[Drama 2023] Welcome to Samdalri, 웰컴투 삼달리

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JTBC DRAMA 2023

 

Drama: Welcome to Samdalri 

Hangul: 웰컴투 삼달리

Genre: romance , life, drama

Network: JTBC, Netflix, TVING

Episodes: 16

Director: Cha Young Hoon

Writer: Kwon Hye Joo

Release Date: Dec 2, 2023 - Jan 21, 2024

Runtime: Saturday, Sunday

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Plot

A drama about a hero who seems like a dragon ascending to heaven, crashing to earth after losing everything and regaining his breath.

 

Cast

Shin Hye Sun as Sam Dal/Cho Eun Hye

Ji Chang Wook as Cho Yong pil

Shin Dong Mi as Cho Jin Dal

Kang Mi Na as Cho Dae Dal

Kim Mi Kyung as Sam Dal`s mother

Song Min Jae as Cho Yong pil (young)

Park Seol Ha as Cho Dae Dal (young)

Kim Min Joon as Eun Woo (young)

Kang Young seok as

Kim Ah Young as

Yoon Jin Seong as

Jo Yoon Seo as

Kim Tae Hee as (cameo)

 

 

Character descriptions

Jo Yong-Pil (Ji Chang Wook) works as a weather forecaster in Jeju island. He is famous for being an uncontrollable person at the meteorological agency. When he thinks he is right, he is not afraid of expressing his view to even the administrator at the meteorological agency. He first wanted to become a weather forecaster after his mother died due to an incorrect weather forecast. She worked as a female diver. Jo Yong-Pil was born and raised at Samdalri on Jeju island. He loves his hometown of Samdalri and Jeju Island so much and he still lives there and takes care of the elders at Samdalri. He has a childhood friend Jo Sam-Dal (Shin Hye-Sun). They were born in the same year and grew up together in Samdalri. Even though they were close for many years, they grew apart.

 

Jo Sam Dal (Shin Hye Sun)grew up together with Jo Yong Pil as his close childhood friend. Unlike Jo Yong Pil, who was content to remain in his hometown of Samdalri, Jo Sam Dal made it her mission to get out of their small town and move to Seoul. After years of toiling away as an assistant in the fashion photography industry, Jo Sam Dal—who changes her name to Jo Eun Hye in Seoul—finally succeeds and makes it to the top. However, when everything she’s worked so hard to build comes crashing down in the blink of an eye, she returns to Samdalri, where people still know her as Sam Dal and not Eun Hye.

 

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Ji Chang Wook And Shin Hye Sun In Talks To Star In New Drama

TV/Film

Feb 2, 2023

by S. Nam

 

Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun may be starring in a new drama together!

On February 2, TenAsia reported that Park Hye Sun will be starring in the new JTBC drama “Welcome to Samdalri” (working title). Edaily further reported that Ji Chang Wook is in talks to also star in the drama.

In response to the reports, a source from Shin Hye Sun’s agency shared, “It is true that Shin Hye Sun has been offered the role of the female lead in the new JTBC drama ‘Welcome to Samdalri,’ but nothing has been decided yet.” Shin Hye Sun is currently also in talks to star in “Wax Queen” (literal title).

A representative of Ji Chang Wook’s agency similarly stated, “He has received an offer to star in ‘Welcome to Samdalri,’ and he is reviewing the offer.”

“Welcome to Samdalri” tells the story of a main character, who appears to be like a dragon ascending to heaven in a magnificent way, as they suddenly lose everything one day, falling back down and catching their breath. The drama will be helmed by director Cha Young Hoon of “When the Camellia Blooms” and “Forecasting Love and Weather” and written by scriptwriter Kwon Hye Joo of “Go Back Couple” and “Hi, Bye Mama.”

Shin Hye Sun, who previously impressed in “30 but 17,” “My Golden Life,” “Angel’s Last Mission: Love,” and more after making her debut through “School 2013,” has been offered the role of Jo Eun Hye, who appears fragile but is actually strong.

