When Life Gives You Tangerines

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.

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   E1 · Spring in a Heartbeat58mMar 7, 2025

   Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.

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   E2 · Sassy First Love54mMar 7, 2025

   As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.

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   E3 · Yesterday Was Your Spring1h 3mMar 7, 2025

   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.

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   E4 · The Blazing Summer Sunshine1hMar 7, 2025

   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?

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   E5 · A Midsummer Night's Full Nets1h 1mMar 14, 2025

   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.

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   E6 · Life Goes on and On57mMar 14, 2025

   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.

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   E7 · A Fruitful Fall1h 4mMar 14, 2025

   As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.

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   E8 · The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains1h 3mMar 14, 2025

   When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.

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   E9 · The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo49mMar 21, 2025

   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.

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    E10 · The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart57mMar 21, 2025

    While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?

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    E11 · My Love by My Side1h 3mMar 21, 2025

    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?

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    E12 · A Glistening Winter59mMar 21, 2025

    Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.

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    E13 · Such an Uneven Love1h 2mMar 28, 2025

    While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.

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    E14 · Spread Your Wings and Fly1h 5mMar 28, 2025

    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.

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    E15 · A Spring Every Day1h 9mMar 28, 2025

    Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.

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    E16 · Here's to All You've Been Through1h 25mMar 28, 2025

    As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.

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