When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 2

Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 2: “Sassy First Love”

Episode 2 deepens the budding romance between Ae‑sun and Gwan‑sik as he rushes to her side after she’s sent away by his grandmother, and they share their first awkward yet heartfelt kiss in Jeju’s vibrant canola fields.
Ae‑sun struggles with toxic family dynamics at home and finds an unexpected refuge in Gwan‑sik, who silently puts her shoes on in a tender, almost Cinderella-like gesture.
Their bold run—presenting themselves as a married couple aboard a Busan-bound boat—marks the beginning of their shared journey, ending on a suspenseful cliffhanger as they’re caught stealing and arrested.

This episode blends youthful defiance, social constraints, and first-love sweetness, beautifully illustrating how small acts of kindness can blossom into lifelong bonds.