After its release on Netflix, When life gives you mandarins He quickly accompanied the audience at home and abroad, climbing the top 10 of Netflix Korea and dominating online discussions. Iconic quotes and emotional scenes spread on social media, praise for its engaging narrative. Spectators even nicknamed him “The head of a dragon with a dragon tail,” Applauding its constantly high quality from start to finish.
But what really deepened the emotional impact of the drama was the Finish credits—An full of meaning and heart unexpected.
Director Kim Won-Seok described the series how “A tribute to the generations of grandfather and parents and a message of encouragement to the younger generations.” In a press conference, he urged the spectators to “Look slowly, from the opening scene at the end of the credits.”
Among the most touching touches there was the inclusion of “Production children”—A tradition from Pixar History of toys (1995) which honors children born from crew members during production. This custom has since become common in Disney and animation projects, symbolizing the merger of work and personal life.
“When life gives you mandarins” He embraced this tradition with all his heart. After listing the complete cast and the crew, the credits ended with six names or nicknames, from Kim Jung-Won a Dalk—Don a special section of “production production”, accompanied by the touching phrase:
“Under the same sky, the same stars, engraved with the same hearts.”
Several deeds of the drama even presented unique credit messages. In Act 2For example, spectators have seen:
“May our resonance flow and reach you.”
These additions weighs reflect the show meticulous direction and emotional depth.
The drama of 16 episodes follows the journey of AE-SOONA rebellious girl of Jeju e StellarA constant and good heart man. Said in all Four seasonal archesExplore the rich and multignezione history of love, difficulty and family, from childhood to parenting.
Publisher of “Production Babies” Light Once he said that tradition “He makes our families of the film forever.” Disney director Byron Howard called it to “Symbol of the connection between the creators”, Showing how the crew lives are incorporated into their work.
This reflects the heart of _ “when life gives you mandarins” _— A story about how generations are based on each other, creating houses and future together. By incorporating this tradition, the drama extends its message of Legacy, love and continuity Beyond the screen.
The series, starring Iu, Luna so -ri, Park Bo-GumAND Park Hae-Zoonhas been completely released on March 28thand continues to receive enthusiastic reviews:
“The drama of a lifetime. The dialogue was breathtaking.”
“It made me understand how passionate the generation of our parents was really passionate.”
“I cried from the first episode to the last: this is narrative at its best.
