Loved When Life Gives You Tangerines? Watch These Dramas Next

These dramas should definitely be added to your list if you enjoyed the warm-heartedness, emotional moments, healing scenes, and slice-of-life storytelling that made When Life Gives You Tangerines unique. From cozy seaside villages and heartfelt family bonds to emotional romances and comforting friendships, these shows perfectly capture the same healing vibe that makes viewers feel happy while watching them.

1. Love Next Door

"Love Next Door" is a 2024 romantic comedy drama starring Jung Hae-in and Jung So-min. Two kids who live in the same neighborhood are forced to be friends because their mothers are best friends. They were close during childhood, but years later, Bae Seok-ryu (our female lead) has settled in the U.S., while Choi Seung-hyo (our male lead) is a famous architect and the CEO of an architectural firm. The story takes a turn when Bae Seok-ryu returns to Seoul after her marriage breaks up and the two meet again. The drama has a cozy and comforting vibe similar to healing dramas like When Life Gives You Tangerines, making it perfect for viewers who enjoy emotional yet heartwarming romance stories.

2. Our Blues

"Our Blues" is a 2022 romance melodrama starring Kim Woo-bin and Shin Min-a. The story revolves around our female lead Seon-a, who is depressed and broken from city life, so she returns to her hometown, Jeju Island. There, she meets her childhood lover Dong-seok (our male lead). Set on Jeju Island, this heartwarming drama revolves around many intertwined tales of love, suffering, family, and redemption. Just like When Life Gives You Tangerines, this drama gives coastal vibes that feel very familiar.

3. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" is a 2021 romance drama starring Shin Min-ah and Kim Seon-ho. An educated dentist opens a clinic in the countryside in search of opportunities. There, she meets our hardworking male lead, who works multiple jobs to earn a living. It is a healing romance drama set in a small seaside village where people slowly learn to open their hearts and heal emotionally.

4. Welcome to Samdal-ri

"Welcome to Samdal-ri" is a 2023 romance drama starring Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun. The story revolves around Jo Sam-dal (our female lead), a famous fashion photographer from Seoul who faces a scandal that completely shatters her career. Devastated and tired of everything, she goes back home to Jeju Island for the first time in many years. There, she meets her ex-lover Choi Yong-pil (our male lead). This drama gives small-town healing vibes, emotional romance, family warmth, and comforting storytelling that fans of slice-of-life dramas usually enjoy.

5. Reply 1988

"Reply 1988" is a 2015 romantic comedy drama starring Lee Hye-ri and Ryu Jun-yeol. It revolves around the lives of five friends who live together in the same neighborhood and takes us on a trip back to the '80s. It is a touching portrayal of everyday life with themes of friendship, family bonds, and romance. This drama, just like When Life Gives You Tangerines, portrays real life and emotions beautifully.