The Writing Contest

Aired March 28, 2025

Ae-soon secretly enters a writing contest, submitting her work using Gwan-sik's name. The Jejumok Gwana Government Office hosts the contest. The episode's final scene — her name read aloud — is one of 2025's most discussed K-drama moments.

📍 Scenes filmed at real locations

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Jejumok Gwana Government Office

21-1 Gwana-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Ep. 8 — Writing contest

The Joseon-era government office building, used in the drama as the site of the writing contest. [VERIFIED — sources: koreabylocal.com/blog/travel-jeju-through-the-drama-when-life-gives-you-tangerines ; buzzsetter.com/filming-locations-when-life-gives-you-tangerines-kdrama/ ; world.nol.com]

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