When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 10

Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 10

In Episode 10, tensions rise as Geum‑myeong’s life in Seoul reaches a boiling point. Her boyfriend Yeong‑beom’s mother criticizes her harshly during his birthday, pushing Geum‑myeong to tears as she admits, “I can’t go on living like this”
Meanwhile, Ae‑sun, driven by maternal instinct, rushes to save Geum‑myeong from carbon monoxide poisoning in her Seoul apartment—just in time. This episode highlights the power of a mother’s intuition and the deep emotional bonds within their family.
Geum‑myeong also connects with Cheong‑seop’s mother at the theater, leading to meaningful moments—sharing first movie experiences and gifting her books—which fosters the early stages of Geum‑myeong and Cheong‑seop’s tender relationship.
All the while, Ae‑sun revisits her youthful trauma—chasing a black dragonfly as a child nearly led to her abduction, reminding viewers of the long-lasting strength of a mother’s protective love