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Netflix announced on Wednesday that the upcoming series "When Life Gives You Tangerines" (working title) featuring lead actors Lee Ji-eun (IU) and Park Bo-gum will be available on its platform. The series, set to be released globally in 190 countries, follows the lives of two Jeju Island locals, Ae-sun (Lee) and Gwan-sik (Park), during the 1950s.
Ae-sun, portrayed by IU, is a determined young girl aspiring to become a poet despite facing challenging circumstances. Gwan-sik, played by Park Bo-gum, is a hardworking boy with unwavering perseverance, who has loved Ae-sun since childhood. The story revolves around their intertwined lives and shared adventures.
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Veteran actors Moon So-ri and Park Hae-joon will portray the older versions of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik, adding depth to the narrative. The series is directed by Kim Won-suk, known for successful shows like "Misaeng: Incomplete Life," "Signal," and "My Mister," with Lim Sang-Chun handling the script. Lee and director Kim previously collaborated on the popular drama series "My Mister."
Scheduled to be the first television work for both Lee and Park in years, the series marks their return since "Hotel Del Luna" (2019) for Lee and "Record of Youth" (2020) for Park. IU, a successful solo singer, and actress has achieved fame with hits like "Good Day" and has starred in various films and series. Park Bo-gum gained popularity with his breakthrough role in "Reply 1988" (2015) and has since taken on lead roles in both films and TV series.
Netflix plans to release "When Life Gives You Tangerines" later this year, bringing the Korean series to a global audience. The specific release date, however, has not been disclosed.
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