Ji Chang Wook, who captivated audiences in “Backstreet Rookie,” “Suspicious Partner,” “Melting Me Softly,” and more, is in talks to star as Jo Young Pil who is Mado Meteorological Administration’s dunce.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1565092wpp/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-in-talks-to-star-in-new-drama

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Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun in discussion to lead a new JTBC K-drama by "When the Camellia Blooms

by lo_ve, February 2, 2023

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Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun are both in discussion to lead the upcoming K-drama "Welcome to Samdalri."

On February 2, news outlets revealed that Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun have been picked as the leads of the upcoming JTBC k-drama "Welcome to Samdalri." 

Shin Hye Sun's agency YNK Entertainment responded to the casting news. The agency confirmed that Shin Hye Sun did receive the offer to lead the new k-drama but they also reiterated that nothing has been decided yet. 

Ji Chang Wook's side hasn't responded to the reports yet. 

"Welcome to Samdalri" will be the collaboration work of director Cha Young Hoon ("When the Camellia Blooms") and writer Kwon Hye Joo ("Hi Bye, Mama!"). 

The upcoming k-drama will tell the story of a hero who looked like a dragon ascending to heaven, and falls to the earth after losing everything and regaining his breath. 

"Welcome to Samdalri" will reportedly have a total of 16 episodes and it is scheduled to premiere in 2023. The k-drama will also exclusively air on JTBC. 

 

 

According to reports, Ji Chang Wook got the offer to play the role of Cho Young Pil, the troublemaker of the Mado Meteorological Administration. 

If Ji Chang Wook accepts the offer, this will be his second upcoming k-drama for the year. The actor is also set to star in the upcoming series "The Worst of Evil" with Wi Ha Joon, Im Se Mi, Im Sung Jae, BIBI, and Geum Kwang San.

Shin Hye Sun on the other hand got the offer to play the role of Sam Dal. She pursued love and continued to date to find her other half, but ends up returning to her hometown after another break-up.

This will also be a possible second k-drama of Shin Hye Sun in 2023. The actress is set to return to the k-drama scene after three years with the upcoming series "See You in My 19th Life" with Ahn Bo Hyun.

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-in-discussion-to-lead-a-new-jtbc-k-drama-by-when-the-camellia-blooms

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Exclusive] Shin Dong-mi, appeared in the new film 'Welcome to Samdali' directed by 'Camellia Flower'... become an alpha girl

 

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According to Newsen coverage on March 16, Shin Dong-mi will appear in her new drama 'Welcome to Samdali'.

'Welcome to Samdali' is a story about a protagonist who looked like a dragon ascending to heaven in the eyes of others, but one day loses everything and falls, then returns to his own stream to catch his breath.

 

In the play, Shin Dong-mi plays the role of Jo Jin-dal, the first of the three sisters of Jo Eun-hye. Jo Jin-dal is a righteous alpha girl who made the whole city tremble during her school days. 'Welcome to Samdali' is expected by director Cha Young-hoon of 'When the Camellia Blooms' and writer Kwon Hye-joo of 'Confession Couple'. Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun are discussing appearing in the role of the male and female leads, Cho Yong-pil and Cho Eun-hye.

 

Shin Dong-mi, who was loved by viewers for her role as Shim Hae-joon in KBS 2TV's weekend drama 'You're Beautiful Now' last year, confirmed her appearance in MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Joseon Lawyer', which premieres on March 31st, and transforms into the princess's nanny. She raises expectations by foreshadowing her ten-day activities this year as well, including 'Welcome to Samdali'.

 

https://m.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=202303160826152410

 

 

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Kang Mina Joins Ji Chang Wook And Shin Hye Sun In Talks For New Drama By “When The Camellia Blooms” Director

 

TV/Film

Mar 16, 2023

by S. Cho

 

Kang Mina may be starring alongside Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun in an upcoming drama!

On March 16, a representative from Kang Mina’s agency Jellyfish Entertainment revealed, “Kang Mina received an offer from the producers of new drama ‘Welcome to Samdalri’ [working title] and is currently positively reviewing.”

