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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Sam-dal is back in Jeju Island and while she tries to hide from Yong-pil, it seems like fate is working its magic to make sure that the two meet. Meanwhile, flashbacks of Seoul keep coming into her mind, pushing her to the edge, especially when news about what happened begins spreading all over town.
As she stands at the edge of the deep water, will Yong-pil be able to save her on time?
Welcome to Samdal-ri Episode 1 Recap
The story of two friends begins on Jeju Island, wherein one leaves for her dream in Seoul while the other stays back home on Jeju Island. Sam-dal has become a big name in Seoul as a photographer and is about to open up her exhibition, showing her 15-year-long journey. Meanwhile, Yong-pil is famed for his uncontrollable nature as a weather forecaster, whose accuracy is appreciated by all.
While he is asked to come to Seoul due to his talent, Yong-pil refuses to go there as he doesn’t want to cross paths with Sam-dal. Now, the two live very different lives, as one finds herself alone, the other enjoys every little happiness.
However, things begin to go downhill for Sam-dal when she finds out that her assistant had an affair with her boyfriend and thinks that Sam-dal is blocking her career. She then tries to commit suicide but is saved, and blames Sam-dal for pushing her to take this step. This creates havoc for Sam-dal who witnesses her career crumble into pieces, leaving her no choice but to return home.
Welcome to Samdal-ri Episode 1 India Release Date and Time
The series will stream from December 2, 2023, to January 21, 2024. Episode 2 of the series will stream on December 3 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.
Watch the Welcome to Samdal-ri Trailer
Watch Welcome to Samdalri on Netflix.
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