Welcome to Samdal-ri (Korean: 웰컴투 삼달리) is a South Korean romantic comedy drama television series written by Kwon Hye-joo, directed by Cha Young-hoon, and starring Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun. It aired on JTBC on December 2, 2023 to January 21, 2024, every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 (KST). It is also available for streaming on TVING in South Korea, and on Netflix in selected regions.
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Synopsis
Cho Yong-pil and Cho Sam-dal are childhood friends. After his mother, a member of the haenyeos, drowns because of a mistaken weather report, Yong-pil decides to become a weather forecaster to protect the elders of his Jeju Island hometown. However, his passion and refusal to let misinformation slide earns him a reputation as a stubborn troublemaker. On the other hand, Sam-dal moves to Seoul to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful fashion photographer, and goes by the name of Cho Eun-hye. But when her life suddenly falls apart, she returns to her hometown, where she reconnects with Yong-pil. Despite an incident that drove them apart, the two friends find their affection for each other still as strong as ever.
Cast
Main
Ji Chang-wook as Cho Yong-pil
Choi Seung-hoon as teen Yong-pil
Song Min-jae as young Yong-pil
A weather forecaster at Jeju Island's Meteorological Administration.
Shin Hye-sun as Cho Sam-dal / Cho Eun-hye
Lee Joo-yeon as teen Sam-dal
Lee Seol-a as young Sam-dal
A photographer in the fashion industry under the stage name Cho Eun-hye.
Supporting
Kim Mi-kyung as Go Mi-ja
Chung Ye-jin as young Mi-ja
Sam-dal's mother who is a leader of haenyeo.
Seo Hyun-chul as Cho Pan-sik
Lee Suk-hyeong as young Pan-sik
Sam-dal's father who is a bus driver on Jeju Island.
Shin Dong-mi as Cho Jin-dal
Kim Ah-hyun as young Jin-dal
Sam-dal's older sister who is a former flight attendant.
Kang Mi-na as Cho Hae-dal
Park Seol-ha as young Hae-dal
Sam-dal's younger sister.
Kim Do-eun as Cha Ha-yul
Hae-dal's daughter.
Yu Oh-seong as Cho Sang-tae
Yoo Hee-je as young Sang-tae
Yong-pil's father who works as a contract worker in the civil affairs team.
Jung Yoo-mi as Bu Mi-ja
Oh Woo-ri as young Mi-ja
Yong-pil's late mother.
Kang Young-seok as Boo Sang-do
Sam-dal and Yong-pil's best friend who is a symbol of wealth in the village. He has had a crush on Sam-dal for a long time.
Special appearance
Kim Tae-hee as Herself
Kim Dae-gon as Reporter An Kang-hyun
Production
Casting
On June 19, 2023, Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun were confirmed to appear in the series.
Original soundtrack
Soundtrack album
The series' soundtrack album was released on February 2, 2024.