Welcome to Samdal-ri(2023)

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"The moment when we start to catch our breath."

Overview

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

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Ep 1

Tears of the Dragon

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

02/12/202370 min

Ep 2

The Soulmates' History

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.

03/12/202365 min

Ep 3

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

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.

09/12/202362 min

Ep 4

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

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.

10/12/202366 min

Ep 5

I See You

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.

16/12/202368 min

Ep 6

"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

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.

17/12/202371 min

Ep 7

Breaking Up, With Love

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.

23/12/202371 min

Ep 8

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

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

24/12/202372 min

Ep 9

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

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.

30/12/202372 min

Ep 10

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

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.

31/12/202371 min

Ep 11

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

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.

06/01/202472 min

Ep 12

Welcome Home

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.

07/01/202470 min

Ep 13

That Damn One-sided Love

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.

13/01/202473 min

Ep 14

When Your Tears Dry Out

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.

14/01/202472 min

Ep 15

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

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.

20/01/202470 min

Ep 16

Welcome to Samdal-ri

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.

21/01/202476 min