When Life Gives You Tangerines Delivers Heartfelt Finale on Netflix

NEW DELHI, India — The Netflix K-drama ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines‘ concluded its run with an emotional finale that has resonated with fans. Starring IU and Park Bo Gum, the series dominated the non-English TV category for weeks, and its finale fulfilled the high expectations set by viewers.

The heartfelt conclusion traced the lives of IU’s character, Oh Ae Sun, and Park Bo Gum’s Gwan Sik, who faced numerous seasons marked by love, sacrifice, and family ties. The last four episodes provided closure to storylines that captivated audiences throughout the season.

Fans were particularly eager for answers to pressing questions, including the fate of IU’s daughter, Geum Myeong, regarding her romantic choices and her family’s financial struggles. The finale did not shy away from the harsh realities of life, as it depicted Geum Myeong overcoming career challenges only to grapple with her father’s deteriorating health.

Throughout the series, a running theme emerged where families faced separation; Gwan Sik ultimately succumbs to arthritis. “It’s a painful reality many can relate to,” said a fan. “Seeing them struggle and still support each other truly hit home.”

After Gwan Sik’s passing, Ae Sun, who had always cherished her hairpins, momentarily abandons this beloved accessory. However, after publishing a poem book that she began writing during one of their last shared seasons, she reconnects with her identity, symbolized by her return to wearing these cherished hairpins.

Geum Myeong did not end up with her first love, Young Beom, after he failed to stand by her during a crucial moment. Their engagement dissolves, and Young Beom eventually marries someone else. Yet, as the years go by, life comes full circle; Geum Myeong encounters the Picasso guy, with whom she falls deeply in love. The couple eventually marries in a traditional Jeju ceremony.

As her personal life flourished, Geum Myeong’s professional journey also took off, leading her to become the CEO of her own company following South Korea’s IMF crisis. “Watching Geum Myeong grow from struggles to success was inspiring,” remarked another viewer.

A significant plot twist involved the reappearance of Chloe Lee, a publishing editor who sparked curiosity as she bore a striking resemblance to Ae Sun’s long-lost mother. This connection served as a poignant reminder of the lingering impact of family throughout the series.

In another storyline, Ae Sun’s son, Yang Eun Myeong, faces his own challenges, including a wrongful imprisonment that tests family bonds and personal resolve. Meanwhile, Gwan Sik and Ae Sun face their financial hardships and ultimately sell their cabbage field to pursue their dream of opening a restaurant. Just as they near collapse, fortune intervenes when a famous actor, whom Gwan Sik saved years ago, promotes their restaurant after being moved by their story.

The finale wrapped multiple storylines with emotional depth, evoking both nostalgia and fulfillment among viewers. “It’s more than just a story; it feels like life unfolding in vivid details,” were shared sentiments online. As ‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ bids farewell, it leaves behind a meaningful legacy that touches upon love, loss, and the enduring strength of family.