The Noona Chronicles

 IU is currently enjoying the success of her hit drama, When Life Gives You Tangerines.  Read my review of When Life Gives You Tangerines In an interview on April 2, 2025, at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Grand Ballroom, IU was asked about her boyfriend, Lee Jong Suk’s, thoughts on her hit drama. With a playful tone, IU responded,  He's really busy. So, I don't think he's had a chance to see it yet. At least, that's what I assume since I know he's been very busy. She also jokingly added, When Life Gives You Tangerines promotions end today, so right now, my world revolves around Gwan-sik. I only know Yang Gwan-sik. So maybe tomorrow, I'll finally be able to talk about my boyfriend. Her comments actually made the media people laugh. The two have been in a relationship since December 2022.  Source

 Very rarely does a drama move me, really move me to the point of not being able to emotionally let go of right after the show ends. And When Life Gives You Tangerines did just that.  We all know the story: Gwansik and Aesun loved each other for over 50 years, 16 episodes spanning 70 years of what we call life. We grew up with the phrase "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade". But this drama gave me a different perspective of that line. Life will always be full of challenges, much more than what we wanted to experience. But in those moments, life throws a tangerine - something sweet, surprisingly wonderful event - and you just take that in. Make the most of it. To help you get through, survive, live. Gwansik and Aesun has been by each other's side since they were young, from those moments he would bring fish from their own home to feed Aesun, to the time they lost a son, raising two more children. The many trials they have all faced, but along the way, they have thei...