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Han Jay’s fourth feature film, “The Go-to Restaurant”, is an homage to human kindness and the Korean spirit of community, set in contrast to the hectic and alienating life of the big metropolis. Co-produced by popular superstar Ma Dong-seok (a.k.a. Don Lee), the film was selected as the Closing Film of the 2025 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

The Go-to Restaurant is screening at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

Oh Mi-won (Joo Hyun-young) is a young professional woman teaching English in the fashionable and modern district of Gangnam, Seoul. It’s not easy for a single woman to have a career in modern South Korea, and it’s understandable that Mi-won has adopted the classic workaholic lifestyle, including hiring a personal assistant to handle her chores. One of these chores is even buying something – anything – for the birthday of Mi-won’s mother, Jeong Ye-boon (Kim Mi-kyung), who...

When Life Gives You Tangerines (Korean: 폭싹 속았수다) is a heartwarming South Korean drama that blends romance and slice-of-life storytelling. Written by Im Sang-choon and directed by Kim Won-seok, the series stars Iu, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon in a nostalgic tale of youthful dreams, first love, and family bonds.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Jeju Island and partially filmed in Andong, the drama takes viewers on an emotional journey through the past, capturing the tender moments of our parents’ younger years. Premiering on Netflix on March 7, 2025, the series follows a unique release pattern, dropping four episodes per week over four weeks.

This article provides everything you need to know about When Life Gives You Tangerines—its full episode release schedule, plot details, main cast, highlights, and where to stream it.

‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ Plot Overview:

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The highly anticipated drama When Life Gives You Tangerines, starring Iu and Park Bo-gum, has unveiled 16 new stills (alongside yesterday’s trailer), offering a glimpse into the emotional journey of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik. The story spans from 1960s Jeju to Seoul in 2025, following their experiences through love, hardships, and personal growth.

Iu plays Ae-sun, a young woman with big dreams and a passion for literature, while Park Bo-gum portrays Gwan-sik, a steadfast man who faces life’s difficulties with quiet strength. Their chemistry is on full display, making their story feel both heartfelt and genuine. The series also features Moon So-ri and Park Hae-joon as the older versions of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, showing how their bond endures over the decades.

Newly released character stills provide a closer look at the people who shape Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s lives. Kim Yong-lim plays Mak-cheon, while Na Moon-hee takes on the role of Chun-ok.

When Life Gives You Tangerines (L to R) Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik, Iu as Oh Ae-sun in When Life Gives You Tangerines Cr. Yoo Eun-mi/Netflix © 2025

K-pop star Iu will be starring in her second Netflix Original K-drama in the upcoming romantic drama When Life Gives You Tangerines. The series will have a split release in March, a first for an exclusive Netflix K-drama.

When Life Gives You Tangerines is an upcoming South Korean Netflix Original romantic drama series directed by Kim Won Suk (Arthdal Chronicles), and written by screenwriter Im Sang Choon (When the Camellia Blooms).

Editor’s Note: The title was previously titled You Have Done Well and has since been changed to When Life Gives You Tangerines.

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