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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Life Gives You Tangerines controversy: IU and Park Bo Gum's hit K-drama rocked by shocking abuse claims; Netflix responds
Once hailed as a gem among recent K-dramas, When Life Gives You Tangerines has now found itself at the centre of controversy. Starring IU and Park Bo Gum, the Netflix original broke global viewership records and earned praise for its storytelling and nostalgic visuals. But behind the romantic charm of Jeju Island and sweeping timelines, serious allegations have surfaced from people who were on set, which have sent shockwaves among fans of the beloved drama. Allegations of mistreatment spark online storm The situation began unravelling when an X user, allegedly affiliated with a prop company, claimed the production team mishandled and damaged rented retro buses and large-scale props. They described the staff as 'ignorant or irresponsible,' noting that damage was documented and claims were filed. "Our company staff were present on set to 'facilitate' the use of the props (we were really just there to monitor them) because the production team lacked the skills to operate the retro buses or large props we rented or made for them. They damaged everything. They were either ignorant or irresponsible. Naturally, we documented the damage and filed claims later (sic)," the tweet stated. 재밌는거 하나 알려드립니다. 어차피 촬영팀이 우리가 대여해주거나 제작해주는 구형 버스나 대형소품차량을 다룰 수 있는 능력 자체가 없기 때문에 거의 현장에 저희 인원이 관리/운행(을 빙자한 감시)을 목적으로 상주하는데도 다 훼손합니다.사유는 대부분 '무지' 혹은 '책임 의식 없음'입니다. This post quickly snowballed, prompting several background actors to share their own distressing experiences, ranging from being forced to shave their heads to being left cold and hungry during long shoots in the winter. One post even likened the treatment of extras to being 'like slaves.' Some users also raised concerns about the crew's alleged disregard for protected or culturally significant areas during filming. According to a few posts, the production team may have caused damage to heritage sites on Jeju Island in their pursuit of visually stunning scenes. Netflix issues official response As backlash mounted and criticism spread across social media platforms, Netflix was eventually forced to respond. The streaming giant broke its silence with an official statement addressing the growing allegations of mistreatment and negligence on set. 'We are working closely with our Korean production partners to improve working conditions and will thoroughly review the facts to prevent similar issues in the future,' the platform said. About When Life Gives You Tangerines Set against the backdrop of Jeju Island, When Life Gives You Tangerines follows Ae-sun (played by IU) and Gwan-sik (played by Park Bo Gum) as their lives intertwine from the 1960s to the present. The romance drama touched viewers worldwide with its emotional depth and period-accurate aesthetic. However, with these behind-the-scenes claims now surfacing, it remains unclear if WLGYT will go on to become a cult classic. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
India Today
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
When Life Gives You Tangerines crew and extras allege mistreatment on set
The hit K-drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' has recently become the centre of controversy following allegations from crew members and extras. Complaints have surfaced about rude behaviour and mistreatment on set, particularly directed towards the prop team and background actors. A production team member posted on X accusing the makers of damaging set properties and reacting harshly when questioned about it. Additionally, an extra revealed they were treated like slaves and even forced to shave their heads. The reason, they claimed, was the production's unwillingness to spend money on anyone other than the lead actors. These allegations have raised serious concerns about the working environment behind the scenes. An X account shared a first-hand account of the prop team, stating, "Here's an interesting thing to tell you. Since the crew doesn't have the ability to handle the old buses or large accessories that we rent or manufacture anyway, it damages almost all of our personnel on site for the purpose of management/operation (monitoring under the guise of). Most of the reasons are 'ignorance' or 'no sense of responsibility'." The prop team member also recalled an incident, saying, "I still remember it vividly. They were caught trying to stencil the bus using lacquer from an ironworks store. When confronted, the person responsible casually responded, 'Can't you just use lacquer thinner to remove it?' He showed no remorse and was harshly scolded. This clueless guy genuinely believed lacquer thinner was some kind of magic solution that could cleanly remove just the spray paint and continued to behave foolishly around the set." The extras also spoke out about the mistreatment they endured, stating, "There's a notorious schedule amongst the extras for WLGYT... They were forced to shave their heads, and despite being a Netflix production, nothing was provided for them. The team refused to spend any money on anyone aside from the main cast. Elderly extras were left out in the cold during winter, and no proper meals were arranged. There were no food trucks or craft services. Instead, we were sent to a random restaurant and told to eat within 30 minutes." The extras also revealed they were denied necessities. On top of that, they weren't given thermals during the freezing winter because the production team claimed it would ruin the costume fit. They summed up their experience by saying they were "treated like slaves." The production team of the series has not yet issued a response regarding the brewing controversy. As the X posts continue to gain traction, viewers are urging Netflix and the show's producers to launch a thorough investigation. 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' is a K-drama directed by Kim Won-Seok, starring IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. The series follows Ae-sun, a poor girl aspiring to become a poet, and her love story with Gwan-si, a young boy. Set on Jeju Island, their relationship unfolds over five decades, against the backdrop of South Korea's political unrest and evolving family dynamics.
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When Life Gives You Tangerines' Extras Accuse Makers Of Mistreatment: "They Forced Us To..."
