According to the latest announcement, Netflix's original drama "When life gives you tangerines", which premiered on March 7, recorded 3.6 million views and 13.9 million viewing hours in just 3 days (March 7 to 9.3), taking 4th place on the global non-English TV show chart last week.
Notably, the film was invested with a budget of 60 billion won by IU and Park Bo Gum entered the top 10 Netflix in 24 countries, of which the film ranked top 1 in Korea.
Set in Jeju Island, When Life Is for You tells the adventurous journey of rybisher Ae Soon (played by IU) and dead fool Gwan Shik (played by Park Bo Gum) over the course of 4 seasons.
The story also features two veteran actors Moon So Ri and Park Hae Joon as middle-aged versions of Ae Soon and Gwan Shik. In addition, the film also has the participation of supporting actors Yum Hye Ran, Kim Yong Rim, Oh Jung Se... further enhancing the quality of the work.
According to Wikitree, the production team behind the film is equally noteworthy. Screenwriter Im Sang Choon, famous for hit films such as "When the tea Flower blooms" (2019) and "Youth Struggles (2017), has written the script. Meanwhile, director Kim Won Seok, famous for My Uncle (2018), Signal 2016 and Scent of Life: Uncomprehensive Life (2014), took on the direction.
The collaboration of the two "giants" in this industry, often called the "golden combination", is considered an important factor in driving the success of the work.
Foreign media also praised the film. Forbes reviews: When the plot opens over decades, actors seamlessly convey the flow of time, expressing maturity through movement, expressions and voice adjustments. With the beautiful setting of Jeju Island, the film tells a unique story of persistent love and perseverance.
The South China Morning Post praised the film's sophisticated storytelling, describing it as "a simple but beautifully written story, with complex and vivid acting."
The film's Korean title - "ten brains 속았다" - is a Jeju language phrase meaning "Thank you for your hard work", it captures the overall theme of the work.
In addition to the romantic love story, the film delicately depicts the seasons in life, struggles and perseverance of people, creating a buzz with audiences around the world.
"When Life Is for You" is 16 episodes long, released in a unique form, 4 episodes every Friday from March 7.
