The drama follows the adventurous life and many trials of Ae-sun (IU), a poor girl wanting to become a poet who was born in Jeju in 1951, and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), a young man who cherishes and loves her. The drama is narrated by their daughter, Yang Geum-myeong.
E1Spring in a Heartbeat
Mar 7, 202558m★ 9.0
Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.
E2Sassy First Love
Mar 7, 202554m★ 9.1
As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.
E3Yesterday Was Your Spring
Mar 7, 202563m★ 9.4
After a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.
E4The Blazing Summer Sunshine
Mar 7, 202560m★ 9.4
Summer brings joy as the newlyweds start a life together, but living with Gwan-sik's family tests their happiness — can they find a path to peace?
E5A Midsummer Night's Full Nets
Mar 14, 202561m★ 9.3
As Gwan-sik struggles to find work, Ae-sun worries for her family — until a lifeline appears. Soon after, Ae-sun sets her ambitions higher in Jeju.
E6Life Goes on and On
Mar 14, 202557m★ 9.5
Just as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.
E7A Fruitful Fall
Mar 14, 202564m★ 9.5
As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
E8The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains
Mar 14, 202563m★ 9.4
When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.
E9The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo
Mar 21, 202549m★ 8.9
Life in a small apartment tests Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they struggle to parent Yang Eun-myeong. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong juggles love and life in Seoul.
E10The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart
Mar 21, 202557m★ 9.5
While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
E11My Love by My Side
Mar 21, 202563m★ 9.7
As Geum-myeong's engagement moves toward marriage, her heart fills with doubt — will her first love story find its happy ending like her mother's?
E12A Glistening Winter
Mar 21, 202559m★ 8.7
Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
E13Such an Uneven Love
Mar 28, 202562m★ 9.6
While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
E14Spread Your Wings and Fly
Mar 28, 202565m★ 9.6
Ae-sun and Gwan-sik grapple with Yang Eun-myeong's misfortune, sacrificing everything they can to help him. But Eun-myeong's self-confidence takes a hit.
E15A Spring Every Day
Mar 28, 202569m★ 9.7
Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.
E16Here's to All You've Been Through
Mar 28, 202585m★ 9.8
As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.
About When Life Gives You Tangerines
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a drama series on Netflix. The show first aired on Mar 7, 2025 and currently has 1 season and 16 episodes. When Life Gives You Tangerines has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 8.7/10 based on 484 votes. The cast includes IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon. Created by Lim Sang-choon and Kim Won-suk.