New Delhi: One of Netflix's most popular K-dramas When Life Gives You Tangerines has recently found itself embroiled in a controversy. The prop team as well as some of the extras on set have complained about rude behaviour and ill-treatment. One of the production members shared a tweet on X, stating how the props were damaged by the makers. When questioned about it, the prop team was met with unacceptable behaviour. Furthermore, an extra also tweeted about how they were treated as slaves and forced to shave their heads. The reason behind such misbehaviour was that the series team did not want to spend any additional money on the well-being of any other cast members, except the lead actors. What When Life Gives You Tangerines makers have been called out for their harsh behaviour towards the prop team and extras on set. A X account shared an instance experienced by the Prop team, "Let me tell you something interesting. Our company staff were stationed on the set to "facilitate" the use of the props (we really were just there to keep an eye on them) because the production team had zero skills to operate the retro buses or large props that we rented or made for them, and they damaged them all. They were either ignorant or irresponsible. Of course, we took photos of it all and made claims later." 아직도 기억난다. 빌린 버스에 철물점 락카스프레이로 스텐실 하다가 걸리니까 그 짓거리 한 놈이 '락카신나로 지워주면 될 거 아니냐'라고 적반하장으로 나왔다가 욕 바가지로 처먹었던 사건. 락카신나가 락카만 선택적으로 깔끔하게 지워주는 무안단물인 줄 아는 모자란 놈이 현장에서 깝치고 다님. — 연장토끼 (@M_RBt_) May 26, 2025 Furthermore, the prop team member alleged, "I still remember it. They were caught trying to use lacquer from ironwork stores to stencil the bus, and the person who did it said that "can't you just use lacquer thinner to remove it?" He was really unrepentant about it that he ended up being cursed out so much. The ignorant brat who thought that lacquer thinner is a magic potion that could cleanly erase just only the lacquer spray went around the set acting a fool." As soon as the tweets went viral, other members of the crew such as the extras also spoke up. The extras voiced their concerns for the mistreatment they had to deal with, "There's a detested, yet famous schedule amongst the extras for WLGYT too... They forced extras to shave their heads, and despite being a Netflix production, nothing was provided. They didn't want to spend money on anyone else appearing on the show but the main actors. They even neglected the elderly extras in the cold winter and made people starve without providing a food truck or craft table, throwing us to a random restaurant and telling us to eat within 30 minutes." The extras added that they were deprived of basic amenities. To add to it, they weren't provided with insulating innerwear in the dead of winter, because the makers said it would ruin the fit of the costumes. They concluded by saying that "they were treated like slaves." Response Of The Production Team No formal response has been issued from the production team of When Life Gives You Tangerines, yet. As the tweets continue to go viral, viewers are probing Netflix and the show's producers for further investigation. The Plot When Life Gives You Tangerines is a slice-of-life K-drama series which is directed by Kim Won-Seok and led by IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, and Park Hae-joon. The storyline revolves around a poor girl named Ae-sun who wants to become a poet. It is also a beautiful love story between Ae-sun and a young boy named Gwan-si, which spans over five decades in South Korea. Set against the backdrop of Jeju island, the plot explores the relationship of the lead pair as they combat several personal and historical challenges such as political unrest and changing family dynamics. It is a testament to the power of everlasting love and the importance of family and community through changing times. In A Nutshell The viral tweets from the prop team and the extras from the When Life Gives You Tangerines sets, have veered the focus on the makers of the show. The production team has been accused of misbehaviour and harsh treatment while filming, which include being deprived of basic necessities like warm clothing, food trucks, craft tables, or any sign of comfort. An official statement from the producers is awaited.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Park Bo Gum's 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' in trouble as crew and cast members make serious allegations
' When Life Gives You Tangerines ' has been at the forefront of headlines for its global popularity. Recently, however, many revelations have come forth from alleged cast and crew members of the popular show that highlight the cruel and harsh nature in which the show was actually filmed. Cast and crew take to social media, sharing their 'cruel' experience on the set Recently, various posts have gone viral online calling out alleged damage of rented props and cars, abuse, as well as mistreatment of the extras on the set of the popular K-drama. As per Koreaboo, these posts surfaced one by one, with the initial one being shared by a prop-renting company. In the online posts they alleged that the production crew of the K-drama was extremely rude to them, even after they were called out for their wrongdoings. According to the company, any kind of change to the props is not allowed if it will be long-lasting and potentially damaging. They alleged that the crew was using lacquer to stencil the rented buses, causing permanent change to the props. The post shared that 'Our company staff were stationed on the set to 'facilitate' the use of the props (we really were just there to keep an eye on them) because the production team had zero skills to operate the retro buses or large props that we rented or made for them, and they damaged them all. They were either ignorant or irresponsible. Of course, we took photos of it all and made claims later.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The post continued that instead of accepting their mistakes, the production crew cursed them out. They stated that 'I still remember it. They were caught trying to use lacquer from ironwork stores to stencil the bus, and the person who did it said, 'Can't you just use lacquer thinner to remove it?'' Extras from the show also come forward with new allegations After the previously mentioned post went viral online, many other crew and cast members from the sets of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' came forward to share their story. The online posts read, 'There's a detested, yet famous, schedule amongst the extras for WLGYT too… They forced extras to shave their heads, and despite being a Netflix production, nothing was provided.' It was also alleged in the online post that the team did not care for anyone beyond the main actors of the show. They shared that 'They didn't want to spend money on anyone else appearing on the show but the main actors, so they tried to scrimp and save LOL. They even neglected the elderly extras in the cold winter and made people starve without providing a food truck or craft table, throwing us to a random restaurant and telling us to eat within 30 minutes…' The posts also alleged that the team at the sets of the K-drama also did not allow most extras to wear insulated clothing in the middle of heavy winters, as 'they said that it would ruin the fit of the costumes'. They continued by saying, 'But it's in the dead of winter. Who would even notice extras in the background? They really treated us like slaves.' While no comment has come forth from the team of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' so far, these posts online have amassed a lot of support and reaction from the public.
