺
For me (and not just me, but many others), this drama is already becoming the drama of the year.
Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s love story might just be the greatest love story of the year.
Right now, I’m watching When Life Gives You Tangerines, and I just want to give a huge round of applause to Park Bo-gum and IU. They are both such phenomenal actors, and their performances are simply brilliant.
While watching this drama—I laughed, then I cried… a lot.
And finally, I found my kind of drama.
This show is a beautiful depiction of real life.
Slice of life? No.
It’s more than a slice—IT’S THE WHOLE CAKE!
It makes us laugh, it makes us cry—and that is life.
Everything in this drama is perfect—cinematography, directing, the lines, acting—absolutely everything.
If anyone is hesitating to watch it, please don’t wait.
Don’t be scared of a sad ending—because there isn’t one.
But prepare yourself for dehydration, because you’re going to cry a lot while watching this drama.
I can’t wait to see more episodes, because this is genuinely the slice-of-life drama I’ve been searching for.
It’s healing, emotional, nostalgic—it's a masterpiece.
And it feels like home.
☺️🍊
Why this drama touched my heart:
This wasn’t just a love story. It was a journey—quiet, slow, tender.
It felt like reading an old diary, full of laughter, longing, unspoken words, and the scent of Jeju tangerines.
It’s about Ae-sun, a girl with poems in her heart and dreams in her eyes. And Gwan-sik, a boy who loved quietly, patiently, with his whole soul.
Their love didn’t come with sparks. It came with faith. It grew like roots—deep, strong, and invisible at times, but always there.
Magic of the drama:
The scenery… Jeju Island looks like a painting.
The timeless love… the kind that survives seasons, silence, and sorrow.
The nostalgic storytelling… told like a memory, wrapped in soft light.
The little moments… folding laundry, sharing food, walking home together. Ordinary things made magical and let's talk about the IU and Park Bo-gum chemistry Just wow.
They don’t just act—they become Ae-sun and Gwan-sik.
Their eyes spoke more than words ever could. Their love was so soft… it didn’t demand attention—it earned it.
OST Vibes:
The music feels like sunlight peeking through clouds. It’s soft, emotional, hauntingly beautiful. Every note fits like a memory.
You’ll find yourself replaying it late at night when your heart feels full and quiet.
This is a drama you don’t binge—you breathe it.
Best watched slowly, with a warm drink and an open heart.
It gives peace. It brings tears—but not the heavy kind. The healing kind.
Inspiring Life Messages:
Love isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s quiet loyalty.
Your dreams are still worth chasing, even if no one claps for you.
Not all goodbyes are endings. Some are promises.
Life is made of little kindnesses and long-lasting faith.
Just finished watching When Life Gives You Tangerines… and I can’t stop crying.
It feels like I’ve lost something precious—something irreplaceable.
Lord… forgive me, because I recommended this drama to so many people, and now we’re all crying together.
I cried in full volume, with my heart wide open.
I always had a feeling something would go wrong… but this?
Still, what a beautiful, unforgettable journey it was.
Thank you, IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon, for this masterpiece.
The script didn’t focus on glamour—it focused on truth. They didn’t just act pretty—they lived their roles. They made us fall in love with the characters… with their flaws, their hearts, and their stories. This drama showed us true love. True relationships. Real life. It gave us not just a love story—but a life story.
The direction, the script, the performances—everything was raw, natural, and soul-stirring.
This drama will forever hold a special place in my heart.
The strength of women.
The warmth of family.
The purity of love.
I don’t think I’ll ever forget this feeling.
Thank you for touching our hearts so deeply.
🍊🤍🪄
This drama isn’t just something you watch once and forget—it’s something you carry with you.
It’s the kind of story you come back to when your heart feels tired… when life gets noisy and you just want quiet magic again.
Re-watching it feels like revisiting an old memory—familiar, but still full of warmth and wonder.
Every time, you’ll notice a little something new… a softer look, a hidden tear, a silent promise.
It’s not just a drama—it becomes a place your heart returns to.
Again and again🪄🍊
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Nice and meaningful
The plot, the scenes, the filming methods, and the actors are all great! It really makes me feel involved and moved. It is really heartwarming, sad, and happy. It is a really good drama. 🍊🥹❤️I can't wait to see what happens next, and I'm really looking forward to next week's update!The casting is also very good, and IU is really suitable. She performed both roles very well. She is a smart actor. I look forward to more works from IU in the future! Park Bo Gum is also very suitable for the role of the male lead!Was this review helpful to you?
Yeah !Queen is back.
