When the Camellia Blooms (2019)

Name: When the Camellia Blooms
Rating: 8.1

Rating: 8.1

Synopsis

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

First Air Date: 2019-09-18

Last Air Date: 2019-11-21

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 40

Created By: Lim Sang-choon

Networks: KBS2

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Top Cast

Jung Ga-ram as Adult Kang Pil-goo
Gong Hyo-jin as Dongbaek
Kang Ha-neul as Hwang Yong-sik
Kim Ji-seok as Kang Jong-ryeol
Son Dam-bi as Choi Hyang-mi
Oh Jung-se as No Gyu-tae
Yeom Hye-ran as Hong Ja-yeong
Ji Su-yeon as Jessica
Goh Doo-shim as Kwak Deok-sun
Kim Kang-hoon as Kang Pil-gu

Seasons

Season 1 (2019)

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1) (2019-09-18)

Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.
Ep. 2: The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (2) (2019-09-18)

Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.
Ep. 3: The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (1) (2019-09-19)

Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.
Ep. 4: The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (2) (2019-09-19)

Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.
Ep. 5: The Mutt's Strategy (1) (2019-09-25)

As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.
Ep. 6: The Mutt's Strategy (2) (2019-09-25)

As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.
Ep. 7: The Country Boy (1) (2019-09-26)

Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.
Ep. 8: The Country Boy (2) (2019-09-26)

Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.
Ep. 9: A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (1) (2019-10-02)

Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.
Ep. 10: A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (2) (2019-10-02)

Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.
Ep. 11: 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (1) (2019-10-03)

A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.
Ep. 12: 1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2) (2019-10-03)

A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.
Ep. 13: The Ongsan Fairy (1) (2019-10-09)

Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.
Ep. 14: The Ongsan Fairy (2) (2019-10-09)

Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.
Ep. 15: The Lynx of This Area (1) (2019-10-10)

The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.
Ep. 16: The Lynx of This Area (2) (2019-10-10)

The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.
Ep. 17: I Will Welcome Everyone (1) (2019-10-16)

As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.
Ep. 18: I Will Welcome Everyone (2) (2019-10-16)

As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.
Ep. 19: Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1) (2019-10-17)

Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.
Ep. 20: Nice People Can't Get Lucky (2) (2019-10-17)

Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.
Ep. 21: The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1) (2019-10-23)

When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.
Ep. 22: The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (2) (2019-10-23)

When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.
Ep. 23: Don’t Forget Me (1) (2019-10-24)

Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.
Ep. 24: Don’t Forget Me (2) (2019-10-24)

Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.
Ep. 25: The End Of All The Flirting (1) (2019-10-30)

Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.
Ep. 26: The End Of All The Flirting (2) (2019-10-30)

Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.
Ep. 27: My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged" (1) (2019-10-31)

Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.
Ep. 28: My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2) (2019-10-31)

Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.
Ep. 29: Mother (1) (2019-11-06)

Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.
Ep. 30: Mother (2) (2019-11-06)

Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.
Ep. 31: Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [1] (2019-11-07)

Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.
Ep. 32: Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [2] (2019-11-07)

Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.
Ep. 33: The Ongsan Avengers (1) (2019-11-13)

Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.
Ep. 34: The Ongsan Avengers (2) (2019-11-13)

Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.
Ep. 35: Life of an 8-year-old (1) (2019-11-14)

Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.
Ep. 36: Life of an 8-year-old (2) (2019-11-14)

Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.
Ep. 37: 7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (1) (2019-11-20)

Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.
Ep. 38: 7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (2) (2019-11-20)

Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.
Ep. 39: Do Miracles Happen? (1) (2019-11-21)

Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.
Ep. 40: Do Miracles Happen? (2) (2019-11-21)

Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.