Helmed by Cha Young Hoon of “When the Camellia Blooms” and penned by Kwon Hye Joo of “Go Back Couple” and “Hi, Bye Mama,” JTBC’s “Welcome to Samdalri” tells the story of someone who appears to others like a dragon ascending gracefully. When they suddenly lose everything they have, they come crashing down and must return to where they came from in order to catch their breath.

Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun are currently in talks to play the male and female leads Jo Young Pil and Jo Eun Hye. Kang Mina has been offered the role of Jo Eun Hye’s younger sister, while Shin Dong Mi is in discussions to play their eldest sister.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1573207wpp/kang-mina-joins-ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-in-talks-for-new-drama-by-when-the-camellia-blooms-director

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Kang Mi Na In Talks To Join Shin Hye Sun In "Welcome to Samdalri"

by lo_ve, March 16, 2023

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Kang Mi Na will reportedly join the upcoming JTBC K-drama Welcome to Samdalri as Shin Hye Sun's sibling. 

On March 16, industry insiders revealed that Kang Mi Na will be one of the actresses that will portray as Shin Hye Sun's sibling. 

Kang Mi Na's agency Jellyfish Entertainment responded to the casting reports through the media outlet OSEN, confirming that Kang Mi Na did get the offer to star in the series and the idol actress is positively reviewing the offer. 

If Kang Mi Na confirms her casting, she will be the youngest sibling to Shin Hye Sun and Shin Dong Mi's characters. 

Welcome to Samdalri will tell the story of a hero who seemed like a dragon ascending to heaven, then loses everything one day and fall to the earth.

The upcoming K-drama will exclusively air on JTBC, led by Shin Hye Sun and Ji Chang Wook. It will be directed by Cha Young Hoon (When the Camellia Blooms and Uncontrollably Fond) and written by Kwon Hye Joo (Hi Bye, Mama! and Go Back Couple). 

Welcome to Samdalri will reportedly air within the year.

 

 

If Kang Mi Na confirms her role, Welcome to Samdalri will be her first K-drama for the year. Aside from this series, she is also set to make her big-screen debut with the film You Did Great!

In 2022, Kang Mi Na was busy with two K-dramas such as Café Minamdang and Midnight Horror: Six Nights.

Kang Mi Na entered the drama industry in 2017. Since then she has been part of various K-dramas such as 20th Century Boy and Girl, Mama Fairy and the Woodcutter, Hotel del Luna, Summer Guys, My Roommate Is a Gumiho, Moonshine, and more. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/kang-mi-na-in-talks-to-join-shin-hye-sun-in-welcome-to-samdalri

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JTBC drama <#WelcomeToSamdalri> is scheduled to film from April to December, broadcast will possibly set on weekend.

 

 

 

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Reps of JTBC WelcomeToSamdalri confirms JiChangwook & ShinHyesun as leads. Tells story of one who goes back to hometown to heal after losing everything, helmed by WhenTheCamelliaBlooms director & HiByeMama writer.

 

 

 

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Ji Chang Wook And Shin Hye Sun Confirmed For New Romance Drama By “When The Camellia Blooms” Director

TV/Film

Jun 19, 2023

by E. Cha

 

 

It’s official: Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun will be starring together in a new romance drama!

On June 19, JTBC confirmed that the two actors would be playing the leads in its upcoming drama “Welcome to Samdalri” (literal title).

Helmed by “When the Camellia Blooms” director Cha Young Hoon, “Welcome to Samdalri” will star Ji Chang Wook as Jo Yong Pil, a man who has faithfully stayed in his hometown on Jeju Island all his life in order to protect its residents.

After losing his mother, who worked as a haenyeo (female diver that harvests sea life for a living), at a young age due to a mistaken weather report, Jo Yong Pil makes up his mind to become a weather forecaster and protect the elders of his hometown. However, his passion and refusal to let misinformation slide earns him a reputation at work as a stubborn troublemaker who isn’t afraid to argue with his boss.

