The WORST episodes of Welcome to Samdal-ri

Every episode of Welcome to Samdal-ri ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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.

Last Updated: 4/12/2025Network: JTBCStatus: Ended

7.81

53 votes

#1 - 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.

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8.21

47 votes

#2 - 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.

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Like Wild Birds, Soaring, Dreaming, Descending

8.28

46 votes

#3 - 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.

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8.30

43 votes

#4 - 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.

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8.38

42 votes

#5 - "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.

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8.43

40 votes

#6 - 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.

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What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

8.44

39 votes

#7 - 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.

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8.46

48 votes

#8 - 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.

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8.53

38 votes

#9 - 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.

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8.56

39 votes

#10 - 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.

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8.57

40 votes

#11 - 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.

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8.59

41 votes

#12 - 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.

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8.66

41 votes

#13 - Welcome Home

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/7/2024

Sam-dal worries about her mother's perception as her relationship with Yong-pil's grows. After uploading a video of Sam-dal, Eun-ju comes to Samdal-ri.

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8.71

38 votes

#14 - 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.

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8.74

38 votes

#15 - 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.

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8.95

43 votes

#16 - 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.

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