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.

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Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 released on December 2, 2023.

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S01E01 Aired December 02, 2023

Tears of the Dragon

After harshly rebuking her assistant, Cho Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.

S01E02 Aired December 03, 2023

The Soulmates' History

While moping over her career downfall, Sam-dal awkwardly encounters Cho Yong-pil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.

S01E03 Aired December 09, 2023

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

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.

S01E04 Aired December 10, 2023

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

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.

S01E05 Aired December 16, 2023

I See You

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.

S01E06 Aired December 17, 2023

"The Dreams" by Cho Yong-pil

Yong-pil finds competition in Bu Sang-do for Sam-dal's love. Sam-dal finds out about Bang Eun-ju's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.

S01E07 Aired December 23, 2023

Breaking Up, With Love

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.

S01E08 Aired December 24, 2023

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

Ko Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.

S01E09 Aired December 30, 2023

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

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.

S01E10 Aired December 31, 2023

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

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.

S01E11 Aired January 06, 2024

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

A man from Cho Jin-dal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Sam-dal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yong-pil.

S01E12 Aired January 07, 2024

Welcome Home

Sam-dal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yong-pil's grows. After uploading a video of Sam-dal, Eun-ju comes to Samdal-ri.

S01E13 Aired January 13, 2024

That Damn One-sided Love

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.

S01E14 Aired January 14, 2024

When Your Tears Dry Out

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.

S01E15 Aired January 20, 2024

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

Eun-ju 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.

S01E16 Aired January 21, 2024

Welcome to Samdalri

As Eun-ju'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.