Welcome to Samdal-Ri: Friends to Lovers to Lovers Again and Forever!
16 episodes; Romance, Comedy; set on Jeju Island. 2023 K-Drama on Netflix.
STORYLINE:
Jo Yong-pil and Jo Sam-dal are childhood friends turned adult lovers. But their relationship ended because Sam-dal moved to Seoul to pursue her dreams of becoming a successful photographer. Jo Yong-pil has been offered a position at the weather headquarters in Seoul many times, but he will not move away. His mother died because of a mistaken weather report. So he chose to become a weather forecaster and stay on the island to protect his hometown.
Sam-dal had almost realized her dream of becoming a famous photographer when a scandal erupted. It was a false accusation, but even though it was untrue it destroyed her career. Furthermore, her boyfriend cheated on her with the woman who falsely accused her. Sam-dal returns to her hometown, trying to avoid the negative spotlight, where she reconnects with Yong-pil.
This Korean drama series is a heartwarming romantic comedy with a clear message. True love can withstand the test of time and never dies. The relationship might be broken, but it’s just temporary. True lovers will find their way back into each other’s hearts. It’s hard for them not to find their way with friends and family directing and redirecting them. The beautiful setting on Jeju Island also helps rekindle the romance.
Main Characters:
- Jo Sam-Dal (played by Shin Hae-Sun, “See You in My 19th Life”)
- Jo Yong-Pil (played by Ji Chang-Wook, “Healer”)
Rating:
- IMDb: 8.1 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8.4 out of 10 stars
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TRAILERS/TEASERS:
Netflix K-Content. “Welcome to Samdal-Ri | Official Trailer | Netflix [ENG SUB].” YouTube Video. YouTube, November 21, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aY8QmExZrlY.
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