'When Life Gives You Tangerines' IU & Park Bo-gum Shyly Kiss in a Canola Field in the Behind-the-Scenes Photos

Behind-the-scenes photos featuring IU and Park Bo-gum's kiss scene in a canola field from 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' have been released.

The Netflix series 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' (written by Im Sang-choon, directed by Kim Won-seok) is a drama that unfolds the adventurous lives of 'rebellious troublemaker' Ae-soon and 'stubborn iron man' Gwan-sik, who were born in Jeju, across the four seasons. The first four episodes were released on March 7. 

According to Netflix's announcement on the 12th, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' recorded 3,600,000 views (calculated by dividing the total viewing hours by the runtime of the series) within just three days of its release on the 7th, ranking 4th in the global TOP 10 series (non-English) category. The series has also made it to the TOP 10 list in 24 countries, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Peru, and Bolivia, showcasing its global popularity.

'When Life Gives You Tangerines' captures not only the adventurous lives of two youths but also the story of all of us living through the seasons of life. Upon the release of its first act, the series received praise from both domestic and international media and viewers. In response to the global interest, Netflix has released some behind-the-scenes photos, delighting fans.

The released behind-the-scenes photos capture the warm and lively atmosphere of the set, as well as various moments that convey the passage of time from past to present.

First, the photos of 'Ae-soon' (IU) and 'Gwan-sik' (Park Bo-gum) flashing peace signs or sharing a sweet, shy kiss in a yellow canola field are sure to make anyone smile. Whether they are looking at each other and smiling, hugging and crying, or playfully interacting off-camera, the photos perfectly showcase the charm of the mischievous 'Ae-soon' and the earnest 'Gwan-sik." 

The images of Park Bo-gum smiling brightly suggest that the filming atmosphere was as warm and vibrant as the series itself. Additionally, IU engrossed in monitoring and Park Bo-gum appearing emotional highlight the dedication of both actors to vividly portray 'Ae-soon' and 'Gwan-sik.'

Additionally, the photos of middle-aged 'Ae-soon' (Moon So-ri) and 'Gwan-sik' (Park Hae-jun) looking at each other convey the touching image of the two remaining together despite the passage of time. Director Kim Won-seok's passionate directing on set is also evident, raising expectations for the future stories of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' with his meticulous direction.

The cheerful atmosphere of the filming set is further highlighted by the images of the haenyeo aunts 'Chung-soo,' 'Yang-im,' and 'Kyung-ja,' played by Cha Mi-kyung, Lee Soo-mi, and Baek Ji-won, as well as 'Ae-soon's mother, played by Yum Hye-ran, and young 'Ae-soon,' played by Kim Tae-yeon, all smiling together. The photos of IU as 'Geum-myung' also pique curiosity about her story, which will unfold more fully in the second act.

With both domestic and international acclaim and enthusiastic viewer responses, the second act of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines,' featuring behind-the-scenes photos, will be released on the 14th (Friday). The series consists of four acts, with four episodes released every Friday.

[Photo=Netflix]

Reporter Kang Sun-ae sakang@sbs.co.kr 

(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)