“When life gives you mandarins” is at the top of the Gallup Korea survey, exceeding 20% ​​of evaluation strokes

Among a range of highly valued dramas that boast over 20% of spectators, Netflix Original “When life gives you mandarins” He managed to overcome everyone and be crowned as the most loved transmission program in Korea.

According to a survey conducted by Gallup Korea from 18 to 20 March with 1,003 adults at national level, “When life gives you mandarins” Ranked no. 1 with a preference score of 6.9%.

Unlike simple public assessments, this survey allows interviewees to freely appoint their most favorite programs regardless of the transmission time, the channel or the platform. Since 2023, the survey also includes OCC content, which reflect the growing influence of online streaming. In this updated framework, “When life gives you mandarins” It was the most frequently mentioned program on transmission and streaming platforms.

The series, published Weekly in lots of four episodes on Netflix from March 7, lasts four weeks in total. Set in Jeju from the 1950s to the present day, he tells the story of Ae-Soon lover of literature and Gwan-Sik balance while growing up as children to adults and finally to parents. IU and Moon So-Ri soon play in the past and present, while Park Bo-Gum and Park Hae-Joon portray Gwan-Sik, offering a deeply resonant performance. The parallel plot of the life of her daughter Geum-Myeong in Seoul also brings emotional depth and nostalgia.

Drama is a significant collaboration between the writer Lim Sang-Choon and the director Kim Won-Seok. Lim is celebrated for emotionally rich and recognizable novels as “Fight for my way” AND “When the camellia blooms,“While Kim is known for his shaded portrait of human relationships in series as”Misaeng” “Signal,” AND “My Lord.” Their synergy has been demonstrated again “When life gives you mandarins”.

In particular, “When life gives you mandarins” It is the fifth series produced by Netflix to overcome the Gallup survey. The previous winners include “La Gloria” (March 2023), “Culinary class wars” (October 2024), “Squid Game Season 2” (January 2025) e “The trauma code: Heroes on call” (February 2025). This marks the first time that a single OCC platform has claimed point no. 1 for three consecutive months, further emphasizing the domain of Netflix.

Overview of the survey

• Investigation period: 18-20 March 2025
• Sampling method: Random extraction of virtual mobile phone numbers provided by the three main telecommunications suppliers in Korea
• Response method: Telephone interview assisted by computer (Cati)
• Target interviewees: 1,003 people aged or over 18 years old
• Margin of error: ± 3.1 percentage points (at a 95%confidence level)
• Contact rate: 46.4% (calls connected by compound total valid numbers)
• Response rate: 13.1% (1,003 interviews completed on 7,673 total calls)
• Commissioned by: Gallup Korea (conducted independently)

The success of “When life gives you mandarins” Not only does it highlight the power of sincere storytelling, but also marks a cultural change in the way the Korean public embraces the content, promoting emotional resonance and quality compared to traditional classifications and platforms.