Series synopsis
Welcome to Samdal-ri, also known as 웰컴투 삼달리 is a South Korean drama comedy television series that premiered on JTBC on December 2, 2023. It ended on January 21, 2024. It was created by Kwon Hye-ju. It stars Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hae-sun, Yu Oh-seong and Kim Mi-kyeong.
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
Premise
After suffering a fall from grace, a photographer returns to her hometown and bumps into her childhood friend — rekindling an unfinished romance.
Premise: The moment when we start to catch our breath.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ji Chang-wook as Jo Yong-pil
- Shin Hae-sun as Jo Sam-dal
- Yu Oh-seong as Jo Sang-tae
- Kim Mi-kyeong as Go Mi-ja
- Lee Jae-won as Wang Gyeong-tae
- Seo Hyun-chul as Jo Pan-shik
- Shin Dong-mi as Jo Jin-dal
- Kang Mi-na as Jo Hae-dal
Supporting cast
- Han Eun-seong as Cheon Choong-gi
- Yang Kyung-won as Jeon Dae-young
- Kim Do-eun as Cha Ha-yool
- Kim Min-chul as Gong Ji-chan
- Kim Ja-young as Yang Geum-ok
- Yoo Soon-woong as Bu Dae-choon
- Kang Young-suk as Bu Sang-do
- Bae Myeong-jin as Cha Eun-woo
- Kang Gil-woo as Go Cheol-jong
- Baek Hyun-joo as Oh Geum-sool
- Kim Mi-hwa as Yang Bu-ja
- Yoon Jin-seong as Jeon Hye-ja
Guest cast
- Kim Tae-hee as Self
- Hwang Se-on as Jeong-a (eps 1)
- Bang Min-seon as Editor
- Lee Si-young as Stylist
- Hwang Soo-min as Anchor (Eps 1)
- Song Ho-su as Gallery staff
- Kim Gye-rim as Photo shoot staff
- Lee Ki-seop as Ad agency staff
- Kim Min-seok as Restaurant owner
- Lim Yong-soon as HQ meteorologist
- Jeong Ji-ho as HQ meteorologist
- Ahn Su-bin as Gallery staff
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | December 2, 2023 | January 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tears of the Dragon After harshly rebuking her assistant, Jo Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown. |
December 2, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Soulmates' History 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. |
December 3, 2023 |
| 3 |
Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending 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. |
December 9, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | January 21, 2024 |
| Runtime | 69 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday, Sunday at 22:30:00 |