Netflix launched an original series called When Life Gives You Tangerines with some interesting facts that you might not know. Starring IU and Park Bo Gum, the series has been trending and talked about among Korean drama fans.
The story follows the colorful lives of Ae Sun and Gwan Sik, a couple born on Jeju Island in the 1960s. The drama depicts their journey through the four seasons reflecting the ups and downs of life and love.
The drama combines romantic and slice of life elements, offering more than just a love story. There are various interesting plots, including the struggles of women’s lives in the 1950s.
When Life Gives You Tangerines Facts
Here are some interesting facts about the Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines which was just released on Netflix a few days ago.
1. Present Two Different Story Timelines
When Life Gives You Tangerines presents a fusion of two different timelines and combines storylines that depict life now and in the future.
The movie features two timelines of Ae Sun (IU) and Gwan Sik’s (Park Bo Gum) lives in the 1950s and in the modern era. Despite the time difference, viewers can still follow the storyline clearly and without confusion.
2. Famous Writer and Director Collaboration
When Life Gives You Tangerines, helmed by director Kim Won Suk and writer Lim Sang Choon, is a drama that many fans are looking forward to. Both are known for their moving works, and are expected to explore the theme of love and the challenges of life.
Director Kim Won Suk always discusses every detail of the drama with the writer, including cast selection, post-production, and music. Impressive totality!
3. Discussing Women’s Issues
When Life Gives You Tangerines depicts the challenging lives of women. The story focuses on Ae Sun (IU), who grew up on Jeju island in the 1950s in a family with difficult financial conditions. Ae Sun’s mother became the head of the family and struggled to make ends meet, while her second husband contributed nothing.
The drama also portrays gender injustice by showing how Ae Sun had to give in to her male friend in the class president election. In another scene, Ae Sun was expelled from school for trying to run away to Busan with Gwan Sik, while Gwan Sik only received a suspension. This illustrates the unfair treatment of men and women at that time.
4. IU and Park Bo Gum’s First Korean Drama
IU and Park Bo Gum, who was born in 1993, have known each other since they were teenagers. IU felt comfortable while filming with Park Bo Gum, similar to their characters, Ae Sun and Gwan Sik, who have bonded since childhood.
Park Bo Gum revealed that he first met his partner while filming a commercial in his teens, met again in his 20s on The Producers, and now met again in his 30s. He finds it interesting to be able to act with people who are the same age as time passes.
5. IU’s Role as Two Different Characters
In this drama series, IU plays Ae Sun, a woman from the 1950s who is strong and persistent in fighting for her rights. Despite facing financial difficulties since childhood, Ae Sun still dares to express her opinions, which makes her charming and attracts the attention of Gwan Sik (Park Bo Gum).
The second character IU plays is Geum Myeong, the daughter of Ae Sun and Gwan Sik. Despite coming from a simple family, Geum Myeong lives in the modern era and does the things she wants to do as a grown woman.
6. Greenflag traits of the character Gwan Sik
Park Bo Gum’s character Gwan Sik also attracted attention, because of his portrayal as a kind-hearted man who always supports Ae Sun in joy and sorrow.
Gwan Sik also always respected Ae Sun as a woman and treated her fairly without any discrimination.
7. Biaya Produksi yang Fantastis
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a big drama with a production budget of 60 billion won, which not only involves famous actors and actresses, but also other factors that cause high production costs.
The play is set from the 1960s to the present and requires proper set building to create a realistic atmosphere. Modern visual effects also contribute to reinforcing the nuances. In addition, all the team members, from cinematographers to technical staff, are highly skilled professionals, making this drama a great value.
Those are some interesting facts about the Korean drama When Life Gives You Tangerines that just aired on Netflix. By reading this, hopefully you’re more interested in watching it.
