Welcome to Samdal-ri

Top Cast

Ji Chang-wook as Jo Yong-pil
Shin Hye-sun as Jo Sam-dal
Yu Oh-seong as Jo Sang-tae
Kim Mi-kyeong as Go Mi-ja
Lee Jae-won as Wang Gyeong-tae
Seo Hyun-chul as Jo Pan-shik
Shin Dong-mi as Jo Jin-dal
Kang Mi-na as Jo Hae-dal
Han Eun-seong as Cheon Choong-gi
Yang Kyung-won as Jeon Dae-young

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

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.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Tears of the Dragon (2023-12-02)

After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
Ep. 2: The Soulmates' History (2023-12-03)

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.
Ep. 3: Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending (2023-12-09)

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.
Ep. 4: The Rotten Apple of My Eye (2023-12-10)

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.
Ep. 5: I See You (2023-12-16)

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.
Ep. 6: "The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil (2023-12-17)

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.
Ep. 7: Breaking Up, With Love (2023-12-23)

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.
Ep. 8: The Bracken Rain of Jeju (2023-12-24)

Go Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
Ep. 9: The Story of the Two Mi-jas (2023-12-30)

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.
Ep. 10: The Variables We Couldn't Predict (2023-12-31)

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.
Ep. 11: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger (2024-01-06)

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.
Ep. 12: Welcome Home (2024-01-07)

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.
Ep. 13: That Damn One-sided Love (2024-01-13)

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.
Ep. 14: When Your Tears Dry Out (2024-01-14)

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.
Ep. 15: It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon (2024-01-20)

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.
Ep. 16: Welcome to Samdal-ri (2024-01-21)

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.