Meanwhile, Shin Hye Sun will star as Jo Sam Dal, who grew up together with Jo Yong Pil as his close childhood friend. Unlike Jo Yong Pil, who was content to remain in his hometown of Samdalri, Jo Sam Dal made it her mission to get out of their small town and move to Seoul.

After years of toiling away as an assistant in the fashion photography industry, Jo Sam Dal—who changes her name to Jo Eun Hye in Seoul—finally succeeds and makes it to the top. However, when everything she’s worked so hard to build comes crashing down in the blink of an eye, she returns to Samdalri, where people still know her as Sam Dal and not Eun Hye.

Although Jo Yong Pil and Jo Sam Dal used to be joined at the hip when they were younger, these once inseparable friends are no longer in contact with one another due to an incident that drove them apart. But when Jo Sam Dal returns to Samdalri, they find that the longtime affection they once had for one another comes rushing back all too easily.

“Welcome to Samdalri” is currently scheduled to premiere in the second half of 2023.

Are you excited to see Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun in this new drama?

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1594830wpp/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-confirmed-for-new-romance-drama-by-when-the-camellia-blooms-director

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Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun Confirmed to Star in K-Drama "Welcome to Samdalri"

by Hazel Jung, June 19, 2023

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Welcome to Samdalri tells the story of Sam Dal, who, unlike Yong Pil, who has cherished the local stream, rises to success outside of the town only to lose everything and return home, seeking solace and healing. The drama revolves around individuals who remain fragile and immature even as adults, providing heartwarming moments and laughter.

Directed by Cha Young Hoon, known for When the Camellia Blooms and Forecasting Love and Weather, and written by Kwon Hye Joo, known for Go Back Couple and Hi Bye, Mama!, Welcome to Samdalri will be their first collaboration. Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun will take on the lead roles.

Ji Chang Wook was cast as Cho Yong Pil, a weather forecaster at the Jeju Island Meteorological Office. Cho Yong Pil is a notorious troublemaker who defies the headquarters' control. He constantly challenges the weather forecasts issued by the headquarters and engages in verbal disputes with the head of the meteorological office. Having lost his mother, a haenyeo (Jeju female diver), he nurtured the dream of becoming a forecaster. He passionately protects and loves Jeju Island, especially his precious "Samchun" (a term used to refer to adults in the Jeju dialect). He continues to excel as a weather forecaster despite being labeled a troublemaker.

Shin Hye Sun will bring life to the role of Cho Eun Hye or Cho Sam Dal. Growing up, Sam Dal dreamed of leaving the island as soon as possible, leading her to embark on a difficult assistant living in the fashion photography industry under the alias Cho Eun Hye, enduring hardships for eight years until she reached the top. However, her hard-earned success crumbles due to a certain incident. Eventually, she returns to the stream where she dreams of success and is still called "Sam Dal."

Yong Pil and Sam Dal, both born and raised in Samdalri, have always been inseparable, spending more time together than apart. However, they lost contact for several years due to an unknown incident. As Sam Dal returns to the hometown cherished by Yong Pil, the long-separated pair will embark on a heartwarming and exciting journey of rediscovering their deep affection and love.

The production team welcomes Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun to JTBC, stating that they anticipate the two actors, who exude bright and cheerful energy, will elevate the success of JTBC dramas in 2023 with their exceptional performances.

They further mentioned that Welcome to Samdalri is a drama where director Cha Young Hoon and writer Kwon Hye Joo's unique skills are concentrated. Amid a fast-paced world, the drama will encourage viewers to reflect on the value of their lost dreams, memories, and the countless connections that pass by fleetingly. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-confirmed-to-star-in-k-drama-welcome-to-samdalri

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June 19 2023

Ji Chang-Wook and Shin Hye-Sun cast in JTBC drama “Welcome to Samdalri”

Ji Chang-Wook and Shin Hye-Sun are cast in JTBC drama series “Welcome to Samdalri” (literal title). The drama series features an original screenplay by Kwon Hye-Joo (“Hi Bye Mama“) and directed by Cha Young-Hoon (“Forecasting Love and Weather“). Story for “Welcome to Samdalri” is set in the town of Samdalri on Jeju Island. Ji Chang-Wook will play Jo Yong-Pil. He works as a weather forecaster and was born and raised in Samdalri. Shin Hye-Sun will play popular photographer Jo Sam-Dal. She returns to her hometown of Samdalri and meets Jo Yong-Pil again.

