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Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023)
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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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Ji Chang-wookJo Yong-pil
Shin Hae-sunJo Sam-dal
Yu Oh-seongJo Sang-tae
Kim Mi-kyungGo Mi-ja
Lee Jae-wonWang Gyeong-tae
Seo Hyun-chulJo Pan-shik
Shin Dong-miJo Jin-dal
Kang Mi-naJo Hae-dal
Han Eun-seongCheon Choong-gi
Yang Kyung-wonJeon Dae-young
Kim Do-eunCha Ha-yool
Kim Min-chulGong Ji-chan
Kim Ja-youngYang Geum-ok
Yoo Soon-woongBu Dae-choon
Kang Young-sukBu Sang-do
Bae Myeong-jinCha Eun-woo
Kang Gil-wooGo Cheol-jong
Baek Hyun-jooOh Geum-sool
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Season 1
16 episodes · First aired 2023-12-02 After a scandal shakes her world, a hot shot photographer takes an unexpected detour from the demanding life in Seoul and makes a spontaneous return to her long-avoided Jeju Island hometown.
E01
Tears of the Dragon
2023-12-02 · 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.
E02
The Soulmates' History
2023-12-03 · 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.
E03
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
2023-12-09 · 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.
E04
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
2023-12-10 · 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.
E05
I See You
2023-12-16 · 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.
E06
"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil
2023-12-17 · 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.
E07
Breaking Up, With Love
2023-12-23 · 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.
E08
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
2023-12-24 · 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.
E09
The Story of the Two Mi-jas
2023-12-30 · 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.
E10
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
2023-12-31 · 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.
E11
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
2024-01-06 · 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.
E12
Welcome Home
2024-01-07 · 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.
E13
That Damn One-sided Love
2024-01-13 · 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.
E14
When Your Tears Dry Out
2024-01-14 · 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.
E15
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
2024-01-20 · 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.
E16
Welcome to Samdal-ri
2024-01-21 · 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.
