Welcome to Samdal-ri
Welcome to Samdal-ri: Season 1

Air Date

December 2, 2023

Episodes

16 episodes

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Season 1

Overview

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

Tears of the Dragon

1. Tears of the Dragon

December 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.

The Soulmates' History

2. The Soulmates' History

December 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.

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

3. Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

December 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.

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

4. The Rotten Apple of My Eye

December 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.

I See You

5. I See You

December 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.

"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

6. "The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

December 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.

Breaking Up, With Love

7. Breaking Up, With Love

December 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.

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

8. The Bracken Rain of Jeju

December 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.

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

9. The Story of the Two Mi-jas

December 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.

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

10. The Variables We Couldn't Predict

December 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.

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

11. What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

January 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.

Welcome Home

12. Welcome Home

January 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.

That Damn One-sided Love

13. That Damn One-sided Love

January 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.

When Your Tears Dry Out

14. When Your Tears Dry Out

January 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.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

15. It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

January 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.

Welcome to Samdal-ri

16. Welcome to Samdal-ri

January 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.