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When Life Gives You Tangerines Episode 2 Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2025-09-21 00:55:02
Imported:
2026-06

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Question of the day: What is your favorite episode from this K-Drama?

Welcome back to episode 2 familia!! Yesterday we started our journey into this K-Drama and it already had us in tears from the VERY FIRST EPISODE! 🤧 

We got introduced to the main characters, the 60s Jeju Island setting, and felt IU’s heartbreak from her moms sudden death…💔

If this is just the beginning, we can only imagine what’s coming in the rest of the drama. 😭Grab your snacks (and tissues) familia, let's jump into it! 🍊

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katreen

OMG, Tysm for your efforts Familia🤍

승민 정

I like that you read through the episode information before starting the reaction! You always check the details beforehand, which makes it easier and more comfortable for viewers. I think that’s a great approach. That’s why I like Mexinese Family. Thank you, as always! In the past, traditional houses in Jeju didn’t have gates, but instead, they used something called Jeongnang (wooden gate poles). At the entrance of the house, two stone pillars were set up so that three wooden poles could be placed. The number of poles indicated the homeowner’s status. The meaning goes like this. 1 pole: stepped out briefly, will be back soon. 2 poles: went farther away, won’t be back anytime soon. 3 poles: away for a long time, will not return soon. No poles: at home. In the drama, there are scenes where these poles appear. For example, when Aesun enters the house while singing, you can see that not all three poles are set. Paying attention to such details shows how sincerely this drama was made. When Aesun talks with her uncle, the newspaper reads, “Young female workers living in beehives, taking stimulants, and serving the country.” The phrase “living in beehives” refers to living in cramped, densely packed conditions, meaning a hard and exhausting life. This conversation between Aesun and her uncle takes place in 1963. Jeon Tae-il (1948–1970) was a prominent labor activist in South Korea. At that time, factory workers often worked more than 16 hours a day in spaces so cramped that they could barely straighten their backs, and wages were extremely low. Workers in factories were called “sida,” referring to simple laborers who made clothes with sewing machines, especially young female workers. Sida were usually under 18 years old. Jeon Tae-il tried to improve working conditions, but when no changes were made, he protested in 1970 by self-immolation, urging compliance with the Labor Standards Act. His sacrifice became a symbol of the Korean labor movement. This event marked a turning point in modern Korean history. [“Observe the Labor Standards Act! We are not machines! Let us rest on Sundays! Don’t overwork the laborers! Don’t let my death be in vain!” — shouted at the time of his self-immolation on November 13, 1970.] Aesun’s uncle told her to go work in such conditions. (From just reading the newspaper, one might not realize how serious it was and might have thought it was a good environment because meals and lodging were provided.) That is why Aesun said that if her mother knew, she would cry. Aesun was never welcomed warmly anywhere. However, her uncle’s son, Jong-gu, was treated differently. Being the eldest son, he received favoritism. The uncle said, “There isn’t a warm spot waiting to welcome you in the world,” and placed a bowl of food under the blanket. Presumably, the heated floor kept the food warm, and the meal was for Jong-gu. Jong-gu had a warm home and family to welcome him, but Aesun did not. This scene reflects her extreme loneliness. Personally, the line that hurt the most was when the uncle said, “There isn’t a warm spot waiting to welcome you in the world,” followed by, “Your mom is gone.” In the original English, he actually said, “That mom is gone,” with “that” emphasizing the statement, which pierced my heart. However, this does not mean the uncle was a bad person. He represents the typical father figure and head of a household of that era. His harsh treatment of Aesun stemmed from his environment and upbringing. Over time, as society changed, his behavior softened, and he began to show affection toward Aesun. The other guest that Aesoon and Gwansik encounter at the inn is wearing black clothes with a white ribbon on their head. This means that someone in their family has passed away. This drama paid great attention to the actors’ makeup. Every time they filmed, they applied sun-tanned makeup to the actors’ faces, arms, and legs. Not only the main actors, but all the supporting actors received it as well. ㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡㅡ While explaining this to you all, I find myself revisiting and learning history that I had forgotten. Thank you!

veenak

wow thanks for sharing all the beautiful details with us💜

tesalonika

thank you for this familia! see you next week for episode 3 & 4 💜

승민 정

I wanted to share these details with all of you! Thank you for acknowledging my feelings!

cinnamonroll

glad that this was more of a lighthearted and fun episode. they're such a cute couple lol

April

see you next week familia!!!! 🍊🍊🍊 Soooi excited!

MexineseFamily

thank you so much for sharing this with us familia! 💜 The extra context helps us understand moments we may have missed, like when the uncle said to IU, “there isn’t a warm spot waiting to welcome you in the world” while keeping food warm under the blanket for her cousin. 😔 Also the history you shared about the labor activist during that time makes those scenes of IU and her uncle trying to send her off to the factory even more sad. This kdrama feels so carefully made and we really appreciate your insight, it helps us understand it to a deeper level 🙏

MexineseFamily

no problem, we're excited to watch with you and the familia 🫶

MexineseFamily

thank YOU for watching along with us 🫶 we'll see you next weekend! 💜

MexineseFamily

lol same. after that first episode we thought every one would make us cry 😭 but we appreciated the lightheartedness too 💜

eucalyptus

this isn't too important but in case it's helpful, aesun is pronounced more like "eh-soon" and gwansik is pronounced more like "gwan-shik"! looking forward to the next episode together~ also, you'll most likely understand more about the iu in that house in 1993 as the story progresses, so don't worry!

Kim

cant wait for your reaction on the next episodes 🥰

Jazzy

As an avid K-drama watcher and the eldest daughter, I truly think this drama is a masterpiece. I remember bawling my eyes out every single episode without fail. Building on the previous comment, the title not only highlights what the island is famous for, but it can also be interpreted as a twist on the phrase “when life gives you lemons.” While that phrase usually suggests life is hard, replacing lemons with tangerines softens it. Tangerines bring freshness, sweetness, and a sense of nostalgia, especially in Korean culture, where they are associated with Jeju Island and childhood winters. So it’s like finding sweetness even in tough times. Personally I don’t think the drama is centered on the romance aspect but more on family bonds, nostalgia, and life lessons which truly makes it unforgettable <3 For some extra context: in Korea, anyone 18 and under is still considered a minor. If you convert to international age, 18 becomes 17 and 19 becomes 18 which is probably why they don’t have IDs yet. I was also a bit lost when another IU appeared in the “present” timeline during my first watch, so make sure you pay attention to the little details and names it’ll give it away. Enjoy familia!

Bulletproof Girl

I swear when Uthman said it couldnt get worse, my heart was in pain. You guys have no idea what's coming. It hurts that I know. And yet, here I am again crying on every episode with you.

MexineseFamily

thank you for that familia :) and awesome! we are excited to find out hehe 💜

MexineseFamily

we cant wait to watch the next episodes!!! lol thanks for watching with us familia 💜

Auclaire D'Lune

this series is so wholesome, like in a literal meaning, rounded, like a sphere. you may be confused now, but you'll see later. qotd: i dont think i have any... my memories of this series is all jumbled with tears..

annisa putri

Waiting for episode 3 😁😁