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Everything You Need to Know About When Life Gives You Tangerines Cast and Plot (폭싹 속았수다)

All about k-culture 2025. 4. 13. 00:24

"When Life Gives You Tangerines" (Korean: 폭싹 속았수다) is a 2025 South Korean romance slice-of-life television series written by Lim Sang-choon, directed by Kim Won-seok, and starring IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. It was released on Netflix from March 7–28, 2025.

The series was both a domestic and international success, praised for its performances, screenplay, and direction. It has often been compared to the popular period drama Reply 1988 (2015–2016), also starring Park Bo-gum, due to its nostalgic and heartwarming portrayal of the Korean experience.

If you want to read When Life Gives You Tangerines's Korean title '폭싹 속았수다' in English, try this

"Pok-ssak Sok-ass-suda"

 

Synopsis

Set in Jeju in 1951, the story follows the spirited Ae-sun and the steadfast Gwan-sik as their island tale blossoms into a lifelong journey of setbacks and triumphs. Their enduring love proves that love can stand the test of time.

Cast and Characters

Main Cast

IU as Oh Ae-sun

  • IU as Oh Ae-sun
    Ae-sun is the main female character and Gwan-sik's love interest, girlfriend, and later wife. She is described as a spirited and stubborn person, much like a "stubborn potato." Despite the difficulties life throws her way, she remains unyielding, with a voice that trembles each time she defies the odds. Though inexperienced, her courage and resolve shine through. Ae-sun dreams of becoming a poet, unafraid to express her emotions and laugh freely. Her daughter, Yang Geum-myeong, later studies at Seoul National University.
    • Kim Tae-yeon and Yoon Seo-yeon as child Ae-sun
    • Moon So-ri as middle-aged Ae-sun
    • Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik
  • Park Bo-gum as Yang Gwan-sik
    Gwan-sik is the main male character, Ae-sun's love interest, boyfriend, and later husband. Described as silent and unyielding like "cast iron," Gwan-sik is a diligent, unwavering individual who understands the power of true dedication. In matters of love, he is as fragile as a ripe peach. His loyalty to Ae-sun remains unshakable, and he loves her deeply from the start. Gwan-sik's role in their life is pivotal, as he takes control of Ae-sun's most crucial moments, defying time's predictability.
    • Lee Cheon-mu as child Gwan-sik
    • Moon Woo-jin as teen Gwan-sik
    • Park Hae-joon as middle-aged Gwan-sik

Supporting Cast

  • Kim Yong-rim as Park Mak-cheon
    Gwan-sik's grandmother, a shaman.
  • Na Moon-hee as Kim Chun-ok
    Ae-sun's paternal grandmother.
  • Yeom Hye-ran as Jeon Gwang-rye
    Ae-sun's mother, a haenyeo (female diver).
  • Oh Min-ae as Kwon Gye-ok
    Gwan-sik's mother.
  • Cha Mi-kyung as Park Chung-su, Lee Soo-mi as Choi Yang-im, Baek Ji-won as Hong Kyung-ja
    Haenyeo (female divers) from the village.
  • Jung Hae-kyun as Oh Han-moo
    Ae-sun's paternal uncle.
  • Oh Yeon-jae as Hyeon Yi-sook
    Han-moo's wife and Ae-sun's aunt.
  • Yoo Byung-hoon as Yang Sam-bo
    Gwan-sik's father.
  • Choi Dae-hoon as Bu Sang-gil
    A rich fishing captain.
  • Kang You-seok as Yang Eun-myeong
    Ae-sun and Gwan-sik's son.
  • Jang Hye-jin as Yeong-ran
    Sang-gil's wife.
  • Seo Hye-won as Yang Gyeong-ok
    Gwan-sik's sister.
  • Jung Yi-seo as Song Bu-seon
    Cheong-seop's girlfriend.
  • Oh Jung-se as Yeom Byeong-cheol
    Ae-sun's stepfather.
  • Uhm Ji-won as Na Min-ok
    Byeong-cheol's second wife.
  • Lee Jun-young as Park Yeong-bum
    Geum-myeong's first love.
  • Lee Soo-kyung as Bu Hyeon-suk
    Sang-gil and Yeong-ran's daughter.