When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 8
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Mid-Episode Recap – When Life Gives You Tangerines – Episode 8
In Episode 8, “The Moon Wanes, Yet the Young Heart Remains,” Geum‑myeong finds herself unexpectedly arrested at a police station due to the illegal tutoring arrangement unraveling—her anxiety peaks as she fears disappointing her parents.
Simultaneously, Gwan‑sik and Ae‑sun face tough choices: to sell their home and send Geum‑myeong to study in Japan, they part with precious heirlooms and accept the help of a former guesthouse keeper—someone whose life they once quietly saved.
The episode ends on a note of bittersweet hope: Geum‑myeong embarks on her new journey abroad, while Ae‑sun’s heartfelt poetry wins a competition back home, symbolizing enduring love and sacrifice.