“Welcome to Samdalri” will first air sometime during the second half of this year in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Jo Yong-Pil (Ji Chang-Wook) works as a weather forecaster in Jeju island. He is famous for being an uncontrollable person at the meteorological agency. When he thinks he is right, he is not afraid of expressing his view to even the administrator at the meteorological agency. He first wanted to become a weather forecaster after his mother died due to an incorrect weather forecast. She worked as a female diver. Jo Yong-Pil was born and raised at Samdalri on Jeju island. He loves his hometown of Samdalri and Jeju Island so much and he still lives there and takes care of the elders at Samdalri. He has a childhood friend Jo Sam-Dal (Shin Hye-Sun). They were born in the same year and grew up together in Samdalri. Even though they were close for many years, they grew apart.

Jo Sam-Dal is a famous photographer who works under the alias of Jo Eun-Hye in Seoul. She reached the pinnacle of her profession after working very hard as an assistant for 8 years in the fashion photography industry. Due to an event, she loses her photography career and her life collapses. She returns to her hometown of Samdalri, which is a place she always wanted to leave. Jo Yong-Pil and Jo Sam-Dal meet again after many years and their relationship develops romantically.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-cast-in-jtbc-drama-welcome-to-samdalri

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Ji Chang-wook and Shin Hye-sun Welcome us to Samdalri

by tccolb

 

 

With tvN’s See You in My 19th Life kicking off this past weekend, busy bee Shin Hye-sun confirmed casting for JTBC’s romance Welcome to Samdalri as her next project – acting opposite Ji Chang-wook (If You Wish Upon Me).

As we can surmise by the title, the drama takes place in the beautiful Samdalri, a small town located on Jeju Island. Here resides our hero Jo Yong-pil (Ji Chang-wook), who works as a local weather forecaster. For his colleagues, Yong-pil is a PR nightmare – always arguing with head office directives and stubbornly sticking to what he believes is the accurate forecast of the day.

 

But Yong-pil’s passion stems from losing his mother to the sea during a diving accident caused by a weather report miscalculation. In order to prevent the same fate for his beloved townspeople, Yong-pil is determined to be the lookout and safeguard for his hometown.

Although Yong-pil always had a big heart for Samdalri, his once childhood bestie Jo Sam-dal (Shin Hye-sun) had always dreamed of leaving. As soon as she was old enough, she crossed the channel to live in the big city of Seoul, where she dropped her bumpkin name and became known as Jo Eun-hye instead.

Putting her nose to the grindstone, Sam-dal succeeded in gaining fame as a talented fashion photographer. But despite the years it took to build her career, all it took was one incident for everything to come crashing down. The story then sets off with Sam-dal returning to her family home to rest, where she is reunited with her estranged friend.

Directed by PD Cha Young-hoon (Forecasting Love and Weather, When the Camellia Blooms) with scripts penned by Kwon Hye-joo (Hi Bye, Mama!, Go Back Spouses), JTBC’s Welcome to Samdalri is slated to air in the weekend slot later this year.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/06/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-welcome-us-to-samdalri/

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In an interview with MBN, the actor shared the details about his upcoming drama, saying, "For now, Welcome to Samdalri is in the middle of filming, and I'm working diligently. I think I'll continue to do the same in the future to bring better works. In Welcome to Samdalri, I expect to show a completely different side of myself. It would be more feel-good and lively compared to The Worst of Evil.  

"I like the title Welcome to Samdalri. Although I also like The Worst of Evil, I feel like the title is a bit too grandiose compared to the essence of our work. This is just my personal opinion. I [might] get scolded by the director [for saying this]."

