Welcome to Samdal-ri () 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.
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
A weather forecaster at Jeju Island's Meteorological Administration.
A photographer in the fashion industry under the stage name Cho Eun-hye.
Supporting
Sam-dal's family
Sam-dal's mother who is a leader of haenyeo.
Sam-dal's father who is a bus driver on Jeju Island.
Sam-dal's older sister who is a former flight attendant.
Sam-dal's younger sister.
Hae-dal's daughter.
Yong-pil's family
- 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.
Five Eagle Brothers
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.
- Lee Jae-won as Wang Kyung-tae
Sam-dal and Yong-pil's best friend who is a security guard at Jeju Island's Meteorological Administration.
- Bae Myung-jin as Cha Eun-woo
Sam-dal and Yong-pil's best friend who is an observer at Jeju Island's Meteorological Administration.
People around the three sisters
Jin-dal's ex-husband and AS Group's CEO.
- Kang Gil-woo as Go Cheol-jong
Dae-yeong's secretary.
CEO of Dolphin Center, a Jeju southern bottlenose dolphin protection group.
People in Samdal-ri
Kyung-tae's mother who is a haenyeo.
Eun-woo's mother who is a haenyeo.
- Yoon Jin-seong as Jeon He-ja
Sang-do's mother who is a haenyeo and owner of the best restaurant in Jeju.
- Kim Ja-young as Yang Geum-ok
Yong-pil's maternal grandmother who suffer dementia.
- Yoo Sun-woong as Bu Dae-chun
Yong-pil's maternal grandfather.
Sang-do's father.
- Byun Jong-su as Wang Seong-gu
Kyung-tae's father.
- Yoo Seung-il as Cha Man-deok
Eun-woo's father.
A foreign part-timer at Kyung-tae's Lucky Convenience Store.
Jeju Island's Meteorological Administration
- Lee Tae-hyung as Han Seok-gyu
Yong-pil's superior who is a division manager of the forecast department.
Yong-pil's colleague who is a forecaster of the forecast department.
People around Cho Eun-hye
3moon Studio's assistant and an amateur photographer who makes up a false claim against Sam-dal that ruins her career and causes her to move back to her hometown.
- Han Eun-seong as Cheon Chung-gi
Sam-dal's ex-boyfriend who is an editor of Magazine X.
3moon Studio's assistants.
- Lee Do-hye as Yang Ji-eun
3moon Studio's assistants.
Special appearance
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.
Welcome to Samdal-ri From CHO YONG PIL (2024 Remastering)
Singles
Reception
Viewership
Accolades
Awards and nominations
Listicles
References
External links