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The Best Episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri

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The Best Episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri

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. 8.9/10(207 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  2. 8.7/10(195 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  3. 8.7/10(182 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  4. 8.6/10(220 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  5. 8.6/10(197 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  6. 8.5/10(189 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
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  8. 8.4/10(195 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  9. 8.3/10(221 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  10. 8.3/10(198 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  11. 8.3/10(188 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  12. 8.2/10(222 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  13. 8.2/10(210 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  14. 8.0/10(237 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  15. 7.9/10(281 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  16. 7.8/10(236 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun
  17. 7.5/10(297 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.

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    Director:Cha Yeong-hun

Best Episodes Summary

"Welcome Home" is the best rated episode of "Welcome to Samdal-ri". It scored 8.9/10 based on 207 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".