When Life Gives You Tangerines

2025-03-07 · 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.

S01 E01 · 2025-03-07 · 58 min

Spring in a Heartbeat

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

S01 E02 · 2025-03-07 · 54 min

Sassy First Love

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

S01 E03 · 2025-03-07 · 63 min

Yesterday Was Your Spring

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.

S01 E04 · 2025-03-07 · 60 min

The Blazing Summer Sunshine

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?

S01 E05 · 2025-03-14 · 61 min

A Midsummer Night's Full Nets

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.

S01 E06 · 2025-03-14 · 57 min

Life Goes on and On

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.

S01 E07 · 2025-03-14 · 64 min

A Fruitful Fall

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

S01 E08 · 2025-03-14 · 63 min

The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains

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

S01 E09 · 2025-03-21 · 49 min

The Wind Goes Whoosh, My Heart Goes Boo-Hoo

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.

S01 E10 · 2025-03-21 · 57 min

The Storm Sweeps My Heart, the Love Rocks My Heart

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

S01 E11 · 2025-03-21 · 63 min

My Love by My Side

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?

S01 E12 · 2025-03-21 · 59 min

A Glistening Winter

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

S01 E13 · 2025-03-28 · 62 min

Such an Uneven Love

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

S01 E14 · 2025-03-28 · 65 min

Spread Your Wings and Fly

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.

S01 E15 · 2025-03-28 · 69 min

A Spring Every Day

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

S01 E16 · 2025-03-28 · 85 min

Here's to All You've Been Through

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