Archive · 29 May 2025
'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Crew Accused of Mistreatment
People working on the K-drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' are saying the crew treated them badly.
Some said the crew was rude and damaged props.
Extras said they had to shave their heads and were not given food or warm clothes, even in the winter.
The crew reportedly only cared about the main actors and didn't provide necessities for extras.
The show's team has not yet commented on these issues.
Crew members and extras of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' have alleged mistreatment on set.
A prop team member reported damage to rented set properties due to crew negligence.
Extras stated they were forced to shave their heads and were denied necessities.
The production team allegedly refused to spend money on anyone except the main cast.
The series' production team has not yet released an official statement.
- Who
- Allegations of mistreatment were made by crew members, extras, and a prop team member.
- What
- Allegations include property damage, rude behaviour, and mistreatment of extras.
- When
- Allegations have recently surfaced.
- Where
- The allegations concern the production of the K-drama 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' set in Jeju Island.
- Why
- Allegations of mistreatment and poor working conditions on the set of 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' have surfaced.
Allegations of Mistreatment
No Official Response
Response from Production
Allegations of Mistreatment
Crew members and extras reported mistreatment, including denial of necessities and poor working conditions.
No Official Response
The production team has not yet issued any response to the allegations.
- Show Title
- When Life Gives You Tangerines
- Director
- Kim Won-Seok
- Starring
- IU, Park Bo-gum, Moon So-ri, Park Hae-joon
- Setting
- Jeju Island
