IU is stealing hearts once again with her deep emotional acting in When Life Gives You Tangerines.

The singer-actress appeared in the newly released Part 3 (Episodes 9–12) of the Netflix series on March 21, taking on the challenge of playing dual roles — Ae-sun and her daughter Geum-myeong.

🎬 Emotional Rollercoaster: IU Shines as Geum-myeong

IU perfectly transformed into Geum-myeong, a strong-willed Jeju-born Seoul National University student facing tough realities. She balanced vulnerability and resilience, giving viewers goosebumps with her detailed emotional expressions.

In heart-fluttering moments, she showed off her signature lovely charm. Her reunion with boyfriend Young-beom (Lee Jun-young) was filled with adorable lines and sweet smiles, amplifying the romance.

But the story quickly turned emotional. In the emergency room scene, IU's shaky voice and forced smile hinted at Geum-myeong's declining health — a heartbreaking performance that drew viewers deeper.

💔 Mother-in-law Clash & Tearful Confessions

IU also nailed an intense confrontation with Young-beom's mother (Kang Myung-joo), showcasing sharp dialogue and expressive eyes that captured Geum-myeong's complex emotions.

The most emotional moment? Geum-myeong finally pouring out all her bottled-up feelings toward Young-beom — tugging at everyone's heartstrings and leading the storyline to its emotional peak.

🎤 "IU Brings Life to Every Scene" — Praised for Her Performance

Production staff shared, "IU's wide emotional range breathes life into every episode. She truly elevates Geum-myeong's coming-of-age story."

When Life Gives You Tangerines tells the lifelong love story of Ae-sun and Gwan-sik (Park Bo-gum) — capturing the beauty and struggles of a generation. The final chapter (Part 4) drops March 28 on Netflix.

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