Not Much Talk, Here Are 4 Reasons Gwan-sik Deserves to Be the No.1 Green Flag in the Drama 'WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES'

Kapanlagi.com - The latest Korean drama from Netflix, WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU TANGERINES, officially premiered on March 7, 2025, and immediately caught the attention of K-Drama lovers. This story presents a love tale wrapped in values of resilience, struggle, and loyalty, set against the backdrop of Jeju in the 1960s to Seoul in 2025.

Park Bo-gum plays the character Yang Gwan-sik, a man who is far from flamboyant, yet has genuine actions that are very sincere. His co-star, IU as Ae-sun, brings emotional dynamics that successfully immerse the audience.

The character Gwan-sik is depicted as a man of few words, but full of actions. Through various touching scenes, this character has been crowned by netizens as the ultimate Green Flag in the world of Korean dramas. Here are the reasons why:

1. Silently Sharing His Catch for Ae-sun

This is Gwan-sik's real action that makes netizens swoon. (credit: instagram.com/netflixid)

Since childhood, Gwan-sik has shown extraordinary care for Ae-sun and her mother, who works as a traditional diver. He secretly sets aside his family's catch and gives it to them, even knowing the risk of being scolded by his family; he still does it to help.

This early display of empathy is proof that Gwan-sik is not just an ordinary fictional character. One touching comment came from @galeryalisaa: "Guys like this only exist in dramas..."

2. Silently Taking Over Ae-sun's Role at the Market

This is Gwan-sik's real action that makes netizens swoon. (credit: instagram.com/netflixid)

During high school, Ae-sun and Gwan-sik sold goods at the market. When Ae-sun was busy reading poetry and neglecting the stall, Gwan-sik immediately stepped in to help serve customers. He even swapped Ae-sun's sandals with his own shoes on the way home, ensuring Ae-sun's feet stayed clean.

This scene successfully made netizens go hysterical with a viral comment written by @vivi_h_suhartono "The man in green has been like this since childhood until adulthood".

3. Jumping into the Sea to Return to Ae-sun

This is Gwan-sik's real action that makes netizens swoon. (credit: instagram.com/netflixid)

In an emotional scene, Gwan-sik, who was already on the ship, hears Ae-sun calling his name from afar. Without a second thought, he jumps into the sea and swims back to shore to meet her.

This moment is referred to as the most dramatic green flag scene of the year. One comment from @aboutjiee_ wrote "if he wants, he would".

4. Standing Against Family for the Woman He Loves

This is Gwan-sik's real action that makes netizens go crazy. (credit: instagram.com/netflixid)

Gwan-sik's love is tested when his family, especially his mother and grandmother, reject Ae-sun. However, Gwan-sik remains steadfast. He stands up for Ae-sun in a tense atmosphere and asserts that he will continue to side with the woman he loves.

Comments like "Whatever he does, he doesn't speak but acts.. when he finally speaks, he undeniably shows everyone who is afraid of marriage that if we strive for it, marriage is fun and happy guys " written by @dianakomalasari_01 illustrate how relatable and impressive this character is to the audience.

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