When the Camellia Blooms

When the Camellia Blooms

동백꽃 필 무렵

Now that I think about it, everything about my life was nothing but a miracle.

Ended First aired 18/Sep/2019 South Korea Korean 2 season(s) 44 episode(s)

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

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Season 1 · Season 1

40 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Sep/2019

Season Overview

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

Season Overview

Dongbaek is a single mother. When a potential new love enters her life, she finds ways to defy the social stigmas surrounding her.

S1E40

Do Miracles Happen? (2)

Air date: 21/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

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S1E39

Do Miracles Happen? (1)

Air date: 21/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek and Yong-sik come to a sinking realization about the Joker, Gyu-tae goes after what he wants, and Jong-ryeol makes peace with Jessica.

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S1E38

7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (2)

Air date: 20/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.

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S1E37

7 Years and 3 Months of Motherhood (1)

Air date: 20/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek wants to help with Jeong-suk's problem, but she won't listen. Yong-sik isn't finished with the Joker just yet. Jong-ryeol protects his own.

Open

S1E36

Life of an 8-year-old (2)

Air date: 14/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.

Open

S1E35

Life of an 8-year-old (1)

Air date: 14/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Pil-gu leaves for Seoul, leaving Dongbaek forlorn. Jeong-suk returns. Yong-sik is certain he's nailed down a culprit, but evidence doesn't match up.

Open

S1E34

The Ongsan Avengers (2)

Air date: 13/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.

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S1E33

The Ongsan Avengers (1)

Air date: 13/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek's neighbors form a protection squad around her, while Yong-sik doubles down on the Joker. Pil-gu gets the wrong idea about what's going on.

Open

S1E32

Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [2]

Air date: 07/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.

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S1E31

Switching Offense and Defense (Feat. One Who Steps On the Accelerator) [1]

Air date: 07/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Jong-ryeol finds out what Jessica did with his car on the night Hyang-mi disappeared. Dongbaek heads out to retrieve her abandoned scooter.

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S1E30

Mother (2)

Air date: 06/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.

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S1E29

Mother (1)

Air date: 06/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Kwak Deok-sun remains dead set against Dongbaek's love for Yong-sik. Further truths about Jeong-suk -- who's nowhere to be seen -- surface.

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S1E28

My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged"(2)

Air date: 31/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.

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S1E27

My Mom's Age Lines "And That Is How My Mom Aged" (1)

Air date: 31/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek realizes why Jo Jeong-suk came back to her. Gyu-tae's miserable day gets even worse when Yong-sik comes around to ask about Hyang-mi.

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S1E26

The End Of All The Flirting (2)

Air date: 30/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.

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S1E25

The End Of All The Flirting (1)

Air date: 30/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek is unsure whether Hyang-mi really ran away. Meanwhile, Yong-sik grows increasingly worried as more fires break out.

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S1E24

Don’t Forget Me (2)

Air date: 24/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.

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S1E23

Don’t Forget Me (1)

Air date: 24/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Ahead of leaving Camellia for good, Hyang-mi needs more cash. Yong-sik eyes a suspect. Dongbaek deals with another visit from Jong-ryeol.

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S1E22

The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (2)

Air date: 23/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.

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S1E21

The Hero Appears at the Last Minute (1)

Air date: 23/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

When things get out of hand at Pil-gu's baseball game, Yong-sik steps in. Dongbaek stands by Hyang-mi, who is running from something.

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S1E20

Nice People Can't Get Lucky (2)

Air date: 17/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.

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S1E19

Nice People Can't Get Lucky (1)

Air date: 17/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek decides she is a changed woman. Yong-sik hears about the Joker's past patterns. Jong-ryeol cries in front of Pil-gu.

Open

S1E18

I Will Welcome Everyone (2)

Air date: 16/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.

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S1E17

I Will Welcome Everyone (1)

Air date: 16/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

As Dongbaek packs up Camellia, Yong-sik's investigation turns up something suspicious, and Jong-ryeol delivers an expensive package.

Open

S1E16

The Lynx of This Area (2)

Air date: 10/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.

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S1E15

The Lynx of This Area (1)

Air date: 10/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

The Joker’s new message spooks Dongbaek and sends Yong-sik looking through CCTV footage. Hyang-mi continues to blackmail Gyu-tae.

Open

S1E14

The Ongsan Fairy (2)

Air date: 09/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.

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S1E13

The Ongsan Fairy (1)

Air date: 09/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek finds resolve. Jong-ryeol heads back to town after a fight with Jessica. Yong-sik investigates the Joker.

Open

S1E12

1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (2)

Air date: 03/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.

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S1E11

1986.08.29. Born to Be a Hippo (1)

Air date: 03/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

A long-lost figure Dongbaek never expected to see again reenters her life. Gyu-tae, cornered by Hyang-mi, takes his frustrations to Camellia.

Open

S1E10

A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (2)

Air date: 02/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.

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S1E9

A Wish, an Affair, and Turmoil (1)

Air date: 02/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Amid the backlash against his feelings for Dongbaek, Yong-sik learns about her past run-in with the serial killer. Gyu-tae crosses a line with his wife.

Open

S1E8

The Country Boy (2)

Air date: 26/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.

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S1E7

The Country Boy (1)

Air date: 26/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Jong-ryeol takes care of Pil-gu in his own way, Yong-sik makes a loud confession to the neighborhood, and No Gyu-tae looks for respect.

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S1E6

The Mutt's Strategy (2)

Air date: 25/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.

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S1E5

The Mutt's Strategy (1)

Air date: 25/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

As gossip seems to be growing, Dongbaek tries to push away Yong-sik, but he gets worried when he finds an unsettling message inside the bar.

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S1E4

The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (2)

Air date: 19/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.

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S1E3

The Good, the Bad, and the Cheap (1)

Air date: 19/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek and Pil-gu both stand up to bullies -- and get help from Yong-sik. While back in town, Kang Jong-ryeol makes a startling discovery.

Open

S1E2

The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (2)

Air date: 18/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:35 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.

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S1E1

The Woman with the Germanium Bracelet (1)

Air date: 18/Sep/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 35 min

Summary

Dongbaek, a single mother who runs a bar called Camellia, deals with her neighbors’ opinions, and Hwang Yong-sik meets someone admirable.

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Season 0 · Specials

4 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Nov/2019

Season Overview

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S0E4

The Camellia Has Bloomed, Part 2 (B)

Air date: 28/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 28 min

S0E3

The Camellia Has Bloomed, Part 2 (A)

Air date: 28/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 31 min

S0E2

The Camellia Has Bloomed, Part 1 (A)

Air date: 27/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 31 min

S0E1

The Camellia Has Bloomed, Part 1 (B)

Air date: 27/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 32 min

Cast

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Gong Hyo-jin

Kang Ha-neul

Kim Ji-seok

Kang Jong-ryeol

Son Dam-bi

Oh Jung-se

Yeom Hye-ran

Ji Su-yeon

Goh Doo-shim

Kim Kang-hoon

Jeon Bae-soo

Kim Sun-young

Kim Dong-hyun

Lee Sang-yi

Yang Seung-yeop

Baek Hyun-joo

Lee Jung-yeol

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Quick Facts

Seasons 2

Episodes 44

Year 2019

Status Ended

Runtime 35 min

Language Korean

Country South Korea

Release Info

Schedule Wednesdays, Thursdays at 10:00 PM (35 min)

Timezone Asia/Seoul

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Network South Korea KBS2 (2019 - 2019)

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