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IU, Park Bo Gum’s When Life Gives You Tangerines: What we know about unique seasonal release plan of Netflix show
The showmakers of When Life Gives You Tangerines chose an unique seasonal release plan for the series, just like its unique plot.
The upcoming romance drama When Life Gives You Tangerines is set to drop on Netflix next month. It will feature IU and Park Bo Gum as childhood friends-turned-lovers, navigating love, heartbreak, and self-realization hand in hand. The series will be released in four installments, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering what happens next. This unique release schedule will allow viewers to immerse themselves in the show's narrative in weekly portions.
It might have been the showmakers' plan to enhance the drama's thematic experience of changing seasons. Seasons are highly symbolic in the drama, personifying the characters' moods and their evolving relationship dynamics. You can watch the leads deal with the complexities of life in When Life Gives You Tangerines, starting March 7. The series will premiere with four episodes, followed by subsequent releases of four episodes each on February 14, 21, and 28, 2025, totaling 16 episodes. The release strategy is an attempt by the show's director and writers to maximize viewer enjoyment.
According to the showmakers, the story unfolds in four acts, like a play. The four-part weekly release of When Life Gives You Tangerines will allow audiences to fully appreciate its storytelling intent. This coming-of-age drama portrays the journey of two individuals—from childhood friends in their neighborhood to lovers in their youth and adulthood—while navigating their fair share of personal struggles. In the series, IU stars as "the remarkable rebel" O Ae Sun, and Park Bo Gum is "the unyielding iron" Yang Gwan Sik.
The teaser for the K-drama evokes strong first-love nostalgia. It beautifully portrays the changing seasons, symbolizing the passage of time, while the lead characters’ love for each other remains unchanged. The show promises to be an emotional rollercoaster, seamlessly blending deeply moving moments with comforting, lighthearted scenes. Fans are keeping their fingers crossed for a fulfilling ending.
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