
IU Shares Heartfelt Behind-the-Scenes Moments from “When Life Gives You Tangerines”
On March 24, IU delighted fans by sharing a series of behind-the-scenes photos on her social media, captioned “Volume 3 behind-the-scenes.” These snapshots feature IU in her dual roles of Oh Ae-sun and Yang Geum-myeong from Netflix’s emotionally rich series When Life Gives You Tangerines. The images show her sharing joyful moments with co-star Park Bo-gum, who plays her husband, Yang Gwan-sik, alongside the talented child actors portraying their on-screen children.

Demonstrating her warmth, IU formed a heart shape with her hands alongside Lee Jun-young, who plays Geum-myeong’s boyfriend, Park Yeong-bum. A particularly touching image featured her gently resting her head on the shoulder of the late Kang Myung-joo, who sadly passed away last month following a battle with cancer. This poignant capture served as a heartfelt tribute to her late colleague.

In another candid moment, IU can be seen playfully confronting her on-screen rival, portrayed by Choi Dae-hoon, alongside Park Hae-joon, who plays the older version of Gwan-sik. The playful glare IU directed at Dae-hoon prompted laughter among fans, showcasing their on-set camaraderie.
An Overview of “When Life Gives You Tangerines”
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a four-part melodrama that vividly chronicles the lives of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they navigate the challenges and joys through the changing seasons.

Volume 1 made its debut on Netflix on March 7, with the highly anticipated final Volume 4 scheduled for release on March 28.
As the series continues to resonate with audiences, it has now accumulated over 6 million views globally, establishing itself as the No.2 title on Netflix’s Global Non-English Series Top 10 chart. Its popularity spans across 41 countries—including Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Turkey, the Philippines, and Vietnam—reflecting its widespread appeal thanks to its heartwarming storytelling and gentle charm.
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