Home
Creators
Search Recent Random
Posts
Search DMs Popular Hash Lookup Tags Random
Importer
Import FAQ
Register Favorites Keys Review DMs Logout
Community
Telegram ThePornDude
Home Creators Posts Import Register Favorites Logout

When Life Gives You Tangerines Episode 12 Reaction (Patreon)

Published:
2025-10-26 01:00:10
Edited:
2025-10-27 16:29:56
Imported:
2026-10

Content

Question of the Day: How do you cope or heal when going through a hard time?

We're jumping right into episode 12 titled A Glistening Winter.. ❄️✨

Today's episode is SO WHOLESOME! So familia get prepared to shed some tears with us as we see Geum Myeong heal her broken heart 💔

In last episode, Geum Myeong and her military boyfriend officially called it quits after 7 years together all thanks to the witch mother in law.. 😭

Even though it was sad seeing them both crying as they were holding each other for the last time it was honestly so satisfying to see Gum Myeong FINALLY stand up to her ex mother in law! 🤬

CLICK HERE TO WATCH

Password: "grandma"

Files

Comments

Auclaire D'Lune

i LOVE waking up every saturday-sunday morning to your new uploads .. thank youu so much familiaaa ..

Bulletproof Girl

QOTD Answer: I just listen to BTS songs and watch BTS contents. They can truly heal broken souls.

Seren

I love you reactions!!

Bulletproof Girl

I cried a lot haha. But it's the kind of cry that isn't painful. It was very heartwarming. Thank you for this, familia! Excited to see another two episodes next week and also excited on what BTS contents you'll react to next week. Enjoy your weekend, familia!

Bulletproof Girl

By the way, the MV shoot for Spaghetti is out on Le Sserafim's official YT channel. Hobi is there but of course it's mostly the girls. Also, their live performances of Spaghetti are awesome and I've watched them all so far. Hobi isn't in the live performances though.

SK

I like Captain Bu. (after watching him on You Quiz: ) - not the character but the actor, of course! : ) - He played the character, Bu Sang-gil, throughout both his young and old age - like from his 30s to his 60s. I was very impressed. : )

Lex

Glad to be reliving this emotional journey with you guys!!! With regards to Geum-Myeong's love life haha, I think I was kinda like Marisol who was team Solider. I was like, Kim Seonho (actor), I really love you, but like, ssshhhh go away shoo!!!!. 🤣🤣🤣 But seriously though, I think it was imperative for all of us to ride the metaphorical wave of Geum-Myeong and the Soldier/Lawyer's story... to feel all the love and emotional agony of it all. And to watch it die its natural and agonizing death so we could all move forward and welcome what's next. (Can I just say... the Soldier/Lawyer's love life is the most tragic of them all. Basing on the flash-forward, up until the end, he never took control of his life from his Mom. I would have wanted him to perhaps find someone he truly loves -- even if it's not GM -- and live a good life. I was hoping that GM would at least be the catalyst he needed to truly stand on his own.)

