Season 1
Welcome to Samdal-ri

Season 1

2023 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.

Episodes

1
Tears of the Dragon

Tears of the Dragon

Dec 2, 202370m

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

2
The Soulmates' History

The Soulmates' History

Dec 3, 202365m

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.

3
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

Dec 9, 202362m

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.

4
The Rotten Apple of My Eye

The Rotten Apple of My Eye

Dec 10, 202366m

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.

5
I See You

I See You

Dec 16, 202368m

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.

6
"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

Dec 17, 202371m

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.

7
Breaking Up, With Love

Breaking Up, With Love

Dec 23, 202371m

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.

8
The Bracken Rain of Jeju

The Bracken Rain of Jeju

Dec 24, 202372m

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

9
The Story of the Two Mi-jas

The Story of the Two Mi-jas

Dec 30, 202372m

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.

10
The Variables We Couldn't Predict

The Variables We Couldn't Predict

Dec 31, 202371m

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.

11
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

Jan 6, 202472m

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.

12
Welcome Home

Welcome Home

Jan 7, 202470m

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.

13
That Damn One-sided Love

That Damn One-sided Love

Jan 13, 202473m

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.

14
When Your Tears Dry Out

When Your Tears Dry Out

Jan 14, 202472m

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.

15
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

Jan 20, 202470m

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.

16
Welcome to Samdal-ri

Welcome to Samdal-ri

Jan 21, 202476m

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.