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/i-swore-i-d-never-do-action-again-the-worst-of-evil-ji-chang-wook-comments

 

https://m.mbn.co.kr/news-amp/4973833

 

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JTBC drops first chaotic teaser trailer of "Welcome to Samdal-ri" for upcoming new Sat-Sun drama, starring ShinHyesun JiChangwook. It is now confirmed to start airing on 2 Dec!

 

 

 

 

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Watch: Shin Hye Sun Struggles To Avoid Her Childhood Friend Ji Chang Wook In Upcoming Rom-Com Drama

Nov 2, 2023

by S. Kim

 

JTBC’s upcoming drama “Welcome to Samdalri” (literal title) has unveiled its first teaser!

Helmed by “When the Camellia Blooms” director Cha Young Hoon, “Welcome to Samdalri” will star Ji Chang Wook as Jo Yong Pil, a man who has faithfully stayed in his hometown on Jeju Island all his life in order to protect its residents. Shin Hye Sun will play Jo Sam Dal, who grew up together with Jo Yong Pil as his close childhood friend. Unlike Jo Yong Pil, who was content to remain in his hometown Samdal, Jo Sam Dal made it her mission to get out of their small town and move to Seoul.

The newly released teaser clip begins with the story of the Samdal residents who are excited by the news that Jo Sam Dal has returned to town. The more people are excited, the more embarrassed Sam Dal is. Since she was young, Sam Dal’s goal was to leave the small island and go to the big city of Seoul. Her return to Samdal suggests that something bad has happened to her, leaving her no choice but to return to her hometown. Due to this, Sam Dal says in an annoyed voice, “It’s a secret that I’m here,” while trying to avoid being seen by people.

There is another reason why Sam Dal wants to keep her return a secret—her longtime childhood friend Jo Yong Pil, whom she lost contact with a few years ago for an unknown reason. After hearing the news of Sam Dal’s return, Yong Pil desperately looks for Sam Dal, but Sam Dal tries her best to avoid Yong Pil by hiding behind a pile of trash.

 

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1623705wpp/watch-shin-hye-sun-struggles-to-avoid-her-childhood-friend-ji-chang-wook-in-upcoming-rom-com-drama

 

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Ji Chang Wook and Shin Hye Sun's K-drama "Welcome to Samdalri" confirmed to premiere next month!

by lo_ve, November 2, 2023

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The upcoming JTBC K-drama Welcome to Samdalri is confirmed to premiere this December.

On November 2, JTBC released the first trailer of the upcoming romance K-drama Welcome to Samdalri. It was also revealed that the upcoming series will air its first episode on December 2. 

Welcome to Samdalri will be led by Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hye Sun, Shin Dong Mi, Kang Mi Na, Kim Mi Kyung, and Song Min Jae.

 The upcoming K-drama will be helmed by director Cha Young Hoon (When the Camellia Blooms, Uncontrollably Fond, and Forecasting Love and Weather) and screenwriter Kwon Hye Joo (Hi Bye, Mama!, Go Back Couple, and The Sound of Your Heart). The upcoming K-drama will be produced by MI and SLL.

Welcome to Samdalri will officially premiere on December 2 and it will premiere not only on JTBC but it will also air on OTT platforms TVING and Netflix. The upcoming K-drama will air at 10:30 PM KST. It will have a total of 16 episodes. 

 

 

Ji Chang Wook will portray the role of Cho Yong Pil. Because of a false weather report, he decided to become a weather reporter himself so that he could protect the elderly at Samdalri. He grew up with Sam Dal and were inseparable growing up. Now, they are no longer in contact. 

Shin Hye Sun will portray the role of Jo Sam Dal. She grew up in Samdalri. Growing up, she dreams of getting out of her hometown Samdalri, and moving to Seoul. After years of becoming an assistant in the fashion photography industry, she finally goes to Seoul. Se also changed her name to Jo Eun Hye while in Seoul. After an incident, everything that she worked hard for was gone and she decided to return to Samdalri. 

