All episodes of “When Life gives you tangerine” K-Drama is finally available and ready to watch on Netflix. But if you’re planning a weekend marathon, close it yourself! Some of the best scenes “When Life gives you tangerine” K-Drama attacks you with so much raw emotion.
Therefore, grab these tissues for inevitable tears and store some ice packs nearby.
are you ready? Let’s jump into the best scene “When Life gives you tangerine” K-drama with the ultimate raw showcase of human emotions below.
*This article contains spoilers. Proceed at your own risk*
The best scene with the ultimate raw emotion “When Life gives you tangerine” K-DRAMA
Here are the most powerful and tearful scenes from the top five below, in a breathtaking display of human emotions from the entire cast: “When Life gives you tangerine” K-DRAMA.

1. The Death of Gwan Rai (Episode 1)
In episode 1, AE sees her mother Gwang Rye suffering from a deterioration in health after years of retreating labor as a Haenyeo (female diver) on jeju Island, and quickly introduces a devastating reality.
Consumed by the grief and resentment of the stolen sea that lasted from her family, AE quickly screams through the air at one of the series’ most poignant breakdowns. The raw emotion in this scene expands the heartache of losing a loved one, setting the tone of a resilience journey right away.
Esun screams and screams, knowing that the ocean is the cause of it. This was a very raw emotional moment.#whenlifegivesyoutangerine #WhenLifeGivesYoutAngerinesep1 pic.twitter.com/czedr11xyd
– Emily 🍊 (@hwaquake) March 14, 2025
2. “I’ll leave so that I can live” (Episode 3)
By episode 3, social pressures quickly become heavier on AEs. Gwang Sik’s mother urges her to marry de Saint-Gil, a wealthy suitor who can help her in education. AE quickly makes the heartbreaking decision to break up with Gwan Sik, driven by both love and sacrifice.
In the Jeju field, she trembles and declares, “I’ll leave so that I can live.” Throw away the ring he offers. Gwan Sik’s desperate plea is fulfilled by her firm resolve. Her words are cut like a knife, but the pain underlying her voice is impossible to overlook. This scene is a devastating testimony to how love sometimes demands the most painful choices.
3. Gwan Sik jumps off the ship (Episode 3)
When their love story appears to be over, Gwanshik leaves for the mainland. However, as AE sees him drifting away, the weight of her decision comes upon her. In a moment of despair, she competes with the port, crying in tears and calling out his name.
Hearing her scream, Gwan Sik jumps out of the boat and goes back to her for a swim. Their emotional embrace, soaked in tears and seawater, relaxes the heart and is beautiful and cathartic. Humorous remarks about wedding attire brighten up the moment and make their reunion even more memorable. This scene is a declaration of victory in the life of enduring love.
4. Loss of the Youngest Son (Episode 6)
In Episode 6, a catastrophic typhoon quickly changes the AE, and Gwangsik’s family changes forever. After desperately searching for missing children, they find their youngest son, Don Mion, and are not lively near Seawall.
AE quickly collapses in shock, embracing his cold body and sobs uncontrollably. She screams in agony, wondering why the ambulance did not arrive in time. Gwan Sik is overcome by the weight of his sadness and breaks beside her. This tragic scene captures the unimaginable pain of losing a child. What remains long after the credits are rolled is the cruelly honest depiction of human sadness.
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This part broke me when AE Sun lost her youngest child to the sea. 💔💔
I need tw😭😭😭#WhenLifeGivesYoutAngerinesep6 pic.twitter.com/zv71bqemwv
– Quintessential L March 15, 2025
5. The Death of Gwang Sik (Episode 16)
By the finale, the family squid restaurant is thriving, but happiness is fleeting. Gwan Sik, diagnosed with lung cancer, suffers throughout his last day. Despite the efforts of the family to save him, the inevitable comes.
Gwang Sik knows of the impending death from lung cancer and shares a heart-inducing moment with his daughter Gaum Myung in the hospital. He speaks of his story, his lifelong dedication to AE soon. He is then left to Geum Myeong, who is caring for his mother after his death.
Later, as Gwan Sik’s health deteriorates, AE immediately reassures him gently, “Thank you, honey. You were living a good life.” This heartfelt exchange encapsulates the depths of their enduring love and the resilience of their families in the face of loss.
“There was a girl in a boy’s life. For his life, the boy kept the girl’s world safe.”
“Thank you, honey. You were living a good life.”wlgyt makes us all cry in every episode#whenlifegivesyoutangerines #WhenLifeGivesYoutAngerinesep16 pic.twitter.com/i9mf2sapai
-✨ (@kdramas__) March 28, 2025
Crowsing yourself for the most emotional scenes of “When Life Gives You Tangerine” k-drama
So are you ready to ride this emotional roller coaster? “When Life gives you tangerine” K-DRAMA?
These raw showcases of human emotions in the series will guide you on a heartfelt journey through love, sacrifice and resilience.
These scenes will pull your heart in ways you didn’t expect. They will make you cry, smile, and reflect all the good things in your life at once. And trust us – you need more than just tissue. Grab the ice pack for those puffy eyes and perhaps grab a sweet bowl of tangerine to calm your soul.
Now let’s start crying (and feeling)!
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