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Welcome to Samdal-ri
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
- Created by:
- Kwon Hye-ju
- Cast:
- Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hae-sun, Yu Oh-seong, Kim Mi-kyung
- Language:
- Korean
- Country:
- South Korea
- Network:
- JTBC
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Tears of the Dragon
2023-12-02 · 70mAfter harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
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E02
Episode 2
The Soulmates' History
2023-12-03 · 65mWhile moping over her career downfall, Sam-dal awkwardly encounters Jo Yong-pil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
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E03
Episode 3
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
2023-12-09 · 62mSam-dal avoids being seen in public as more people find out about her arrival. But she overhears a hurtful conversation, causing her to break down.
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E04
Episode 4
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
2023-12-10 · 66mAs the townspeople talk, Sam-dal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Sam-dal lies to Yong-pil about her love life.
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E05
Episode 5
I See You
2023-12-16 · 68mAs Yong-pil shows concern for Sam-dal, she confronts him about his insistence. When a reporter shows up to Sam-dal's town, her friends go to bat for her.
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E06
Episode 6
"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil
2023-12-17 · 71mYong-pil finds competition in Bu Sang-do for Sam-dal's love. Sam-dal finds out about Park Eun-joo's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.
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E07
Episode 7
Breaking Up, With Love
2023-12-23 · 71mSang-do confronts Yong-pil about their shared feelings for Sam-dal. Sam-dal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Sam-dal and Yong-pil.
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E08
Episode 8
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
2023-12-24 · 72mGo Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
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E09
Episode 9
The Story of the Two Mi-jas
2023-12-30 · 72mAs Mi-ja's condition remains dire, Sam-dal learns she's been unaware about her mother's health — and that Yong-pil's been more present than she'd known.
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E10
Episode 10
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
2023-12-31 · 71mAfter a drunken night, Sam-dal agonizes over a tender moment with Yong-pil. But they soon are forced to take a trip around Jeju for the photo contest.
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E11
Episode 11
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
2024-01-06 · 72mA man from Jo Jin-dal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Sam-dal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yong-pil.
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E12
Episode 12
Welcome Home
2024-01-07 · 70mSam-dal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yong-pil's grows. After uploading a video of Sam-dal, Eun-joo comes to Samdal-ri.
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E13
Episode 13
That Damn One-sided Love
2024-01-13 · 73mJust as Yong-pil and Sam-dal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mi-ja finally stands up for herself — and the past.
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E14
Episode 14
When Your Tears Dry Out
2024-01-14 · 72mAfter becoming official, Sam-dal and Yong-pil go off on a shoot — but they're joined by guests. Sam-dal later attempts to win over Yong-pil's father.
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E15
Episode 15
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
2024-01-20 · 70mEun-joo plants a story about Sam-dal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Sam-dal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
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E16
Episode 16
Welcome to Samdal-ri
2024-01-21 · 76mAs Eun-joo's lies catch up to her, Sam-dal hosts her exhibition. She later finds out about Yong-pil's secret dream — and his hesitation about pursuing it.
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Ji Chang-wook
Jo Yong-pil
Shin Hae-sun
Jo Sam-dal
Yu Oh-seong
Jo Sang-tae
Kim Mi-kyung
Go Mi-ja
Lee Jae-won
Wang Gyeong-tae
Seo Hyun-chul
Jo Pan-shik
Shin Dong-mi
Jo Jin-dal
Kang Mi-na
Jo Hae-dal
Han Eun-seong
Cheon Choong-gi
Yang Kyung-won
Jeon Dae-young