Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023)
Episode 1 - Tears of the Dragon
December 2, 2023 • 70 minutes
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Samdal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
Episode 2 - The Soulmates' History
December 3, 2023 • 65 minutes
While moping over her career downfall, Samdal awkwardly encounters Jo Yongpil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
Episode 3 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
December 9, 2023 • 62 minutes
Samdal 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
December 10, 2023 • 66 minutes
As the townspeople talk, Samdal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Samdal lies to Yongpil about her love life.
Episode 5 - I See You
December 16, 2023 • 68 minutes
As Yongpil shows concern for Samdal, she confronts him about his insistence. When a reporter shows up to Samdal's town, her friends go to bat for her.
Episode 6 - "The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil
December 17, 2023 • 71 minutes
Yongpil finds competition in Bu Sangdo for Samdal's love. Samdal finds out about Park Eunjoo's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.
Episode 7 - Breaking Up, With Love
December 23, 2023 • 71 minutes
Sangdo confronts Yongpil about their shared feelings for Samdal. Samdal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Samdal and Yongpil.
Episode 8 - The Bracken Rain of Jeju
December 24, 2023 • 72 minutes
Go Mija experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Samdal enters a photo competition.
Episode 9 - The Story of the Two Mijas
December 30, 2023 • 72 minutes
As Mija's condition remains dire, Samdal learns she's been unaware about her mother's health — and that Yongpil's been more present than she'd known.
Episode 10 - The Variables We Couldn't Predict
December 31, 2023 • 71 minutes
After a drunken night, Samdal agonizes over a tender moment with Yongpil. 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
January 6, 2024 • 72 minutes
A man from Jo Jindal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Samdal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yongpil.
Episode 12 - Welcome Home
January 7, 2024 • 70 minutes
Samdal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yongpil's grows. After uploading a video of Samdal, Eunjoo comes to Samdal-ri.
Episode 13 - That Damn One-sided Love
January 13, 2024 • 73 minutes
Just as Yongpil and Samdal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mija finally stands up for herself — and the past.
Episode 14 - When Your Tears Dry Out
January 14, 2024 • 72 minutes
After becoming official, Samdal and Yongpil go off on a shoot — but they're joined by guests. Samdal later attempts to win over Yongpil's father.
Episode 15 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
January 20, 2024 • 70 minutes
Eunjoo plants a story about Samdal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Samdal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
Episode 16 - Welcome to Samdal-ri
January 21, 2024 • 76 minutes
As Eunjoo's lies catch up to her, Samdal hosts her exhibition. She later finds out about Yongpil's secret dream — and his hesitation about pursuing it.
