When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 7

Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 7

With the Seoul Olympics on the horizon, local officials order the eviction of fish-market vendors to clear the torch relay route. Ae-sun bravely stages a sit-in protest—lying in the road—to halt the process, and emerges as a grassroots leader in the village chief election. When her rival, Bu Sang-gil, responds with underhanded attacks, Ae-sun exposes his misdeeds (like wooing another woman), forcing him to withdraw. In the end, Ae-sun is elected as the village chief—a proud moment celebrated by Gwan‑sik. Meanwhile, tensions rise in Seoul: Geum‑myeong’s integrity is tested when she’s asked to commit academic fraud, and she also faces attempts to frame her for theft. Meanwhile, Yeong‑beom unexpectedly shows up at Gwan‑sik’s side, introducing himself humorously as Geum‑myeong’s friend.

This episode highlights community empowerment, maternal courage, and integrity—both in the village and the city.