Welcome to Samdal-ri Overview
Welcome to Samdal-ri (웰컴투 삼달리) is a Korean rom-com with a story that is as beautiful as the wide sea that is here to bring together two lost souls. Directed by Cha Young-hoon, the drama stars Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-sun, Seo Hyun-chul, Kim Mi-hwa, Yang Kyung-won, and Baek Hyun-joo alongside other cast members.
The Kdrama brings the life of two islanders who return home after experiencing tragic loss and a wish to make a change. As the two work towards their goals, these prior best friends find a moment to rekindle their friendship and maybe something more. Watch as Jo Yong-pil and Jo Sam-dal find new meanings to life with their unexpected encounter.
Welcome to Samdal-ri takes over the JTBC’s Saturday-Sunday 22:30 time slot previously occupied by Strong Girl Nam-Soon.
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Yong-pil and Sam-dal begin to get closer while Ji-chan also shows a different side of himself in front of Hae-dal. Meanwhile, another scandal breaks out and once again it is Eun-ju who wants to cause more harm to Sam-dal. But she does not stop there as she makes her way to Samdal-ri. Meanwhile, Sang-tae finds out about Yong-pil being punished.
Elsewhere, Yong-pil asks Sam-dal about her plans to return to Seoul.
Welcome to Samdal-ri Episode 11 Recap
Yong-pil’s actions remind Sam-dal about the kiss she initiated making her run away from him, however, he is not ready to let go of her this easily and follows behind. Meanwhile, Dae-young’s actions leave Jin-dal and her parents stunned as they are prepared to make sure that the theme park does not happen in Samdal-ri.
Following this, Pan-sik makes Dae-young go with him for a drink where he shows the concern he held for the latter after his daughter created a big mess when they got their divorce. Dae-young finally cries his heart out as he wishes to have his wife back in his life. Meanwhile, Yong-pil tells Sam-dal that he will make her waver so that she can lean on him.
Sam-dal opens the doors and asks him if he will be able to bear the burden, and Yong-pil eagerly shows his willingness. The next day, news from Seoul arrives as Sam-dal finds out how Eun-ju has been messing up her project while blaming the staff for her incompetence. Following this, Yong-pil arrives in front of Sam-dal and tells her to prepare her camera.
However, their plan comes to a halt when they witness Sang-do’s outburst followed by a fight breaking out between the divers of Samdal-ri and Namdal-ri. Yong-pil and Sam-dal’s gang get involved to stop the fight while Jin-dal tells Dae-young to build the theme park in Namdal-ri. However, he stops her by telling her that the theme park can stop Mi-ja from diving.
Later, Yong-pil takes Sam-dal to a place where an atmospheric phenomenon can be witnessed while reminding her of their past. He then tells her that their memories are stronger than the reason for their break up and leans in to kiss her. Sam-dal responds to his kiss with tears streaming down her face.
Welcome to Samdal-ri Episode 12 India Release Date and Time
The series will stream from December 2, 2023, to January 21, 2024. Episode 12 of the series will stream on January 7 at 10:30 PM KST (8:30 PM IST).
Where to Watch Welcome to Samdal-ri
The JTBC series will stream internationally on Netflix.
Welcome to Samdal-ri Plot
The synopsis of the show reads: “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.”
The story brings a heartwarming and slow romance of a comic duo who have been friends forever but soon find themselves at a place where they know that they both need something else. Given this second chance, will the two hold on to what is in front of them?
Welcome to Samdal-ri Cast
Directed by Cha Young-hoon, the drama stars Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hye-sun, Seo Hyun-chul, Kim Mi-hwa, Yang Kyung-won, and Baek Hyun-joo alongside other cast members.
Following his groundbreaking role in The Worst of Evil, Ji Chang-wook is back again with a different genre that shows a different side of this versatile actor. Accompanying him in creating this magic is the wonderful Shin Hye-sun who left us awestruck with her role in See You in My 19th Life, and is back with more for us all.
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