The BEST episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri
Every episode of Welcome to Samdal-ri ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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.
#1 - Welcome to Samdalri
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/2024
As Eun-ju'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.
#3 - It Takes a Village to Raise a Dragon
Season 1 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/20/2024
Eun-ju 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.
#4 - That Damn One-sided Love
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/13/2024
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.
#5 - When Your Tears Dry Out
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/14/2024
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.
#6 - The Story of the Two Mi-jas
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/30/2023
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.
#7 - The Bracken Rain of Jeju
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/24/2023
Ko Mi-ja experiences a frightening moment during a dive amid lingering health problems. After much encouragement, Sam-dal enters a photo competition.
#8 - The Variables We Couldn't Predict
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/31/2023
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.
#9 - The Rotten Apple of My Eye
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/10/2023
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.
#10 - "The Dreams" by Cho Yong-pil
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/17/2023
Yong-pil finds competition in Bu Sang-do for Sam-dal's love. Sam-dal finds out about Bang Eun-ju's scheme and heads to Seoul to find out the truth.
#11 - What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2024
A man from Cho Jin-dal's past angers her family with an ill-advised announcement. Sam-dal continues to agonize over her feelings toward Yong-pil.
#12 - I See You
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/16/2023
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.
#13 - Breaking Up, With Love
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/23/2023
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.
#14 - Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/9/2023
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.
#15 - The Soulmates' History
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/3/2023
While moping over her career downfall, Sam-dal awkwardly encounters Cho Yong-pil. She later runs into him again — where she must come to his rescue.
#16 - Tears of the Dragon
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2023
After harshly rebuking her assistant, Cho Sam-dal becomes embroiled in a scandal and faces severe blowback — forcing her to return to her hometown.