Is When Life Gives You Tangerines appropriate for children?

"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is a TV-14 drama about two young people whose romance unfolds across decades on a beautiful island. While it contains mild language and some romantic content, the moderate violence and emotional intensity warrant caution for younger viewers. It's best suited for mature teenagers who enjoy character-driven stories about love and personal growth.

What age is When Life Gives You Tangerines suitable for?

Our verdict for When Life Gives You Tangerines is: Use caution. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is When Life Gives You Tangerines safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Moderate

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2025

Rating

TV-14

Genre

Drama

Synopsis

In Jeju, a spirited girl and a steadfast boy's island story blossoms into a lifelong tale of setbacks and triumphs — proving love endures across time.

Cast

Oh Ae-sun / Yang Geum-myeong

Park Bo-gum

Yang Gwan-sik

Moon So-ri

Oh Ae-sun (middle-aged)

Park Hae-joon

Yang Gwan-sik (middle-aged)

Full cast on IMDb ›

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a drama series for teens (TV-14 rating) rather than young children, so it's not designed for infants and toddlers, but based on the genre description it appears to have a calm, character-driven pace rather than rapid stimulation.

Limited data — estimate based on genre and network.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

With parent

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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