Discover the best and most memorable episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri, from fan favorites to critically acclaimed moments. Explore detailed ratings, episode summaries, and visualize how the show's quality evolved over time.
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
1 Seasons
16 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Best Episodes
S1E12 - Welcome Home
★ 8.9
S1E13 - That Damn One-sided Love
★ 8.7
S1E15 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
★ 8.7
Worst Episodes
S1E1 - Tears of the Dragon
★ 7.5
S1E3 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
★ 7.8
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.
★ 8.7/10
(193 votes)
#2
That Damn One-sided Love
S1:E13
Just as Yongpil and Samdal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mija finally stands up for herself — and the past.
★ 8.7/10
(180 votes)
#3
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
S1:E15
Eunjoo plants a story about Samdal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Samdal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
★ 8.6/10
(218 votes)
#4
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
S1:E8
Go Mija experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Samdal enters a photo competition.
★ 8.6/10
(195 votes)
#5
The Story of the Two Mijas
S1:E9
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.
★ 8.5/10
(187 votes)
#6
When Your Tears Dry Out
S1:E14
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.
★ 8.4/10
(193 votes)
#7
Welcome to Samdal-ri
S1:E16
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.
★ 8.3/10
(218 votes)
#8
"The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil
S1:E6
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.
★ 8.3/10
(196 votes)
#9
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
S1:E10
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.
★ 8.3/10
(186 votes)
#10
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
S1:E11
A man from Jo Jindal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Samdal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yongpil.
★ 8.2/10
(219 votes)
#11
I See You
S1:E5
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.
★ 8.2/10
(208 votes)
#12
Breaking Up, With Love
S1:E7
Sangdo confronts Yongpil about their shared feelings for Samdal. Samdal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Samdal and Yongpil.
★ 8.0/10
(235 votes)
#13
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
S1:E4
As the townspeople talk, Samdal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Samdal lies to Yongpil about her love life.
★ 7.9/10
(279 votes)
#14
The Soulmates' History
S1:E2
While moping over her career downfall, Samdal awkwardly encounters Jo Yongpil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
★ 7.8/10
(233 votes)
#15
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
S1:E3
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.
★ 7.5/10
(295 votes)
#16
Tears of the Dragon
S1:E1
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Samdal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
★ 7.5/10
(295 votes)
#1
Tears of the Dragon
S1:E1
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Samdal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
★ 7.8/10
(233 votes)
#2
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
S1:E3
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.
★ 7.9/10
(279 votes)
#3
The Soulmates' History
S1:E2
While moping over her career downfall, Samdal awkwardly encounters Jo Yongpil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
★ 8.0/10
(235 votes)
#4
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
S1:E4
As the townspeople talk, Samdal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Samdal lies to Yongpil about her love life.
★ 8.2/10
(219 votes)
#5
I See You
S1:E5
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.
★ 8.2/10
(208 votes)
#6
Breaking Up, With Love
S1:E7
Sangdo confronts Yongpil about their shared feelings for Samdal. Samdal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Samdal and Yongpil.
★ 8.3/10
(218 votes)
#7
"The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil
S1:E6
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.
★ 8.3/10
(196 votes)
#8
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
S1:E10
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.
★ 8.3/10
(186 votes)
#9
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
S1:E11
A man from Jo Jindal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Samdal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yongpil.
★ 8.4/10
(193 votes)
#10
Welcome to Samdal-ri
S1:E16
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.
★ 8.5/10
(187 votes)
#11
When Your Tears Dry Out
S1:E14
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.
★ 8.6/10
(218 votes)
#12
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
S1:E8
Go Mija experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Samdal enters a photo competition.
★ 8.6/10
(195 votes)
#13
The Story of the Two Mijas
S1:E9
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.
★ 8.7/10
(193 votes)
#14
That Damn One-sided Love
S1:E13
Just as Yongpil and Samdal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mija finally stands up for herself — and the past.
★ 8.7/10
(180 votes)
#15
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
S1:E15
Eunjoo plants a story about Samdal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Samdal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
★ 8.9/10
(205 votes)
#16
Welcome Home
S1:E12
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.
★ 7.5/10
(295 votes)
Tears of the Dragon
S1:E1
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Samdal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
★ 7.9/10
(279 votes)
The Soulmates' History
S1:E2
While moping over her career downfall, Samdal awkwardly encounters Jo Yongpil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
★ 7.8/10
(233 votes)
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
S1:E3
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.
★ 8.0/10
(235 votes)
The Rotten Apple of My Eye
S1:E4
As the townspeople talk, Samdal sets the record straight to her community. Ashamed by the truth, Samdal lies to Yongpil about her love life.
★ 8.2/10
(219 votes)
I See You
S1:E5
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.
★ 8.3/10
(218 votes)
"The Dreams" by Jo Yongpil
S1:E6
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.
★ 8.2/10
(208 votes)
Breaking Up, With Love
S1:E7
Sangdo confronts Yongpil about their shared feelings for Samdal. Samdal's mother begins to suspect something is happening between Samdal and Yongpil.
★ 8.6/10
(218 votes)
The Bracken Rain of Jeju
S1:E8
Go Mija experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Samdal enters a photo competition.
★ 8.6/10
(195 votes)
The Story of the Two Mijas
S1:E9
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.
★ 8.3/10
(196 votes)
The Variables We Couldn't Predict
S1:E10
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.
★ 8.3/10
(186 votes)
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
S1:E11
A man from Jo Jindal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Samdal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yongpil.
★ 8.9/10
(205 votes)
Welcome Home
S1:E12
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.
★ 8.7/10
(193 votes)
That Damn One-sided Love
S1:E13
Just as Yongpil and Samdal get closer, his father harshly rebukes them. Amid the tension, Mija finally stands up for herself — and the past.
★ 8.5/10
(187 votes)
When Your Tears Dry Out
S1:E14
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.
★ 8.7/10
(180 votes)
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
S1:E15
Eunjoo plants a story about Samdal, complicating her role in the photo contest. But Samdal's community bands together to aid in her exhibition.
★ 8.4/10
(193 votes)
Welcome to Samdal-ri
S1:E16
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.