IU and Park Bo Gum's Netflix Drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines': Production Cost and Plot

The Netflix drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' starring IU and Park Bo Gum, is generating significant buzz even before its release. The collaboration between director Kim Won-seok of 'My Mister' and writer Im Sang-choon of 'When the Camellia Blooms' has heightened anticipation for this historical drama, which is set to deliver heartwarming emotions against the backdrop of 1950s Jeju.

This 16-episode series traces the eventful lives of the 'rebellious' Ae-soon (IU) and the 'steadfast' Gwan-sik (Park Bo Gum) through the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Known as a blockbuster with a production budget of 50 to 60 billion won, there were rumors about IU and Park Bo Gum's high appearance fees, but the production company denied claims of 500 million won per episode. Moon So-ri and Park Hae-joon portray the middle-aged Ae-soon and Gwan-sik, completing a narrative that spans generations.

Bloggers describe 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' as a perfect drama for those wishing to understand their parents' generation, calling it a life drama that offers a quiet yet profound resonance. They note that the poignant narrative unfolding amidst Jeju's rugged landscape and the actors' passionate performances provide deep immersion for viewers, earning praise as a 'perfect drama that brings tears to your eyes'.