Acclaimed for his emotionally resonant work in dramas like My Mister, Sign, and Misaeng, Director Kim Gained Suk is bringing us When Life Provides You Tangerines, a Netflix collection spanning 4 seasons.
Starring the dynamic duo of IU and Park Bo Gum, this drama follows the adventures of Ae-soon, a rebellious Jeju Island native, and Gwan-sik, her ever-present, typically clumsy, however at all times devoted companion.
Explaining his imaginative and prescient for When Life Provides You Tangerines, Kim shared, “I wished this to be a tribute to the generations earlier than us who lived with nice resilience, in addition to a message of encouragement for the youthful technology navigating immediately’s world.” His aim is for the collection to transcend age and gender obstacles, making a story that resonates with everybody.
Kim additionally emphasised the trouble poured into making the collection visually beautiful and emotionally impactful. “We targeted on crafting reasonable but breathtaking scenes, delivering delicate performances, and incorporating deeply shifting music,” he revealed. The present spans from 1960 to 2025, with a meticulous strategy to interval particulars, making certain that each period is authentically depicted. Modern pop songs had been rigorously woven into the narrative to counterpoint the emotional depth of the storytelling.
The collection additionally advantages from the skills of author Lim Sang-choon, the artistic thoughts behind When the Camellia Blooms and Combat My Manner. Talking about their collaboration, Kim mentioned, “Every little thing concerning the script drew me in—from its three-dimensional, lovable characters to its signature humor and heart-wrenching moments.”
With its vibrant portrayal of life’s ups and downs via the altering seasons, When Life Provides You Tangerines is about to supply viewers not solely laughter and leisure but in addition profound emotion and a lingering impression. As Kim expressed, “I hope this turns into a narrative that stays in individuals’s hearts lengthy after they’ve watched it.”
When Life Provides You Tangerines premieres solely on Netflix on Friday, March 7.
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