“When Life Gives You Tangerines,” starring IU and Park Bo Gum, premiered on Netflix, delivering an emotionally rich narrative. The initial four episodes detailed the lives of the main characters, showing their journey from childhood to adulthood, and their fight to stay together.
Early Struggles and Forced Separation
IU plays O Ae Sun, a strong-willed woman who faces numerous hardships after losing her parents at a young age. Yang Gwan Sik, played by Park Bo Gum, is her constant support and deeply in love with her. However, their relationship faces strong opposition from Yang Gwan Sik’s mother and grandmother. They attempt to separate the couple, forcing O Ae Sun into a marriage with an older man and sending Yang Gwan Sik away to pursue sports on the mainland.
Reunion, Marriage, and Family Life
Yang Gwan Sik’s love for O Ae Sun drives him to extreme measures. Seeing her call his name from the shore, he jumps off the ship and swims back to her. This leads to a dramatic reunion and their subsequent marriage. They start a family, welcoming a daughter.
However, their life together is not without its challenges. O Ae Sun and their daughter face mistreatment from Yang Gwan Sik’s family. Realizing the situation is unbearable, he decides to leave with his wife and child, taking on the responsibility of providing for them. In his 20s, he works tirelessly to ensure a better future for his family.
O Ae Sun’s dream of becoming a poet is put on hold due to their financial struggles. After leaving her in-laws’ house, the couple’s financial situation makes college impossible. She chooses to focus on being a mother and wife. Despite giving up her academic goals, O Ae Sun has no regrets about marrying Yang Gwan Sik, as she says to her daughter when she asks.
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