According to Netflix on the 26th, the series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' which tells the adventurous life story of 'the spirited rebel' Aesoon (played by IU and Moon So-ri) and 'the stubborn iron man' Gwansik (played by Park Bo-gum and Park Hae-jun) from Jeju Island across four seasons, has consistently gained attention since the release of its third act. It has recorded 5,500,000 views (calculated by dividing the total viewing hours by the runtime of the series), securing the number one spot in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category.
Moreover, the series has proven its worldwide appeal by making it to the TOP 10 list in 42 countries, including South Korea, Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, Taiwan, and Turkey.
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' initially released its first act (episodes 1-4) on the 7th, debuting at 4th place in the TOP 10 series (non-English) category. After the release of the second act (episodes 5-8) on the 14th, it climbed to 2nd place. Finally, with the release of the third act (episodes 9-12) on the 21st, it reached the top position.
This achievement highlights the universal appeal of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' as it resonates with viewers worldwide by vividly portraying the seasons of life shared with loved ones.
Receiving rave reviews and popularity across generations and nationalities, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is set to release its final act (episodes 13-16) on the 28th.
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Reporter Kang Sun-ae sakang@sbs.co.kr
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