
South Korean actor Park Bo-gum delighted fans by sharing behind-the-scenes photos from the hit series When Life Gives You Tangerines, in which he starred alongside singer-actress IU, on 30 March.
"It was the best K-drama I’ve watched. It’s truly art! Thank you for your performance — you were amazing!" one fan wrote.
Bo-gum portrayed Gwan-sik, the devoted husband of Ae-sun (played by IU) and the father of Geum-myeong and Eun-myeong. His heartfelt performance left a lasting impression, with many fans expressing admiration and even wishing for a husband or father like Gwan-sik.
"The best husband and father in the world," an Instagram user commented.
Netflix’s Korean drama has captivated audiences worldwide, topping the streaming platform’s global non-English TV chart.
The series, originally titled Pokssak Sogatsuda in Korean — a Jeju dialect phrase meaning “you worked so hard” — held the No. 1 spot on Netflix’s global Top 10 for non-English series from its release on 7 March until 28 March, just before its final episode aired.
It also secured a Top 10 ranking in 42 countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Vietnam, and Turkey.
Viewers have showered the drama with praise, deeply connecting with its themes of family bonds, struggles, conflicts, and the enduring love between parents and children.
The series’ fourth and final volume was released on 28 March, bringing its emotional journey to a close.