승민 정

Jangjorim is a side dish where meat, eggs, or other ingredients are simmered for a long time in soy sauce so that they absorb the flavor. Usually, beef is shredded into small pieces and cooked with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, water, and other ingredients, resulting in a delicious side dish that is both salty and slightly sweet. It can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time, which makes it very popular as a side dish for lunchboxes or meals. Instead of beef, you can also make it with quail eggs, tofu, or mackerel. Since Geum-myeong’s favorite side dish is jangjorim, Ae-sun made a large amount of it. However, she seemed a little sad thinking she would eat it only with Gwan-sik. But at the perfect timing, Geum-myeong came home! By the way, do only Korean moms make side dishes in such huge quantities? I’m curious how it is in other countries. When Gwan-sik woke Geum-myeong up to go out, if you look at the clock next to the bed, it was 5 am. I understand how Gwan-sik felt, but Geum-myeong definitely had a right to complain lol When Geum-myeong goes back to Seoul, he leaves a note for Ae-sun that says, “FOR THE FOOD. WRITE YOUR POEM.” The note he leaves for Gwan-sik doesn’t appear in the subtitles, but it says, “Pay the boat fare.” There’s a scene where the haenyeo aunts are talking in front of the store while putting money into their pockets. Since haenyeo make a living by diving in the sea and selling seafood, the money they handle often gets wet. So, they keep their money in the diving goggles they use when working, then take it out, spread each bill to dry, and carefully put it into their pockets. Gyeong-ja: “What kind of debt must one owe to be born a mother? Our elder went into the water even past the age of 80, but passed away without a single intact undergarment. Her kids chipped away at the money in their old mom's hands, yet they couldn't see it was the price of her life? They took all from their mother's life yet cried like devoted children.” → This tells us that among the three haenyeo aunts, the eldest one, Aunt Chungsu, has passed away. Her children used the money their mother earned by diving into the sea every day, risking her life, without any guilt. The word “undergarment” refers to gojaengi (고쟁이), a type of traditional Korean underpants worn under a hanbok. It’s a thin summer undergarment made from cotton, hemp, or ramie. Saying she didn’t even have a single intact pair means she spent her whole life working, leaving nothing for herself — not even a decent piece of clothing. This line expresses anger and sorrow toward children who took their mother’s sacrifices for granted while she was alive, only pretending to be dutiful after she was gone. Yang-im: “But she said she broke even because even a president might end up in a prison uniform, but at least she made a living on her own until the end.” → This means that no matter how powerful or wealthy someone is — even a president — everyone dies the same way, wearing a funeral shroud. It reflects the idea that everyone leaves this world empty-handed, and status or wealth means nothing in the face of death. Aunt Chungsu took pride in living on her own terms — though poor, she worked with her own hands until the very end. So, despite her hardships, she felt she “broke even.” This line also comforts Gyeong-ja’s lament about “being born a mother” — Yang-im reminds her that their late sister still lived a dignified and independent life. Gyeong-ja: “Not even a dog would steal a haenyeo’s fortune.” → A haenyeo (female diver) is a woman who dives into the sea to make a living and feed her family. The work is so harsh and dangerous that this line means “even a dog wouldn’t want such a fate.” In other words, the life of a haenyeo is so painful and exhausting that no one would willingly choose it. It’s a bitter way of saying, “A haenyeo’s life is too cruel, even a dog would turn away.” Yang-im: “The problem lies in one's character, not one's fortune. Ae-sun also needs to toughen up. She feels sorry for everyone, so she's always broke.” → This means life’s hardships don’t come from fate, but from one’s own nature. In other words, Ae-sun isn’t suffering because she’s unlucky — she’s suffering because she’s too kind and soft-hearted. She always feels sorry for others, constantly helping people around her, which leaves her with nothing. This line reflects a tough, realistic attitude toward life: “Don’t blame fate. Harden your heart. The world isn’t kind to the gentle.” Gyeong-ja: “Should I go stop her?” Yang-im: “Let her be. Once we leave this life, Ae-sun won't have her aunts or friends. How long can we stand up for her? Make sure she stands without backup.” → This means they shouldn’t keep stepping in to protect Ae-sun. It’s time for her to stand on her own. When the older aunts and friends pass away, Ae-sun will have no one left to rely on. They can’t shield her forever, so she needs to learn to survive without anyone’s help or connections. Though it sounds cold, it comes from deep affection — a tough kind of love that wants Ae-sun to be strong enough to live alone after they’re gone. In Episode 4, Min-ok (the stepfather’s wife) says: “I do respect you. Now that I’ve lived in your household, I respect you. You’re not destined to be a housekeeper. You just have the heart of one. So then, stick with your man.” This line sounds sarcastic, yet it’s also filled with bittersweet respect and resignation. Although she says “I respect you,” there’s a complex mix of emotions behind it. The line “You’re not destined to be a housekeeper — you just have the heart of one” means: “You weren’t born to be a maid, but your personality is so self-sacrificing and obedient that you end up living like one.” In other words, Ae-sun is too kind and selfless for her own good — she always puts others before herself, and that’s why her life turns out the way it does. When Min-ok adds, “So then, stick with your man,” it carries a tone of resignation, almost like saying, “You can’t change who you are now, so just keep living the way you’ve been living.” It sounds both cynical and sympathetic — like a mix of pity, sarcasm, and reluctant respect. So, the overall meaning of the line is: “You weren’t born to serve others, but your heart is too