The Netflix series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," known in Korean as "Poksak Sokassuda," continues to achieve success not only in South Korea but also by ranking first among non-English TV shows overseas. In particular, the title "Poksak Sokassuda," which means "Thank you for your hard work" in Jeju dialect, uses a separate English title to convey a deeper meaning to international viewers. One interesting point is that people who are not from Jeju Island may not fully understand the meaning of "Poksak Sokassuda" Netflix has named this drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which is a variation of the saying "When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade," coined by American philosopher Elbert Hubbard (1856–1915) and reinterpreted by later writers. This expression encourages a positive mindset to overcome difficult situations by substituting "lemons" with "tangerines," a specialty product of Jeju t...
Actor Song Jae-rim has passed away at the age of 39. According to Seoul’s Seongdong Police Station, Song was found deceased at his residence in Seongdong District around 12:30 p.m. on the 12th. Police stated, "No evidence of foul play has been found at this time," adding that a note was discovered at the scene. A friend who had planned to have lunch with Song visited his home and discovered him, subsequently notifying the authorities. Song made his debut in the 2009 film Actresses and gained popularity through his roles in various dramas, including Moon Embracing the Sun , Flower Boy Ramen Shop , Not Yet Thirty , Fantastic Tower , Inspiring Generation , Surplus Princess , Unkind Women , and films such as Crazy Love , Bait , Snob , and Yaksha . He also became well-known for his appearance on the 2014 variety show We Got Married . In recent months, Song had been active in the entertainment industry, starring in the June drama Bitter Romance and the August show Queen Wu . He a...