'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Teases New OST Featuring IU, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-jun

On March 17, Netflix’s original series When Life Gives You Tangerines (written by Im Sang-chun, directed by Kim Won-seok) released a new fall-themed poster, capturing the season’s sentimental beauty.

The series follows the lifelong adventures of Ae-sun (IU), a spirited rebel born in Jeju, and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum), her steadfast and loyal companion, unfolding across the four seasons.

The newly revealed poster is set against a sunset-drenched Seoul, where four characters stand among fallen autumn leaves. Unlike their usual appearances, the middle-aged Ae-sun (Moon So-ri) and Gwan-sik (Park Hae-jun) are dressed formally, alongside their daughter, Geum-myeong (IU), and a young man greeting them.

Ae-sun’s warm smile as she links arms with Geum-myeong exudes happiness and pride. In contrast, Gwan-sik appears stern and slightly displeased as he observes the young man, adding intrigue to the scene. Meanwhile, Geum-myeong’s bashful expression and the polite stance of the mystery man spark curiosity about his identity and the story that will unfold.

Alongside the poster, the third-act teaser opens with a concerned Ae-sun and a grumbling phone conversation with Geum-myeong, transitioning into the latter’s journey of independence. As Geum-myeong experiences the excitement of love with Young-beom (Lee Jun-young), she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

The drama takes viewers back to Ae-sun and Gwan-sik’s younger days when they vowed to protect their daughter no matter what. Though time has passed, their unwavering love remains, as Ae-sun shares in Geum-myeong’s struggles, and Gwan-sik silently stands by her side.

The teaser’s narration—"The strongest wind is the one that blows within the heart." and "Everyone stumbles through love, their hearts shaken like a raging storm."—hints at the emotional trials ahead and the unwavering love that will help them endure. Just as autumn transforms leaves and ripens fruit, their journey of growth and resilience is set to deepen in this final act.

The accompanying stills further paint a vivid picture of their lives—from Ae-sun watching over her daughter to Gwan-sik steadfastly supporting his family. One particularly moving image shows Ae-sun sitting in front of a wardrobe, while Gwan-sik clasps someone's hands as if making a heartfelt request, offering a glimpse into their personal struggles and devotion.

Meanwhile, another still captures a tender moment between Geum-myeong and Young-beom, radiating romance. However, a contrasting image of them sitting across from Young-beom’s mother at a meal suggests an underlying tension, leaving viewers eager to see how their story unfolds.

The third act of When Life Gives You Tangerines is set to premiere on March 21.

Here is a behind-the-scenes clip of IU and Park Bo-gum's Live Performance.