When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 9
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Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 9
In Episode 9, Ae-sun and Gwan‑sik move into a cramped Seoul apartment, facing the realities of a new and challenging life—yet Ae‑sun insists on bringing cherished family heirlooms like their mother-of-pearl armoire to preserve their roots.
Meanwhile, Geum‑myeong struggles to find her footing in the big city, juggling part-time work and an evolving love life with Park Chung‑seop, as well as lingering feelings for Yeong‑beom.
She eventually retreats to Jeju, finding solace and healing in her childhood home—returning to warmth and family bonds.
The episode deepens themes of identity, class disparity, and the enduring strength of family.
