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After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 12 - Welcome Home
    8.8/10(220 votes)

    #1 - Welcome Home

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  2. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 13 - That Damn One-sided Love
    8.6/10(207 votes)

    #2 - That Damn One-sided Love

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  3. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 15 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
    8.6/10(194 votes)

    #3 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  4. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 8 - The Bracken Rain of Jeju
    8.5/10(233 votes)

    #4 - The Bracken Rain of Jeju

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  5. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 9 - The Story of the Two Mi-jas
    8.5/10(211 votes)

    #5 - The Story of the Two Mi-jas

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  6. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 14 - When Your Tears Dry Out
    8.5/10(201 votes)

    #6 - When Your Tears Dry Out

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  7. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 10 - The Variables We Couldn't Predict
    8.3/10(211 votes)

    #7 - The Variables We Couldn't Predict

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  8. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 16 - Welcome to Samdal-ri
    8.3/10(209 votes)

    #8 - Welcome to Samdal-ri

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  9. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 6 - "The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil
    8.2/10(233 votes)

    #9 - "The Dreams" by Jo Yong-pil

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  10. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 11 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
    8.2/10(201 votes)

    #10 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  11. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 7 - Breaking Up, With Love
    8.1/10(222 votes)

    #11 - Breaking Up, With Love

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  12. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 5 - I See You
    8.0/10(234 votes)

    #12 - I See You

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  13. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 2 - The Soulmates' History
    7.8/10(292 votes)

    #13 - The Soulmates' History

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  14. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 4 - The Rotten Apple of My Eye
    7.8/10(248 votes)

    #14 - The Rotten Apple of My Eye

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  15. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 3 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
    7.7/10(248 votes)

    #15 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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  16. Welcome to Samdal-ri Season 1 Episode 1 - Tears of the Dragon
    7.4/10(311 votes)

    #16 - Tears of the Dragon

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
    Writer:Kwon Hye-ju

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Best Episodes Summary

"Welcome Home" is the best rated episode of "Welcome to Samdal-ri". It scored 8.8/10 based on 220 votes. Directed by Cha Yeong-hun and written by Kwon Hye-ju, it aired on 1/7/2024. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "That Damn One-sided Love".