Profile of When Life Gives You Tangerines 2025
- Drama: When Life Gives You Tangerines (English title) / Thank You for Your Hard Work (literal title)
- Revised romanization: Pokssak Sokatsooda
- Hangul: 폭싹 속았수다
- Director: Kim Won-Suk
- Writer: Im Sang-Choon
- Network: Netflix
- Episodes: 16
- Release Date: March 7 – 28, 2025 (4 episodes per week)
- Runtime: Friday
- Language: Korean
Country: South Korea
Main cast of When Life Gives You Tangerines 2025
| Main cast | Characters |
| IU | Park Bo-Gum |
| Moon So-Ri | Oh Ae-Sun |
| Park Hae-Joon | Yang Gwan-Sik |
| IU | Yang Geum-Myeong |
| Kang You-Seok | Yang Eun-Myeong |
Trailer of When Life Gives You Tangerines 2025
Plot of When Life Gives You Tangerines 2025
In When Life Gives You Tangerines Ae-Sun (IU) and Gwan-Sik (Park Bo-Gum) were born in Jeju, South Korea, during the 1950s, a time of hardship and change. Ae-Sun is a free-spirited and rebellious young woman who finds solace in books. Despite her love for learning, she is unable to attend school due to her family’s financial struggles. However, she refuses to let her circumstances define her and remains determined to pursue her dream of becoming a poet. With a bold and expressive nature, Ae-Sun is unafraid to voice her thoughts and emotions openly.
In contrast, Gwan-Sik is a quiet, hardworking young man known for his sincerity and strong sense of responsibility. Unlike Ae-Sun, he is not outspoken, choosing instead to express himself through his actions rather than words. Though he may not speak much, his love for Ae-Sun is unwavering. He admires her passion and respects her for the strong-willed person she is.
Their story unfolds against the scenic backdrop of Jeju, portraying a heartfelt journey of love, ambition, and perseverance in the face of societal and personal challenges. Through their deep bond, Ae-Sun and Gwan-Sik navigate the complexities of their world, proving that love and dreams can endure even in the toughest of times.