NEW YORK, Dec. 26 -- When Life Gives You Tangerines has been named the best K-drama of 2025 by TIME, topping the publication's annual list of the 10 best Korean television series of the year.

The Netflix drama, directed by Kim Won-suk and starring IU and Park Bo-gum, was praised for its sweeping yet grounded portrayal of ordinary lives across generations, spanning from the 1960s to the present day.

TIME described the series as "one of the year's best TV series, full stop", highlighting its emotional depth and ability to make everyday struggles feel extraordinary without relying on fantasy or genre spectacle.

Second place went to Way Back Love, a six-episode romance drama led by Kim Min-ha that explores grief, healing, and second chance...