The moment when we start to catch our breath.
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
Welcome to Samdal-ri (Season 1)
Tears of the Dragon (Episode 1)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-02
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.
The Soulmates' History (Episode 2)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-03
Runtime: 65 min
Overview: 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.
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending (Episode 3)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-09
Runtime: 62 min
Overview: 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.
The Rotten Apple of My Eye (Episode 4)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-10
Runtime: 66 min
Overview: 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.
I See You (Episode 5)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-16
Runtime: 68 min
Overview: 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.
"The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil (Episode 6)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-17
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
Breaking Up, With Love (Episode 7)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-23
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
The Bracken Rain of Jeju (Episode 8)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-24
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: Go Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
The Story of the Two Mi-jas (Episode 9)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-30
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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.
The Variables We Couldn't Predict (Episode 10)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2023-12-31
Runtime: 71 min
Overview: 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.
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger (Episode 11)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-06
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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.
Welcome Home (Episode 12)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-07
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: 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.
That Damn One-sided Love (Episode 13)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-13
Runtime: 73 min
Overview: 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.
When Your Tears Dry Out (Episode 14)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-14
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: 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.
It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon (Episode 15)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-20
Runtime: 70 min
Overview: 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.
Welcome to Samdal-ri (Episode 16)
Writer: Kwon Hye-ju
Air date: 2024-01-21
Runtime: 76 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 16