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after a long drama slump, my best friend suggested watching this and the moment we hit play, we were absolutely in awe. 'when life gives you tangerines' is one of those dramas that pulls you in and sways your heart with its beautiful storytelling.

there is not one episode that failed to captivate me. from the brutal reality of women's experiences to the bittersweet and sweet moments of each character, there was a lot to unpack here. despite there being the main characters, the tone of this drama gives you the full picture wherein the stories of side characters are also showed as well.

while some moments where gwan sik, the ml might be seen as too much of a 'dream man' to the point that it leads you to have delulu thoughts, i think that's the point in dramas. there's a good balance of reality and fantasy but it gives you that sort of serotonin boost when you watch those romantic moments.

overall, even though there are cute moments, this drama is not your typical feel-good drama but it does a good job at being meaningful, packed with lessons to learn and resonates with many people.