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‘When Life Gives You Tangerines’ is Time magazine’s best K-drama of 2025
TIME Magazine has selected "When Life Gives You Tangerines" as the best K-Drama of 2025.
The slice-of-life series, starring IU and Park Bo-gum, topped the publication's "The 10 Best K-Dramas of 2025" list.
TIME highlighted the drama's beautiful and deeply engaging narrative, noting its success in making the ordinary feel extraordinary.
Director Kim Won-suk's goal was to break down invisible barriers between generations, genders, and people in general.
The series' storyline is described as a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs for a spirited girl and a steadfast boy on Jeju Island.
IU and Park Bo-gum portray different stages of a character's life, with IU citing the emotional depth and unique structure as reasons for her role.
Following "When Life Gives You Tangerines" on the list were "Way Back Love," "Squid Game Season 3," and "Tempest."
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