When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025)
▸ Must watch
When Life Gives You Tangerines is streaming in the Philippines on Netflix.
The verdict
When Life Gives You Tangerines has pulled the kind of numbers most Korean series never see. It holds an 8.8/10 on TMDB from 587 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. In the Philippines you can stream it on Netflix.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Korean drama.
- Why
- Currently 8.8/10 from 587 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you're after something that moves faster than it feels
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.
Good to know
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Im Sang-choon
Cast
IU
Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong
Park Bo-gum
Yang Gwan-sik
Moon So-ri
Oh Ae-sun (middle-aged)
Park Hae-joon
Yang Gwan-sik (middle-aged)
Where to watch in the Philippines
Netflix
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is When Life Gives You Tangerines worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.8/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Korean drama.
Where can I watch When Life Gives You Tangerines?
You can stream When Life Gives You Tangerines in the Philippines on Netflix.
What language is When Life Gives You Tangerines in?
When Life Gives You Tangerines is a Korean series (Drama).