The production team of the K-drama shared, "The unpredictable and chaotic connection between Cho Yong Pil and Jo Sam Dal will make the viewers' hearts flutter and excited. It will surely warm the hearts of people before the year ends. 

 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/ji-chang-wook-and-shin-hye-sun-s-k-drama-welcome-to-samdalri-confirmed-to-premiere-next-month

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 2 2023

Teaser trailer for JTBC drama “Welcome to Samdalri”

First teaser trailer added for JTBC drama series “Welcome to Samdalri” (literal title) starring Ji Chang-Wook & Shin Hae-Sun. The teaser trailer starts with residents of Samdalri, Jeju Island, South Korea chattering about the sudden return of Jo Sam-Dal (Shin Hae-Sun). She moved to Seoul 8 years ago, but now returns to her hometown. Jo Yong-Pil (Ji Chang-Wook), who was her childhood friend, tries to find her, but Jo Sam-Dal hides from other people in Samdalri. Around the 30 second mark, Shin Hae-Sun states “Why are you looking at me? You think i look funny? I cam back because I was screwed.”

“Welcome to Samdalri” will first air December 2, 2023 in South Korea.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Jo Yong-Pil (Ji Chang-Wook) works as a weather forecaster in Jeju island. He is famous for being an uncontrollable person at the meteorological agency. When he thinks he is right, he is not afraid of expressing his view to even the administrator at the meteorological agency. He first wanted to become a weather forecaster after his mother died due to an incorrect weather forecast. She worked as a female diver. Jo Yong-Pil was born and raised at Samdalri on Jeju island. He loves his hometown of Samdalri and Jeju Island so much and he still lives there and takes care of the elders at Samdalri. He has a childhood friend Jo Sam-Dal (Shin Hye-Sun). They were born in the same year and grew up together in Samdalri. Even though they were close for many years, they grew apart.

Jo Sam-Dal is a famous photographer who works under the alias of Jo Eun-Hye in Seoul. She reached the pinnacle of her profession after working very hard as an assistant for 8 years in the fashion photography industry. Due to an event, she loses her photography career and her life collapses. She returns to her hometown of Samdalri, which is a place she always wanted to leave. Jo Yong-Pil and Jo Sam-Dal meet again after many years and their relationship develops romantically.

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/teaser-trailer-for-jtbc-drama-welcome-to-samdalri

 

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JTBC drama WelcomeToSamdalri 1st teaser poster, broadcast on Dec 2.

 

 

 

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Ji Chang Wook And Shin Hye Sun Have History As Childhood Friends In Poster For Upcoming Drama

 

JTBC’s new drama “Welcome to Samdalri” (literal title) has unveiled a new poster!

 

Helmed by “When the Camellia Blooms” director Cha Young Hoon, “Welcome to Samdalri” will star Ji Chang Wook as Jo Yong Pil, a man who has faithfully stayed in his hometown on Jeju Island all his life in order to protect its residents. Shin Hye Sun will play Jo Sam Dal, who grew up together with Jo Yong Pil as his close childhood friend. Unlike Jo Yong Pil, who was content to remain in his hometown Samdal, Jo Sam Dal made it her mission to get out of their small town and move to Seoul.

 

Yong Pil and Sam Dal were born on the same day only five minutes apart, and the two experienced all of their schooling up to college together. The poster of the polaroids capture shots of the pair together from their birth to near-present day. They fact that they have much history together is evident through the photos of the two posing affectionately together, including one with their families.

 

Despite their happy past, the pair is currently taking a break from each other for some reason. Nonetheless, Yong Pil and Sam Dal still have 30 years of history, and the two will reunite once again as Sam Dal returns to their hometown.

 

 

The production team praised the two lead actors, saying, “They are sincere in creating a romance on another level as they work hard and endlessly discuss how to make Yong Pil and Sam Dal’s story more heart-fluttering, more hilarious, and more emotional.”

 

“Welcome to Samdalri” will premiere on December 2 at 10:30 p.m. KST. Check out a teaser for the drama here!

 

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