The Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' ranked 4th in the Netflix Global Top 10 series (non-English) and has received significant attention worldwide. It has released behind-the-scenes and unreleased stills.

The Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' which depicts the adventurous lives of the 'spirited troublemaker' Ae-soon and 'foolish iron' Kwan-sik born in Jeju through the four seasons, recorded 3,600,000 viewership (a value calculated by dividing the viewing time by the total runtime of the work) just three days after its release on March 7, rising to 4th place in the global Top 10 series (non-English). It is also achieving global popularity, making it to the Top 10 list in a total of 24 countries, including Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Peru, and Bolivia, as well as South Korea.

'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' which captures all of our stories as we live through the four seasons of life beyond the adventures of two youths, is receiving praise from both domestic and international media and viewers following its first act release.

Domestic media noted, "Even though it's just the first act, it already gives off a well-made feeling through its delicate writing and detailed direction, and the immersive performances of actors, whether lead or supporting, create a perfect trio in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines.'" They praised the delicate direction, warm story, and the amazing performances of the actors, highlighting it as a truly 'spirited' series.

International media highlighted, "As the storyline unfolds over decades, the actors show their growth and maturity while successfully conveying the passage of time, adapting their movements, depth of expressions, and tone of voice. They create a unique story of eternal love and perseverance set against the beautiful backdrop of Jeju" (Forbes), and "It's an intimate and simple story, yet beautifully written, elaborately performed, and vividly realized" (South China Morning Post), indicating the birth of a life drama that resonates with everyone worldwide.

Domestic viewers are also responding enthusiastically to 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' saying, "It's so touching yet entertaining. A must-see masterpiece of our time!", "The way it seamlessly overlaps past and present is truly a tear-jerker.😢", "Crying, laughing, crying... another reason to wait for Fridays has emerged!", and "A truly warm and lovely drama." Overseas viewers have appreciated remarks such as, "Only four episodes have been released, but already I felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster, crying, laughing, and getting angry," "A masterpiece. An amazing script, an excellent cast, a story woven with tears and laughter. It's worth the wait," and "Park Bo-gum and IU deliver heartfelt performances that allow you to completely immerse yourself in their characters and the world they inhabit."

The behind-the-scenes and unreleased stills together showcase the joyful filming atmosphere of the cast in 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' 1st act, as well as various moments that convey the flow of time from past to present. The stills of 'Ae-soon' (IU) and 'Kwan-sik' (Park Bo-gum) doing peace signs in a field of yellow canola flowers or shyly kissing evoke warmth.

They are shown looking at each other and laughing, embracing and crying, and playfully interacting off-camera, highlighting the charm of the spirited 'Ae-soon' and foolish 'Kwan-sik'.

Park Bo-gum's bright smiles in the stills indicate that the filming site was just as warm and vibrant as the work itself. Additionally, IU focused on monitoring and Park Bo-gum appearing to be on the verge of tears offers a glimpse into the efforts of the two actors to express 'Ae-soon' and 'Kwan-sik' even more vividly. The stills of middle-aged 'Ae-soon' (Moon So-ri) and 'Kwan-sik' (Park Hae-joon) looking at each other portray their unchanging companionship over time, conveying a touching sentiment.

The sight of director Kim Won-seok diligently directing on set also reflects his passion and raises expectations for the upcoming story of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' which contains his delicate direction. The cheerful atmosphere of the filming site is depicted in the image of haenyeo aunts 'Chung-soo', 'Yang-im', and 'Gyeong-ja', played by Cha Mi-kyeong, Lee Soo-mi, and Baek Ji-won, along with 'Ae-soon's' mother, Yeom Hye-ran, and young 'Ae-soon' played by Kim Tae-yeon, all smiling together. The stills of 'Geum-myung' also spark curiosity about the story that will unfold in the second act.

Following the domestic and international acclaim and enthusiastic response from viewers, the second act of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' along with behind-the-scenes and unreleased stills, will be released on Netflix on March 14.

[Photo] Netflix TOP 10 website

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