Welcome to Samdal-ri
Season 1
202316 episodes
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.
Episode 1
Tears of the Dragon
Dec 2, 20231h 10m
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
Episode 2
The Soulmates' History
Dec 3, 20231h 5m
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.
Episode 3
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
Dec 9, 20231h 2m
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.
Episode 4
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
Dec 10, 20231h 6m
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.
Episode 5
I See You
Dec 16, 20231h 8m
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.
Episode 6
"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil
Dec 17, 20231h 11m
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.
Episode 7
Breaking Up, With Love
Dec 23, 20231h 11m
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.
Episode 8
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
Dec 24, 20231h 12m
Go Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
Episode 9
The Story of the Two Mi-jas
Dec 30, 20231h 12m
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.
Episode 10
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
Dec 31, 20231h 11m
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.
Episode 11
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Jan 6, 20241h 12m
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.
Episode 12
Welcome Home
Jan 7, 20241h 10m
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.
Episode 13
That Damn One-sided Love
Jan 13, 20241h 13m
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.
Episode 14
When Your Tears Dry Out
Jan 14, 20241h 12m
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.
Episode 15
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
Jan 20, 20241h 10m
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.
Episode 16
Welcome to Samdal-ri
Jan 21, 20241h 16m
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.