On March 7, Netflix published the first four episodes of “When Life gives Tanderines” a drama that tells the adventurous story of the life of AE-Sun (played by IU) and Gwan-Sik (played by Park Bo-Gum) in the four seasons. The series quickly attracted attention, debuting at number 1 in the TV-Ott drama ranking. At the same time, IU was classified at number 1 in the ranking of the TV-Ott dramatic drama, with Park Bo-Gum who ensured point no. 2.
Good Corporation, an agency that takes track of K-Content’s online competitiveness, observed that “When life gives you Mandarini” has passed the opening to the opening of the other popular dramas of Netflix, such as “The Trauma Code: Heroes on call” and “Melo Movie”, which presented medical and romantic genres. These new dramas, which offer a wider range of emotions and themes, have resounded with the spectators, in particular those who made each other from the previous Netflix focus on crime, thrillers and fantasy genres.
The data analyst soon won from Goodda, he said, “We are witnessing a wide range of positive comments from the spectators, with expressions such as” funny “,” cute “,” sad “, touching,” exciting “and” adorable “. This change in the feeling of the spectators shows a growing appreciation for the most diverse and universally attractive dramas of Netflix.”
In addition, Netflix’s decision to release “When Life DÃ Tanders” weekly, rather than all at once, should keep the series in competition at the top of the rankings for a long period, continuing to draw a significant interest of the spectators.
In the drama, Iu plays “Ae-Sun”, a determined and bold Jeju girl who makes a strong impression from the beginning, declaring during his school days, “I intend to marry a boy from Seoul.” Through thin facial expressions, iu cleverly transmits the emotions of his character. One of the extraordinary moments is when his character shares a first passionate kiss with Gwan-Sik in a field of Caneola flowers, where his excitement and nervousness are perfectly captured while shaking his fists.
As the series advances, the emotional range of the IIl deepens, in particular in a touching scene in which his character, now married to two children, says, “I think my mother is crying” leaving a strong emotional impact on the public. In another powerful moment, AE-Sun chases Gwan-Sik in the rain, collapsing for the sea, crying uncontrollablely, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators.
Iu also brings humor to his character. When AE-Sun and Gwan-Sik run to Busan, the IU character wears makeup and lipstick that does not correspond enough to his usual style, which amuses the public. In the following episodes, IU shows another layer of his character as he takes on the roles of mother and a wife. Her anger is evident when she sees her great -grandmother trying to transform her daughter into a diver.
In just four episodes, “When Life DÃ Tanders” received widespread praise, with the performance of IU as AE-Sun is a culminating point. From his bold and determined representation of AE-Sun to the most affectionate and felt version of his character, IU fascinated the public with his faded performance.
“When life gives you Mandarini” continues to broadcast every Friday at 16:00 and will work for a total of four weeks. With his captivating performances and sincere storytelling, “When Life DÃ Tanders” promises to continue with enchanting spectators, leaving them in advance by anticipating every new episode.
