Klevisa Shehu

When Life Gives You Tangerine is one of the most beautiful and heartfelt Korean dramas I’ve ever watched. It doesn’t rely on dramatic twists or glamorous settings — instead, it simply tells the story of a humble, hardworking family, one that feels incredibly real. They're not rich, not perfect, just a normal family facing everyday struggles: paying bills, raising kids, dealing with misunderstandings, and trying to hold on to love while life keeps moving forward.

What makes this drama truly special is how it captures the quiet sacrifices parents make for their children. As the kids grow up, we see them begin to understand the depth of what their parents did — all the dreams they set aside, the emotional burdens they carried silently, and the unconditional love that was always there, even if not always spoken out loud. It made me reflect on my own life and appreciate my family even more.

I cried during almost every episode, but the last two episodes absolutely broke me. They were emotional, raw, and so beautifully done — a perfect, bittersweet reminder that time is limited, and we often don’t realize how precious our moments together are until we’re saying goodbye.

When Life Gives You Tangerine is not just a drama. It’s a quiet reminder to cherish our families while we still have them near. A must-watch. 💔🍊