With IU and PARK BO GUM in the lead roles, Netflix reaches new heights with « When life gives you tangerines ».
On March 10th, 2025, Good Data Corporation, a South Korean content online competitiveness analysis company, announced that the new Netflix series « When life gives you tangerines » has risen to the top of dramas on OTT platforms.
« When life gives you tangerines » even surpassed the launch scores of the dramas « The trauma code : heroes on call » and « Melo movie » which had nevertheless had very good results.
WON SOON WOO, CEO of Good Data Corporation, said : « Netizens are posting comments calling the drama cute, sad, funny, touching, exciting, and adorable. Viewers who were tired of Netflix, which focused on genres such as crime, thriller, and fantasy until last year, are showing a positive response to Netflix dramas with diverse genres. ».
According to Good Data Corporation, Netflix will maintain its dominant position against traditional TV series for a long time in the future as « When life gives you tangerines » airs weekly on the platform. The main characters IU and PARK BO GUM scored highly, ranking first and second in the acting category.
Journalist : Emilie
Translator : Emilie
Source : Good Data Corporation
