Today, we would like to share with you the story of the Andong set from the Netflix drama "When Life Gives You Tangerines," which has been drawing a lot of attention.
One of the biggest curiosities sparked by the release of this drama was its filming locations.
Since the story is set in Jeju Island, many people assumed that most of the filming took place there. However, it was revealed that a significant portion of the drama was actually filmed in Andong, which surprised many people.
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" Andong Filming Location: Pungcheon-myeon Hominy Reservoir Set
To perfectly recreate 1950s Jeju, the production team built a massive set near Hominy Reservoir in Pungcheon-myeon, Andong City, North Gyeongsang Province. This set included 80 fishing village houses, four boats, and even basalt stone walls, all meticulously crafted to resemble an actual Jeju coastal village.
This set served as the primary filming location for the village where the main characters, Oh Ae-soon (played by IU) and Yang Gwan-sik (played by Park Bo-gum), live.
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" Even the Sea is CGI: A Set with Meticulous Details
Many viewers of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" must have wondered, "How could they film the sea in Andong?" In reality, the sea that appears in the drama was created using CGI. The scenes were filmed on a set, and later, the Jeju coastal landscape was superimposed during post-production.
Thanks to this advanced technology, viewers were able to fully experience the blue sea of Jeju Island and the charm of its fishing village.
Locations Where Key Scenes of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" Were Filmed
At the Andong filming set, key scenes such as Ae-soon and Gwan-sik's married life, the growth of their family, conflicts and reconciliations with the villagers, and more unfolded. In particular, the scenes of the two living independently in a secluded coastal village were filmed here.
The scenes of Ae-soon growing and living with her family in the coastal village were captured here, as well as Gwan-sik becoming a captain and working on a boat in the village.
Why the Andong Filming Location of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" Was Special
Perfectly Recreating the Feel of Jeju: The set's details were incredibly meticulous.
Combining with Modern CGI Technology: The sea and backgrounds were realistically implemented.
Depicting the Changing Appearance of the Village Over Time: The drama captured the evolving Jeju village from the 1960s onwards.
Through the combined efforts and technology of the production team, "When Life Gives You Tangerines" was able to become a more perfect work.
"When Life Gives You Tangerines" is not just a simple romance drama; it is a profound work that explores the flow of time, human growth, and the meaning of family and love.
And perhaps it was the power of the filming locations that enhanced this emotional impact.
Although the Andong set has disappeared, the scenes filmed here will remain forever and continue to move many people.
Next time, I'll share stories about other filming locations! 😊