kind, and that’s why you live that way. Still, keep going — that’s the only way you know how.” From Min-ok’s perspective, it’s a line that contains equal parts sympathy, bitterness, and genuine respect. In Episode 12, Gyeong-ok (Gwan-sik’s younger sister) says: “Ae-sun, your personality determines your fate, right?” At first, it sounds like a simple saying — “Personality shapes destiny.” But within the drama, it carries a much deeper sting. Ae-sun is portrayed as a woman who is endlessly patient, kind, and self-sacrificing — someone who always puts others first. People around her often say, “That’s just your fate,” but this line goes one step further. It means, “You live this way not because of fate, but because of your nature.” In other words, “You’re too kind for your own good — and that’s why your life keeps turning out this way.” This connects directly to what the haenyeo aunts said earlier — that Ae-sun suffers more because of her gentle and generous heart. There’s a line that goes, “Even a staunch nationalist wouldn't be as biased as you in a Korea-Japan match.” In the original Korean, it is: “Even if the descendants of Ahn Jung-geun were made to referee a Korea-Japan match, they wouldn’t take only one side like you do.” (I have no personal ill feelings.) Ahn Jung-geun (1879–1910) was a Korean independence activist and patriot during the Korean Empire (old Korea). He fought against Japanese invasion and control, dedicating his life to the independence of his country. His most famous act was assassinating Ito Hirobumi in Harbin, China, in 1909. Ito Hirobumi was one of the top Japanese leaders at the time and a key figure attempting to forcibly dominate Korea. As a result, Ahn Jung-geun was arrested and executed by Japan, and his body was buried somewhere in Japan, never returning to Korea. Ahn Jung-geun is not seen as a mere assassin but as someone who gave his life for justice and independence. In Korea, he is remembered as a national hero and a symbol of the independence movement. He once said, “I did not assassinate Ito as an individual but as a commander of the Korean militia — in other words, as a soldier. Therefore, I have no obligation to be tried as a criminal in a Japanese court. I am serving as a staff commander in the Korean independence army, and killing the enemy leader Ito Hirobumi was part of that mission. Therefore, I am not a criminal, but a prisoner of war.” “I am not a terrorist. I am a general of the Korean independence army.” There is a movie called Hero about this historical figure. The original work was a Korean musical that depicts the last year of Ahn Jung-geun’s life. The musical has been consistently loved and celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2024. Also, the actress who plays Ae-sun’s grandmother (Na Moon-hee) appears in the movie version in Pokssak Soksassuda! Even if you don’t watch reaction videos, I highly recommend checking it out at least once. In Korea, there is a joke that goes, “Even at rock-paper-scissors, you can’t lose to Japan.” On days with a Korea-Japan match, whether in the World Cup or the Olympics, the game is seen as extremely important for Korean pride. Even people who aren’t interested in sports are curious about the outcome, and it’s significant enough to appear in news headlines. Gwan-sik is actually an ideal husband for Ae-sun, but in the context of that time, he was an unusual figure — even he admits he was a spoiled child. From around age 10 through high school, he delivered his mother’s business earnings to Ae-sun, while also taking care of Ae-sun’s cabbage-selling responsibilities, which, to his mother, looked like she was just taking advantage of him. This made Ae-sun seem even less likable in her mother’s eyes. In other words, his actions, while loving toward Ae-sun, were immature from a parental perspective. It should also be noted that Gwan-sik was still a minor at the time. His elopement after stealing a family heirloom, leading to a premarital pregnancy, was also considered an unusual way to pursue marriage in that conservative era. While he was the best husband for Ae-sun, to Gye-ok (her mother), he probably wasn’t seen as a “perfect son.” That’s likely why Gye-ok said to the biased Gwan-sik: “Even if the descendants of Ahn Jung-geun were made to referee a Korea-Japan match, they wouldn’t take only one side like you do.” It’s true that Ae-sun was often scolded while staying at her grandmother’s house as a child, but it seems that her grandmother actually took good care of her. When her uncle says, “You used to share your croakers with her all the time!” it makes me think that it wasn’t intentional neglect. Perhaps her grandmother simply couldn’t provide more because the household wasn’t financially well-off. Or maybe she genuinely didn’t give Ae-sun fish at times and later felt guilty about it. Personally, I want to believe it was because the house really didn’t have enough resources to provide. When her uncle tells the grandmother, “You used to share your croakers with her all the time! Go and enjoy your granddaughter's food for once,” and she responds, “I couldn't even raise her myself. I couldn't even feed her a whole croaker when she was little. How can I go live there?” it shows that over the many years, she carried feelings of guilt, responsibility, and remorse toward Ae-sun (her son’s daughter) as an adult. And on her gravestone, it says: “KIM CHUN-OK OF GIMHAE KIM CLAN MAY YOU FINALLY BE REUNITED.” During her life, she missed and felt sorry for her son (Han-gyu, Ae-sun’s father) who had passed away before her, and now it signifies that she is going to be reunited with him. In the original Korean, it can be expressed as “May you meet him now” or “I hope you have met him by now.” The scene where Ae-sun exclaims “엄마야!” might sound like she’s actually saying the English “Oh my” because that’s what appears in the subtitles. However, “엄마야! (eomma-ya)” is an expression Korean people instinctively say when they’re surprised, scared, or shocked. Literally, it translates to “Mom!” but its actual meaning is more like “Oh my!”, “Oh dear!”, “Oh no!”, or “Gosh!” In other words, “엄마야!” is an interjection expressing surprise, fear, or astonishment, similar in feeling to the English expressions “Oh my!”, “Oh my gosh!”, or “Oh no!”