A masterpiece in 2025. IU and Park Bogum's performance deserves a praise! ✨💯IU showing why she’s a master in acting and comes back on fire. This drama is great.If the first episode is so emotional, what will the rest of the episodes be like? I couldn't hold back my tears after watching the first episode.
I can say one thing with 100% certainty: After watching this drama, the definition of love will change.
At first I thought this drama was like a normal Korean drama but now this drama has completely changed my opinion.
In this drama, we will see how much one can do and how much one can endure for the person one loves.I have noticed one thing that is the two generations of love.
I'm really excited to see a new drama with IU after a long time.But I don't know why I don't like IU's short hair.I like IU's long hair.But let's not pay attention to these things, let's talk about the play a little.
There is no doubt that IU is a talented artist.
His acting skills will make everyone's heart flutter.He can adapt himself to all types of acting with ease.Because of this quality of adapting to all of IU's performances, all of us acting lovers are fascinated by her.
I was crying the whole 4 episodes.Bro I’ve never cried so much in any drama before, I really love the storyline!
In episode six, the scene where the child dies, even if it wasn't so brutal at the beginning, brought tears to my eyes.
But one thing is true here, Park Bo gum acted like a supportive husband here. Despite the death of the child, he fulfilled his duties as a caring husband.
The whole theme is breaking the generational trauma and I am here for it. The need to protect this couple is so strong 😭This drama really a epitome of the kdrama like how did you write a script like this and the actors that delivers the script are seriously masterpiece ✨💅 each and every actors are done their character well❤and importantly our Aesun and gwanshik doing their best in this drama 🤌❣️💜💖
This is one the deepest and most meaningful kdrama I have ever seen...I was crying through the 4 episodes,the purity of love shown by the mother was tremendously heart wrenching.This will be one the most memorable kdramas of my life.
This two cast are mind blowing their facial expressions are out of word it’s toooo great.
But one thing that will remain in my mind is why the drama will be released only one day a week.
I am very upset for that.I would like to humbly request you to release the drama twice a week.
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This review may contain spoilers
If it is about true love what about the love between Geum Myeong and her boyfriend?
This family drama beautifully portrays love, sacrifice, and resilience, with the entire cast delivering heartfelt performances. However, the film feels slow and repetitive at times, making it a bit depressing to watch. It also raises important questions about the parents’ evident discrimination between their son and daughter. Another key storyline shows the female lead’s deep love for her boyfriend, but due to his mother’s interference, she breaks up and marries someone she does not truly love. The film touches on deep love but leaves the emotional impact of this heartbreak somewhat unresolved.Was this review helpful to you?
The Drama That Feels Like Life Itself
This drama is an emotional powerhouse: heartfelt, profound, and beautifully human. It explores powerful themes such as poverty and social unfairness in both status and gender, grief and loss, and the generational cycle of dreams where parents often pass theirs on, hoping their children will achieve what they couldn’t. It captures the bittersweet reality of doing everything possible for your kids while still feeling guilty for not providing enough as a parent. It’s a story about perseverance, love, and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward despite disappointment.The setting across different time periods adds richness to the experience. You witness Korea’s transformation through economic crises and recovery, with each era authentically depicted and emotionally grounded. The production values and soundtrack work seamlessly to heighten these moments, especially in some scenes that are among the most moving I’ve ever seen in a drama.
The time jumps, however, can make the narration feel disjointed, and the pacing occasionally suffers because of it. Some transitions are abrupt, and it may take a bit of effort to follow the shifts in timeline and focus. But even with these flaws, the story’s emotional depth more than makes up for it.
What makes this drama truly special is how real the characters feel. They are flawed, they make mistakes, and they can frustrate you just like people in real life. Yet you grow attached to them, living their joys and heartbreaks as if they were your own.
In the end, this isn’t just a drama; it’s a reflection on life itself, a rollercoaster of highs and lows, of dreams and disillusionment, of falling and learning how to stand again. It is deeply moving, wonderfully acted, and leaves a lasting impact. A must-watch that reminds you why stories like this matter.
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the most heartbreaking shit i have ever watched
guys like i can not be the only one 😭💔i had mixed feelings i cried and i laughed i really thought that i was crazy like the storyline😭💔😭💔😭💔the acting😭💔😭💔😭💔 i would consider this officially the best kdrama of 2025 like guysssss i cried so hard my eyes are still hurting
anyways i really really really recommend this drama i love this genre like i jqbabjakk1kk1k2jznbzbdbdvve
i mean it's youth of may + hometown cha cha cha mixed with jeong neon like the mix is really perfect
the cinematography eats too like guys is this even real😭💔
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