Park Bo-gum Gets Choked Up Watching Heart-Wrenching Scene in “When Life Gives You Tangerines”
On March 24, during a press interview at a hotel in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Park Bo-gum sat down to discuss his role in the newly released Netflix series “When Life Gives You Tangerines“. Dressed in a striped T-shirt and baseball jacket, the actor reflected the lightness of spring while radiating his signature charm.
As the series touches on themes of family, sacrifice, and love, it has resonated with viewers, many of whom admit to crying through multiple episodes. Park Bo-gum was no exception.
He shared, “Every scene is a masterpiece, and every line feels iconic. If I had to pick one moment that really made me cry, it would be in Act 3 when Gwan-sik and Ae-soon are organizing food in their quiet home, and Geum-myung visits them.“
He added, expressing emotional thoughts on his favourite scene, “It’s that scene where the child, now grown and independent, comes home unexpectedly just because she misses her parents. When the daughter arrives, the parents turn on the boiler, light the stove, and prepare all her favorite dishes… Every single gesture in that scene hit me hard.”
“When Life Gives You Tangerines” is set in Jeju and tells the story of Ae-soon (IU) and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum) as they experience love and life’s struggles through the seasons. Park Bo-gum plays the younger Gwan-sik, showcasing his emotional journey from a youthful romantic to a devoted father. His performance spans decades and highlights his impressive emotional range.
The drama, described as a warm family epic, made an immediate impact. Just one day after release, it topped the Netflix Korea Top 10 Series chart. The show is penned by Lim Sang-choon, the acclaimed writer behind “When the Camellia Blooms,” and directed by Kim Won-seok of “Misaeng” fame.
With emotionally charged performances and heartfelt storytelling, “When Life Gives You Tangerines” is quickly cementing its place as one of the year’s most beloved Korean dramas, touching hearts not just with its narrative, but with the raw, honest emotions of those who brought it to life.
