Shin Hye-sun rediscovers herself in Welcome to Samdalri

18 November 17, 2023November 26, 2023

Shin Hye-sun rediscovers herself in Welcome to Samdalri

by missvictrix

Promo game on point! The third teaser for JTBC’s healing rom-com Welcome to Samdalri is definitely my favorite one yet. We get a glimpse at the character depth and dynamics that are the backbone to a story like this, and I love what I’m seeing.

The teaser opens with some gorgeous footage of Jeju Island as our heroine Jo Sam-dal — played by Shin Hye-sun (See You in My 19th Life) — narrates. She tells us about a phrase the haenyeos (female divers) use, and it’s a thoughtful statement on lasting in a situation as long as you can, and then coming up for air. For sure, that gulp of air our heroine needs is found when she returns to her hometown — and herself.

The teaser then shows us a glimpse of Sam-dal’s successful city life as fashion photographer Jo Eun-hye, until we see it all crumble around her. But all is not lost, and the aftermath is where our story lies. In a fun sequence of cuts, we see Sam-dal together with her ex and childhood friend Jo Yong-pil, played by Ji Chang-wook (The Worst of Evil). He encourages her to find her true self again, and it looks like that’s the very adventure the two embark on.

The setting is gorgeous, the leads are magic, and there’s every reason to hope that this drama will have a strong thematic core that will make this healing romance come to life. At least, that’s my bet.

The drama also stars Lee Jae-won (Can We Be Strangers), Kim Mi-kyung (Doctor Cha), Kang Young-seok (The Kidnapping Day), and Kang Mina (Cafe Minamdang) to name a few. Jeju village, come to life!

JTBC’s Welcome to Samdalri is directed by PD Cha Young-hoon (Forecasting Love and Weather, When the Camellia Blooms), and written by Kwon Hye-joo (Hi Bye, Mama!, Go Back Spouses). The 16-episode drama premieres on December 2 in the weekend slot.

Via StarToday

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1 DancingEmma

November 17, 2023 at 10:44 AM

Healing shmilling. That descriptor is like Pinocchio’s nose.
ps - I still look forward to this not entirely healing drama.

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🌸 Seeker 🌸

November 17, 2023 at 11:11 AM

Uh-oh ... **checks furtively for serial killers hidden under the stones**

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2 🌸 Seeker 🌸

November 17, 2023 at 11:09 AM

Wookie is so cute and he looks at her so lovingly. 🥰

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Blue (@mayhemf)

November 17, 2023 at 11:39 AM

Right?? It's like he got him romo mojo back again..
no more creepy smiling Wookie!!

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Kafiyah Bello

November 17, 2023 at 12:06 PM

Honestly he is one of the best in the business at giving that look.

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jillian

November 17, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Ikr. These stills are making me want to watch this for real.

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3 Mandy

November 17, 2023 at 11:19 AM

If this turns out badly, I’ll be beyond disappointed. It looks solid from every angle including the PD, the actors and the chemistry. I’m a little unsure on the writers but that’s not stopping me from being super excited to this!

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4 Blue (@mayhemf)

November 17, 2023 at 11:38 AM

They look so good together!!! Dec 2 can't come soon enough..

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5 HopefulRomantic 🦋 Tigermoth 🦞

November 17, 2023 at 3:24 PM

I don't know what to think!! This looks so good - the ingredients are all there - but the results are all in the execution. Hoping for good things for the drama and the leads!

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🌸 Seeker 🌸

November 17, 2023 at 6:36 PM

They both deserve a "happy" drama and so do we, the fans. 🥰😁

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6 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

November 17, 2023 at 8:16 PM

I am going in with my eyes open but hopeful that this will be an enjoyable watch even if there are parts that I might not like as much as others. This last quarter of 2023 has had the most dramas that have been in the ‘mostly my kind of drama’ category for this year.

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7 Kodra aka Qanon something

November 17, 2023 at 8:27 PM

My bet also, I am all in.

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8 9TailedVixen (formerly 9TailedFox)

November 18, 2023 at 2:11 AM

It doesn't look like there will be any serial killer added to the plot.

BUT I'm still crossing my fingers and toes that no serial killer will be added to the plot...

Ommmmm

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9 Diana Hansen

November 18, 2023 at 8:07 AM

I'm gonna watch this just to see that wonderful puppy smile from Ji Chang Wook which just has to bring on a happy ending for both them and us. I love these actors and can't wait to see some sparks fly in a quiet sort of love and awakening way.