When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 6

Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 6

As a typhoon batters Jeju Island, Episode 6—titled “Life Goes On and On”—brings heartache and resilience to the forefront. Ae‑sun’s routine is upended when abrupt weather sends Geum‑myeong racing home on her bicycle in the storm. In the chaos, Ae‑sun’s two young sons go missing. A frantic search ensues, ending in devastation when the elder brother is found—but their youngest, Dong‑myeong, is tragically lost to the sea wall.

Overwhelmed by grief, the family spends three mournful days refraining from daily life until they draw on inner strength and communal support. Ae‑sun recalls a lesson from her mother—”stand tall even when your heart breaks”—and gradually begins to step back into her roles at home and work. As the episode closes, we glimpse the seeds of hope: Geum‑myeong passes her exams and prepares for college, a bittersweet achievement amid loss.