AS “When life gives you mandarins” It envelops its race acclaimed by critics, a sincere letter from the writer IM Sang-Chun is once again pulling the strings of the heart, this time well beyond the set.
Originally read aloud to the wrapping party of the drama, IM’s farewell letter was addressed to the cast and the crew that poured a year of their life to give life to the Netflix series. With the show still fresh in the minds of the spectators, the letter re -emerged has become viral, resounding deeply with fans, actors and staff. “It has passed exactly a year since our ship sailed (…) Just like in our drama, we really spent all four seasons together“ IM wrote.
The writer continued to praise the dedication of the team and express admiration for their ability to create magic from nothing, “Looking from the port with a heart full of prayers, he seemed to exhibit magic. You transformed a field full of strictly packed cabbage” into a reality, created a village, a season, a whole world together with a heart. He was incredibly moving and reassuring. “
I also shared the emotional fulfillment that the project brought, “I hoped that the ship would come back full of a great capture, but thanks to all of you, my heart is already full. I don’t know what kind of season it became our drama for each of you, but I really hope it was a source of comfort and a piece of your youth.”
Looking forward, the writer left a lasting desire, “When a lot of time has passed, and you are standing in the Ae-Soon flower garden, I hope it will think:” I am happy to have worked on that drama in those days … “I hope you will remember him affectionately for a long, long time.”
Ended with a powerful and affectionate sending, “You have been fantastic, passionate beyond words. Until spring we will meet again, I will miss a lot.”
“” When life gives you mandarins, “I love you deeply, deeply (in the jeju dialect).”
The series, with IU and Moon so-dei as The Spirited Ae-Soon, and Park Bo-Gum and Park Hae-Joon in the role of the loyal Gwan-Sik, follows the life of the characters over the course of four seasons on the island of Jeju. Known for his lyrical narrative and emotional depth, “When life gives you mandarins” He received acclaim from critics both in Korea and abroad, his impact has now deepened by the genuine and poetic words of IM Sang-Chun.
For fans and creators, the letter represents a reminder of why the show touched so many: it was not just a drama, it was a shared season of life.
