“Welcome to Samdal-ri”: the Urban Girl’s Rural Romance, a blissful Korean Drama in just 16 Episodes

Welcome to Samdal-ri: Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know

Profile

• Drama: Welcome to Samdal-ri
• Director: Cha Young-Hoon
• Writer: Kwon Hye-Joo
• Network: JTBC
• Episodes: 16
• Release Date: December 2, 2023 concluding on January 21, 2024 with each episode will have a duration of one hour and ten minutes.
• Runtime: Saturday & Sunday 22:30
• Language: Korean
• Country: South Korea

Plot and Synopsis of Welcome to Samdal-ri:

“Welcome to Samdal-ri” is an upcoming South Korean television series telecast by Kwon Hye-joo, under the direction of by Cha Young-hoon, You will be thrilled by watching by killer aspects given by Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun. It does not stop here only you will see Ji Chang-Wook plays Jo Yong-Pil, a weather forecaster on Jeju Island, “the island of Gods” is known for his outspoken nature at the meteorological agency. It was very sad to him when his mother got died due to to an inaccurate forecast which made him motivated him and made Jo Yong-Pil to be passionate about getting predictions right.

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Born and raised in the charming Samdal-ri village on Jeju Island, Jo Yong-Pil has a deep-seated affection for his hometown and the island itself. Despite his professional commitments, he remains rooted in Samdal-ri, actively caring for the elderly residents of the village. His love for Jeju Island is evident in his decision to continue residing there.

Adding to the narrative is Jo Yong-Pil’s enduring friendship with Jo Sam-Dal, portrayed by Shin Hae-Sun. As childhood companions, their bond weaves an additional layer into Jo Yong-Pil’s character, reflecting the importance of relationships and connections in his life.

Through his journey as a weather forecaster, Jo Yong-Pil’s character not only reflects his commitment to accuracy in forecasting but also underscores the personal ties and meaningful relationships that shape his life on the beautiful Jeju Island.

Cast

• Ji Chang-wook as Jo Yong-pil
• Shin Hye-sun as Jo Sam-dal
• Kim Mi-kyung as Go Mi-ja: Sam-dal’s
• Seo Hyun-chul as Jo Pan-sik: Sam-dal’s father
• Shin Dong-mi as Jo Jin-dal: Sam-dal’s older sister
• Kang Mi-na as Jo Hae-dal: Sam-dal’s younger sister.
• Kim Do-eun as Cha Ha-yul: Hae-dal’s daughter.
• Yu Oh-seong as Jo Sang-tae: Yong-pil’s father.
• Jeong Yu-mi as Bu Mi-ja: Yong-pil’s late mother.

New Korean Drama “Welcome to Samdal-ri”

Welcome to Samdal-ri is scheduled to premiere on JTBC on December 2, 2023, the series of the Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun with co-actors  will air every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). Additionally, it will be accessible for streaming on TVING in South Korea and on Netflix in selected regions.

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Jo Sam-Dal, also known as Jo Eun-Hye, is a renowned photographer based in Seoul. She achieved success in the industry after dedicating eight years as an assistant in fashion photography. However, a significant event disrupts her career, leading to a life-altering setback. Despite having always desired to leave her hometown of Samdal-ri, circumstances force her to return.

However, when her life suddenly falls apart, she returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with Yong-pil. Although Jo Yong Pil and Jo Sam Dal used to be joined at the hip when they were younger, the once inseparable friends are no longer in contact with one another due to an incident that drove them apart. Despite that incident, Will the two friends find their affection for each other still as strong as ever? Watch all the episodes to know.