Name: Welcome to Samdal-ri
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Rating: 8.1

About this series

After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.

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⭐ 8.1/10 138 votes

Quick facts

First Aired

2023

Seasons

Episodes

TMDB Rating

⭐ 8.1/10

Votes

138

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Status

Ended

Network

JTBC

Director

Kwon Hye-ju

Language

Seasons

S01E01

Tears of the Dragon

Dec 2, 2023 70 min

After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.

S01E02

The Soulmates' History

Dec 3, 2023 65 min

While 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.

S01E03

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

Dec 9, 2023 62 min

Sam-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.

S01E04

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

Dec 10, 2023 66 min

As 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.

S01E05

I See You

Dec 16, 2023 68 min

As 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.

S01E06

"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

Dec 17, 2023 71 min

Yong-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.

S01E07

Breaking Up, With Love

Dec 23, 2023 71 min

Sang-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.

S01E08

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

Dec 24, 2023 72 min

Go Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.

S01E09

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

Dec 30, 2023 72 min

As 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.

S01E10

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

Dec 31, 2023 71 min

After 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.

S01E11

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Jan 6, 2024 72 min

A 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.

S01E12

Welcome Home

Jan 7, 2024 70 min

Sam-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.

S01E13

That Damn One-sided Love

Jan 13, 2024 73 min

Just 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.

S01E14

When Your Tears Dry Out

Jan 14, 2024 72 min

After 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.

S01E15

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

Jan 20, 2024 70 min

Eun-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.

S01E16

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Jan 21, 2024 76 min

As 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.