'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Achieves Highest IMDb Rating For A K-Drama, Beats 'Squid Game'
IU and Park Bo Gum's critically acclaimed K-drama, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines', has shattered records to become the highest-rated Korean drama on IMDb.
'When Life Gives You Tangerines', the latest Korean drama on Netflix, is changing the game and making its impression on viewers across the world. With IU and Park Bo Gum in the lead, the series is dominating the K-drama conversation and shattering records left and right.
Not only has it won over viewers all around the globe, but it has also achieved the incredible accomplishment of becoming IMDb's highest-rated Korean drama, surpassing popular dramas like 'The Glory' and 'Squid Game'.
IMDb Rating Of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'
After starting out with an 8.7 rating, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' has exceeded it and is now ahead of other beloved Korean dramas with an astounding 9.3 out of 10.
Wikitree reports that 12 of the 16 episodes were rated over 9.0, with the series finale, Episode 16, reaching a near-perfect rating of 9.8. This exceptional achievement surpasses other smash blockbusters such as 'Kingdom Season 2' (8.5), 'Move to Heaven' (8.5), 'Squid Game Season 1' (8.0), and 'The Glory Season 2' (8.1), representing a new benchmark for K-dramas on an international level.
The popularity of the series extends beyond Korea. As of April 4, 2025, according to FlixPatrol, 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' has risen to the position of No. 8 internationally and held the No. 1 slot for many days in Netflix's non-English TV rankings.
More About 'When Life Gives You Tangerines'
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' has become iconic due to its innovative storyline and ground-breaking performances. At its heart, the drama follows Ae Sun, played by IU and Gwan Sik, played by Park Bo Gum; a couple whose love story is anything but simple. Ae Sun is a bold and ambitious woman while Gwan Sik is a reserved yet loyal man who finds it difficult to express his emotions but remains unwavering in his devotion to Ae Sun. The series portrays their relationship across multiple timelines, showcasing their journey from young adulthood to old age.
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