When Life Gives You Tangerines, the acclaimed K-drama on Netflix featuring IU and Park Bo Gum, has concluded its run after leading the non-English TV show rankings for several weeks. Following the airing of the final episode, fans found themselves engaged in discussions about whether the ending was joyful or sorrowful. With a range of emotions regarding the finale, numerous viewers have begun to express their theories and interpretations of the true significance of the conclusion.

Fans share their theories over When Life Gives You Tangerines ending

From its very first episode, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" cultivated a dedicated fanbase eager for each new installment on Netflix. Following the release of its final episode on March 28, viewers have expressed mixed feelings regarding the conclusion of the series. While some perceive it as a joyful ending, others believe that the love story of Oh Ae Sun and Gwan Sik concluded on a more somber note.

One Reddit user suggested, “The ending is not devastating; rather, it is bittersweet. It won’t leave you shattered but will instead provide a sense of completeness with a touch of joyful pain. Just give it a try; I’m confident you won’t regret it.” Another user commented, “It’s a fulfilling conclusion that isn’t disheartening. The four-episode segments reflect the life stages of the two main characters: childhood, young adulthood, middle age, and old age. If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you likely have a clear understanding of what that final chapter entails.”

They elaborated, “Similar to our own lives, the series portrays a cross-section of an entire family. Even as the two main characters enter their later years, we witness the next generation navigating their own familial challenges and triumphs. The ending effectively balances these two perspectives.”

One Redditor remarked, “Yes, it provides a complete ending!” to which another user concurred, stating, “The best response. Complete. Just like life itself. Complete.”

When Life Gives You Tangerines: What happens in the finale?

Fans’ One of the primary concerns for fans regarding the series finale was the potential separation of Oh Ae Sun and Gwan Sik through death, with one passing away before the other. Regrettably, this concern was realized, as Gwan Sik's health deteriorated due to arthritis, which ultimately progressed to cancer.

Just as their daughter, Geum Myeong, finally achieves the means to afford her father's costly treatment, she is faced with the harsh truth of his condition. Ultimately, the series adhered to its established theme of the female family member outliving the males, resulting in Gwan Sik's death and leaving Oh Ae Sun behind.

Throughout his life, he was preoccupied with the well-being of his wife, and even on his final day, he was anxious about the future she would face without him. Nevertheless, Oh Ae Sun is not left to navigate this journey alone; she is supported by her family, children, friends, cherished memories of Gwan Sik, and the hairpins that symbolize their bond.

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