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Welcome to Samdal-ri: Season 1

16 episodes Premiered Dec 2, 2023 Updated Jul 27, 2026

Welcome to Samdal-ri is a South Korean romantic comedy drama television series. The series is written by Kwon Hye-joo and directed by Cha Young-hoon. It is a television series that premiered in 2023 and is set to continue into 2024. The series is a drama and comedy that follows a photographer who returns to her hometown on Jeju Island after a scandal shakes her world.

Season overview

Welcome to Samdal-ri is a South Korean romantic comedy drama television series. The series is written by Kwon Hye-joo and directed by Cha Young-hoon. It is a television series that premiered in 2023 and is set to continue into 2024. The series is a drama and comedy that follows a photographer who returns to her hometown on Jeju Island after a scandal shakes her world.

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1·E1 Mytharc

Tears of the Dragon

Dec 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.

S1·E2 Core

The Soulmates' History

Dec 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.

S1·E3 Core

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

Dec 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.

S1·E4 Core

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

Dec 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.

S1·E5 Core

I See You

Dec 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.

S1·E6 Core

"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

Dec 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.

S1·E7 Core

Breaking Up, With Love

Dec 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.

S1·E8 Core

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

Dec 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.

S1·E9 Core

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

Dec 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.

S1·E10 Core

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

Dec 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.

S1·E11 Core

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Jan 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.

S1·E12 Core

Welcome Home

Jan 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.

S1·E13 Core

That Damn One-sided Love

Jan 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.

S1·E14 Core

When Your Tears Dry Out

Jan 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.

S1·E15 Mytharc

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

Jan 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.

S1·E16 Mytharc

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Jan 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.