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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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
Cast, crew and production details
IUOh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong
Park Bo-gumYang Gwan-sik
Moon So-riOh Ae-sun (middle-aged)
Park Hae-joonYang Gwan-sik (middle-aged)
Yoo Byeong-hunYang Sam-bo
Lee Gyu-hoePark Geum-myeong
Kim Seon-hoPark Chung-seop
Kim Hae-gonCannes Theater president
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Pan EntertainmentSouth Korea
Baram PicturesSouth KoreaWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Raised by a tenacious mother, a young, bright-eyed Ae-sun has dreams bigger than her village — until an unexpected tragedy changes everything.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Choi Hye-seo, Jang Soon-mi, Baek Su-ryeon, Hwang Jae-yeol, Yoon Seo-yeon, Moon Woo-jin, Yeom Hye-ran, Oh Jung-se
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Episode 2
As love blossoms between Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, they make their first bold move together. But their romantic adventure hits a snag.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Kwon Oh-kyung, Choi Hye-seo, Jang Soon-mi, Jeon Jin-oh, Kang Mal-geum, Kim Young-woong, Lee Joon-gyu
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Episode 3
After a dramatic rescue, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik return to Jeju. Soon, Ae-sun resigns herself to a sad fate — leaving Gwan-sik devastated.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Kim Hwi-gyu, Kwon Oh-kyung, Jeon Jin-oh, Kang Mal-geum, Kim Young-woong, Lee Joon-gyu, Lee Jae-ha
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Episode 4
Summer brings joy as the newlyweds start a life together, but living with Gwan-sik's family tests their happiness — can they find a path to peace?
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Uhm Ji-won, Jeong Seon-cheol, Kim Deok-ju, Yoon Seo-yeon, Moon Woo-jin, Sin Chae-rin, Yeom Hye-ran
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Episode 5
As Gwan-sik struggles to find work, Ae-sun worries for her family — until a lifeline appears. Soon after, Ae-sun sets her ambitions higher in Jeju.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Jung Eun-kyoung, Lee Mi-do, Yoon Seo-yeon, Moon Woo-jin, Choi Ha-yoon, Sin Chae-rin, An Tae-rin
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Episode 6
Just as Ae-sun and Gwan-sik taste the joys of their new life, a summer storm changes everything — testing their will to carry on.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Uhm Ji-won, Han Myeong-hwan, Lee Gyu-hoe, Lee A-ra, Lee Chae-hyun, Yeom Hye-ran, Oh Jung-se
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Episode 7
As the village chief election approaches, Ae-sun faces corrupt opposition. Geum-myeong receives an unusual request that tests her morals.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Lee Mi-do, Eom Ok-ran, Moon You-kang, Kim Jae-young, Kim Guk-hee, Park Eun-young, Kim Su-an, Kim Geum-soon
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Episode 8
When Geum-myeong receives a chance to study in Japan, dreams take flight. Now Ae-sun and Gwan-sik must make a tough decision.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Hwang Jae-yeol, Kim Ga-hee, Kim Su-an, Kim Geum-soon, Park Jae-yoon, Nam Mi-jung, Seo Mun-ho, Park Seong-hoon
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Episode 9
Life in a small apartment tests Ae-sun and Gwan-sik as they struggle to parent Yang Eun-myeong. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong juggles love and life in Seoul.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Lee Ji-hyeon, Jeon Bae-soo, Jung Yi-seo, Lee Gyu-hoe, Yoon Jong-goo, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Hae-gon
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Episode 10
While Geum-myeong grows closer to her quirky colleague, Ae-sun's troubling dreams stir real concerns. Do they hold any meaning?
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Lee Ji-hyeon, Jeon Bae-soo, Jung Yi-seo, Lee Gyu-hoe, Moon You-kang, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Hae-gon, Lee Ji-hyeon
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Episode 11
As Geum-myeong's engagement moves toward marriage, her heart fills with doubt — will her first love story find its happy ending like her mother's?
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Lee Gyu-hoe, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Hae-gon, Lee Bong-ryeon, Yu Mi-ran, Kim Sung-ryung, Yeom Hye-ran, Choi Dae-hoon
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Episode 12
Back in Jeju, Geum-myeong mends her heart in familiar surroundings. Ae-sun treasures sweet moments with her loved ones.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Kim Seon-ho, Kim Hae-gon, Cho Myeong-yeon, Byun Joong-hee, Seo Hye-won, An Tae-rin, Yeom Hye-ran, Choi Dae-hoon
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Episode 13
While facing a career setback during an economic downturn, Geum-myeong encounters a familiar face — sparking an unexpected new beginning.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Yoo Byeong-hun, Lee Ji-hyeon, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Hae-gon, Lee Jung-yeol, Park Kyung-chan, Park Bu-keon, Seo Hye-won
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Episode 14
Ae-sun and Gwan-sik grapple with Yang Eun-myeong's misfortune, sacrificing everything they can to help him. But Eun-myeong's self-confidence takes a hit.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Lee Mi-do, Kim Seon-ho, Heo Jin, Jin Mi-sa, Park Ji-hong, Han Hye-ji, Park Kee-ryung, Jeong Hye-kyung
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Episode 15
Between new business ventures and career changes, the family faces separate hurdles on their paths — drawing strength from their bond to press ahead.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Moon You-kang, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Sung-ryung, Park Bu-keon, Kim Yong-jun, Lee Sang-gu, Seo Suk-kyu, Jin Yong-uk
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Episode 16
As the Yang family finally enjoys the fruits of their labor, sudden agony strikes — testing their resolve and the strength of their enduring love.
Directed by Kim Won-sukWritten by Lim Sang-choonGuest stars Baek Su-ryeon, Kang Jeong-woo, Kim Seon-ho, Kim Kang-hoon, Ko Seo-jeong, Jung Hyung-suk, Yeo Min-goo, Park Sung-jin
Where to watch When Life Gives You TangerinesEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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