'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Ranks Second in Netflix Global Top 10
Mar 20, 2025
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The Netflix series ', which unravels the adventurous life of the Jeju-born `Desperate Rebel' Ae-soon and"Gwan-sik in all four seasons, has reached 6,000,000 viewers (the value of the viewing time divided by the total running time of the work) in the second week of its release, ranking second in the Global Top 10 series (non-English). In addition, not only Korea, but also 41 countries, including Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Turkey, the Philippines and Vietnam, have made the TOP 10 list, continuing their popularity at home and abroad.
'I was completely deceived' vividly depicts the story of the 6th and 70s as if it were happening in front of us, not in the distant past, and it evokes empathy at home and abroad and beyond generations. After the second act was released, it left a deep lingering impression, reminding the viewers of their children's generation of stories of their parents and the past, which was difficult for their parents' generation.
The production team, including director Kim Won-seok, art director Ryu Sung-hee, and cinematographer Choi Yoon-man, devoted themselves to capturing the trend of the times from Jeju in the 1960s to 2025. Artistic director Ryu Sung-hee of the films 『Decision to Break Up" and 『Alien + People" added his touch to various spaces in 『Dodong-ri Village』, the fresh yellow rape flower garden, and the scenery of Seoul in the 1970s.
Director Kim Won-seok "Artistic director Ryu Sung-hee and Choi Ji-hye and the prop team under Jang Jung-woo were able to achieve the details of the space with great dedication and effort."The hard work of the art team and the prop team added to save the reality of each place was conveyed. He said, "We discussed with the director how to film the characters as continuously as possible so that the acting of the characters can continue as naturally as possible"I also avoided stylistic camera walking or editing as much as possible."The production intention contained in the filming of the work was revealed. In the remaining 3rd and 4th acts, 'I was completely deceived' will panorama the four seasons of 'Ae-soon' and 'Gwan-sik' to bring joy and comfort to viewers.
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IU's challenge to playing two roles is also eye-catching. The appearance of a college student enjoying campus life with long straight hair and a short perm at Dodong-ri house show IU's efforts to express the two characters with a completely different atmosphere. The delicate appearance of a child wearing the same clothes as a college student 'Geummyeong' (An Tae-rin) suggests a friendly filming site. The appearance of the characters who filled the lives of 'Ae-soon' and 'Gwan-sik' also adds to the pleasure. Na Moon-hee and Yeom Hye-ran as Chun-ok show the passion of actors immersed in the character, and Cha Mi-kyung, Lee Soo-mi, and Baek Ji-won as Cha Mi-kyung, Lee Soo-mi, and Baek Ji-won bring the village of Dodong-ri to life.
From a young companion to a parent, he melted the turbulent life of 'Ae-soon' and 'Gwan-sik' into the four seasons. With the help of the veteran production team, the third act of 'I was completely deceived' will be released on Netflix on the 21st.
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